Arrival & Security
Building exterior and entry check
Building exterior checked, no broken windows or forced entry
All exterior doors were locked on arrival
Outside lights on and working
Alarm disarmed, no overnight alarm events
Parking lot, sidewalk, entrance clear of trash, glass, ice and snow (salted if icy)
Exterior Walk
Both sides of the building
Walked both sides of the building
Windows intact, no cracks or broken glass
No trash, glass, cigarette butts or debris along the building
Nothing suspicious near doors, windows or fence
Play Yard
Gate closed, locked, latch works
Fence checked end to end, no gaps or sharp points
Walked the whole yard and picked up glass, trash, sticks, cigarette butts, animal waste
Needles or dangerous items: yard kept closed and director called (or 'none found')
Equipment: no loose bolts, cracks, broken parts, sharp edges
Ground under equipment free of holes, rocks and hazards
No standing water, ice or slick spots
Outdoor toys stored, sandbox covered
Outside Garbage
Dumpster lids closed
No overflow, no bags or trash on the ground
Leftover bags from last night taken out
Area free of pests and spills
Enclosure gate closed
Entrance & Common Areas
Lobby clean, floor dry
Sign-in kiosk on and working
Thermostat set
Hallways and exits clear
Exit signs lit
Fire extinguishers in place, gauge in green
First aid kit stocked
Classrooms
One card per classroom
Infant classroom
Floors and surfaces clean
Outlets covered, cords secured
No chemicals or meds in reach
Cribs and cots safe and clean
Supplies stocked
Toddler classroom
Floors and surfaces clean
Outlets covered, cords secured
No chemicals or meds in reach
Cribs and cots safe and clean
Supplies stocked
Preschool classroom
Floors and surfaces clean
Outlets covered, cords secured
No chemicals or meds in reach
Cribs and cots safe and clean
Supplies stocked
School-age classroom
Floors and surfaces clean
Outlets covered, cords secured
No chemicals or meds in reach
Cribs and cots safe and clean
Supplies stocked
Bathrooms & Diaper Areas
Toilets and sinks clean and working, no leaks
Soap, paper towels, toilet paper stocked
Diapers, wipes, gloves stocked at every changing station
Sanitizer mixed fresh today
Trash emptied, liners in
Kitchen
Fridge at or below 41°F
Freezer at or below 0°F
No expired or spoiled food
Counters and prep areas clean
Handwashing sink stocked
Chemicals & Storage
Cleaning chemicals locked and out of reach
No medications left out
Storage, utility and office doors closed and locked
Ready to Open
First-hour staff confirmed (call-offs reported to the director)
Center phone charged and on