Practical Matter at Laurel HIll

PRACTICAL MATTERS - HYGIENE, NUTRITION AND SECURITY Every aspect of our Infant Program is designed to protect children’s health and safety,and maintaining rigorous hygiene in the Infant Room is an essential element of this goal. Laurel Hill procedures include . . .

• Building and classroom security for arrival, dismissal and pick-up of children

• Full-time nurse on duty

• Childproofed cupboards, electrical outlets and door knobs

• Finger guards on all entry and exit door edges

• Toss-away shoe covers

• Regular sanitizing of toys, floors and play, work and service areas

• Frequent laundering of bedding, washcloths and bibs

• Protective gloves worn by staff for diapering and other personal baby needs

• Changing table liners discarded after single use

• Frequent hand washing in classroom sink

• Complete sanitation procedures for safely storing food and removing waste