Childcare Center
Code: ANCMF-AU-GB-CC-04
Government Building
daily
AS/NZS 3733:1995
ISO 14001:2015
EN 13549:2001
ISSA CIMS-GB
AS/NZS 4801:2001
Daily Cleaning
Standard Risk
ISO Compliant
Objective
Ensure a clean, safe, and hygienic environment for children and staff in the childcare centre, adhering to Australian cleaning standards and workplace health and safety requirements.
Scope of Work
- Dusting of all surfaces including shelves, furniture, and play equipment.
- Vacuuming of carpets and rugs.
- Mopping of hard floors with appropriate cleaning solutions.
- Sanitising of all high-touch surfaces such as door handles, light switches, and taps.
- Cleaning and sanitising of toilets and washbasins.
- Emptying and sanitising rubbish bins.
- Cleaning of windows and glass surfaces.
- Sanitising of toys and play equipment.
- Spot cleaning of walls and doors.
- Ensuring all cleaning supplies are stored safely and securely.
Method
- Prepare the cleaning trolley with all necessary supplies and equipment, ensuring colour-coded cloths and mops are used for different areas to prevent cross-contamination.
- Begin with dusting all surfaces, using a damp cloth to capture dust effectively.
- Vacuum carpets and rugs thoroughly, paying special attention to corners and under furniture.
- Mop hard floors using a neutral pH cleaner, ensuring no residue is left behind.
- Sanitise high-touch surfaces using a disinfectant approved for childcare environments.
- Clean toilets and washbasins with a disinfectant cleaner, ensuring all surfaces are wiped dry.
- Empty rubbish bins, replace liners, and sanitise the bin surfaces.
- Clean windows and glass surfaces with a streak-free cleaner.
- Sanitise toys and play equipment using a child-safe disinfectant.
- Spot clean walls and doors as needed, using a mild detergent.
Equipment
- Vacuum cleaner with HEPA filter
- Microfibre cloths (colour-coded)
- Mop and bucket (colour-coded)
- Cleaning trolley
- Disinfectant sprays and wipes
- Glass cleaner
- Neutral pH floor cleaner
- Rubbish bin liners
Quality Criteria
| Performance Level | Criteria |
|---|
| Excellent | All surfaces are visibly clean and free from dust, dirt, and marks. Floors are spotless and dry. No odours present. High-touch surfaces are sanitised and free from smudges. Toys and equipment are clean and sanitised. Windows are streak-free. |
| Good | Most surfaces are clean with minimal dust or marks. Floors are clean with minor spots. No strong odours. High-touch surfaces are mostly sanitised. Toys and equipment are generally clean. Windows have minor streaks. |
| Pass | Surfaces have some dust or marks. Floors have visible spots. Mild odours may be present. High-touch surfaces are partially sanitised. Toys and equipment have some dirt. Windows have noticeable streaks. |
| Fail | Surfaces are visibly dirty with dust and marks. Floors are dirty or sticky. Strong odours present. High-touch surfaces are not sanitised. Toys and equipment are dirty. Windows are dirty with streaks. |
Documentation
- Cleaning Checklist: Digital or paper checklist to verify completion of all cleaning tasks
- Incident Reports: Documentation of any cleaning-related incidents, spills, or issues encountered
- Maintenance Records: Record any maintenance needs identified during cleaning (for reporting to maintenance team)
- Photos: Before and after photos as requested to document cleaning completion and quality