Ensuring a clean and hygienic environment is paramount in a daycare setting. Children are particularly susceptible to germs, and a thorough cleaning regimen is essential for their health and safety. To help you achieve this, we’ve broken down a daycare cleaning checklist into daily, weekly, and monthly tasks.

We have also linked products, that are helpful for completing your tasks.

Daily Cleaning

Toy Cleaning: At the end of each day, wipe down and spray toys with a child-safe disinfectant. Return them to their designated spots to prevent cross-contamination.

Art Supplies: Clean up and organise all art and craft supplies to maintain order and cleanliness in your creative spaces.

Linens and Sleeping Pads: Check mats, linens, and sleeping pads for soil and wash them after each use to ensure a clean and comfortable sleeping area.

Classic Laundry Powder 5kg

Kitchen Hygiene: Clean and sanitise kitchen equipment, sinks, and countertops regularly to prevent food-related illnesses.

Antibacterial Spray And Wipe Cleaner And Sanitiser 5lt

Floor Maintenance: Sweep and mop the daycare centre’s floors, and vacuum all rugs and soft surfaces to eliminate dust and allergens.

Floor Cleaner 5lt

High Touch Surfaces: Disinfect frequently touched surfaces like doorknobs, cabinets, light switches, phones, and computers to reduce the spread of germs.

Disinfectant Eucalyptus 5lt

Bathroom Care: Scrub toilets with bleach and disinfect all countertops, sinks, and bathroom surfaces daily to maintain a clean and sanitary environment.

Disinfectant Fruity 15lt

Linens and Bedding: Wash all linens before returning them to beds or changing tables to ensure freshness and cleanliness.

Ultimate Front Laundry Powder 4.5kg

Weekly Cleaning

Soft Toy Sanitization: Disinfect and wash all soft toys, dress-up clothes, or special play items that children come into contact with regularly.

Classic Laundry Powder 5kg

Bookshelves and Books: Wipe down and disinfect books and bookshelves to maintain a clean reading area for the children.

Cubbies Maintenance: Clear out cubbies and wipe both inside and out with disinfectant wipes or spray to prevent the accumulation of dirt and germs.

Ultimate Neutral Cleaner 5lt

Art Supplies Deep Clean: Do a deep clean of art supplies and craft areas to ensure they are free of dirt and contaminants.

Ultimate Neutral Cleaner 5lt

Changing Tables and Cribs: Thoroughly clean cribs and changing tables with bleach or disinfectant, paying special attention to under the mats and pads.

Antibacterial Spray And Wipe Cleaner And Sanitiser 5lt

Linen Rotation: Change out linens and wash the used ones, maintaining a constant supply of fresh, clean linens.

Overall Center Cleaning: Perform a deep clean of the daycare centre and all activity rooms. This includes dusting hard-to-reach places and wiping down the walls.

Bathroom Deep Clean: Deep clean the bathrooms, paying attention to hard-to-reach areas like behind the toilet and underneath countertops. Don't forget to spray and wipe down bathroom walls and stalls.

Kitchen and Food Prep Area: Deep clean the kitchen and food preparation areas, including all equipment and utensils. This should also involve a thorough cleaning of the fridge and cabinets, as well as checking food and beverages for expiration.

Antibacterial Spray And Wipe Cleaner And Sanitiser 5lt

Vehicle Cleaning: If your centre uses a vehicle for transportation, do a deep clean of the interior. Vacuum thoroughly, and wipe down all door and window handles, as well as all surfaces inside the vehicle, including windows.

Monthly Cleaning

Plumbing Inspections: Check the plumbing and drains for leaks or possible clogs to ensure a well-functioning facility.

Window and Curtain Cleaning: Perform a deep clean of windows, blinds, and curtains to maintain a bright and inviting atmosphere.

Behind-Furniture Clean Up: Deep clean behind furniture, vacuuming and dusting baseboards and window sills to eliminate hidden dirt and dust.

Storage Areas: Deep clean shelves, closets, and all storage areas and containers. Remove everything, wipe it down with disinfectant, and them reorganise to maintain a clutter-free and clean storage space

By following this checklist, you can create a safe and sanitary environment where children can learn and play without the risk of germs and infections. Prioritising cleanliness is not only essential for the health of the children but also for the peace of mind of parents and caregivers.