Library: Policy
340:110-3-304. Cleanliness and sanitation
Revised 6-1-22
(a) General. The cleaning and sanitation requirements in (1) and (2) of this subsection are met.
(1) The facility and vehicles are clean, sanitary, and free of clutter and litter, including paper accumulation. The facility and equipment have no dust, dirt, soil, food particle, or other debris accumulation.
(2) The outdoor play areas are free of tall grass and weeds and standing water.
(3) Prior to children being outside, the outdoor area is free of animal waste and debris.
(b) Procedures. The procedure requirements in (1) and (2) of this subsection are met.
(1) Cleaning, sanitizing, and disinfecting are conducted in a manner preventing food and food-contact item and surface contamination.
(2) When cleaning up vomit, blood, and body fluids that may contain blood, disposable, non-porous gloves are used. Gloves are discarded immediately after use in an inaccessible, closed container, and hands are washed.
(c) Cleaners, sanitizers, and disinfectants. The appropriate cleaner, sanitizer, or disinfectant is used, per Oklahoma Administrative Code (OAC) 340 Appendix NN – Cleaners, Sanitizers, and Disinfectants. For sanitizing and disinfecting, only a sanitizer or disinfectant with an Environmental Protection Agency registration number or household bleach is used, per OAC 340 Appendix NN – Cleaners, Sanitizers, and Disinfectants.
(d) Diaper changing areas. The program cleans and disinfects, per OAC 340 Appendix KK – Diaper Changing Procedures.
(e) Food service areas. The program cleans and sanitizes, per OAC 340:110-3-299(k).
(f) Equipment. The program cleans and sanitizes, per requirements in (1) through (3) of this subsection.
(1) Indoor play equipment is:
(A) cleaned and sanitized, including laundered when applicable, before being reused after:
(i) contact with body fluids, including a child's mouth; and
(ii) use by an ill child; and
(B) stored in a sanitary manner.
(2) Rest equipment other than bedding is:
(A) cleaned and sanitized:
(i) at least weekly;
(ii) after contact with body fluids;
(iii) before use by another child; and
(iv) after use by an ill child; and
(B) stored in a sanitary manner.
(3) Bedding is:
(A) changed:
(i) at least weekly; however, crib and play yard sheets are changed daily;
(ii) when soiled;
(iii) before use by another child; and
(iv) after use by an ill child; and
(B) stored in a sanitary manner. A child's bedding does not touch another child's bedding between laundering.
(g) Laundry. Dirty laundry is kept in containers until laundered.
(h) Trash and rubbish. Trash and rubbish is promptly discarded into trash containers.
(1) Trash containers:
(A) containing soiled diapers or disposable training pants or food waste have leak-proof disposable liners and are covered with tight-fitting lids when not in continuous use;
(B) within food service areas are cleaned each time they are emptied; and
(C) are clean and of adequate quantity and size, including exterior containers for storing facility trash prior to disposal from the premises.
(2) Trash disposal from the premises occurs as needed for sanitation.
(3) When used, sink garbage disposals are of suitable construction and comply with the building codes of the local or state governmental authority having jurisdiction.
(i) Pest control. The facility is free of pests, such as rodents and insects. Safe, effective measures minimize the presence and protect against the entry of pests.
