A preschool’s daily cleaning is an essential part of keeping the environment safe and healthy for young learners. It goes beyond simply cleaning up to include making an environment where children can develop, learn, and play without being exposed to needless danger.
Since kids are inherently inquisitive and enjoy exploring their surroundings, it is even more crucial to keep these areas clean. The daily cleaning schedule keeps hygienic standards up to date and lessens the chance of germs spreading, protecting the children and staff alike.
Every stage of the cleaning procedure, from sanitizing bathrooms and toys to making sure they are spotless, is planned with the children’s health and wellbeing in mind. Preschools can create a nurturing atmosphere where kids can flourish by adhering to a regular cleaning schedule.
Types of cleaning
The deputy head of administrative and economic work and a kindergarten medical worker are in charge of keeping an eye on compliance with the rules regarding sanitary conditions in the preschool educational institution. They create schedules and algorithms for general and daily cleaning in the preschool setting and provide assistant teacher training. The "Sanitary and Epidemiological Requirements for Preschool Educational Institutions" serve as the basis for staff coordination of all tasks.
- The type of cleaning depends on the volume, intensity and frequency of the cleaning:
- Current. Wet cleaning is carried out at least 2 times a day in all rooms. These are groups, sleeping and play areas, toilets and a kitchen block.
- General. Daily cleaning in a kindergarten. More intensive than current. First, a cleaning solution is applied to the surface, kept for some time, then washed off. A schedule of general cleaning for different surfaces is drawn up by a health worker. For example, on Mondays, furniture is “generally cleaned”, on Tuesdays – the bathroom, etc.. As a rule, there are 4 general cleanings and 1 change of linen per week.
- Sanitary (sanitary day). In the presence of children, only laundry soap can be used. But during sanitization, it is necessary to disinfect surfaces with chlorine-containing agents from the list of those permitted in the preschool educational institution. Therefore, such cleaning is carried out once a month in a closed kindergarten.
In the kindergarten, assistant teachers maintain a record of adherence to the daily cleaning schedule.
In order to keep young children safe and hygienic, preschool educational institutions must follow a set daily cleaning schedule. This entails cleaning and disinfecting restrooms and dining areas, sweeping and mopping floors, disinfecting toys and play areas, and wiping down surfaces. By limiting the spread of germs, a healthy environment where kids can play and learn in safety is intended to be created.
Rules for daily cleaning
Two aprons and kerchiefs make up the assistant teacher’s uniform for the kindergarten’s daily groundskeeping. separate areas for the restroom and general cleaning. To clean and wash surfaces with water, only laundry soap is utilized. Only the plumbing is cleaned with disinfectants as part of the kindergarten’s daily cleaning routine. The following are processed while the area is cleaned routinely:
- Floor coverings. According to the daily cleaning schedule of the group in the kindergarten. Linoleum is washed at least 2 times a day with a soap solution. And carpets are vacuumed. If necessary, dirt is washed out with a detergent. Particular attention is paid to places where dust usually accumulates.
- These are door handles, furniture fittings, switches, hard surfaces of furniture. They are washed with soapy water according to the daily cleaning schedule in the kindergarten.
- Dining tables. Washed with hot water and detergent before and after each meal.
- Toys. Washed by teachers at the end of the day in specially designated containers.
- Bathroom. Plumbing fixtures (sinks and toilets) are washed with detergents and disinfectants with a rag and brush twice a day. Plumbing fittings (toilet seats, flush handles), door handles are washed with soap, without disinfectants.
Wet cleaning is done in sleeping areas following the midday nap in accordance with the kindergarten’s daily cleaning schedule. in groups—following meals. or at the conclusion of the working day, prior to having children. One time a day, at the gym. The space needs to be ventilated.
Processing and storing cleaning tools
Strict separation of cleaning supplies according to use and purpose is the primary requirement. By doing this, cross-contamination and the spread of bacteria from one location to another are avoided. All equipment is signed and brightly colored marked for this purpose. "For the group," "For the locker room," etc. are a few examples.
Restroom cleaning cloths need to be labeled in red. For a group block, there must be three sets of cleaning supplies at minimum.
A preschool educational institution’s standard cleaning supplies include the following:
All equipment is thoroughly cleaned, then disinfected and washed with hot water and detergent. For instance, soaked in a 0.2% sulfochlorantine solution for an hour. After that, the product remnants are thoroughly cleaned and dried.
The brushes’ bristles need to be synthetic and no longer than three centimeters.
The storage of cleaning supplies for the restroom and groups is one of the most crucial needs. Additionally, all cleaning supplies and disinfectants in the restroom are kept in unique cabinets that are secured with a key.
Cleaning rags for dishes and tables
Only rags and brushes are used to clean dishes and kitchen accessories. In preschools, it is not permitted to wash dishes with sponges. They are more difficult to clean with detergents and food residue because of their porous structure.
Pharmacy gauze folded eight times makes up rags. Dishes and tables should have their own sets of four rags each. Rags are cleaned, dried, and soaked for thirty minutes after every use. Separate, labeled containers with lids should be used for soaking and for cleaning rags. We store all of our rags dry. adapted to new ones as needed.
| Task | Description |
| Cleaning toys | Wipe down toys with disinfectant to ensure they are free of germs. |
| Surface cleaning | Wipe tables, chairs, and shelves with a damp cloth to remove dust and dirt. |
| Floor cleaning | Sweep or vacuum the floors to remove debris, followed by mopping to sanitize. |
| Bathroom hygiene | Clean and disinfect sinks, toilets, and faucets to maintain hygiene. |
| Trash removal | Empty trash bins daily to prevent odor and maintain cleanliness. |
The wellbeing of the children and the staff at a preschool educational institution depends on maintaining a clean and safe environment. Daily cleaning schedules are intended to stop the spread of bacteria and make sure that every area is kept clean and inviting.
Every day, important spaces like play areas, classrooms, and restrooms are meticulously cleaned. This entails disinfecting toys, cleaning surfaces, and making sure the floors are immaculate. To lower the risk of contamination, extra care is given to high-touch areas like light switches and door handles.
Preschools can establish a healthy environment that promotes young children’s learning and development by adhering to a regular cleaning schedule. Not only does a clean environment encourage health, but it also creates a happy environment in which children can flourish.
