Course Category: Kitchen Staff

Cleaning in a child care center

 

This training will teach the steps to follow when cleaning, sanitizing, and disinfecting in a child care center. Information is gathered from the CDC, ServSafe®, The National Early Childhood Program Accreditation (NECPA), Rhode Island state licensing regulations, and Dr. Day Care policies and procedures.

From this training, you will learn how to ensure that all surfaces are clean and sanitized or disinfected to keep everyone healthy and safe.

 

After this training, you will be able to

    • Understand the importance of cleaning, sanitizing, and disinfecting.
    • Understand the key differences between cleaning, sanitizing, and disinfecting.
    • Understand official CDC classroom cleaning guidelines.
    • Explain how to clean, sanitize, and disinfect surfaces, classrooms, and any areas you may be responsible for.
    • Give examples of when and where to use each cleaning method.
    • Recognize the importance of handwashing and teaching children proper handwashing techniques.
    • Explain typical cleaning routines to follow in a successful child care program.

 

This training is primarily intended for use by those supporting infant, toddler, preschool, or school age children within group settings. This may include center-based teachers, family, group and center-based childcare providers and early childhood consultants.

Throughout this training, you will hear references to Dr. Day Care policies and procedures. Follow your early childhood center’s specific policies. If your center needs assistance in developing policies, contact drdaycare@drdaycare.com or 401-475-7707 x222 for assistance.

For Kids Klub / Dr. Day Care teachers and staff, always check with your Administrator for the most up-to-date policies, procedures, or forms.

 

After completing this training, you will receive a certificate for 2 Professional Development hours.

 

Click on the course titles to progress through this training. All videos and quizzes must be completed to receive a training certificate.

Running a Kitchen at a child care center

 

This training will review expectations and routines in a child care facility’s kitchen.  At Dr. Day Care, we follow the Child and Adult Care Food Program (CACFP) meal patterns to ensure children and adults have access to healthy, balanced meals throughout the day.

 

 

After this training, you will be able to

  • Understand the typical daily routines that occur in a child care center kitchen throughout the day.
  • Use a variety of checklists and logs to maintain a safe kitchen environment.
  • Learn the importance of preventing foodborne illness.
  • Review CACFP meal pattern to ensure children have access to healthy, balanced meals throughout the day.
  • Review MyPlate and resources available to educate parents and families on healthy eating habits.

This training is primarily intended for use by those providing meals to children within group settings. This may include center-based staff, family, group and center-based childcare providers and early childhood consultants.

Throughout this training, you will hear references to Dr. Day Care policies and procedures. Follow your early childhood center’s specific policies. If your center needs assistance in developing policies, contact drdaycare@drdaycare.com or 401-475-7707 x222 for assistance.

For Dr. Day Care teachers and staff, always check with your Administrator for the most up-to-date policies, procedures, or forms.

 

After completing this training, you will receive a certificate for 2 Professional Development hours.

 

 

Click on the course titles below to progress through this training.  All videos and questions must be answered to receive a training certificate.