12. Sanitary Standards. Section 12. RegulationS 40 to 44. sanitary standards

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1 Section 12 RegulationS 40 to Sanitary Standards sanitary standards

2 Section 12 Regulations 40 to 44 SANITARY STANDARDS This section looks at regulations related to: sanitation in toilet and washing areas bathing and diapering procedures for infants requirements for garbage removal, storage and pick-up A Handbook for Early Childhood Programs 139

3 Section 12 sanitary standards REGULATION 40 Toilets and Washing Areas REGULATION 41(1 Liquid Hand Soap and Running Water REGULATION 41(2 Disposable Washcloths and Towels 40 A child day care facility must have flushable toilets and washing areas that a public health officer considers to be satisfactory for the maximum number of children permitted in the facility. 41(1 The toilet and washing areas of a child day care facility must have an adequate supply of liquid hand soap and hot and cold running water. 41(2 Single service disposable washcloths and towels must be provided for use in the child day care facility. Why To provide adequate bathroom and washing facilities and supplies for children, staff and volunteers. To ensure cleanliness and prevent the spread of germs. What it means The Washing Annual If EHO will determine if the flushable toilets and washing areas are satisfactory. areas must have an adequate supply of liquid hand soap, disposable wash cloths, disposable towels, and both hot and cold running water. inspections by the Regional Consultant and EHO will include checking toilet and washing areas and procedures. See the box What To Do If An Inspector Requires Improvements, after Regulation 3(6. a facility does not have flushable toilets the operator should ask the Minister, under Section 38(3 of the Act, to exempt the facility from the requirements of Regulation 40 and use a chemical toilet instead. 140 Understanding the Child Day Care Regulations

4 Section 12 sanitary standards Regulation 40 Toilets and Washing Areas Regulation 41(1 Liquid Hand Soap and Running Water Regulation 41(2 Disposable Washcloths and Towels Ù 15: Ù How to... Related regulations All rooms, including washrooms, must be ventilated, lighted, sanitary, heated, well maintained, and suitable for children. Have at least one flush toilet and one wash basin for every ten children. If possible, toilets, sinks, and counter tops should be an appropriate size and height for children. When toilets are not child-size/height provide step stools and/or training seats, or potties as necessary. Make sure children can easily reach toilet paper. Flush toilets or empty potties after each use. Clean and disinfect potties after each use. Have plenty of liquid hand soap, and disposable wash cloths and towels at each washing station. Teach children proper handwashing technique and assist them as necessary, to prevent the spread of germs. Make sure children can easily reach the liquid soap, wash cloths and towels. Make sure school-age children have privacy when using the toilet. Post and follow the schedule set by the Director for cleaning and sanitizing toilets, sinks and surrounding areas (Regulation 21(2(c. When building or renovating a child care centre include child-size toilets and wash basins, with toilet paper, wash cloth and towel dispensers at an appropriate height. Resources ECERS-R Personal Care Routines: 12 Toileting/Diapering 13 Health practices Section Resources Hand Washing: The Best Prevention for Colds and Flu... R12-1 When to Wash Hands...R12-2 Toilet Learning...R12-3 Cleaning and Sanitizing Schedule...R12-4 A Handbook for Early Childhood Programs 141

5 Section 12 sanitary standards REGULATION 42 Bathing Facilities for Infants and Young Children An operator providing care for children less than 24 months of age shall provide bathing facilities for those children and ensure that each child is attended at the time of bathing by a primary staff person or by a support staff person involved in the delivery of the daily program. Why To provide supervised bathing facilities for infants and young children. What it means The Children operator must have facilities for bathing infants and young children as needed for example, a regular installed bathtub, infant-size bathtub or large sink within the washroom area. who require washing or bathing must be attended to at all times by the operator or a staff member. How to... Ideally, facilities have a regular installed bathtub, and an infant-size tub, laundry tub or oversized sink. DO NOT bathe children in an area where food is prepared. Have a stack of clean towels available, and wash them after each use. Make sure that when children are bathing they are directly supervised by the operator or a staff member and assisted as necessary. 142 Understanding the Child Day Care Regulations

