All staff members must wear latex gloves when changing diapers or when they may come into contact with body fluids such as blood, vomit, urine, fecal matter, wiping noses, etc. Hands must always be washed after each task that may obtain germs (regardless if you have worn gloves):

• After each diaper change
• After cleaning a child’s nose
• After you have assisted a child with going to the bathroom
• After coming in from outside
• Before handling food or snacks

Staff should help the children wash their hands after each of the above-mentioned tasks as well.

All staff members will ensure the following:

• The diaper changing mat is disinfected before and after each use
• Nap mats are disinfected each week or as needed
• Toys and equipment are disinfected each week or as needed (mouth toys should be disinfected after use)
• The kitchen and bathrooms are cleaned and disinfected daily
• Floors are vacuumed and or swept and mopped daily or as needed