Communicable Very young All children to wash hands thoroughly if they Education Licence From now disease children are have been in contact with a dog or the dogs Anti-bacterial gel or holder xx/xx/xx particularly toys etc. wipes as well as hand Pets carry vulnerable and Children to avoid dogs licking their faces, washing Staff On day of infectious other children face to face contact between the dog and Cleaning schedule Visiting visit diseases that who may be at child should be prevented. can pass to the property Strict cleanliness measures in place to parent of humans prevent spread of infections. Clean touch child points such as door handles/light switches etc. on regular basis with sanitizer child Any dog toys provided must be able to be suitably cleaned at regular intervals. Children who Pre check children at or visiting the property If children are allergic Licence From now Allergic may be at the to see if they are allergic to dogs it is but parents/guardians holder xx/xx/xx – reaction property recommended you document these checks still want them to visit and get a parent/guardian to sign. the business ensure Staff On day of Licence holder will be aware of their own that safe measures Visiting visit children but should ask parents/guardians of are in place for the visiting children child. (E.g. parent of Any medication brought to the property must emergency contact child be kept locked away from the dogs and numbers) children. Medication should only be child administered to a child by their parent/guardian Dog faeces Children who Ensure dog faeces is picked up on a regular If dogs are in the Licence From now contamination may be at the basis and disposed of in an appropriate exercise area they holder xx/xx/xx property waste disposal facility. should be monitored A separate area should be provided for to ensure that faeces Staff On day of exercising dogs away from children at the are cleaned up as visit property. This should be appropriate to the soon as possible
Communicable disease Pets carry infectious diseases that can pass to humans Very young children are particularly vulnerable and other children who may be at the property All children to wash hands thoroughly if they have been in contact with a dog or the dogs toys etc. Children to avoid dogs licking their faces, face to face contact between the dog and child should be prevented. Strict cleanliness measures in place to prevent spread of infections. Clean touch points such as door handles/light switches etc. on regular basis with sanitizer Any dog toys provided must be able to be suitably cleaned at regular intervals. Education Anti-bacterial gel or wipes as well as hand washing Cleaning schedule Licence holder Staff Visiting parent of child child From now xx/xx/xx On day of visit Allergic reaction Children who may be at the property Pre check children at or visiting the property to see if they are allergic to dogs – it is recommended you document these checks and get a parent/guardian to sign. Licence holder will be aware of their own children but should ask parents/guardians of visiting children Any medication brought to the property must be kept locked away from the dogs and children. Medication should only be administered to a child by their parent/guardian If children are allergic but parents/guardians still want them to visit the business ensure that safe measures are in place for the child. (E.g. emergency contact numbers) Licence holder Staff Visiting parent of child child From now xx/xx/xx On day of visit Dog faeces contamination Children who may be at the property Ensure dog faeces is picked up on a regular basis and disposed of in an appropriate waste disposal facility. A separate area should be provided for exercising dogs away from children at the property. This should be appropriate to the If dogs are in the exercise area they should be monitored to ensure that faeces are cleaned up as soon as possible Licence holder Staff From now xx/xx/xx On day of visit
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