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Run: Childcare Center Daily Health & Safety Check

Use this daily health and safety check to verify staffing, room hazards, sanitation, allergy controls, and emergency readiness before children arrive. It hel...

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Opening Readiness & Staffing

Confirm each room meets the applicable licensed ratio for the age group before opening.
Verify staffing coverage is adequate for supervision, breaks, arrivals, and transitions.
Confirm the roster reflects current children, staff assignments, and room placement for the day.
Verify backup coverage is identified if a staff member becomes unavailable during operating hours.

Environmental Hazards & Room Safety

Check for wet floors, cords, clutter, loose rugs, blocked pathways, and other walking-surface hazards.
Verify heavy furniture, storage units, and equipment are not tipped, damaged, or accessible in a way that creates a hazard.
Inspect floors, low shelves, play areas, and tables for items that could be mouthed or swallowed by children.
Record the room temperature if your center uses a defined comfort range for occupancy.
Confirm visibility is adequate for active supervision and that rooms are not excessively hot, cold, or poorly ventilated.

Sanitation, Hygiene, and Cleaning

Verify soap, paper towels or approved drying method, and accessible sinks are available for staff and children.
Check tables, counters, diapering areas, doorknobs, and other high-touch surfaces for completed sanitation.
Inspect diaper stations, toilets, and changing supplies for cleanliness and readiness.
Confirm waste containers are lined, covered if required, and not overflowing.
Verify chemicals are labeled, secured, and not stored near food, toys, or personal items.

Allergen Control & Food Safety

Confirm staff can access current allergy information and response instructions for enrolled children with known allergies.
Check that allergen-sensitive items are stored separately to prevent cross-contact.
Verify counters, utensils, and serving areas are clean before food service begins.
Confirm medications are stored according to center procedure and are not accessible to unauthorized persons.

Emergency Preparedness & Safety Equipment

Verify exit routes are clear, doors function properly, and evacuation paths are not blocked.
Confirm extinguishers are mounted or readily accessible and appear current per center procedure.
Verify required alarm systems are functioning according to the center's testing schedule.
Check that staff can quickly access emergency contacts, evacuation routes, and response procedures.
Confirm the kit is complete, accessible, and not expired or missing essential supplies.

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