COVID-19 Policy Response Plan
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Each care room or pod (where there is more than one pod per room) will have an
adequate supply of cleaning agents stored safely so that staff do not have to leave the
care room to retrieve them. The provider will ensure that there are adequate supplies
of cleaning agents, liquid soap, hand gel/rub, paper hand towel.
Cleaning of Toys
All toys (including those not currently in use) will be cleaned on a regular basis, i.e.
weekly. This will remove dust and dirt that can harbour germs.
Toys that are used by very young children will be washed daily.
Toys that children put in their mouths will be washed after use or before use by
another child.
All toys that are visibly dirty or contaminated with blood or body fluids must be taken
out of use immediately for cleaning or disposal. Toys waiting to be cleaned must be
stored separately.
Cleaning Procedure
Wash the toy in warm soapy water, using a brush to get into crevices.
Rinse the toy in clean water.
Thoroughly dry the toy.
Hard plastic toys may be suitable for cleaning in the dishwasher.
Toys that cannot be immersed in water i.e. electronic or wind up should be wiped
with a clean damp cloth and dried.
Disinfection procedure
In some situations, toys/equipment may need to be disinfected following cleaning. For
example:
Toys/equipment that children will place in their mouths.
Toys/equipment that have been soiled with blood or body fluids.
Fire Evacuation
Fire evacuation will be carried out per room rather than the entire building during the
period of COVID-19
