What we do
Cleaning that fits a learning environment
Schools and daycares get cleaned harder than most commercial spaces because children make more mess than adults — and because the consequences of poor cleaning are higher. A classroom that isn’t properly cleaned spreads illness through a school in days. A daycare with sticky high-touch surfaces fails its next licensing inspection.
We clean schools and daycares with that in mind. Crews work after the children leave for the day. We focus heavily on the high-touch surfaces that spread illness fastest in school environments: door handles, light switches, shared materials, bathroom fixtures, and dining surfaces. If your school requires specific cleaning products (some daycares require particular brands for licensing or parent communication reasons), we’ll use what you supply or source what you specify. We follow your school’s protocols rather than imposing ours.
Standard scope
What we clean in a school or daycare
Classrooms and learning spaces: Desks, tables, and chairs wiped down. Floors swept, vacuumed, or mopped depending on surface. Whiteboards cleaned (we don’t erase content — teachers can mark “do not erase” if needed). Shared learning materials, manipulatives, and bins wiped externally. Trash and recycling emptied. Door handles, light switches, and high-touch surfaces sanitized.
Daycare classrooms and play areas: Tables and chairs sanitized after each day. Cubbies and storage exteriors wiped. Toys and shared materials cleaned per your school’s protocol. Sleeping mats wiped down. Floors mopped with EPA-registered disinfectants. Cribs, changing stations, and feeding areas given extra attention.
Cafeterias and dining areas: Tables and benches wiped and sanitized. Floors swept and mopped to remove food residue. Trash removed completely. Serving areas and counters cleaned. Drink fountain stations and condiment areas wiped down.
Restrooms: Toilets, sinks, and fixtures cleaned and sanitized with disinfectants appropriate for child-occupied spaces. Floors mopped. Supplies restocked. All high-touch surfaces sanitized. Stalls checked for any items left behind. Child-height fixtures get the same attention as adult-height ones.
Hallways, gyms, and common areas: Hallways vacuumed or dust-mopped, lockers and cubbies wiped externally. Drinking fountains cleaned and sanitized. Gymnasiums swept or mopped; bleachers wiped. Library and study areas tidied. Auditorium floors and seating maintained.
Administrative and office spaces: Front office and reception areas cleaned to the same standard as a professional office. Faculty lounges and teacher workrooms wiped and sanitized. Conference rooms and meeting spaces tidied. Bathrooms in administrative areas cleaned separately from student bathrooms.
What we prioritize
High-touch surfaces, every visit
Illness spreads in schools mostly through surfaces children touch dozens of times a day. These get sanitized on every visit:
- Door handles and push plates (at adult and child height)
- Light switches and thermostats
- Stair railings and stairwell handrails
- Faucet handles, soap dispensers, paper towel dispensers
- Bathroom partition latches and stall handles
- Cafeteria table surfaces
- Drinking fountain handles, push pads, and water bottle fill stations
- Shared electronics (keyboards, tablets, smart boards — surface cleaning only)
- Cubby and locker handles
- Daycare crib rails, changing station surfaces, high-chair trays
- Reception desk surfaces and check-in kiosks
- Elevator buttons (where applicable)
- Sports equipment shared surfaces (where contracted)
Personnel standards
Who’s in your school after hours
Every crew member assigned to a school or daycare account passes a criminal background check before being assigned. We’re bonded and insured. Crew members carry photo ID and are introduced to your school’s administration before their first shift.
What we are not: a state-licensed child care vendor or a fingerprint-cleared educator. We aren’t credentialed to be alone with children in any capacity, and we don’t claim to be. Our crews work after children leave for the day. If your school’s licensing requirements (state daycare licensing in CT or NY) require fingerprint-level background checks for any vendor accessing the facility, tell us during the walk-through — we’ll discuss what we can and can’t provide before signing anything.
Children leave before cleaning starts
Our crews arrive after the last child leaves for the day. No overlap, no exceptions.
Background-checked staff, bonded and insured
Every crew member passes a criminal background check before assignment. $500,000 general liability coverage.
We use the products you require
Schools and daycares often have specific product requirements for licensing or parent communication reasons. Tell us what you need to use, and we’ll either source those products or use what you supply.
Focus on high-touch surfaces
Every cleaning visit includes a pass on door handles, switches, faucets, bathroom fixtures, dining surfaces, drinking fountains, and shared equipment.
Experienced people, not entry-level
Every crew member brings at least five years of professional cleaning experience.
One named account manager
Your head of school, facilities manager, or daycare director has a direct contact who knows your account, your crew, and your building’s specific situation.
Are your crews fingerprint background-checked or state-licensed for child care vendor access?
No — we’re not licensed child care vendors and our background checks are criminal records checks, not fingerprint-cleared educator checks. If your state licensing requirements (CT Office of Early Childhood or NY Office of Children and Family Services) mandate fingerprint-cleared vendors for any building access, tell us during the walk-through. We’ll discuss what we can provide and whether we’re a fit before any contract is signed.
What cleaning products do you use in spaces children occupy?
Whichever products your school or daycare requires. Many daycares specify particular product lines on their licensing applications, and most schools have established preferences. We use what you specify, or what you supply directly. If you don’t have a specific preference, we’ll discuss appropriate options during the walk-through.
How do you handle keys and after-hours building access?
We follow whatever protocol your school has in place. Keys are logged and signed for by the assigned crew lead. Alarm codes are shared only with assigned crew members.
Will the same crew clean our school every night?
Yes. Your school is assigned to a specific crew, and your administrator will know their names. Substitutes happen rarely and we notify your school in advance when they do.
Can you handle the higher cleaning needs during flu and cold season?
Yes. We can scale up frequency or scope during seasonal illness peaks — additional high-touch surface passes, more frequent restroom checks, and extra attention to shared surfaces.
What about cleaning during summer break or holiday closures?
Most schools reduce or pause cleaning during extended breaks. We adjust the schedule and billing to match your calendar — no charges for visits during closures.
We have a child with severe allergies. Can you accommodate?
Yes. Tell us during the walk-through what the allergy is and what protocols your school follows. We can use specific allergen-free products, avoid certain materials, or follow whatever cleaning approach your school has worked out with the family.
Can you provide a Certificate of Insurance with our school listed as additional insured?
Yes. We carry $500,000 general liability and are bonded. COIs are typically sent within 1-2 business days of request.