Proposal for a National Childcare Cleaning Standard

This white paper identifies a critical accountability failure in childcare cleaning that directly affects service quality, workforce stability, and operational risk. It presents a clear, cost‑neutral model that aligns responsibility with capability and brings childcare in line with other high‑risk sectors. The framework reduces reactive interventions, strengthens governance, and provides a practical pathway for policymakers seeking consistent, enforceable standards without adding compliance burden.