Diaper-Age Swimmer and Swim Diaper Compliance Walk

Deck supervisor inspection verifying that all infants and toddlers in the pool area are wearing approved swim diapers (both disposable and reusable layers where required), that caregiver supervision ratios are met, and that posted policies are current and visible. Designed for use during family swim hours.

Inspection Setup and Identification

• Date and time of compliance walk
  Record the exact date and start time of this inspection.
• Inspector name and role
  Full name and title of the deck supervisor conducting this walk (e.g., 'J. Smith – Head Lifeguard / Deck Supervisor').
• Pool zone or area inspected
  Select the primary zone covered during this walk.
• Approximate number of diaper-age swimmers present at walk start
  Count of children who appear to be under age 3 or not fully potty trained currently in or immediately adjacent to the water.

Swim Diaper Compliance — Individual Swimmer Verification

• All diaper-age swimmers observed are wearing at least one approved swim diaper
  Confirm that every child under 3 or not fully potty trained currently in the water is wearing a swim-specific diaper (not a standard disposable diaper, which absorbs water and fails to contain fecal matter).
• Diaper-age swimmers are wearing BOTH a disposable swim diaper AND a reusable swim diaper cover (double-layer requirement)
  Facility policy and CDC guidance recommend a double-layer system: a snug-fitting disposable swim diaper worn under a reusable, tight-fitting swim diaper cover to minimize fecal contamination risk.
• Number of diaper-age swimmers found non-compliant (missing or incorrect swim diaper)
  Record the count of children who required correction during this walk.
• Swim diapers observed appear properly sized and fitted (no visible gaps at waist or leg openings)
  A swim diaper that is too large or improperly fitted provides inadequate fecal containment even if the correct product type is used.
• No standard (non-swim) disposable diapers observed on any child in or entering the water
  Standard diapers absorb water, swell, and lose containment integrity within minutes of water exposure, creating a direct fecal contamination risk.

Caregiver Supervision Compliance

• Each diaper-age swimmer has an identified responsible caregiver within arm's reach or designated supervision distance
  Caregivers of non-swimming infants and toddlers must remain within arm's reach (touch supervision) at all times per facility policy.
• Caregivers are actively watching their child (not on phone or otherwise distracted) during observation period
  Active supervision means eyes on the child, not passive presence at poolside.
• Deck staff verbally reminded any non-compliant caregiver of supervision requirements during this walk
  Document whether any caregiver reminders were issued during this inspection period.
• Caregiver-to-diaper-age-swimmer ratio observed
  Record the approximate ratio of responsible caregivers to diaper-age swimmers observed in the water at time of inspection.

Signage, Policy Posting, and Patron Communication

• Swim diaper requirement signage is posted at all pool entry points and is legible
  Signs must clearly state that children under 3 or not fully potty trained must wear an approved swim diaper before entering the water. Signage must be visible from the entry gate or door.
• Signage is posted in all languages required by the facility's patron demographics (or uses universal pictograms)
  Effective communication requires signage accessible to non-English-speaking patrons.
• Compliant swim diapers (or information on where to obtain them) are available for patrons who arrive without one
  Facility should either sell/provide compliant swim diapers at the front desk or clearly direct patrons to the nearest retail source to reduce barriers to compliance.
• Deck staff can accurately describe the double-layer swim diaper requirement when asked
  Spot-check: ask one deck staff member to explain the swim diaper policy. Confirm they can articulate the disposable-plus-reusable-cover requirement.

Fecal Incident Preparedness

• Fecal incident response kit is stocked and accessible on deck (gloves, net/scoop, plastic bags, disinfectant, signage for pool closure)
  A complete response kit must be within reach of deck staff without leaving the pool zone. CDC Healthy Swimming guidelines require immediate pool closure and disinfection procedures upon a fecal release event.
• Written fecal incident response procedure (SOP) is posted or immediately accessible to deck staff
  Staff must have access to the step-by-step CDC fecal incident response procedure without relying on memory during a high-stress event.
• Pool water free chlorine level is within acceptable range for diaper-age swimmer sessions
  Free chlorine must be maintained at 1–3 ppm (CDC Healthy Swimming recommendation) to provide baseline protection. Record the current reading from the most recent water chemistry log or test strip.

Corrective Actions and Sign-Off

• Were any deficiencies identified during this compliance walk?
  Select Yes if any item in this inspection was marked non-compliant or requires follow-up.
• Summary of deficiencies and corrective actions taken
  Describe each deficiency found, the immediate corrective action taken on the spot, and any follow-up actions required (e.g., work orders, staff retraining, policy update).
• Escalation required to aquatics manager or facility director?
  Select Yes if any critical deficiency could not be fully resolved on the spot and requires management notification.
• Inspector signature
  Deck supervisor signature certifying that this compliance walk was conducted as documented.