6 Section 12 sanitary standards REGULATION 43 Diapering Area and Diapering Procedure An operator shall: (a provide a diapering area in the child day care facility satisfactory to a public health officer for all children who require diapering; and (b develop procedures respecting the use of the diapering area. Why To provide a specific area and procedures for diapering children. To prevent the spread of germs. What it means The The Annual How to... EHO will determine if the diapering area is satisfactory. operator must develop diapering procedures. inspections by the Regional Consultant and EHO will include checking the diapering area and procedures. See the box What To Do If An Inspector Requires Improvements, after Regulation 3(6. Make sure any diapering area: is separate from food preparation and eating areas, contains a firm non-porous surface (table or diapering pad that is easily cleaned and sanitized after every use, has hand-washing facilities, contains liquid soap and single serve towels, has individual diapers, wipes, and creams labeled and stored separately for each child, and has special waste containers with lids that operate by a foot pedal. Develop and follow a step-by-step diapering procedure that ensures the health and safety of staff, children and all others with access to the diapering area. Post the procedure within view of any diapering area. Centre operators, provide training to staff and ensure they follow the procedure at all times. Resources ECERS-R Personal Care Routines: 12 Toileting/Diapering Diaper Changing Procedure for Child Care Providers (example 1. Wash hands and organize needed supplies. 2. Place a disposable covering (paper towel on the diapering change table. 3. Hold the child away from your body and lay the child on the paper towel. Fasten the child with safety belt. 4. If using gloves, put them on now. 5. Remove the soiled diaper (and soiled clothes if necessary and discard it in a plastic-lined garbage container operated by a foot pedal. 6. Put soiled re-usable diapers and/or soiled clothes, without rinsing, in a plastic bag to be given to parents. 7. Clean the child s bottom with a pre-moistened disposable towelette or a dampened, singleuse disposable towel. Discard soiled towelette or towel in a plastic-lined garbage container operated by a foot pedal. 8. If the child needs a more thorough washing, use soap, warm running water, and paper towels. Disinfect the sink or tub, and change table, immediately after you have diapered the child. 9. Discard the gloves in a plastic-lined garbage container operated by a foot pedal. 10. Wash hands. A Handbook for Early Childhood Programs 143

7 Section 12 sanitary standards REGULATION 44(1(A AND (C AND 44(2 Removal Centres 44(1 and refuse must: (a in the case of a centre day care facility, be removed daily from the facility to a storage area satisfactory to a public health officer; and (b in the case of family day homes (see next shaded box (c be removed weekly from the storage area referred to in paragraph (a to an area established for the disposal of community garbage and refuse. 44(2 A public health officer may require garbage and refuse to be removed more frequently than is required under subsection (1. Why To ensure that garbage and refuse are removed from the child care centre in a timely and sanitary manner. What it means This Refuse regulation applies only to operators of centres. Family day home operators, see next page. means waste that comes from the preparation, cooking, handling or eating of food e.g. food scraps, meat wrappers, food past the best before date, disposable diapers, etc. means any other discarded, solid material, such as paper, boxes, cans, plastic containers, grass clippings, broken toys, etc. and refuse must be removed from the centre every day and placed in a storage area approved by the EHO. and refuse must be removed from the storage area every week and taken to the community dump. The EHO could ask the operator to remove garbage and refuse more often, and the operator would have to do so. Annual inspections by the Regional Consultant How to and EHO will include checking procedures and facilities for removing garbage and refuse. See the box What To Do If An Inspector Requires Improvements, after Regulation 3(6. Place all garbage and refuse in sealed plastic bags, and put the bags in the storage area every day. Make sure that ravens, dogs and other scavengers cannot get into the storage area. Use a dumpster, plastic, wood or metal garbage box, or garbage cans with tight fitting lids. Make sure the centre is on the municipal garbage pick-up system. Ensure all staff are aware of daily and weekly garbage removal schedules. Clean and sanitize garbage cans weekly and whenever garbage has leaked. Store refundable drink containers separately and establish a regular schedule to take them to the local bottle depot. Participate in other community recycling programs as available. 144 Understanding the Child Day Care Regulations

