Daily Checklist

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Opening Checklist

• Unlock the front door and turn off the alarm. (________ Initial)

• Turn on the lights. (________ Initial)

• Open blinds and curtains. (________ Initial)

• Adjust thermostat. (________ Initial)

• Unlock all other doors. (________ Initial)

• Turn on the music. (________ Initial)

• Unlock file room drawers and medicine. (________ Initial)

• Make breakfast/morning snack. (________ Initial)

• Copy Sign-in sheets and bring them to an Opening room. (________ Initial)

• Set up activities for children to play with in the Opening room. (________ Initial)

  • Check to make sure to:

    • Open all classroom blinds. (________ Initial)

    • Unlock hallway doors. (________ Initial) Unlock restrooms. (________ Initial)

    • Check playground gates are closed and locked. (________ Initial)

    • Check yard(s) for evidence of animals and hazards. (________ Initial)

    • Uncover furniture. (________ Initial)

• As the room fills up with children, separate into other classrooms or onto respective yards for the group of children. (________ Initial)

• At ______ am, clean up breakfast/morning snack and return the leftover food to the kitchen. (________ Initial)

Notes:

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Date: _______________ Signature: _______________________________

Classroom Setup:

• Wipe down tables and unstack chairs for children. (________ Initial)

• Bring out planned age-appropriate toys and materials for morning activities. (________ Initial)

• Stock diapering and bathroom supplies, including gloves and wipes. (________ Initial)

• Place clean linens on cribs and nap mats. (________ Initial)

• Turn on music or background noise if desired. (________ Initial)

Date: _______________ Signature: _______________________________

Classroom Cleaning Checklist (Throughout the Day)

• Clean arts and crafts materials, books, and toys. (________ Initial)

• Clean the eating area, tables, and chairs after each meal or art project. (________ Initial)

• Clean toys and materials used outdoors, wipe surfaces as needed, and cover furniture or spaces that could become weathered over time. (________ Initial)

• The bathrooms are clean and tidy throughout the day. (________ Initial)

• Organize shelves and cubbies with children's names. (________ Initial)

• Teachers' materials are organized and out of the reach of children. (________ Initial)

• Sweep the floor, including under tables, after meals, and during art projects. (________ Initial)

• Check and empty trash cans. (________ Initial)

• Wipe down toilets, sinks, and countertops. (________ Initial)

• Restock toilet paper and paper towels. (________ Initial)

• Report any bodily fluids spills or messes immediately. (________ Initial)

• Do small cleaning and dusting tasks throughout the day as time allows. (________ Initial)

• Toys mouthed or otherwise contaminated by children’s bodily fluids are cleaned/sanitized. (________ Initial)

• Clean up and put away used dishes and/or utensils. (________ Initial)

Date: _______________ Signature: _______________________________

Outdoor Play Area Cleaning Checklist:

• Clean and sanitize any used outdoor toys and equipment.

• Store equipment safely and securely away.

• Pick up any trash or debris.

• Sweep or rake any leaves or fallen materials.

• Wipe down any exposed surfaces, like tables or benches.

• Cover furniture or spaces to protect from weather, if necessary.

Date: _______________ Signature: _______________________________

Infant Room Checklist

• Diapering Space(s) is clean and sanitized. (_______ Initial)

• Used liner from the changing surface is removed and out of reach of children. (_______ Initial)

• All diaper supplies (diapers, wipes, creams, etc.) are readily available. (_______ Initial)

  • Personal changing items are labeled and organized (diapers, wipes, creams, etc.) (_______ Initial)

• Clean and disinfect cribs, mats, and bedding. (_______ Initial)

• Play surfaces and toys are wiped down. (_______ Initial)

• Toys are clean, labeled, and organized. (_______ Initial)

• Empty and clean trash cans. (_______ Initial)

• Floors are swept and cleaned with a disinfectant solution. (_______ Initial)

• After each use, tables are cleaned with a food-safe disinfectant. (_______ Initial)

  • Clean and sanitize all utensils and other eating equipment. (_______ Initial)

  • Clean and disinfect sinks after each use. (_______ Initial)

  • Wash and disinfect mouthed toys. (_______ Initial)

  • Wipe down the feeding tray and seat after each use. (_______ Initial)

• Clean and disinfect cribs, mats, and bedding. (_______ Initial)

• Wipe down all tables after each use. (_______ Initial)

• Empty and clean Trash can. (_______ Initial)

Clean floors with a disinfectant solution. (_______ Initial)

Closing Procedures

• Lock the medicine and filing cabinets. (________ Initial)

• Clean/wipe the Kitchen counter. (________ Initial)

• Place the After-Hours sign-out sheet in the office manager’s box. (________ Initial)

• Lock the front door. (________ Initial)

• Put any items in the washing machine into the dryer and begin a normal cycle. (________ Initial)

• Place any clean items from the dryer into the clean bin of the hamper. (________ Initial)

• Put any Dirty dishes in in the washing machine. (________ Initial)

• Turn off the music. (________ Initial)

  • Check to make sure each classroom:

    • Windows are closed/locked. (________ Initial)

    • Blinds are lowered and closed. (________ Initial)

    • Toilets are flushed. (________ Initial)

    • Chairs are neatly stacked. (________ Initial)

    • Any trash is picked up. (________ Initial)

    • All CD/Radios are off. (________ Initial)

    • For classrooms with exterior doors, make sure those doors are locked. (________ Initial)

• Lock door(s) to the yard(s). (________ Initial)

• Make sure all the dishes have been cleaned and/or loaded into the dishwasher. (________ Initial)

• Put away any food or items left in the kitchen. (________ Initial)

  • After all the children have been picked up...

    • Make sure the “closing room” is clean(tables wiped down, chairs stacked, toys put away). (________ Initial)

    • ONLY ON ______________: Take the trash out.

    • Set the alarm. (________ Initial)

Notes:

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Date: _______________ Signature: _______________________________