1. Toilets and Bathrooms

There should be at least one daily cleaning of bathrooms and toilets, and more often when they are noticeably unclean.

The restrooms and toilets in the childcare and education facility should provide sanitary disposal bins for sanitary products for both employees and visitors.

2. Change of Diapers Area

A single-use paper towel may be used to dry the nappy changing area after each diaper change. Use soap and water to completely clean the area after each diaper change. Use detergent and water to clean the changing table or mat after a feces or urine accident, then rinse and dry with disposable paper towels.

A minimum of two nappy change surfaces each day is recommended. Change mat or waterproof sheet should be washed and dried in the sun at the end of the day and the beginning of each new day, if possible.

3. Clothing

Every day, employees should wash their undergarments and outerwear in hot, soapy water. Washing children's play clothing in hot water and detergent at least once a week, or more often if they seem soiled, is advised.

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4. Linen

Launder clothes in hot, soapy water. Rather than stowing your dirty linens in your clothes, transport them to the laundromat in a plastic bag or another container.

Handle dirty linen with care, just as you would soiled nappies. Laundering dirty linen at the educational and care service:

• The majority of the contaminant was removed once it was soaked.
• Separately cleaned with detergent in warm to hot water
• Dry in the sun or a clothes dryer on a high setting.

5. Cots

The following is what you should do If a child soils a crib or cot:

• Hands should be washed and gloves used
• The youngster needs to be cleaned up.
• The gloves should be removed.
• Shower and cleanse your hands before dressing the youngster.
• Gloves should be worn
• Clean the cot:

- Absorbent paper towels may be used to remove the majority of the soiling or spill.

- In plastic-lined, lidded laundry bins, put the dirty linens

- Use detergent and water to thoroughly clean the cot or mattress to eliminate any obvious soiling

- Remove your gloves and wash your hands

- Make sure the cot's linens are clean.

6. Dummies

• Dummies should never be shared by youngsters.
• When dummies are not in use, they should be kept in a plastic container branded with the child's name. Store dummies out of the reach of youngsters, and keep them apart from other dummies or toys.

7. Toothbrushes

Children should not be allowed to share toothbrushes. Each child's toothbrush must be tagged with their name. If you don't want your brush to become a breeding ground for germs, don't let it dribble on another.

Store them out of the reach of youngsters, but do not store them in distinct containers, since this prevents drying.

8. Toys

It is critical to wash toys thoroughly to prevent the spread of illness.

• Toys, particularly those in rooms with small children, should be cleaned at the end of each day. Toys should be washed in a dishwasher or with warm water and mild detergent (but not at the same time as dishes). The sun can dry everything, including cloth toys and books.
• Toys that can be washed are preferable than toys that can't be washed. Children might be given their non-washable toys that are kept in their cots exclusively for their enjoyment.
• It's important to look for visible dirt on the pages of books. Using a damp cloth soaked in detergent, wipe them down and allow them to dry. Keep wet or damp books out of the hands of readers until they are completely dry.
• During the day, take toys out of the room to be washed. If you observe a kid sneeze on a toy or put a toy in their mouth, or if the item has been used by a child who is sick, place the toy in a 'Toys to wash' box.
• It is also possible to divide a child's toys into two groups, one for washing, the other for play.
• In the nappy-changing area, have a clean toy box and a dirty toy box. A clean toy may be provided for a youngster while they are being changed. Place the toy in the 'Toys to wash' box immediately after the diaper change.

9. Cushions

Cushion coverings should be detachable and washable on a regular basis, as well as when they become obviously soiled. This includes huge floor cushions.

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10. Carpets, mats and curtains

Vacuuming and steam cleaning carpets and mats on a regular basis (every six months or so) is recommended. Curtains should be cleaned at least once every six months, or more often if they seem unclean. Carpets, mats, and curtains should only be spot cleaned if a tiny portion of them is clearly unclean.