8 Section 12 sanitary standards REGULATION 44(1(B AND (C AND 44(2 Removal Family Day Homes 44(1 and refuse must: (b in the case of a family home day care facility, be kept in garbage and refuse containers satisfactory to a public health officer, and be removed as needed, to a storage area satisfactory to a public health officer; and (c be removed weekly from the storage area referred to in paragraph (b to an area established for the disposal of community garbage and refuse. 44(2 A public health officer may require garbage and refuse to be removed more frequently than is required under subsection (1. Why To ensure that garbage and refuse are removed from the family day home in a timely and sanitary manner. What it means This Refuse regulation applies only to operators of family day homes. (Centre operators, see previous page. means waste that comes from the preparation, cooking, handling or eating of food e.g. food scraps, meat wrappers, food past the best before date, disposable diapers, etc. means any other discarded, solid material, such as paper, boxes, cans, plastic containers, grass clippings, broken toys, etc. and refuse must be kept in containers approved by the EHO. and refuse must be removed from the family day home as needed and placed in a storage area approved by the EHO. and refuse must be removed from the storage area every week and taken to the community dump. The EHO could ask the operator to remove garbage and refuse more often, and the operator would have to do so. Annual inspections by the Regional Consultant How to and EHO will include checking procedures and facilities for removing garbage and refuse. See the box What To Do If An Inspector Requires Improvements, after Regulation 3(6. Place all garbage and refuse in plastic bags in containers with lids, and move bags to the storage area as needed. Make sure that children cannot access the containers. Make sure that ravens, dogs and other scavengers cannot get into the storage area. Use a plastic, wood or metal garbage box, or garbage cans with tight fitting lids. Make sure the family day home is on the municipal garbage pick-up system. Clean and sanitize garbage cans weekly and whenever garbage has leaked. Store refundable drink containers separately and establish a regular schedule to take them to the local bottle depot. Participate in other community recycling programs as available. A Handbook for Early Childhood Programs 145

9 Section 12 SANITARY STANDARDS Regulation 40 Toilets and Washing Areas Regulation 41(1 Liquid Hand Soap and Running Water Regulation 41(2 Disposable Washcloths and Towels Cold and influenza (or flu viruses are found in the nose and throat. The viruses spread through droplets in the air when someone coughs or sneezes. They also spread when people touch objects that have the virus on them. Washing your hands and your kids hands is the best way to stop the spread of germs. You are always collecting germs on your hands, by opening doors, wiping faces, playing with children s toys and changing diapers. You cannot avoid them, but you can reduce the chance of passing them to others by washing your hands. In general, unless you are caring for someone who is at a higher risk of infection a newborn baby, an elderly person or someone whose immune system is not healthy washing with a plain, mild soap is fine. When should parents wash their hands? Wash your hands before: Cooking or eating. Feeding a baby or child (including breastfeeding. Giving medication to a child. Wash your hands after: Changing a diaper. Helping a child to use a toilet. Using a toilet yourself. Taking care of a sick child. Handling pets or animals. Cleaning pet cages or litter boxes. Wiping or blowing your own or your child s nose. Preparing food. When should children wash their hands? Children should wash their hands before: Eating or handling food. Water play. Children should wash their hands after: Having a diaper change. Using the toilet. Playing outdoors or in sand. Playing with pets or animals. Sneezing or coughing into their hands or blowing noses. Four steps to proper handwashing Wet your hands under running water. Scrub your hands well with soap. Rinse your hands under running water. Dry your hands with a clean towel. How should parents wash their baby's hands? Wash your baby s hands with soap and a warm, wet, fresh towel (either paper or cloth. Rinse the baby s hands with another fresh, warm, wet towel. Dry the hands well. Do antimicrobial products work? Today, many products with antimicrobials are sold for home use. Common household cleaners, such as hand soap and dishwashing liquid, come in antibacterial forms, and many products are treated with antimicrobials, from toys to kitchen utensils. Handwashing using plain soap and water is still the most important way to reduce the spread of germs. When water and soap are not available, use premoistened hand wipes or alcoholbased hand rinses. Keep hand rinses out of the reach of children because they may be harmful if swallowed. For the most part, although antimicrobial products have been shown to work in laboratory tests, their effectiveness in the home has not yet been proven. You don t need to buy toys that have antimicrobial products added to them. If children put toys in their mouths or play with them when they are sick, clean the toys with water and soap and rinse well before another child uses them. Clean machine-washable plastic toys in the dishwasher and machine-washable cloth toys in the washing machine. If toys can only be hand-washed, use soap and water or a diluted bleach solution. Reprinted with permission from the Canadian Paediatric Society. Canadian Paediatric Society. Also available on the Internet at Permission is not required to make photocopies for public education purposes. Photocopies may not be sold. To purchase this resource sheet, contact the Canadian Child Care Federation, Parkdale Ave., Ottawa, Ontario, K1Y 4R4. Phone ( ext. 234 or Fax ( orders@cccf-fcsge.ca. Website CCCF A Handbook for Early Childhood Programs R12-1

