When November hits in Virginia, childcare centers turn into massive petri dishes. RSV, the flu, and stomach bugs can absolutely decimate your enrollment and your staffing roster in a matter of days. A standard evening janitorial crew wiping down the floors is not going to save you.
You need a mid-day sanitization strategy. Bleach water is cheap, but it requires a very specific mixing ratio and contact time that rushed teachers almost always get wrong. Invest in hospital-grade, one-step disinfectant sprays that are rated safe for food contact surfaces.
Your floaters should be doing a lap around the building at noon specifically targeting high-touch areas. We are talking about doorknobs, light switches, the handles of the playground tricycles, and the shared staff room microwave. In the classrooms, implement a strict mouthed-toy bin. The second a toddler puts a plastic block in their mouth, it goes directly into the bin to be sanitized later. Do not let it go back onto the shared rug.