Director’s Daily Command Center

SECTION 1: Morning Facility Readiness (Complete Before First Drop-Off)

Building & Environment

• ☐ Facility unlocked and secured appropriately
• ☐ Temperature within 65–82°F
• ☐ Lighting adequate in all rooms
• ☐ Ventilation functioning
• ☐ Floors dry and free of hazards

Classroom Readiness (All Rooms)

• ☐ Required staff present and in ratio
• ☐ Classroom materials set up and safe
• ☐ Hazardous items locked and inaccessible
• ☐ Diapering/toileting areas stocked
• ☐ Handwashing supplies available

Outdoor Area

• ☐ Area inspected and free of hazards
• ☐ Gates and fencing secure
• ☐ Shade available
• ☐ Equipment safe and intact

Director Initials: ________ Time Completed: ________

SECTION 2: Staffing & Ratio Control Board

Attendance & Coverage

• ☐ Staff attendance verified
• ☐ Classroom assignments posted
• ☐ Ratios verified in each room
• ☐ Float or substitute coverage arranged (if needed)

Staff Readiness

• ☐ Staff alert, attentive, and engaged
• ☐ Proper supervision observed
• ☐ No staff displaying illness or impairment

Notes / Coverage Adjustments:

SECTION 3: Child Accountability & Supervision

• ☐ Attendance records completed accurately
• ☐ Headcounts conducted during transitions
• ☐ Nap/sleep supervision verified
• ☐ Safe sleep practices observed (infant rooms)

Director Spot Check Times:

• Morning: ________
• Midday: ________
• Afternoon: ________

SECTION 4: Health, Safety & Risk Scan

Daily Safety Scan

• ☐ No exposed electrical hazards
• ☐ Toxic materials secured
• ☐ No choking hazards present
• ☐ Emergency exits clear

Cleaning & Sanitation

• ☐ Classrooms cleaned appropriately
• ☐ Bathrooms sanitized
• ☐ Trash removed as needed
• ☐ Cleaning performed when children not present (except routine clean-up)

Illness Control

• ☐ Sick children excluded per policy
• ☐ Incident/illness logs reviewed

SECTION 5: Food & Nutrition Oversight (If Applicable)

• ☐ Meals/snacks meet USDA MyPlate
• ☐ Food temperatures verified
• ☐ Food prep areas clean
• ☐ Allergies accommodated

Meal Service Checked By: __________ Time: __________

SECTION 6: Director Walkthrough & Coaching Log

Classroom Observations

• ☐ Positive staff-child interactions observed
• ☐ Active supervision occurring
• ☐ Classroom management appropriate
• ☐ Curriculum implemented as planned

Coaching / Follow-Up Needed

• ☐ Yes ☐ No

Staff Name(s): ____________________________ Action Steps:

SECTION 7: Parent Communication & Front Office

• ☐ Parent concerns addressed
• ☐ Messages returned
• ☐ Notices/postings current
• ☐ Enrollment or tour follow-ups completed

SECTION 8: End-of-Day Compliance Close-Out

• ☐ Final attendance verified
• ☐ Ratios maintained through closing
• ☐ Rooms cleaned and reset
• ☐ Daily logs completed and filed
• ☐ Building secured

Director Signature: ________________________ Date: __________