POLICY:
NOCAC Child Development will maintain proper toothbrush care and sanitation.
PROCEDURES:
TOOTHBRUSH CARE
- Classroom and Home-Based staff needs to ensure toothbrushes are properly rinsed before children put them away.
- Children may place their toothbrush in the storage container.
- Staff needs to ensure toothbrushes are kept separate at all times.
- Store with bristles to air dry in such a way that the toothbrushes cannot contact or drip on each other and the bristles are not in contact with any surface.
- Notify Health/Safety Assistant by email if additional supplies are needed.
SANITATION
- Discard and replace toothbrushes every 3 months or if one of the following occur:
- Toothbrush looks frayed or worn
- Contaminated through contact with another brush
- After illness
- Touches an unsanitary surface
- Used by another child
- Toothbrush storage container must be cleaned/sanitized weekly.
- Most storage containers can be placed in the dishwasher for additional cleaning.
Forms and Additional Guidance:
This policy complies with the following |
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Head Start Program Performance Standard: | 1302.43 | |
ODJFS Child Care Manual: | 5101:2-12-13(D) | |
CACFP Regulation: | ||
Caring for Our Children: | 3.1.5.2 | |
Other Sources: |
Effective Date: | 8/7/17 | Revision Date: | 9/30/20 | ||
Approved By Policy Council: | 8/7/17 | Revision Approved By Policy Council: |