Baby Talk

My question is how are we supposed to handle soiled clothing? As an example, underwear or clothes with a BM? We have always sent clothes home to be washed…had a parent complain about this due to ruined clothes. Thank you for your inquiry regarding soiled non-disposable items.

I have a two part question. Are two year olds allowed in the same classroom as infants under the age of 12 months? Also are two year olds required to be behind a firewall at all times? Thank you for your question regarding mixed age groups. DSS

Are infants allowed to sleep in a sleepsuit, not a swaddle during nap time? My son uses Merlins Magic sleepsuit to sleep. If not he will be rolling all over the crib. Thank you for your question regarding sleep sacks in childcare. DSS Regulations regarding infants in

I am the lead teacher with 30 years experience. Can a teacher with only 6 months of experience be left in a infant class with 5 infants without a second teacher being in the infant room? Thank you for your question regarding caregiver qualifications within a childcare

Question 1: Toddlers room age 2 to 3 how many children to 1 teacher including after schools in the same classroom setting and when is a second teacher is needed? I work in a early care setting and was not given a handbook. Question 2: In a

Is a early care program required to inform parents when there is a possible environmental issue at the school? i.e. Mold/Mildew? Thank you for your question regarding parent’s notification. DSS Regulation 114-503D(2)(j) states parents should be notified if a legal or health issue occurs which impacts the

Is there a regulation or guideline that stipulates how often a bottle needs to be replaced for an infant in a licensed facility? Thank you for your question regarding any guidelines on how often a bottle needs to be replaced. The DSS Regulations of a child care