Daily Duties

OPENING SHIFT (7:30 AM – 4:30 PM)

• Refill disinfectant/bleach solution bottles if needed (for tables and bathrooms).
• Fill children’s water bottles for the day.
• Put away clean dishes from the dishwasher.
• Wash and put away breakfast dishes.
• Get three clean kitchen cloths (use one for the kitchen and two for general cleaning).
• Read the communication book and check the day’s schedule.
• By 11:30 AM, come inside to:
  
  • Warm up lunches
  • Mop nap/rest area floor
  • Lay out cots/beds
• After eating lunch, sit with the children and read stories to help transition to nap time.
• Put children to sleep and record nap times.
• During nap time:
  
  • Clean bathrooms (children’s and staff)
  • Set up quiet activities for non-nappers and supervise them
• In the afternoon, take children outside while the closing shift begins cleaning tasks.

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CLOSING SHIFT (9:00 AM – 6:00 PM)

• Actively engage with children during free play.
• Set up afternoon snack while children are at circle/group time.
• After snack, read stories with children while waiting for everyone to finish.
• At lunch time (~11:45 AM):
  
  • Help line up children for bathroom/diaper routine
  • Eat lunch with the children, promoting conversation and manners
• While children are settling for a nap:
  
  • Clean tables and sweep/mop floors
• During PM snack, assist with clean-up as children are eating.
• After snack:
  
  • While the opening shift staff takes the children outside, finish cleaning tasks inside.
  • Then join children outside.
• Come inside at 5:00 PM and complete end-of-day duties:
  
  • Ensure room is clean and reset for the next day
  • Empty and clean water bottles
  • Vacuum carpets (including entrance)
  • Take out garbage
  • Start laundry if needed (including dress-up clothes weekly)
  • Lock the facility

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