Healthy Learning Environments2 Clock Hours of Early Childhood Education
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Personal Protective Equipment |
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Aprons
Aprons or another water proof covering should be worn when serving food, changing diapers and soiled clothes, and in the infant room at all times. This is a great protection in the classroom from runny noses, tearful hugs and infants who may have a dirty diaper while sitting on your lap. Keep a few aprons on hand just in case. |
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Face Masks
Face masks should be available if needed. This one is difficult as it might scare the children, and getting a child to wear one might be problematic. If you are sick, stay home. If a child is sick, he or she should stay home. But often we find out too late and the child has already been part of the classroom and has interacted with classmates. |
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Eye Protection
Eye protection is very helpful. Sneezes, coughs and rubbing your eyes with contaminated fingers can cause infection. We touch our faces over 200 times a day without noticing we are doing it. There are some who get non-prescription eye glasses for this very reason. |
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