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Session 02:
Play Space Checklist
Play Space Checklist

IS YOUR PLAY SPACE SAFE, HEALTHY AND CHILD FRIENDLY?


Use this checklist to see whether your play space is set up well and to work out what you need to
do to make the space safer, healthier and more child friendly.

Instructions
● Tick yes if you already meet the criteria.
● Tick no if you don’t meet the criteria. Then write down what action is needed to sort this out.

CRITERIA YES NO ACTION NEEDED

1. Is the play space (or classroom)


a safe and secure building or
structure?
2. Is there a secure door or gate to
the play space?

3. Is the play space well


ventilated?

4. Is there about 2m​2​ open floor


area per baby, to play and
explore safely and freely?
5. Does the play space have a
dedicated nappy change and
feeding area?
6. Is the milk room clean and
sanitised, and does it have a
fridge?
7. Is there access to running
water?

8. Is there a sealed dustbin for dirty


nappies?

9. Are all cleaning materials kept in


secure containers?

10. Are toys and resources cleaned


regularly?

11. Are toys and resources


swapped out regularly?

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Play Space Checklist

12. Are the play space, floors and


play area cleaned every day?

13. Does each baby have their own


cot or mattress to sleep on?

14. Do you have a daily programme


that is displayed and followed?

15. Is the attendance register


completed every day?

16. Does that register have


up-to-date details for all
children?

17. Is there an updated parent’s


contact list easily available?

18. Is the observation and


assessment book updated
regularly?
19. Is the incident and medicine
book updated regularly?

20. Is the play space a child-friendly


environment?

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