14 Del. Admin. Code § 934-III-37.0

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

Section 934-III-37.0 - Sanitation

37.1 A licensee shall ensure areas and equipment listed in subsections 37.2 and 37.3 are washed with soap and water and then disinfected as required.

37.1.1 For sanitizing and disinfecting, a licensee shall ensure one (1) of the following is used: an EPA-registered product, a commercially prepared product, or a bleach and water solution.

37.1.2 A licensee shall follow the manufacturer's instructions for use.

37.1.3 These products must be labeled with the contents.

37.1.4 Their instructions for use must be available at all times.

37.2 A licensee shall ensure the following items or surfaces are cleaned after each use with a soap and water solution and then disinfected:

37.2.1 Potty-chairs, after being emptied into a toilet;

37.2.2 Sinks and faucets used for hand washing after the sink was used for rinsing a potty-chair;

37.2.3 Diapering surfaces, as required in subsection 40.6.5;

37.2.4 Food preparation and eating surfaces, such as counters, tables, and high chair trays;

37.2.5 Toys children put in their mouths;

37.2.6 Mops used for cleaning must be rinsed, disinfected, wrung, and hung to dry;

37.2.7 Plastic bibs (cloth bibs may only be used once before washing); and

37.2.8 Thermometers (that make contact with skin or mouth).

37.3 A licensee shall ensure the following items or surfaces are cleaned at least daily with a soap and water solution and then disinfected:

37.3.1 Toilets and toilet seats;

37.3.2 Sinks and faucets;

37.3.3 Diaper pails and lids;

37.3.4 Drinking fountains;

37.3.5 Water tables and equipment;

37.3.6 Play tables;

37.3.7 Rest mats that are stored touching each other;

37.3.8 Waterproof activity mats; and

37.3.9 Smooth waterproof floors.

37.4 A licensee shall limit germs and disease passing among children in the home by:

37.4.1 Using washable toys with diapered children; and

37.4.2 Washing items children lick or chew after they fall to the floor or ground.

37.5 At least weekly, a licensee shall ensure non-porous toys and play equipment are washed with a soap and water solution and then disinfected.

37.6 At least weekly, a licensee shall ensure stuffed animals are laundered.

14 Del. Admin. Code § 934-III-37.0

24 DE Reg. 272 (9/1/2020)
25 DE Reg. 1017 (5/1/2022) (Final)