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Directions: Use this checklist to observe and document competencies that specifically address healthy environments. As you observe and reflect on a staff member’s practice, indicate whether the staff member performs the following actions. Share your observations with staff and use the information learned from the checklist to identify goals and focus your coaching interactions. This checklist can also be used by T&CSs and Program Managers to provide feedback to staff members who do not provide direct care to children in the program. 

Cleaning Suplies:

1. Cleaning supplies are stored in a locked location or out of reach of children.
   Yes

   No

   N/A
2. Cleaning supplies are stored in clearly marked containers.
   Yes

   No

   N/A
3. Cleaning solutions are replaced or made fresh according to program policy.
   Yes

   No

   N/A

Indicate whether the procedure is followed for each listed item.

Procedure:

1. Soiled toys or materials (sneezed on, etc.) are cleaned and sanitized after each use.
   Yes

   No

   N/A
2. There are clearly designated spaces for a variety of learning and play activities.
   Yes

   No

   N/A
3. Dress-up clothes are cleaned weekly.
   Yes

   No

   N/A
4. Machine washable cloth toys are cleaned weekly.
   Yes

   No

   N/A
5. Hats are cleaned daily.
   Yes

   No

   N/A
6. Mouthed toys are cleaned after each use and sanitized daily.
   Yes

   No

   N/A
7. Doorknobs are cleaned and disinfected daily.
   Yes

   No

   N/A
8. Food preparation surfaces are cleaned and sanitized before and after each use.
   Yes

   No

   N/A
9. Dishes are cleaned and sanitized after each use.
   Yes

   No

   N/A
10. Food trays are cleaned and sanitized before and after each use.
    Yes

    No

    N/A
11. Kitchen countertops are cleaned after each use and sanitized daily.
    Yes

    No

    N/A
12. Refrigerator is cleaned monthly.
    Yes

    No

    N/A
13. Floors are cleaned daily.
    Yes

    No

    N/A
14. Drinking fountain is cleaned and disinfected daily.
    Yes

    No

    N/A
15. Phones are cleaned daily.
    Yes

    No

    N/A
16. Carpets are vacuumed daily.
    Yes

    No

    N/A
17. Changing tables (CDC only) are cleaned and disinfected after each use.
    Yes

    No

    N/A
18. Bathroom sinks are cleaned and disinfected daily.
    Yes

    No

    N/A
19. Bathroom faucets are cleaned and disinfected daily.
    Yes

    No

    N/A
20. Bathroom sink that is used for non-toileting routines is disinfected after toilet use.
    Yes

    No

    N/A
21. Restroom countertops are cleaned and disinfected daily.
    Yes

    No

    N/A
22. Diaper pails (CDC only) are cleaned and disinfected daily.
    Yes

    No

    N/A
23. Restroom floor is cleaned and disinfected daily.
    Yes

    No

    N/A
24. Sheets and pillows (CDC only) are cleaned weekly.
    Yes

    No

    N/A
25. Cots (CDC only) are cleaned weekly.
    Yes

    No

    N/A
26. Blankets that touch children’s skin (CDC only) are cleaned weekly.
    Yes

    No

    N/A
27. Learning centers and interest areas are cleaned weekly.
    Yes

    No

    N/A
28. Toilets are cleaned and disinfected daily.
    Yes

    No

    N/A