Daycare & Childcare Cleaning
Every parent wants to know their child’s day starts in a clean, healthy space. At Slate, we make sure of it. Our daycare cleaning services keep learning environments spotless, safe, and free from the germs that spread quickly in busy classrooms and play areas. With full-time, vetted crews trained in childcare cleaning, we help daycare directors and preschool owners maintain spaces where children can thrive.
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We beat 99.95% of other cleaners in the USA. Your team - and customers - will feel and see the difference.
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Years of experience, we’ve perfected the art of cleaning and earned the trust of some of the world’s most demanding brands.
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Sites from retail to clinics, we specialize in servicing multi-location operations. Every Location. Every Shift. Spotless.
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Trusted full-time team. Just dedicated cleaning professionals who show up and deliver to your exact needs.
Why childcare centers choose Slate
Caring for children takes focus and trust. We make cleaning the easiest part of your day so your team can direct their energy where it needs to be — on busy kids!
Our childcare cleaning services work around your schedule. We can provide discreet keeper and porter services before drop-off, after hours, or even throughout the day for busy centers. Every plan is customized to your facility’s layout and routines, covering everything from nap rooms to playgrounds.
- Full-time Slate employees, trained, vetted, and insured
- Hospital-grade disinfectants, safe for kids, teachers, and surfaces
- Regular QA inspections and digital photo reports
- Flexible scheduling for early mornings, evenings, and weekends
- Scalable programs for single sites or multi-location childcare groups
What’s included in a daycare cleaning service?
In childcare centres, different areas require specific cleaning focuses and schedules. Classrooms need daily cleaning, including floors, desks, toys, and high-touch surfaces. Restrooms and change areas also require daily sanitisation, restocking, and deodorising to maintain hygiene. Kitchens and food preparation areas must be disinfected daily, with regular surface and appliance cleaning. Daily cleaning is also essential in play areas, where equipment, flooring, and dusting need attention, as well as in reception and entry zones, which include windows, floors, counters, and touch screens. Offices and staff rooms are typically cleaned weekly, covering floors, windows, dusting, and rubbish removal. Finally, deep cleaning tasks—such as carpet treatments, internal and external window washing, and vent cleaning—are usually completed monthly.
Our teams use eco-friendly, non-toxic products that meet EPA and CDC standards. Each clean is logged and reviewed, and accessible in our online hub, for complete transparency.
A partner parents and teachers can rely on
With over 20 years of experience across the U.S., Slate is trusted by schools, childcare providers, and early learning centers nationwide. We deliver consistent results with the human touch of a local team and the reliability of a national network.
We can launch a commercial daycare cleaning service in any U.S. city within ten business days, so your new center opens clean, compliant, and ready to welcome families.
Initial Consultation & Assessment
We get to know your business, its locations, and your priorities.
Findings & Results
Together, we review our findings and identify opportunities for improvement.
Action Plan
We create a tailored cleaning plan with clear timelines, detailed processes, and defined expectations.
Service Delivery
Your commercial cleaning team of full-time Slate employees is onboarded, and your cleaning program begins.
Ongoing Support
Performance at your sites is monitored, optimised and adjusted, and backed by the support of a 24/7 client services team.
Quality Control
Accountability is everything, so we regularly check in, inspect and report for the long-term success of our partnership against your evolving business needs.
FAQs
Are Slate’s cleaning products safe for children?
Of course. The cleaning products we use in our daycare cleaning services are child-safe and eco-friendly. They’re chosen because:
- They’re hospital-grade, proven to eliminate germs effectively
- They avoid harsh chemicals and residues
- They support healthier indoor air
We provide the products and the cleaning equipment for each location, and store it securely in a designated area at the center so that your teams have access if and when it’s needed throughout the day.
Can Slate manage multiple childcare locations?
Yes, in fact, this is what sets Slate apart. We support single centers, home-based care and national networks, offering:
- Centralized or location-based management and billing
- Local crews dedicated to each site
- Consistent standards across all locations
- The backing of a national team
- The ability to establish childcare cleaning in a new location in just 10 business days
What cleaning schedule works best for childcare centers?
At Slate, we prepare custom programs around your preferences, hours and occupancy.
A regular plan might include:
Childcare cleaning services typically follow a structured schedule to keep the environment safe and hygienic. Daily cleaning covers the essential areas of the centre, including classrooms, restrooms, kitchens, and both indoor and outdoor play areas, ensuring they are cleaned every day. A deep clean focuses on more intensive tasks such as floor treatments, external window cleaning, vents, and storage areas; this is usually done weekly or monthly depending on the centre’s needs. Disinfection or reset services target high-touch areas, shared toys, and frequently used play equipment, and are performed as needed—especially after illness or increased germ exposure. For ongoing support during busy hours, centres can opt for porter services, which provide on-site daytime assistance on a flexible or hourly basis.
Our childcare cleaning company adapts to the needs of your center so you can be sure that every room is safe, welcoming, and set up for play.
Welcoming thousands of visitors annually and hosting over 50 special events, The New Children’s Museum needed a robust cleaning solution for their high-touch interactive exhibits. Slate provided a customized program with a dedicated 2-person crew working 3 hours nightly to ensure a spotless environment.
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To safely reopen their childcare collective for 500 students and 45 teachers after the pandemic, the operations manager sought experienced and reliable cleaners with clear communication. Slate NYC met these needs, providing not just cleanliness but also the assurance of a safe environment and responsive service.
Modern Animal, rapidly expanding across 8 cities with 30 locations, faced the increasing complexity of maintaining sanitary and professional veterinary environments. Slate NYC provided a tailored, multi-location deep cleaning program specifically designed for veterinary clinics to ensure consistent high standards.
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We are NOT a franchise.
For 20+ years, our 1,000-strong team of pros has combined cutting-edge technology with proven quality control to deliver spotless results for businesses nationwide.
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