Nappy changing facilities or diaper changing facilities should be included in preschools, especially for preschools that are caring for children that are under the age of 3 years old.
It's not mandatory for preschools to always have diaper changing facilities or nappy changing facilities although it's essential for the health and well being of the staff and children's well-being.
Diaper changing facilities in preschools ensure a safe and clean environment for diaper changes, which help to prevent diaper rash as well as infections.
If the preschool accepts children who are not potty trained and wear diapers then they should be equipped with diaper changing facilities to change the child's or preschool children's diapers.
Not all preschool children wear diapers but some do and some still wear pull ups training pants.
Providing a dedicated and clean area for changing of diapers reduces the risk of spreading infections and germs.
Diaper changing facilities can also be learning spaces for children and also teach them about body awareness and hygiene.
And all children in the preschool, regardless of if they are in diapers or are toilet trained should also have access to any appropriate facilities ,whether that be diaper changing facilities and diapers or toilets if they are using the toilet.
All preschools that care for children that wear diapers must have diaper changing facilities available.