Hilltop House Childcare - Hygiene Policy

Hygiene Policy

It is very important to prevent the spread of germs and illnesses that hygiene procedures are in place and strictly adhered to.

• Children are encouraged to wash their hands after going to the toilet, touching animals and playing outside. They must also wash their hands before eating any meals or snacks.
• We will assist the children in hand washing, ensuring that they are washing and drying them correctly.
• We carry an antibacterial hand wash so we can wash the children’s hands when out and about.
• We will provide a separate towel for each child which will be changed daily. Each child will also have their own flannel.
• We are happy to help children to clean their teeth after meals if you provide us with a toothbrush and paste.
• We will assist children with wiping their noses when they have colds and try to teach them how to blow their noses. We will explain to them the importance of safely throwing away dirty tissues to prevent the spread of germs. we will also encourage them to put their hand over their mouths when they cough.
• We will disinfect the changing mat between children. We wear protective gloves when changing nappies and use an anti-bacterial spray to ensure surfaces are clean.
• Toys will be regularly cleaned and those used by babies even more regularly as they are often sucked and chewed.
• Sleeping babies will each have their own individual bed linen which will be regularly changed.
• We will follow strict hygiene routines in the kitchen, ensuring the fridge remains at the correct temperature and that food is stored correctly in it.
• We ensure that the children do not have access to any waste, the bins are emptied regularly and any used nappies are double wrapped and placed in the outdoor rubbish bin.

In order for us to carry out these procedures effectively we will need you to provide us with enough resources, for example nappies, labelled cream, spare clothes for the children etc. We also request that you let us know if your child is feeling or has been unwell.