Safe Sleep Checklist for Childcare Providers

Ensure a safe and compliant sleep environment for infants

Use this comprehensive checklist to ensure your program meets all safe sleep standards and keeps every child safe and secure.

What's included in this safe sleep checklist?

This checklist provides a clear, actionable guide to help you maintain a safe sleep environment for infants every day. It covers the essential areas you need to monitor, including:

• Sleep environment: Verify that sleep surfaces are firm, flat, and free of hazards like loose bedding or soft toys.
• Child placement and supervision: Confirm that every infant is placed on their back to sleep and is supervised at all times.
• Policies and communication: Ensure all staff are trained on current safe sleep policies and that individual family sleep plans are followed.

Why download this safe sleep checklist?

Creating a safe sleep environment is critical for every childcare provider. This checklist helps you stay organized, compliant, and focused on what matters most—the safety of the children in your care.

• Stay compliant: Easily document and verify that your program follows all state licensing requirements for safe sleep.
• Reduce risk: Systematically check for and eliminate potential hazards in every infant's sleep area.
• Save time: Streamline your daily safety checks with a clear, easy-to-follow guide.
• Build family trust: Demonstrate your commitment to safety and give parents peace of mind.

After downloading this free checklist, explore additional resources to simplify your childcare program operations:

• Childcare Licensing and Compliance Checklist
  
• Staff Handbook Template
• Staff Onboarding Checklist
• Emergency Supply Kit for Childcare Programs
  
• Childcare and Preschool Supply List