Children get sick more often then adults. It is no surprise since little children are always on the go. They are playing, learning, and taking snack breaks in between. Bacteria can easily spread during all of these activities. It only takes one child with a cold, to touch a toy and spread the germs to the children who are not sick. There are easy ways for children in daycare facilities to avoid getting the germs.

    All daycare facilities should have a hand-washing sink available. Since throughout the day a child is bound to get dirty by touching numerous things, it is important that they have an area to clean up. Portable sinks are a great and affordable way to do so. Daycare Portable sinks come in all different sizes. There are specifically made sinks that are just the right size for toddlers. They come in a variety of heights to choose from. One of the shortest portable sinks is 20” in height. This is perfect for daycares along with preschools.

    Portable sinks for toddlers are easy to use and maintain. There is no plumbing involved and the sinks are self contained. Usually toddler portable sinks offer both hot and cold water. A water heater will keep the water at comfortable temperatures. The only responsibility needed for maintenance is making sure the clean and waste water tanks are checked often. When the clean water is close to being empty, simply adding fresh water will get many more hand washes. The waste tank needs to be emptied frequently. For a 20” portable sink it contains a 3 gallon clean water tank, and a 4 gallon waste water tank. Such portable sinks are not only simple to maintain, they also easy to surface clean.

    Portable sinks for toddlers are easy to move wherever needed. They have safety lock casters for endless mobility. They also come in numerous colors to fit any type of room.

    Having a hand-washing portable sink for toddlers whether in a daycare of preschool is very beneficial. It will teach children at a young age how to have good hand hygiene, along with keeping the fun environment clean. This will result in happy and healthier children who are able to concentrate and learn rather than have a runny nose or stomach ache.