Weekly Child Care Center Cleaning Checklist

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A weekly child care cleaning checklist will help you keep track of what all needs to be done and how often. Use this checklist to get organized and streamline all the cleaning to keep your child care center in tip-top shape.

Weekly Child Care Center Cleaning Checklist

Food prep areas and food prep sinks (and before each use)
Tables (and before eating)
Mouthed toys
High chairs (and before eating)
Dishes & utensils
Isolation area
Potty chairs
Changing table
Counters
Infant and toddler toys
Drinking fountain
Sweep/Vaccuum
Wash Laundry
Doorknobs and cabinet handles
Toilets
Sinks
Floors
Nap Mats & Bedding (unless labeled for individual use)
Cubbies
Walls
Refrigerator
Older Children's Toys
Wipe down and disinfect books and bookshelves
Do a deep clean of art supply and craft areas
Trash cans
Nap mats & bedding if labeled for individual use
Cribs & bedding
Take out garbage
Open windows for fresh air
Wipe up spills & splashes
Scrub kitchen floor
Remove burners from range and clean underneath them
Clean out the food trap in the dishwasher
Clean the filter from the smoke hood
Vacuum both sides of your inside door mat
Dust furniture
Defrost freezer when there is ¼” build-up
Clean oven
Clean storeroom
Clean drip pan under refrigerator
Clean carpets (twice a year)
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Please note that this template is provided as an example only. It does not replace your own diligence & research, including workplace, health and safety or other applicable laws. You should seek professional advice to determine if the use of this resource is appropriate or permissible in your workplace or jurisdiction.

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