Take these precautions to ensure your daycare is safe!

12/5/2023 (Permalink)

Whether you manage a daycare or send your kids to one, we know your top concerns are their safety & well-being. SERVPRO Laurel & Greenbelt can help.

At SERVPRO of Laurel and SERVPRO of Greenbelt NE/Beltsville E, we knows it’s important to make sure your commercial property reaches a high standard when it comes to a clean and safe environment for your clients, employees, etc. Quite often, we help daycares in the Laurel, Greenbelt, Beltsville, College Park and surrounding areas reach these standards.

It’s very important to ensure your smallest customers are safe and healthy at all times, especially during this still-pandemic time and especially since children are more susceptible to common issues such as mold, as well as bacteria pests such as rodents can leave behind, for instance.

Maybe you own or manage a daycare. Maybe you are considering starting your own daycare, or maybe you are a parent considering which daycare to enroll your child in.

Here's a checklist of what a daycare should include to provide the safest environment possible. Please note this list focuses on a few security measures, emergency safety measures, as well as cleanliness measures. There are many other factors involved with regard to a daycare facility; they can be investigated in more detail on the web.

Here are a few:                      

• Smoke alarms and fire extinguishers must be present and in excellent, working condition
• Windows in every classroom to provide fresh air and an emergency exit
• Clean sleeping area, play areas and toys (including carpets and upholstery, which can easily become soiled at daycares!)
  • Take a look at what we have to offer for this topic: www.SERVPROlaurelgreenbelt.com/carpet-upholstery-cleaning
• All cleaning supplies must be locked away
• Electrical outlets must be covered
• Strict hygiene procedures (important when changing diapers)
• Any necessary safety and cleanliness certifications (state and/or county, depending on local laws)
• Regular health and cleanliness inspections
  • We can help you prepare for the inspection you’re anticipating: www.SERVPROlaurelgreenbelt.com/commercial-cleaning 
• Documented emergency evacuation plans
• Mold-free
• Any expired food the center provided must be discarded
• Professional pest removal is needed if you suspect or know there are pests in the building. Mouse traps present a danger, especially to small hands that like to get into everything!
  • Pests can carry diseases, bite children, and leave trails of bacteria behind
• Fire drills are necessary in preparing for a smoother evacuation in an unfortunate event when an actual fire might take place
  • Similar to drills for potential earthquakes or storms, especially if the region is prone to these acts of nature
• Locking gates at the top and bottom of any stairs
• Exterior locking doors

We have worked around Prince George's County, Maryland and beyond to ensure local daycares are clean and safe places! Whether involved with mold remediation, restoring flood damages, or performing a general cleaning, we make it a priority to keep the children in our community safe and healthy.

If you have any cleaning & restoration needs at your daycare facilities, don’t hesitate to give us a call today at 301-323-8862.