Sleeping

Ngā āhuatanga moe/Sleep

2023

Rationale: Our centre is committed to all children having a safe sleep in a safe place at every sleep within this ECE setting.

Purpose: Ensure the safety and wellbeing of children when sleeping at the centre through regular monitoring by meeting licensing criteria HS9.

Collectively kids is committed to providing safe and calm spaces for the tamariki to have a sleep and rest.

Tamariki sleep on cots and stretchers at Collectively Kids.
We inform families about the sleep monitoring policy, maintain safe sleep practices, and document any and all exceptions.
We check to ensure babies’ airways stay clear throughout sleep episodes.
The tamariki will not have access to any food or fluids in the sleep room.
The sleeping children will be checked for warmth, breathing and wellbeing every 5 to 10 minutes or more frequently according to individual needs.
A record of time each tamariki sleeps and, the checks made by the kaiako at Collectively kids will be recorded and is available for the whānau to check.
A kaiako will be rostered each day to support the tamariki to go to sleep and monitor them throughout.
Stretcher beds, mattresses and cots are arranged and spaced to ensure that hygiene, safety, adequate means of access requirements, and tikanga are met.

Sleep room procedure/ Tikanga i te rumamoe, May 2023

On enrolment, parents are asked about the sleeping habits of their children so that home routines can be followed as much as possible.

Every effort is made to ensure that tamariki are safe and comfortable.
Infants, toddlers and young children are checked before sleep time to ensure they are dry and dressed in safe and comfortable clothing.
Tamariki may use sleep toys, cuddlies etc. as they settle down.
Infants, toddlers and young children do not have access to food or drinks during rest or sleep.
The tamariki are checked for warmth, breathing and general well-being at least every 5 -10 minutes, or more frequently according to individual needs.
Temperature of the sleep room will be taken hourly and recorded in the sleep chart.
A record of the time each child sleeps at the centre and checks made by the kaiako are kept in the sleeping chart. The sleeping chart is available for the parents to check.
Stretcher beds, mattresses and cots are arranged and spaced to ensure that hygiene, safety, adequate means of access requirements, and tikanga are met.
Infants and toddlers have their own sleep room which has had adjustments made to reduce noise. Times and durations of their sleep are recorded on daily sheets as well as sleeping charts.
Infants are placed in the same cot as much as practically possible especially if they are attending full time.
Young children and older toddlers use a room that can be closed off during sleep time.
A kaiako will be rostered to supervise and support tamariki in each sleeping area.If they leave the area, they need to transfer the responsibility to another kaiako.
Parents can supply machine washable bedding suitable for cots or beds. Bedding is kept in named bags and are laundered at the centre.
Stretcher beds are wiped with Ecostore spray and wipe cleaner after each use.
Cot mattresses and bars are wiped with bleach solution once a week or more frequently if there are cases of infectious illnesses.
If beds are soiled, they are hosed down, sprayed with bleach (applied for half an hour) and rinsed again.
Spare sheets and blankets are available and washed after each use. Parents can request that their child has a rest or sleep if needed and spare sheets will be provided.

Licensing Criteria 2008, Health and Safety, Sleep - HS 9.