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Family Day Care Gympie Region

Care Environment SAFETY CHECK

Sponsored by the Uniting Church

Educator Name: ______________________________________________________________________________________

Co-Educator Name: ___________________________________________________________________________________

Educator Assistant Name: ______________________________________________________________________________

Address: ____________________________________________________________________________________________

Telephone No: _____________________________________ Mobile No: _______________________________________

Email: ____________________________________________ Fax No: __________________________________________

Name of all the occupants in the home:

_________________________________________________ _________________________________________________

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Adults Linked to the Service:

_________________________________________________ _________________________________________________

_________________________________________________ _________________________________________________

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Car Details: The Driver of the vehicle must hold an open “C” class license or higher.

1) Make: ______________________________________ Model: ___________________________________________

Year: _______________________________________ Registration No: ____________________________________

Expiry Date: _________________________________

2) Make: ______________________________________ Model: ___________________________________________

Year: _______________________________________ Registration No: ____________________________________

Expiry Date: _________________________________

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Car Details cont:

Educator’s Driver’s License No: _______________________ Expiry Date: _______________________________________

Other Adult Driver’s License No: ______________________ Expiry Date: _______________________________________

Other Adult Driver’s Mobile No: ______________________

Motor Vehicle Comprehensive Insurance Company: _________________________________________________________

Expiry Date: ______________________________________

Parents must be made aware of where their child/ren are seated in the vehicle and what type of restraint is used (0 – 12)

years and give permission in writing on the regular transportation and/or excursion form.

Service contact details visible from outside the vehicle: Yes / No

Does the vehicle have an airbag fitted in the front passenger seat? Yes / No

If yes, what are the manufacturer’s instructions regarding transporting children in the front seat?

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Educators must have a mobile phone Yes

and a hard copy of the following while away from the principal place of care:-

Current contact details for all parents Yes

Emergency Contacts Yes

Information on Medical Conditions Yes / N/A

How is this managed? _________________________________________________________________________________

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A current first aid kit is available in the vehicle used to transport children Yes

Where is this located? _________________________________________________________________________________

Vehicle used for transportation of children is:-

Registered Yes

comprehensively insured Yes

adequately maintained in regard to tyres, brakes and general mechanics Yes

Copy of Service Details / Maintenance Check Yes

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Description of House:

NOTE: AREAS OF YOUR HOME THAT ARE INACCESSIBLE TO CHILDREN:-

INDOORS – DOORS CLOSED OR BARRICADED OUTDOORS – OUTSIDE THE FENCED PLAY AREA

Staircases: Have they been Modified / Repaired Yes / No

Please describe: ______________________________________________________________________________________

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Barricade at top and bottom of stairs in care area Yes / N/A

Barrier behind stair treads in care area Yes / N/A

Verandah / Deck: Vertical Safety Rail Yes / N/A

If yes, has this been modified / repaired? Yes / No

Please describe: ______________________________________________________________________________________

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Doors to Outside: Barricade / Attached Gate / Screen Door (locked) (Please Circle)

Windows / Openings:

Windows more than 1.75m above the ground (outside) open less than 100mm Yes / No

If no, permanent bars spaced no greater than 100mm or screens are fixed to the window. Yes / No

Casement and Awning windows are out of reach for children. Yes / No

Sliding Glass Doors: Yes / No

Decorative decal at child’s eye level Yes / N/A

It is the Educator’s responsibility to ensure all glass in a door, window, furniture item etc. which is less than 750mm above

floor level, is safety glass that is toughened or laminated, covered by an organic film or guarded to prevent a young child

striking or falling against the glass.

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OUTDOOR AREA:

Fencing must prevent a preschool age or under child from going over, under or through.

