Keeping Your Daycare Safe and Well
According to data from the National Institute of Child Health and Human Development, children who attend daycare are more likely to get sick until they reach the age of 3 than children who don't or are raised in other environments. It's mainly because any time a group of young kids is put together, illnesses are likely to spread faster and more efficiently. Common illnesses circulate through daycare centers include the common cold, respiratory infections, pink eye, stomach flu, and hand, foot, and mouth disease.
Though there is a greater risk of spreading germs in daycare facilities, sending children to daycare isn't necessarily bad. Studies indicate many positives from regular social interaction with other children in a play-based environment like daycare. So, what practical steps can you take to ensure the daycare you operate does not threaten the wellness or safety of the children in attendance? Let's look at the key areas you want to ensure you're paying attention to and how dedicated daycare cleaning services and janitorial cleaning in Philadelphia can help.
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Essential Daycare Cleaning Tips for a More Conducive Environment
There are three main areas that you want to pay extra attention to ensure all children who attend your daycare remain safe and well:
1. Child and Caregiver Hygiene
It seemed like we needed a pandemic to remind us of the importance of washing our hands. It's essential to wash your hands with soap and warm water for 20 seconds, especially before eating and after using the restroom. You should also wash your hands after touching common surfaces.
Daycare staff should also follow a rigorous hand washing schedule, including thorough washing after changing diapers or assisting children using the bathroom.
Working with children to break certain habits - like putting their fingers in their mouths - is another way to minimize the risk of contracting an illness.
Aside from the personal responsibility that everyone must take, there's also value that daycare cleaning companies can provide in such a setting. For instance, regular daycare carpet cleaning can do more than remove dirt and debris from the floor but also allergens, bacteria, and odors. Regular cleaning and disinfection of hard feelings are also recommended to eradicate bacteria and limit the transfer of germs between people.
2. Bathroom Areas
Hygiene isn't the only important thing - so is access to sinks and soap, notably in bathroom areas. There should be a 15:1 child-toilet ratio for toddlers and a 20:1 child-toilet ratio for children who are student-age in daycare settings. A sink should be nearby to enable thorough hand washing after bathroom use. Since toilets endure heavy usage and contact with bodily fluids in daycare settings, they should be appropriately cleaned daily (if not more).
Additionally, bathrooms tend to be areas where safety may be a concern. Water from the sink or toilet may spill onto the floor, creating a slick surface for children and daycare staff members. Adding throw rugs and ensuring the flooring is dry can help promote a safe overall environment when entering and exiting the facilities for both children and daycare staff members.
3. Sanitation
A clean daycare environment is also free from trash and regularly cleaned and sanitized. For instance, ensuring that wastebaskets are taken out regularly, so they don't overflow can maintain a sanitary environment and help prevent pests and insects from infesting the facility. Regular cleaning of the bathrooms and toilets is also essential, as is cleaning hard floors, carpets, and hard surfaces in common areas.
How Daycare Cleaning Services Can Help
We know how challenging it is to run and operate a daycare - and at the end of the day, you're a caregiver, not a cleaning expert. That's why it makes sense to work with the cleaning experts, and that's where our professional janitorial cleaning in Philadelphia offerings come into play. Cleaning and sanitation are literally what we do - and when you work with us, you can rest assured that we'll have your daycare's best interests at heart. Some of the services we provide include:
- Thorough cleaning of classrooms, labs, early childhood education centers, and special purpose rooms.
- Thorough cleaning and disinfection of restrooms and locker rooms.
- Thorough cleaning of common areas, such as lounges and eating areas.
- Carpet and hard floor cleaning.
- Trash disposal.
We won't just meet federal guidelines for cleanliness, but we'll often exceed them. It can give you peace of mind that you're running a safe, conducive, and clean daycare setting - something that you can also use to market your daycare to families in your service area. In addition to daycare settings, we also specialize in
cleaning schools and other education facilities.
Serving Schools Throughout Our Local Communities
At Terran's Spic & Span Cleaning Services, we’re committed to helping schools in Norristown and the surrounding areas maintain a clean, safe, and healthy environment. We proudly serve schools and educational institutions in:
Reading
Souderton
Upper Darby
West Chester
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