Nursery World - Beat the bugs

...Before they beat you! Ann Langston outlines good practice so that a childcare setting can ensure the spread of unwanted bacteria is minimised Of the three nurseries featured in 'Nurseries Undercover', the recent BBC1 fly-on-the-wall documentary about poor quality daycare, two had experienced tummy bug 'epidemics', made worse by poor hygiene in the setting.

Of the three nurseries featured in 'Nurseries Undercover', the recent BBC1 fly-on-the-wall documentary about poor quality daycare, two had experienced tummy bug 'epidemics', made worse by poor hygiene in the setting.

While most childcare workers know the basics of good hygiene such as the importance of fresh air, a controlled indoor temperature and suitable ventilation, it is sensible to review a setting's health promotion procedures from time to time to make certain that everybody is maintaining and practising good hygiene.

So, how can we ensure high standards of hygiene and reduce the spread of unwanted bacteria and bugs that lead to unnecessary tummy upsets, coughs and colds?

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