WHAT’S AT STAKE

Childcare settings are environments where germs can spread easily. Young children frequently touch shared surfaces, share toys, and place their hands or objects in their mouths. Because their immune systems and hygiene habits are still developing, even mild illnesses can move quickly through a classroom and affect children, staff, and families.

WHAT’S THE DANGER

Illness can spread quickly in childcare environments when prevention routines are not followed consistently. Fast Transmission Children in group care experience significantly more respiratory and gastrointestinal infections than those cared for at home. Germs spread easily through hands, shared toys, and contaminated surfaces. Outbreak Risk Childcare settings are common locations […]