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There are a few things you can count on when it comes to daycare centers: dirty diapers, story time, and germs. One of the best ways to combat germs is through frequent and thorough hand washing with soap and water.
No matter how large or small your daycare is, having enough handwashing sinks is only half the battle. Making sure they’re safe for your pint-size charges is one concern, but so is making sure you have enough adult-height sinks for staff to wash up without hurting their backs.
While you could install traditional sinks, adding to or extending your existing plumbing is a messy and costly proposition, not to mention you may not be able to stay open during the remodeling. So, instead of going the “traditional” route, consider opting for portable sinks in your daycare center.
Whether your daycare is large or small, your state likely requires at least one handwashing sink for staff and children. Large facilities often have bathrooms with multiple sinks, as well as in-classroom sinks, but home-based childcare may only have a single bathroom sink or the kitchen sink. What’s more, any licensed daycare facility must have sinks that meet specific regulations, like being child-height, having pressurized hot and cold running water, or being in the diaper change area.
If you’re required to have handwashing sinks for licensing or other regulatory requirements, or you’ve decided you want to add more, the flexibility of a portable sink may be the perfect solution.
Portable sinks are self-contained handwashing stations that work without traditional plumbing, meaning you don’t need to endure expensive or messy remodeling, no matter how many sinks you’re installing.
Most portable sinks arrive fully assembled. Simply take it out of the box, fill the fresh water tank, plug the sink into a standard outlet, and voila! Instant access to hot and cold running water without plumbing. What’s more, many include an integrated liquid soap dispenser, ensuring little hands get clean.
You can install a plumbed sink at just about any height, making it easy to comply with the ADA or any state and local regulations that require child-height sinks. But once you’ve installed the plumbing at a specific height, it’s almost impossible to change, meaning if regulations change and you need to move your sink, you may be stuck paying for a remodeling job.
Fortunately, portable sinks come in multiple heights. From child to adult height, there’s a portable sink that’s “just right.”
Finally, portable sinks have the adaptability and flexibility that traditional sinks don’t.
In many respects, you aren’t limited to one type of sink over the other when you need a sink somewhere, like the bathroom, diaper change, or food prep area. You can choose a plumbed or portable sink based on your needs, budget, and any regulatory requirements you may need to comply with.
But what happens when you want a sink where it’s not required or where traditional plumbing just can’t go — like outside, near the stand station, or by the classroom pet?
This is where portable sinks are the superior choice. Most portable sinks have wheels, making them super-simple to put wherever you want. For example, if you’re spending time outside and digging in the dirt, you can move the sink from inside the classroom to the outdoor area, making it easy for kids to wash their hands during playtime and before heading back in the building.
Handwashing sinks are a daycare necessity for a lot of reasons, and you probably want and need more than one. Unlike plumbed sinks, portable sinks give you the flexibility and freedom to install a handwashing sink wherever you need, with a lot less hassle.
If you’re looking for portable sinks for your daycare, look no further. Ozark River Manufacturing offers a wide range of great options. Our Lil Splasher Series includes single- and double-basin child-height sinks, providing you the flexibility you need to add as many sinks as you need, while our Kiddie Station is a space-saving diaper-changing solution with an integrated sink. We’ve also got adult-height portable sinks and accessories that make washing tiny hands a little easier and more fun.
Check out our full line of portable sinks and accessories, or contact us today and learn how we can support your business.
Ozark River Manufacturing designs and delivers top-quality, NSF-certified portable sinks. Since 2006, our inventive and bold team has ensured health compliance with quick-connect tanks and instant hot water. With over 55 models, we provide solutions for every need, backed by exceptional customer support and timely delivery. Healthy people matter, and we make a positive impact every day.
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