Walk through your daycare and check each item handled by your current cleaning setup. Score yourself at the bottom.
- Floors swept, mopped, or vacuumed daily
- Tables, chairs, and child-sized furniture sanitized
- Toy bins and shelving units cleaned
- Art stations free of paint, glue, and marker residue
- Windowsills and low-level surfaces wiped
- Cubbies and storage areas dusted
- Light switches and door handles cleaned (child + adult height)
- Countertops, sinks, and prep surfaces sanitized
- Highchairs, booster seats, and feeding chairs wiped
- Refrigerator exterior and interior cleaned regularly
- Bottle-warming and bottle-washing stations cleaned
- Pantry shelving and food storage areas organized
- Floors swept and mopped
- Child-height toilets and training toilets sanitized
- Diaper changing surfaces disinfected
- Diaper disposal bins lined, sealed, odour-controlled
- Sinks, faucets, and soap dispensers cleaned
- Step stools sanitized
- Bathroom floors mopped and disinfected
- Reception and sign-in area cleaned
- Shoe storage and coat hook areas tidied
- Crib and cot frames, rails, and legs wiped
- Nap mat surfaces sanitized
- Staff break room and washroom maintained
- Office surfaces wiped
Score: / 25
21-25 Excellent
15-20 Solid, a few gaps
<15 Needs attention
1
Documented checklists
Every visit follows a written scope. Nothing gets skipped, even on an off day.
2
Same team every time
Consistent cleaners know your space, your routine, and the details that matter.
3
Child-safe products only
Fragrance-free, non-toxic products with Health Canada DIN numbers — verified every visit.
4
Cleaning as parent trust
A clean facility builds trust before parents even meet the staff.