Perimeter / Enclosed Area Yes

Is your fence well maintained? Sighted

Type and height of fence _______________________________________________________________________________

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Type and height of gates _______________________________________________________________________________

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Child Proof Latch in working order Yes / N/A

Has the fencing, gates and/or latches been modified or repaired in the previous 12 months? Yes / No

If yes, please describe: _________________________________________________________________________________

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Under house area locked Yes / N/A

Pools / Spas must be fenced to local Council requirements.

Furniture or trees are near the fence to allow footholds for access No / N/A

Self-Closing Gate Yes

Pool Safety Certificate required every two years. Copy on File. Yes

Describe any areas, plants and items that are dangerous to children and how they are made inaccessible to children.

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Describe management of sand pit area: ___________________________________________________________________

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Describe the shade areas: ______________________________________________________________________________

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____________________________________________________________________________________________________

How are age appropriate toys made easily accessible to allow children to make choices? ____________________________

____________________________________________________________________________________________________

Describe toy storage area outside ________________________________________________________________________

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GARDEN SHEDS CONTAINING HAZARDOUS ITEMS EG: MOWERS, GARDEN TOOLS AND POISONS MUST BE KEPT LOCKED WHILE CHILDREN ARE IN

CARE.

Describe where the following items are stored:

Item Out of

Care Area

Locked

Cupboard

Locked

Shed

High

Shelf

N/A

Wheelie Bins

Tools / Lawn Mower / Whipper Snipper etc.

Flammable liquids – paint tins, fuel, methylated spirits etc.

Other Items

Pets: Please give details of pets on the premises: ___________________________________________________________

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Describe separate area for animals: ______________________________________________________________________

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Pet faeces are removed from children’s play areas prior to care commencing. Yes

Animal food and water dishes and bedding are out of the care area and inaccessible to children Yes

How are parents informed about the pets at the Family Day Care premises? ______________________________________

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How are children’s interactions with pets supervised by the Educator? __________________________________________

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Pets must not be present while food is being prepared or consumed while children are in care.

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Checklists Daily / Weekly / Monthly for maintaining a safe indoor and outdoor play area for pests, pets, vehicle,

maintenance, toys and equipment (Current copy on file) Yes

INDOOR AREA:

Describe the areas of your home where the children play. Please note, any areas of your home that are inaccessible to

children should have the doors closed or have doors barricaded.

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Power points covered in all areas accessible to children Yes

An Educator must ensure their Education and Care Service provides an environment (including the vehicle) that is free

from the use of tobacco, illicit drugs and alcohol.

Do any members of your household smoke? Yes / No

If yes, a Risk Minimisation Plan is required.

Where is your alcohol stored? ___________________________________________________________________________

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Are firearms stored on the premises? Yes / No

If yes, a Risk Minimisation Plan is required and firearms must be licensed and stored as required by law.

KITCHEN: Note, children are to be supervised at all times in the kitchen. Saucepan handles should be turned away from

the edge of the stove.

Hot Water Management: Regulated 50° or Child Proof Caps or RMP (Please circle)

Describe where the following items are kept:

Please note: Out of Reach is 1.75m above floor level.

Item High

Cupboard

Child Proof

Space

High

Shelf

Sharp objects, knives, scissors

Detergents and cleaning agents

Plastic bags and plastic cling wrap

Matches, lighters, igniter gun

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Electrical appliances

Stove knobs. Describe position on stove.

BATHROOM/S & TOILETS:

Describe where the following items are kept:

Item Bench High

Cupboard

Child Proof

Space

High

Shelf

Cleaning Agents

Plugs

Shampoo & Conditioner

Perfume, talcum powder, make-up

Medicines

Toothpaste / brushes

Electrical Appliances – hair dryer, razor etc.

Toilet Freshener

Razor Blades

Door locks are able to be opened from the outside Yes

LAUNDRY:

Please circle:-

Clothes Drier High Shelf Wall Mounted Floor N/A

If floor, a Risk Minimisation Plan is required.

Washing Machine Top Loader Front Loader

If front loader, a Risk Minimisation Plan is required.

