2025 Session Last amended: 2024 session

§ 142B.76 — Family Child Care Diapering Area Disinfection

Plain-Language Summary

This section allows family child care providers to disinfect diaper changing surfaces using either chlorine bleach according to label directions, or an EPA-registered surface disinfectant that kills Staphylococcus aureus, Salmonella enterica, and Pseudomonas aeruginosa within ten minutes, does not contain triclosan, and is used according to manufacturer directions.

Practical Notes
Family child care providers who use a commercial disinfectant instead of bleach must make sure it meets all six criteria listed in this section — particularly that it is EPA-registered and effective against the three specific bacteria named. Products containing triclosan or its derivatives are not allowed. Providers should keep product labels or safety data sheets on hand to demonstrate compliance if asked during a licensing inspection.