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Nursery Cleaning Checklist

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  • Clean and disinfect the nappy changing mat and surrounding surface after every single change, wearing fresh gloves and an apron each time
  • Make sure staff wash hands thoroughly with warm water and soap for at least 20 seconds before food, after nappies, and after handling waste
  • Clean and sanitise tables and high chairs before and after every meal and snack time
  • Clean and disinfect toys and equipment at the end of each play session and at the end of the day, following the written toy-cleaning schedule
  • Discard or set aside any toy that is damaged or cannot be properly cleaned, and clean soft toys and dress-up clothes on a regular wash
  • Change and launder cot sheets, blankets and sleep mats regularly, and keep each child's bedding separate
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Nursery Cleaning Checklist

Keeps the setting clean and hygienic for young children, focused on the high-germ areas like nappy changing, toys and food, to keep infection down.

10 checksPDF + phoneReviewed for 2026Source: Department for Education, Statutory framework for the early years foundation stage (EYFS); gov.uk
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  • 1Clean and disinfect the nappy changing mat and surrounding surface after every single change, wearing fresh gloves and an apron each time
  • 2Make sure staff wash hands thoroughly with warm water and soap for at least 20 seconds before food, after nappies, and after handling waste
  • 3Clean and sanitise tables and high chairs before and after every meal and snack time
  • 4Clean and disinfect toys and equipment at the end of each play session and at the end of the day, following the written toy-cleaning schedule
  • 5Discard or set aside any toy that is damaged or cannot be properly cleaned, and clean soft toys and dress-up clothes on a regular wash
  • 6Change and launder cot sheets, blankets and sleep mats regularly, and keep each child's bedding separate
  • 7Clean and disinfect toilets, potties and hand basins frequently throughout the day, restocking soap and paper towels
  • 8Wipe high-touch points such as door handles, light switches, taps and gates that little hands and staff use constantly
  • 9Clean up spills, bodily fluids and accidents straight away using the correct PPE and a fresh cloth, then disinfect the area
  • 10Record cleaning on the schedule with initials and the time, and report any illness outbreak or hygiene concern to the manager

Good to know

The EYFS statutory framework requires providers to keep the premises clean and hygienic, provide suitable hygienic nappy changing facilities, and have clean bedding, towels and spare clothes always available.

Source: Department for Education, Statutory framework for the early years foundation stage (EYFS); gov.uk

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