Hygiene Policy
The service is committed to promoting a healthy environment and a high standard of personal hygiene for adults and children. It is our policy to comply with current regulations including the Child Care (Pre-School Services) Regulations 1996 and Food Hygiene Regulations.
Hygiene Procedures
All new staff and students are informed of the hygiene procedures as part of their induction programme.
- Hand washing – after using the toilet, after outdoor play, before and after handling food.
- Cuts and sores must be covered with suitable dressings
Dealing with spills
- Disposable gloves must always be used when cleaning up spills of body fluids
- Disposable towels must always be used when cleand up spills of body fluids
- A supply of clean clothing is readily available for accidents
- The area of the accident is treated with suitable disinfectant
Cleaning procedures
- All toilets, surrounding walls, hold rails, door handles and sinks are cleaned and disinfected at the end of every day
- Floors, tables and equipment, are cleaned, disinfected and checked for breakage at the end of every day or when necessary
- Sand is covered when not in use
- Water tray and play sinks empty and clean when not in use
- All left over food is disposed of properly