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TICan a childcare setting accept a sleeping child at drop-off?
The short answer: No.
And this isn’t about being awkward — it’s about safeguarding and professional responsibility.
Here’s why 👇
• You cannot properly assess a sleeping child’s immediate wellbeing.
• There is a risk of undisclosed injury or illness that could go unnoticed.
• A safe handover cannot be fully completed if the child isn’t alert.
• Circumstances prior to arrival may be unclear.
• Breathing and sleep safety checks are limited during transfer.
• There could be a delayed response to distress.
• Accountability becomes blurred.
• It ensures consistency with safeguarding policies and best practice guidance.
Handover is a key safeguarding moment.
We need to see the child.
We need to greet them.
We need to ensure they are well.
This protects the child.
And it protects you as the Childminder. 💛 #safeguarding #childcare #sleepingchild #fyp
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