Daycare Cleaning Checklist
Continuous Cleaning
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Ensure that all diaper-changing tables and potty chairs are thoroughly cleaned and disinfected.
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Prior to and after each use, check that there are no bodily fluids present.
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Following a diaper change or when disposing of trash, use disinfectant wipes or hand sanitizer.
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Dispose of trash receptacles and diaper pails before they are full.
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After each use, wipe down toilet seats and handles with a disinfectant or bleach solution.
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Following any activity, keep play area surfaces clean.
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Before and after food preparation, disinfect food prep stations and countertops. After use, clean dishes promptly and avoid leaving them in the sink.
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Keep sinks free from food and debris. Prior to and after snack time, wipe down tables, high chairs, and all other seating and surfaces.
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Store unused toys out of reach and put away any dirty or chewed-on toys for cleaning. At the end of the day, use a sanitizing solution or spray to clean toys.
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Daily Cleaning
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At the end of each day, wipe down and spray toys before returning them to their designated storage area. Organize all art and craft supplies and ensure they are properly cleaned.
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After each use, check mats, linens, and sleeping pads for soil and wash them accordingly. Kitchen equipment, sinks, and countertops should be cleaned and sanitized.
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Sweep and mop all floors in the daycare center and vacuum all rugs and soft surfaces. Disinfect doorknobs, cabinets, light switches, phones, and computers.
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Use bleach to scrub toilets and disinfect all countertops, sinks, and surfaces in the bathrooms at the end of each day. Before returning them to beds or changing tables, wash all linens.
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Weekly Cleaning
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Clean and launder all soft toys, dress-up clothes, and special play items.
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Disinfect books and bookshelves by wiping them down.
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Empty cubbies and thoroughly wipe them inside and out with disinfectant wipes or spray.
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Perform a deep clean of art supply and craft areas.
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Wipe down cribs and changing tables, and thoroughly clean them with bleach or disinfectant, paying close attention to hard-to-reach areas.
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Change linens, wash the old ones, and fold them. Dust hard-to-reach areas and wipe down walls during a deep clean of the center and activity rooms.
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Deep clean bathrooms, paying close attention to hard-to-reach areas such as behind the toilet and under countertops. Wipe down bathroom walls and stalls.
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Deep clean the kitchen and food prep areas, including equipment, utensils, fridge, and cabinets. Check all food and beverages for expiration and discard anything that is old or unused.
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If a car or van is used for transportation, deep clean the inside by thoroughly vacuuming and wiping down door and window handles and all surfaces, including windows.
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Monthly Cleaning
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Inspect plumbing and drains for leaks or possible clogs.
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Perform a deep clean of windows, blinds, and curtains.
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Move furniture to deep clean behind it. Vacuum and dust baseboards and windowsills.
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Deep clean shelves, closets, and all storage areas and containers. Take everything out, wipe it down with disinfectant, and reorganize.
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