Infant Room Safety & SIDS Prevention Checklist [FREE PDF]
Infant room teachers and directors use this checklist per American Academy of Pediatrics safe sleep recommendations and state infant care licensing requirements for SIDS prevention and infant safety.
- 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 for all infants.
- Are all infants placed on their backs to sleep on firm, flat surfaces?
- Are cribs bare with no blankets, bumpers, stuffed animals, or pillows?
- Are sleeping infants visually checked at required intervals (every 10-15 minutes)?
- Safe sleep notes
Room Safety & Supervision
Verify infant room safety and ratio compliance.
- Is the staff-to-infant ratio maintained per state requirements at all times?
- Are small objects and choking hazards removed from the infant accessible environment?
- Are toys, surfaces, and diaper changing areas sanitized between uses?
- Infant safety 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, Room Safety & Supervision. 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.