Classrooms and Administrative Areas
- Floors are dry and free of spills.
- Toys are stored safely and out of walkways.
- Electrical cords are secured out of children’s reach.
- All electrical outlets are either covered or child proof.
- Cleaning supplies and staff personal items are kept in locked storage.
- All food service areas are clean and sanitized.
- Floors, walls, and outsides of trash cans are clean.
- All carpets and rugs are clean.
- Carpets are free of any tripping hazards.
- All toys, materials, and equipment are clean and in good working order.
- Any soft items (dress up clothes, dolls, costumes, etc.) are clean.
- Any sleeping surfaces (cots) are clean.
- Spaces are free of toxic plants.
- Heaters, registers, fans, etc. are not accessible to children.
- First Aid kit has been checked and is adequately stocked.
- Physical environment is clean and in good repair. It is free of: Chipped, broken, or splintered flooring or tiles
- Physical environment is free of peeling paint
- Physical environment is free of broken windows or panes
- Physical environment is free of torn or frayed rugs or carpets
- Furniture is clean and in good repair. It is free of: Protruding nails or screws
- Furniture is free of torn padding or cushions
- Table and chair legs are not broken
- Furniture does not have sharp edges
- Furniture does not have splinters
- All furniture is arranged to prevent tipping and/or is anchored securely to walls or other surfaces.
Restrooms and Toileting Areas
- Hand washing procedures are posted.
- Sinks, faucets, counters, and soap dispensers are clean.
- Tissues, soap, and disposable towels are available and within children’s reach.
- Bleach and water solution is fresh and spray bottles are labeled and dated.
- All toileting surfaces, doors, and handles appear clean.
- Floors are dry and free of spills or puddles.
Outdoors
- All toys, equipment, and materials are in good condition.
- There is adequate fall protection surface under the equipment.
- Playground equipment is proper size for the ages of children using it.
- Broken equipment is removed or otherwise off-limits.
- There are no broken toys, balls, equipment, etc.
- Glass doors are marked to prevent collisions.
- Fence is in good repair.
- There is no trash, litter, debris, animal waste, downed power lines, etc. on the playground.
- Equipment is free of obvious dangers, such as nuts and bolts that stick out.
- Equipment is free of rust or cracks.
- Equipment is free of sharp edges.
- Equipment is free of splinters.
- Equipment is free of noticible gaps.
- Playground is free of obvious tripping hazards such as large roots.
- Playground is free of ditches, holes, or standing water.
- Playground is free of uneven concrete or asphalt.
Notes and/or Other Items Specific to this Center or Program:
Initials of Person Completing Checklist:
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