10 Section 12 SANITARY STANDARDS Regulation 40 Toilets and Washing Areas Regulation 41(1 Liquid Hand Soap and Running Water Regulation 41(2 Disposable Washcloths and Towels WHEN TO WASH HANDS Staff must wash their hands Whenever they're visibly dirty After arriving for work After using the toilet, changing a diaper or helping a child to use the toilet Before and after preparing food, before feeding a child and before eating After sneezing, coughing or blowing their nose and after wiping a child s nose After caring for a child with an infection Before and after giving medication or applying an ointment, cream or sunscreen Before and after applying a bandage or performing other first aid After cleaning up any body fluid (blood, mucus, vomit, feces, urine, drool After household (environmental cleaning and disinfection After handling contaminated or soiled clothing or bed linens After removing disposable (e.g., plastic or vinyl or household rubber gloves After handling or caring for pets Help children wash their hands Whenever they're visibly dirty When they arrive After a diaper change or after using the toilet or potty Before eating or drinking Before and after water play After playing with sand or clay After sneezing, coughing, or wiping their nose with a hand or tissue After handling pets or other animals Canadian Paediatric Society, Reprinted from Well Beings: A Guide to Health in Child Care (3 rd edition. May be reproduced for educational purposes, and for use in child care settings. R12-2 Understanding the Child Day Care Regulations

11 Section 12 SANITARY STANDARDS Regulation 40 Toilets and Washing Areas Regulation 41(1 Liquid Hand Soap and Running Water Regulation 41(2 Disposable Washcloths and Towels #83 Toilet Learning Most children are ready to begin toilet learning between the ages of 2 and 4 years, but each child is different. You ll learn to follow your child's cues through each step of the process. But be patient because it will usually take between 3 and 6 months before your child is out of diapers for good. How do I know when my child is ready? Your child is probably ready for toilet learning when he: can walk to the potty (or adapted toilet seat; is steady and balanced when sitting on the potty; can stay dry in diapers for several hours in a row; can follow one or two simple instructions; can let you know when he needs to use the potty; wants to please you; and wants to be independent. How do I help my child learn to use the toilet? Make sure that you have enough time, attention and patience to help your child every day. Toilet learning doesn't happen overnight. It s a process, so watch your child for signs that he is ready to move from one step to the next. Don't worry about accidents they are bound to happen! First, decide which words you are going to use to refer to body fluids, functions and body parts. It s best to be direct about toilet learning. You can also let your child watch you use the toilet. If other people care for your child, talk to them about your plans for toilet learning. It's important that all caregivers are consistent. Your child will be more secure and stable on a potty chair than on a regular toilet. If you don't use a potty, you ll need a toilet seat adapter and a footstool. Put the potty in a place that your child can get to easily. Help your child get used to the potty. Let your child sit on it while she is fully dressed. Then, have her sit on it after you ve taken off a wet diaper. You may even want to put the dirty diaper in the potty to show her what it s used for. When your child is ready, take her to the potty several times each day and encourage her to sit on it for a few minutes without wearing a diaper. Encourage your child to tell you when he needs to pee. Be sure to praise him, even if he tells you after the fact. Watch for signs that let you know he needs to pee. Develop a routine by having your child sit on the potty at specific times during the day, such as after getting up in the morning, after meals or snacks, before naps and before bedtime. Praise your child often and be patient. Expect accidents, and do not punish your child when they happen. When your child has used the potty successfully for at least a week, suggest that she try cotton underpants or training pants. When she is ready, make this a special moment. What if toilet learning doesn t work? If the first try at toilet learning doesn t work, it s usually because your child isn't ready. If your child refuses to use the potty, take a break from the training for about 1 to 3 months. Your child may not want to pass a stool in a potty or the toilet, especially if she doesn t have good support for her feet. Let her have bowel movements in a diaper so she doesn't get constipated. This can make going to the bathroom painful. If it hurts, it s likely to take even longer to use the toilet. When should I talk to my doctor? Talk to your doctor if: your child still refuses after several tries; or your child is older than 4 years of age. Reprinted with permission from the Canadian Paediatric Society. Canadian Paediatric Society. Also available on the Internet at Permission is not required to make photocopies for public education purposes. Photocopies may not be sold. To purchase this resource sheet, contact the Canadian Child Care Federation, Parkdale Ave., Ottawa, Ontario, K1Y 4R4. Phone ( ext. 234 or Fax ( orders@cccf-fcsge.ca. Website CCCF A Handbook for Early Childhood Programs R12-3

