Wash & Learn
This is the minimum number of seconds hands must be scrubbed with soap and water to be considered properly washed.
20 seconds
These are the three distinct processes used to reduce germs on surfaces.
cleaning, sanitizing, and disinfecting
Children may return after being fever‑free for this long without medication.
24 hours
To prevent the spread of bacteria, AF diapering best practice requires staff to wipe in this direction during cleaning
front to back
Topical products may only be applied with this annually updated document.
Parent Permission
To support consistent hygiene practices, this step‑by‑step visual guide must be posted where children can see it and use it while learning proper handwashing.
Child Handwashing Poster
This level of germ‑reduction is required for tables and chairs used for meals.
Sanitizing
A child must be excluded if their temperature reaches this level AND they show additional symptoms.
101.0o
This protective item may be worn during diaper changes.
Gloves
Before applying sunscreen or lotion, staff must check this date.
Expiration date
This is the FIRST step in proper handwashing according to CDC and AFI guidance.
Turn on water
Infant mouthing toys must be cleaned and sanitized this often.
After each use
After learning that a child has a confirmed illness, staff must share exposure information with families without revealing the child's identity by...
Posting the illness outside the classroom
To prevent lifting injuries and promote independence, staff must encourage children who are physically able to do this when approaching the diapering table.
climb up the retractable stairs on their own
All topical products must be labeled with this to ensure proper use.
The child's full name and expiration date
Children must wash hands after outdoor play, after toileting, and before this daily routine event.
Eating meals/snacks
This term refers to how long a disinfectant must remain visibly wet on a surface to be effective.
Contact time
When a child is diagnosed with a communicable illness, staff must increase the frequency of this part of the daily routine to reduce further transmission.
cleaning, sanitizing and disinfecting
Diapers should be checked for wetness and feces at least __________ and visually inspected/changed at least every _____________.
hourly, two hours
Sunscreen should be applied this long before going outdoors.
30 minutes
This group of children, who can typically wash independently, must still be supervised to ensure they complete each handwashing step correctly.
Preschoolers or older children
Staff must choose a disinfectant instead of a sanitizer when cleaning surfaces that have been contaminated with these types of materials.
Bodily fluids (such as blood, vomit, or feces)
When using a non-contact infrared thermometer, staff must hold the device 1-2 inches from this area of the forehead.
the center
Before beginning a diaper change, staff must gather these items so they never leave a child unattended.
All required supplies
Any topical product used for treatment rather than prevention requires this additional documentation.
a medical authorization form (AF Form 1055)