Infant Feeding Program Compliance Log
Infant feeding in childcare requires individualized documentation, strict food safety protocols, and CACFP compliance. This feeding compliance log supports state licensing inspection readiness while ensuring each infant receives appropriate nutrition on the correct schedule, safely stored and handled.
- Industry: Childcare and Education
- Frequency: Daily
- Estimated Time: Ongoing during day (5 minutes per feeding)
- Role: Infant Room Caregiver
- Total Items: 29
Breast Milk Storage and Handling
Verify proper breast milk handling for breastfed infants.
- All breast milk containers labeled with child's name, date, and time?
- Breast milk refrigerated at 41°F or below until use?
- Partially consumed breast milk discarded (not saved for next feeding)?
- Frozen breast milk thawed properly (refrigerator or warm water only, not microwave)?
- Breast milk warmed safely (warm water bath, not microwave) and temperature tested?
- Labeling and storage system prevents risk of giving wrong milk to infant?
Formula Preparation and Storage
Verify proper formula handling for formula-fed infants.
- Only parent-approved formula brand used for each infant?
- Formula mixed at correct concentration per label instructions?
- Formula warmed without microwave (hot spots cause burns)?
- Prepared formula used within 1 hour at room temp or within 24 hours refrigerated?
- Partially consumed formula bottles discarded after feeding?
Individual Feeding Schedules
Verify each infant is fed on their individualized schedule.
- Infants fed on demand or per parent-specified schedule?
- Individual feeding logs maintained for each infant with time and amount?
- Solid food introductions only per parent/physician authorization and infant developmental readiness?
- Written parental permission for any solid foods or new foods introduced?
- New foods introduced one at a time and infant monitored for allergic reaction?
CACFP Compliance (If Participating)
Verify CACFP documentation for participating centers.
- Daily meal counts for each feeding category recorded?
- Infant meal patterns meet CACFP age-based requirements?
- Parent-supplied food documented and supplemented per CACFP requirements?
- CACFP feeding records retained for required 3-year period?
Feeding Environment and Position Safety
Verify safe feeding practices and environment.
- No bottles propped - all infants held or supervised during feeding?
- Infants fed in semi-upright position to reduce aspiration risk?
- High chair safety straps used during any feeding in chair?
- Caregiver engaged in responsive, nurturing interaction during feeding?
- No food or drink given to an infant other than the intended recipient?
Parent Reporting on Feeding
Verify daily feeding information is shared with parents.
- Feeding times, amounts, and observations shared with parent at pickup?
- Parents notified if breast milk supply is running low?
- Any feeding concerns (refusal, gagging, vomiting) communicated to parent and documented?
- Daily infant care sheet with feeding record completed for each infant?
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Why Use This Infant Feeding Program Compliance Log?
This infant feeding program compliance log helps childcare and education teams maintain compliance and operational excellence. Designed for infant room caregiver professionals, this checklist covers 29 critical inspection points across 6 sections. Recommended frequency: daily.
Frequently Asked Questions
What does the Infant Feeding Program Compliance Log cover?
This checklist covers 29 inspection items across 6 sections: Breast Milk Storage and Handling, Formula Preparation and Storage, Individual Feeding Schedules, CACFP Compliance (If Participating), Feeding Environment and Position Safety, Parent Reporting on Feeding. It is designed for childcare and education operations and compliance.
How often should this checklist be completed?
This checklist should be completed daily. Each completion takes approximately Ongoing during day (5 minutes per feeding).
Who should use this Infant Feeding Program Compliance Log?
This checklist is designed for Infant Room Caregiver professionals in the childcare and education industry. It can be used for self-assessments, team audits, and regulatory compliance documentation.
Can I download this checklist as a PDF?
Yes, this checklist is available as a free PDF download. You can also use it digitally in the POPProbe mobile app for real-time data capture, photo documentation, and automatic reporting.