1. Kids R Kids West Cobb Orientation
Georgia Licensing Overview

2. Purpose The purpose of this PowerPoint is to:
Provide new teachers with a meaningful overview of the Georgia Licensing Rules and Regulations.
Share what we know about the childcare center laws.
Educate our teachers about ratios, proper diapering procedures, handling of bodily fluid, and other health and safety regulations.

3. Diapering Procedure Wash your hands Assemble your supplies
Gently place child on changing table
Put gloves on
Remove soiled diaper
Wipe child from front to back
Remove gloves and wrap soiled diaper into gloves
Wipe your hand with a fresh diaper wipe
Place clean diaper on child
Dress the child
Wash the child’s hands properly
Dispose of the soiled diaper, wipes, and gloves
Return child to supervised playing area
Disinfect changing area

4. Handwashing Procedure
Before, during, and after preparing food
Before eating food
Before and after caring for someone who is sick
Before and after treating a cut or wound
After using the toilet
After changing diapers or cleaning up a child who has used the toilet
After blowing your nose, coughing, or sneezing
After touching an animal or animal waste
After handling pet food or pet treats
After touching garbage
After changing rooms (teacher or student)
Wet your hands with clean, running water (warm or cold) and apply soap.
Rub your hands together to make a lather and scrub them well; be sure to scrub the backs of your hands, between your fingers, and under your nails.
Continue rubbing your hands for at least 20 seconds. Need a timer? Hum the "Happy Birthday" song from beginning to end twice.
Rinse your hands well under running water.
Dry your hands using a clean towel or air dry them.
How To:
When:

5. Hazzards Adult scissors within child’s reach
Tape dispenser within child’s reach
Cleaning chemicals within child’s reach
Soiled items within child’s reach
Hand sanitizer
Stapler within child’s reach
Wet floors
Packing tape within child’s reach
Sharpies and other forms of permanent markers within child’s reach
Broken toys

6. Keep it in closets or shelving
Non-Hazards
Non-toxic paints
Non-toxic glues
Child scissors for age appropriate children
Age appropriate toys
Toys in working condition
Whip cream
Cleaning chemicals kept in closet
Office equipment kept in shelving or closets

7. Incident Report
An incident report must be completely filled out for each and every accident. Please call up front for questions about filling one out or if the injury needs further care (i.e. ice, band aid, triple antibiotic, etc.)
Additionally, please let an administrator review the report prior to presenting the report to parents for signature.

8. Sick Policy
This policy is for both students and teachers. You may NOT return to our school unless you are free of symptoms for 24 hours, if you:
Have a fever of 101˚ or higher
Have had diarrhea and/or 2 or more loose stools
Have vomited
Are contagious or have any communicable disease