Run Diaper-Age Swimmer and Swim Diaper Compliance Walk — Free

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 critical (required)

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).

Yes No N/A

Diaper-age swimmers are wearing BOTH a disposable swim diaper AND a reusable swim diaper cover (double-layer requirement) critical (required)

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.

Yes No N/A

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.

Yes No N/A

No standard (non-swim) disposable diapers observed on any child in or entering the water critical (required)

Standard diapers absorb water, swell, and lose containment integrity within minutes of water exposure, creating a direct fecal contamination risk.

Yes No N/A

Caregiver Supervision Compliance

Each diaper-age swimmer has an identified responsible caregiver within arm's reach or designated supervision distance critical (required)

Caregivers of non-swimming infants and toddlers must remain within arm's reach (touch supervision) at all times per facility policy.

Yes No N/A

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.

Yes No N/A

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.

Yes No N/A

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 critical (required)

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.

Yes No N/A

Photo evidence (optional)

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.

Yes No N/A

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.

Yes No N/A

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.

Yes No N/A

Fecal Incident Preparedness

Fecal incident response kit is stocked and accessible on deck (gloves, net/scoop, plastic bags, disinfectant, signage for pool closure) critical (required)

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.

Yes No N/A

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.

Yes No N/A

Pool water free chlorine level is within acceptable range for diaper-age swimmer sessions critical (required)

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.

Yes No N/A

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.

Yes No N/A

Inspector signature

Deck supervisor signature certifying that this compliance walk was conducted as documented.

Get your results

Enter your email — we'll send you a PDF of your filled-out template, plus the occasional MangoScoop newsletter (templates, workflow tips, product updates). Unsubscribe anytime — link is in every email.

Email (required)

Your name (optional)

Run: Diaper-Age Swimmer and Swim Diaper Compliance Walk

Inspection Setup and Identification

Swim Diaper Compliance — Individual Swimmer Verification

Caregiver Supervision Compliance

Signage, Policy Posting, and Patron Communication

Fecal Incident Preparedness

Corrective Actions and Sign-Off

Get your results