14 Del. Admin. Code § 933-V-61.0

Current through Reigster Vol. 28, No. 6, December 1, 2024

Section 933-V-61.0 - Diapering and Soiled Clothing

61.1 A licensee shall have and follow a procedure for checking diapers for wetness and feces at least hourly and whenever the child acts as though the diaper is wet or soiled.

61.1.1 Diapers and other clothing must be changed when they are found to be wet or soiled.

61.1.2 Diaper changes must be documented for infants.

61.2 The licensee shall keep a supply of clean diapers and extra clothing available for children even if a parent or guardian does not provide them when required.

61.3 A licensee shall ensure soiled or wet clothing and reusable diapers are not emptied or rinsed.

61.3.1 Each must be placed in a sealed plastic bag with clothing separated from reusable diapers.

61.3.2 The bag must be labeled with the child's name and sent home with the child at the end of the day.

61.4 A licensee shall ensure a center has a diaper-changing area with a clean, washable, and non-porous surface. This area may not be located in the kitchen.

61.4.1 Disposable covers must be used for each diaper change.

61.4.2 There must be a hand-washing sink with running warm water within five feet of the changing area. This sink must be cleaned with soap and water and disinfected before using for food preparation.

61.5 A licensee shall ensure used disposable diapers are placed in a foot-activated trashcan that is used only for diapers.

61.5.1 This trashcan must be within arm's reach of the changing area, lined with a plastic bag, and sanitized daily.

61.5.2 Diapers must be removed from the center daily or more frequently to prevent odors and placed in a closed trashcan outside the building.

61.6 A licensee shall have and follow a procedure for changing diapers that includes the following:

61.6.1 Posting the diaper-changing procedure in the diaper-changing area;

61.6.2 Using a diaper-changing area and disposable covers when changing diapers;

61.6.3 Disposing of diapers as stated in these regulations;

61.6.4 Washing each child during each diaper change with a clean wipe or single-use washcloth;

61.6.5 Hand washing for the staff who changed the diaper and for the child with soap and water immediately after each diaper change; and

61.6.6 Cleaning with soap and water and then disinfecting the diaper-changing area after each use.

14 Del. Admin. Code § 933-V-61.0

25 DE Reg. 1115 (6/1/2022) (Final)