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.

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