Safety Guidelines for Children Toys and Learning Materials N2 to K2

Children aged 3 or younger tend to put objects in their ears, making choking a potential hazard for them.

Educators are advised to wash mouthed toys immediately to prevent choking hazards.

Daily washing of toys and materials is only necessary during a disease outbreak at the center.

Maintaining high standards of hygiene at the center is not a responsibility of educators.

Sterilizing toys and learning materials once a month is sufficient to ensure cleanliness.

It's important for teachers to supervise children closely when they are exploring toys and learning materials.

Exploring toys and learning materials with children does not help teach them how to use them safely.

It is not necessary to check toys and learning materials often for loose or broken parts.

Toys and learning materials should have sharp parts to enhance children's sensory experiences.

Battery-operated toys should have battery cases secured with screws to prevent children from opening them by hand.

Children can be given balloons, latex gloves, and plastic bags as toys.

Toys for younger children should be kept out of reach of older children.

Following the manufacturer's age recommendations on toys is not necessary for safety reasons.

Loose parts in E-Bridge settings hinder children's ability to think imaginatively.

One factor educators should consider when selecting materials is whether there is a safety risk of children attempting to swallow it.