12 Section 12 SANITARY STANDARDS Regulation 40 Toilets and Washing Areas Regulation 41(1 Liquid Hand Soap and Running Water Regulation 41(2 Disposable Washcloths and Towels Cleaning and sanitizing schedule How often Before and after each use Kitchen Food preparation surfaces After each use Bathroom Potty chairs Change tables without paper liner Utility sinks Kitchen High chair trays Tabletops Plastic bibs Blenders and food processors Toys Babies plastic mouthed toys Cleaned and sanitized Other cleaning methods and notes Or run them through a full wash/rinse/dry dishwasher cycle (not at the same time as dishes or cutlery. Other items Soothers Reserve for use by one child. Daily and when soiled Bathroom Change tables with paper liner Discard paper after each change. Clean and sanitize if surface becomes soiled. Handwashing sinks Toilets Floors Mop using household cleaner. Diaper pails Countertops and fixtures Kitchen Floors Mop using household cleaner. Stovetops and tabletops High chair trays Can openers Countertops and sinks All areas Doorknobs, door handles, light switches Throw rugs and carpets Vacuum daily, clean as needed and shampoo every 3 months. Avoid using carpet in infant/baby areas. Floors Sweep or vacuum. Toys Activity centres, play mats Shared plastic toddler toys Or run them through a full wash/rinse/dry dishwasher cycle (not at the same time as dishes or cutlery. Water tables Shared puzzles, board books Only clean before sanitizing if visibly soiled. Cleaning items Dusting/cleaning cloths Launder. 1 of 2 R12-4 Understanding the Child Day Care Regulations

13 Section 12 SANITARY STANDARDS Regulation 40 Toilets and Washing Areas Regulation 41(1 Liquid Hand Soap and Running Water Regulation 41(2 Disposable Washcloths and Towels How often Weekly and when soiled Cleaned and sanitized Other cleaning methods and notes Kitchen Microwaves Sleeping areas Bedding Launder. Where possible, reserve for use by one child. Cribs/cots/mats Where possible, reserve for use by one child. All areas Floor mats containers (inside Clean whenever garbage has leaked. Tabletops not used for food Clean. preparation and eating Sofas, chairs Vacuum. Pillows and cushion covers used in Launder. activity areas Toys Soft washable toys Launder. Where possible, reserve for use by one child. Dress-up clothes Launder. Sandbox toys Sand table toys Cleaning items Sponge mops Hang head-side up to air dry. Monthly and when soiled Kitchen Refrigerators Clean. Clean out the freezer every 6 months. Ovens Clean. All areas Woodwork and cubbies Damp-wipe. containers (outside Clean whenever garbage has leaked. Drapes and curtains Vacuum. Launder or dry clean yearly. Air vents Vacuum. Door ledges and shelving Damp-wipe. Windows Wash inside and out at least twice a year. Toys Sand tables Preschoolers toys Source: Department of Health and Human Services (Newfoundland and Labrador Standards and Guidelines for Health in Child Care Settings. Adapted with permission. 2 of 2 A Handbook for Early Childhood Programs R12-5