Checklist template

Daycare Operations

A ready-to-use checklist with 39 items in 6 sections, covering Supervision & Ratios, Indoor Environment & Safety, Hygiene & Sanitation, Outdoor Play Area, Health & Medical, Emergency Preparedness. Use it as-is in InspectLoop, or adapt it to your own standards in minutes.

  • 6 Sections
  • 39 Items
  • 32 Yes / No checks
  • 6 Scored ratings
  • 1425 Points

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1. Supervision & Ratios 6 items

  1. Are caregiver-to-child ratios compliant with state/local laws? Yes / No 100 pts
  2. Are all staff members physically present and actively engaged? Yes / No 50 pts
  3. Is a "Face-to-Name" roster count performed every 30 minutes? Yes / No 40 pts
  4. Are children within sight and sound at all times (including nap)? Yes / No 50 pts
  5. Are background checks/clearances on file for all current staff? Yes / No 60 pts
  6. Supervision Standard: Rating
    • Fully Compliant 50 pts
    • Ratio at Limit 25 pts
    • Out of Compliance 0 pts

2. Indoor Environment & Safety 7 items

  1. Are all electrical outlets covered with safety plugs? Yes / No 30 pts
  2. Are heavy furniture items (bookshelves) anchored to the wall? Yes / No 40 pts
  3. Are cleaning supplies and medications in locked cabinets? Yes / No 50 pts
  4. Is the floor free of small objects (choke hazards)? Yes / No 35 pts
  5. Are window blind cords out of reach or cordless? Yes / No 30 pts
  6. Are all toys in good repair (no cracks or sharp edges)? Yes / No 20 pts
  7. Classroom Safety: Rating
    • Hazard-Free 30 pts
    • Minor Issues Noted 15 pts
    • Immediate Hazard 0 pts

3. Hygiene & Sanitation 7 items

  1. Is the diaper changing area sanitized after every use? Yes / No 50 pts
  2. Are staff and children washing hands upon room entry? Yes / No 40 pts
  3. Are mouthed toys removed immediately for sanitization? Yes / No 30 pts
  4. Is the kitchen/food prep area clean and separate from play? Yes / No 25 pts
  5. Are trash cans for diapers lidded and foot-pedal operated? Yes / No 20 pts
  6. Is the bedding for each child stored separately? Yes / No 15 pts
  7. Sanitary Standard: Rating
    • Impeccable 40 pts
    • Inconsistent 20 pts
    • Unsanitary 0 pts

4. Outdoor Play Area 6 items

  1. Is the playground perimeter fully fenced and gates locked? Yes / No 50 pts
  2. Is the "Fall Zone" surfacing (mulch/rubber) adequate depth? Yes / No 40 pts
  3. Is the area free of animal waste, glass, or debris? Yes / No 30 pts
  4. Are play structures free of "Head Entrapment" gaps? Yes / No 40 pts
  5. Is there a shaded area available for children? Yes / No 15 pts
  6. Playground Safety: Rating
    • Secure/Certified 30 pts
    • Needs Maintenance 15 pts
    • Dangerous/Unsecured 0 pts

5. Health & Medical 6 items

  1. Are immunization records current for 100% of children? Yes / No 50 pts
  2. Is the First Aid kit fully stocked and accessible to staff? Yes / No 30 pts
  3. Are "Daily Health Checks" performed upon child arrival? Yes / No 25 pts
  4. Are "Allergy Alerts" posted clearly in the prep/eating area? Yes / No 40 pts
  5. Is there a designated "Sick Child" isolation area? Yes / No 20 pts
  6. Health Preparedness: Rating
    • High 30 pts
    • Moderate 15 pts
    • Low/At Risk 0 pts

6. Emergency Preparedness 7 items

  1. Are fire extinguishers inspected and within date? Yes / No 35 pts
  2. Is the "Emergency Evacuation" map posted in every room? Yes / No 25 pts
  3. Was a fire or earthquake drill conducted this month? Yes / No 40 pts
  4. Is the "Emergency Contact" binder portable and ready? Yes / No 30 pts
  5. Are smoke and carbon monoxide detectors functional? Yes / No 50 pts
  6. Crisis Readiness: Rating
    • Prepared/Drilled 40 pts
    • Documentation Gaps 20 pts
    • Unprepared 0 pts
  7. Final summary Comments

About this template

This checklist is part of the InspectLoop template library. Yes / No checks score 1 point when met; ratings score the points shown for each option. The overall score is the percentage of points earned, with N/A answers excluded. In InspectLoop you can add photos, assign corrective actions, require sign-off and compare results across sites.

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