14 Del. Admin. Code § 934-III-40.0

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

Section 934-III-40.0 - Diapering and Soiled Clothing

40.1 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.

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

40.1.2 Diaper changes for infants must be written down.

40.2 A licensee shall keep a supply of clean diapers and extra clothing available for use by children if a parent or guardian does not provide them when required.

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

40.6.1 Using a diaper-changing area when changing diapers;

40.6.2 Disposing of diapers as stated in these regulations;

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

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

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

40.7 If using potty-chairs for toilet training, a licensee shall ensure they are located in a bathroom. Potty-chairs must be made of a non-porous material. They must be cleaned with soap and water and then sanitized after each use.

14 Del. Admin. Code § 934-III-40.0

25 DE Reg. 1017 (5/1/2022) (final)