Ensure your nursery, preschool, pre-school, daycare or early years setting starts every day safely, consistently and inspection-ready with this comprehensive Nursery Daily Opening Checklist.

Designed for Nursery Managers, Deputy Managers, Room Leaders and Early Years Practitioners, this practical resource helps staff complete essential opening procedures, health and safety checks, safeguarding checks and environment preparation before children arrive.

Perfect for supporting Ofsted readiness, maintaining high standards and creating clear accountability across your team.

What’s Included?

✓ Daily Nursery Opening Checklist

✓ Building and Security Checks

✓ Fire Safety Checks

✓ Health and Safety Checks

✓ Staff Deployment and Ratio Checks

✓ Baby Area Safety Checks

✓ Learning Environment Preparation Checks

✓ EYFS Provision Checks

✓ Manager Sign-Off Section

✓ Printable A4 Format

✓ Ready to Use Immediately

Ideal For:

• Nurseries

• Preschools

• Pre-Schools

• Early Years Settings

• Day Nurseries

• Childcare Providers

• Nursery Managers

• Deputy Managers

• Room Leaders

Why You’ll Love This Resource

This checklist helps ensure that every room is safe, organised and ready for children each morning. It promotes consistency across staff teams, supports safeguarding responsibilities and provides valuable evidence of robust operational procedures.

The document can be used as part of your daily routines, quality assurance systems, staff accountability processes and Ofsted preparation evidence.

Supports:

• EYFS Requirements

• Health and Safety Compliance

• Safeguarding Procedures

• Daily Operational Management

• Quality Assurance Systems

• Ofsted Inspection Preparation

• Staff Accountability

Simply print, complete and file as evidence of your daily opening procedures.

A professional, time-saving resource for busy early years leaders who want to maintain high standards every day.