11. Sandpit

Sandpits are a lot of fun, but they may also spread disease. They must be properly cared for and cleaned.

• Animal waste and sharp or hazardous things, such as broken glass, should be kept out of sandpits while the service is not in use, in order to protect them from contamination. It is recommended that the sandpit be exposed to the sun on a daily basis if it cannot be covered.
• If the sand can be quickly swept over before each usage, it will assist filter out foreign things.
• Remove any sand that has been polluted by animal or human excrement, blood or other bodily fluids.
• Make use of an old shovel and dispose of the sandy residue in a trash bag. During the day, the leftover sand should be brushed over and exposed to the sun to dry off. Whenever there has been a significant amount of contamination, such as from a huge leak of bodily fluids, it is imperative that you replace all of the sand.
• Before and after playing in the sandpit, everyone, including adults and children, should wash their hands with soap and water or an alcohol-based hand rub.

12. Cakes And Candles For Party.

A birthday cake is a tradition for many youngsters, and they enjoy sharing it with their friends. When it's time to blow out the candles on a birthday cake, kids enjoy singing "Happy birthday" as they do so. For other significant occasions, cakes and candles may be brought inside the education and care facility. If parents are concerned about germs spreading when their children blow out the candles, they may either:

Make sure the birthday kid has a cupcake just for him/herself (with a candle if desired) and enough cupcakes for everyone else.

It's a good idea to have a separate cupcake for the birthday kid and a huge cake that can be broken up and divided.

13. Play dough

Make-believe dough is a lot of fun. The high salt component of play dough keeps germs at bay and prevents them from flourishing. Play dough may transmit germs if you don't follow a few easy measures.

• Hands should be washed with soap and water or an alcohol-based hand massage before and after playing with play dough to prevent the spread of bacteria.
• A fresh batch of play dough should be made each week so that each day's supply may be used.
• Keep the leftover play dough away from youngsters in an airtight container.

14. Animals

When it comes to kids, animals are an excellent source of happiness and excitement. All animals, however, have germs in their lips and claws that may infect a human if they are bitten or scratched. Germs may be found in animal excrement. Contact with animals may pose a health risk, but by taking a few easy steps, you can reduce that risk:

• After handling animals or cleaning an animal's bedding, cage, or tank, make sure adults and children wash their hands with soap and water (or an alcohol-based hand rub, but only if soap and water aren't available).
• Vaccinate and treat animals for fleas, worms, and other diseases. Injured animals should be seen by a veterinarian right once and should be kept away from children until they recover since an animal in pain or unwell will be more prone to bite or scratch.
• Children should be supervised whenever they interact with animals. Playing with animals when they are eating should be avoided for children. Animals should not be allowed to get too near to youngsters.
• Not only are sandpits not permitted, but animals should not be allowed to defecate on soil, pot plants, or vegetable gardens.
• When handling animal feces, emptying litter trays, and cleaning cages, always use gloves to protect your hands.
• Every day, remove animal waste and trash. A plastic bag or another container may be used to dispose of human waste, such as feces and trash.
• The risk of toxoplasmosis may be minimized by pregnant women avoiding contact with cat feces.
• To prevent inhaling powdered, dry bird feces when cleaning a birdcage, moisten the cage bottom first.
• Keep wild or hazardous creatures, such as ferrets, turtles, iguanas, lizards, psittacine birds (parrots), and other reptiles, out of your home.

15. Using Disinfectants

There is no need to use disinfectants on surfaces that are not contaminated with infectious material. The disinfectants won't work if the surface isn't clean, so you should always clean first and then disinfect if necessary.

Start with the parts that need the most attention and work your way down to the dirtiest. Cross-infection may be prevented by using this technique, which reduces the likelihood of bringing germs from a filthy room into a clean one.

Reference:

Staying Healthy 5th Edition Preventing Infectious Diseases In Early Childhood and Educational and Care Services, National Health and Medical Research Council, June 2013