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Childcare Center Closing Checklist

by SP Manager, from the Community

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This end of day closing checklist helps childcare and early learning centers shut down safely and efficiently. It covers cleaning classrooms and bathrooms, packing toys, charging phones tablets and laptops, verifying all children are signed out via the kiosk, locking doors and windows, securing confidential paperwork, kitchen and laundry tidy up, hazard checks and reporting, outdoor pack down and parking cones, plus weekly tasks such as bringing in bins and reception area cleaning.

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End of Day Checklist for Childcare Centre
This end-of-day checklist helps childcare centre teams close the site safely and prepare for the next day. It covers resetting cot and activity rooms (Possum Cot, Possum, Emu, Wombat), packing away outdoor resources and covering the sandpit, setting up the breakfast trolley, sorting washing by room, and whole-centre tasks such as taking out bins, turning off AC/heaters, charging iPads and speakers, switching off unused power points, and closing and locking windows with blinds down. It also includes garage door checks, a Wednesday bins reminder, and a final security clearance to confirm no children are onsite and all doors and windows are secured.
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This opening and safety checklist is designed for childcare and early learning centers to prepare the facility each morning. It covers tasks such as unlocking and opening access points, turning on lights and devices, setting up reception and family grouping areas, and preparing breakfast items. Safety checks include floors, windows, children’s furniture, electrical outlets, gates and fences, sandpit and outdoor areas, ventilation, and lighting. It also verifies emergency readiness, including staffing, first aid availability, fire equipment access, evacuation routes, clear stairways and hallways, smoke-free environment, and emergency lighting. Use this template to ensure a safe start to the day for children and staff.
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Closing Down Procedure Checklist
This closing down procedure checklist helps bar and pub teams end each shift consistently and safely. Tasks include restocking fridges and spirit shelves, disposing of perishables, cleaning ice buckets, drip trays and bar equipment, sweeping and mopping floors, bringing tables and outdoor items inside, servicing toilets and emptying bins, and shutting down music, TV and lights. Finish by securing doors with padlocks and confirming completion with a signature.
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Closing and Cleaning Checklist

This closing and cleaning checklist helps childcare centers complete end of day tasks consistently. It covers outdoor areas, room resets, kitchen and toilet sanitation, waste removal, vacuuming and mopping, device and cabinet lockup, weekly bin placement and spider spraying, and final leaving procedures such as securing doors, lights, and staff sign out. Use it to improve hygiene, safety, and accountability.

by Stuart Malouf, from the Community

10+

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End of Day Checklist for Childcare Centre

This end-of-day checklist helps childcare centre teams close the site safely and prepare for the next day. It covers resetting cot and activity rooms (Possum Cot, Possum, Emu, Wombat), packing away outdoor resources and covering the sandpit, setting up the breakfast trolley, sorting washing by room, and whole-centre tasks such as taking out bins, turning off AC/heaters, charging iPads and speakers, switching off unused power points, and closing and locking windows with blinds down. It also includes garage door checks, a Wednesday bins reminder, and a final security clearance to confirm no children are onsite and all doors and windows are secured.

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Opening and Safety Checklist for Childcare Centers

This opening and safety checklist is designed for childcare and early learning centers to prepare the facility each morning. It covers tasks such as unlocking and opening access points, turning on lights and devices, setting up reception and family grouping areas, and preparing breakfast items. Safety checks include floors, windows, children’s furniture, electrical outlets, gates and fences, sandpit and outdoor areas, ventilation, and lighting. It also verifies emergency readiness, including staffing, first aid availability, fire equipment access, evacuation routes, clear stairways and hallways, smoke-free environment, and emergency lighting. Use this template to ensure a safe start to the day for children and staff.

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Closing Down Procedure Checklist

This closing down procedure checklist helps bar and pub teams end each shift consistently and safely. Tasks include restocking fridges and spirit shelves, disposing of perishables, cleaning ice buckets, drip trays and bar equipment, sweeping and mopping floors, bringing tables and outdoor items inside, servicing toilets and emptying bins, and shutting down music, TV and lights. Finish by securing doors with padlocks and confirming completion with a signature.

by Star Pub, from the Community

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Childcare Center Closing Checklist

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