Childcare safety checklist for your whole center
Walk through your center room by room. Mark each item, note what needs fixing, and download a signed record of your safety check.
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Walk through your center and tap the box for each item that is in place. Add anything special to your building.
How to do a childcare safety check
Walk through every room, the kitchen, bathrooms, halls and the playground with this checklist. Mark each item Yes, No or N/A. Write down anything that needs fixing, who will fix it and by when. Do a full check every month and a quick playground check every day.
Most common safety problems
- Loose or uncovered outlets and cords
- Furniture that can tip over
- Small objects in infant and toddler rooms
- Blankets or toys in infant cribs
- Blocked exits and expired fire extinguishers
- Broken playground equipment or worn surfacing
Your state licensing rules are the final word on safety requirements. Use this checklist alongside them.
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Common questions
What should be on a childcare safety checklist?
Indoor hazards (outlets, cords, furniture, choking hazards), safe sleep, health and hygiene, fire and emergency readiness, outdoor play areas, and supervision and pick-up rules.
How often should a daycare do a safety check?
A full walk-through once a month, a quick playground check every day before children go out, and fire drills as your state requires (often monthly).
Is this childcare safety checklist free?
Yes. It is free and runs in your browser. Mark each item, add your own, and download a printable checklist.