Preschool or DayCare Diaper Changing Procedure

Please use the following preschool/daycare diaper changing procedure checklist daily to ensure that your classroom is in compliance with the health and safety rules defined by child care licensing

PreschoolorDayCare DiaperChangingProcedure Preschool or DayCare Diaper Changing Procedure
  • Wash hands with soap and water and dry completely with a hand towel or paper towel

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  • Carry/bring the child to the changing table/surface, keeping soiled clothing away from you and any surfaces you cannot easily clean and sanitize after the change. Always keep a hand on the child

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  • Put on disposable hand gloves

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  • Removing necessary clothing from child

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  • Open soiled diaper and keep child's legs away from soiled diaper

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  • Clean the child's diaper area

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  • Remove the soiled diaper from child, roll, and dispense in garbage, along with hand gloves

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  • Put on a clean diaper, add diaper cream or any medications as needed, and redress the child

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  • Wash the child's hands with soap and water and dry completely with a hand towel or paper towel

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  • Wash hands with soap and water and dry completely with a hand towel or paper towel

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  • Clean and disinfect the diaper-changing surface. Dispose of the disposable paper liner if used on the diaper changing surface in a plastic-lined, hands-free, covered can. If clothing was soiled, securely tie the plastic bag used to store the clothing and send home

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  • Wash hands with soap and water and dry completely with a hand towel or paper towel

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  • Return the child to a supervised area

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