"the power of positive!"

 

Infants, Waddlers and Toddlers are provided age-appropriate toys
and activities that encourage visual, tactile and cognitive
stimulation, as well as, growth development. Lots of love and attention is given
to all the children in my care. Infants interact with other children
 under my close supervision.

All infants are allowed plenty of time for
playing, sleeping and eating. Infants are fed as they demand but I try
 to keep them on a schedule. Infants are held for bottle feedings.
 Bottle are never "propped" for feedings. Waddlers are encouraged to
 hold their bottles as they begin to explore the first steps of self-
feeding. Toddlers are encouraged to self-feed with my supervision and
 guidance. Infants are allowed to sleep as needed throughout the day.
 Infants are napped in a portable crib and remain in the main daycare
 area. All infants are placed on their back to sleep. By two years of
age, I transition them to a nap mat.

 Infants accompany me and the
 other children outside to enjoy the fresh air and sunshine when
the weather permits. Waddlers and Toddlers are closely supervised as the
 develop their mobility skills. They are observed and encouraged as
 they explore rolling, sitting, crawling, standing and climbing.
 Toddlers are encouraged to participate in daily preschool
activities (Story time, music, circle time, etc.).

 Meals, formula, and snacks are provided unless your infant
requires a prescription formula or diet.

CCL 025 Kansas Department of Health and Environment

Rev. 9/2003 Bureau of Child Care and Health Facilities

1000 SW Jackson, Suite 200

Topeka, KS 66612-1274

Phone: 785-296-1270 Fax: 785-296-0803

Website: www.kdhe.state.ks.us/kidsnet/

IF YOU HAVE DIAPERED CHILDREN IN YOUR CHILD CARE PROGRAM:

Always use this method for changing diapers. This is the best way to stop diseases that spread through the

intestinal tract.

1. CHECK to make sure the supplies you need are ready.

" fresh diaper or clothes;

" freshly dampened paper towels or pre-moistened towelettes; and

" plastic bag for soiled diaper

2. PLACE roll paper or a disposable towel on the part of the diapering table where the child's bottom will be.

3. HOLD the child AWAY from your body when you pick him up. When you know a child has soiled his diaper use

only your hands to carry him. LAY the child on the paper or towel.

4. REMOVE soiled diaper or clothes.

" Put disposable diapers in a plastic bag or a plastic lined receptacle.

" Put soiled clothes in a plastic bag for parents to take home with the child at the end of the day.

Tell the parents that washing or rinsing clothes soiled with stool at the day care center might cause disease

germs to spread.

5. CLEAN the child's bottom with:

" a pre-moistened disposable towelette, or

" a damp paper towel.

Put the used towelette or paper towel in the plastic bag or plastic-lined receptacle.

6. REMOVE the paper or towel from beneath the child and dispose of it in the plastic bag or plastic-lined

receptacle.

7. WIPE your hands with a pre-moistened disposable towelette or a damp paper towel and dispose of it in the

plastic bag or plastic-lined receptacle. If you are wearing a glove, dispose of it now.

8. DIAPER or dress the child.

Now you can hold him close to you.

9. WASH the CHILD'S hands:

IMPORTANT: If you must walk from the diapering table to the sink

" be sure the child cannot fall, or

" carry him with you.

10. RETURN the child to his CRIB.

11. CLEAN and DISINFECT

" diapering area;

" equipment or supplies touched; and

" soiled crib or cot, if necessary.

12. WASH your hands.

Reprinted from: What You Can Do to Stop Disease in the Child Day Care Center

U.S. Department of Health and Human Services

Public Health Service, Centers for Disease Control

Atlanta, Georgia