Infant Room Safety & SIDS Prevention Checklist [FREE PDF]
Infant room caregivers and directors use this checklist per AAP Safe Sleep guidelines and state childcare licensing infant care requirements for safe sleep and supervision practices.
- Industry: Childcare
- Frequency: Daily
- Estimated Time: 10-15 minutes
- Role: Infant Room Lead Teacher
- Total Items: 8
- Compliance: AAP Safe Sleep Guidelines, State Infant Care Licensing
Safe Sleep Environment
Verify safe sleep practices per AAP guidelines.
- Are all infants placed on their backs to sleep on a firm, flat surface?
- Are cribs free of blankets, pillows, bumpers, and soft objects?
- Are sleeping infants visually checked at intervals per licensing (typically every 15 min)?
- Safe sleep notes
Feeding & Diapering Safety
Verify safe feeding and diapering practices.
- Are bottles labeled with child's name, contents, and date, stored per regulations?
- Is the diapering procedure followed (gloves, sanitize, handwash) per CFOC standards?
- Are staff-to-child ratios maintained at state-required levels for infants?
- Infant care notes
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Why Use This Infant Room Safety & SIDS Prevention Checklist [FREE PDF]?
This infant room safety & sids prevention checklist [free pdf] helps childcare teams maintain compliance and operational excellence. Designed for infant room lead teacher professionals, this checklist covers 8 critical inspection points across 2 sections. Recommended frequency: daily.
Ensures compliance with AAP Safe Sleep Guidelines, State Infant Care Licensing. Regulatory-aligned for audit readiness and inspection documentation.
Frequently Asked Questions
What does the Infant Room Safety & SIDS Prevention Checklist [FREE PDF] cover?
This checklist covers 8 inspection items across 2 sections: Safe Sleep Environment, Feeding & Diapering Safety. It is designed for childcare operations and compliance.
How often should this checklist be completed?
This checklist should be completed daily. Each completion takes approximately 10-15 minutes.
Who should use this Infant Room Safety & SIDS Prevention Checklist [FREE PDF]?
This checklist is designed for Infant Room Lead Teacher professionals in the childcare 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.