Buckets & Nappy Buckets In Tubs On Shelf N/A

Detergents / Cleaning Agents / Poisons Bench High Shelf High Cupboard

Iron and ironing board must not be accessible to children in care.

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LIVING AREA:

How are portable fans managed? ________________________________________________________________________

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How are portable heaters managed? _____________________________________________________________________

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Heavy high furniture – television, bookshelves etc. are secured Yes

Fireplaces and heaters are protected by fixed screens Yes

Telephone available at all times while children are in care Yes

Telephone cords are out of reach of children Yes

Curtain & blind cords are out of reach of all children Yes

BEDROOMS:

Please circle:

Cots Educators Own Supplied by FDC

If not supplied by FDC, check distance between mattress, slats and a description of latches, head, arm / leg, finger traps, if

applicable.

Describe ____________________________________________________________________________________________

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Cots are to be placed out of reach of curtain/blind cords.

Children who are able to climb should not be placed into a cot.

Each child has their own place to sleep with separate bedding Sighted

Describe ____________________________________________________________________________________________

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Top bunk beds are to be made inaccessible and not used for children in FDC.

Describe management of personal items eg. Perfumes, deodorants, powder, make-up, jewellery, pins, needles etc.

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Note: Fans, heaters and vaporizers are out of reach of children.

HYGIENE:

Nappy Change Area Sighted

How is the child’s dignity respected when toileting or changing nappies? ________________________________________

____________________________________________________________________________________________________

How do you manage nappy changing / toileting when out of the care area? ______________________________________

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How do you deal with bodily fluids – blood, running noses, faeces, vomit etc.? ____________________________________

____________________________________________________________________________________________________

What is used to manage pests and vermin in the care environment? ____________________________________________

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SUSTAINABILITY & ENVIRONMENT:

What sustainable practices are promoted in your Service? ____________________________________________________

____________________________________________________________________________________________________

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How are children actively involved in being environmentally responsible? ________________________________________

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FOOD & NUTRITION:

What strategies do you use to ensure healthy eating is consistently and actively promoted and embedded in your every day

program? ___________________________________________________________________________________________

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Daily / Weekly menu is on display Yes / N/A

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EMERGENCY PROCEDURES:

Smoke detectors are installed on each liveable level, in working order and tested regularly. Yes

Fire blanket or fire extinguisher is available Yes

Power Safety Switch installed Yes

A suitably equipped first aid kit is available and all contents are current Yes

Medical Action Plans in place if required Yes / N/A

Where a child has been diagnosed as at risk of anaphylaxis, a notice stating this must be displayed at the Service.

Hard copy of emergency phone number list including parents contact numbers, Fire, Police, FDC office and Poisons

Information Sighted

Home Location ____________________________________ Vehicle Location ___________________________________

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Risk Minimisation Plans (RMP’s) are to be implemented and a current copy is to be held on file at the FDC office for:-

Fencing RMP N/A

Dams or any pools, ponds, fish ponds, aquariums, bird baths RMP N/A

Swimming Pools / Spas RMP N/A

Wading Pool RMP N/A

Poisonous / Dangerous plants around your home RMP N/A

Garden shed/s RMP N/A

Animals / Pets RMP N/A

Trampolining RMP N/A

Swings RMP N/A

Fixed Play / Climbing Equipment over 50cms RMP N/A

Gas BBQ bottles RMP N/A

Transport / Excursion RMP N/A

Children leaving the Education and Care area RMP N/A

Hot Water Management RMP N/A

Front Loading Washing Machines / Floor based Clothes Driers RMP N/A

Medical Conditions Action Plans RMP N/A

Members of the household who smoke RMP N/A

Visitors / tradespersons in the Education and Care area RMP N/A

Emergency Plan for medical emergencies RMP N/A

Emergency Evacuation Procedure RMP N/A

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Toileting when out of care area RMP N/A

Storage of Firearms RMP N/A

Others – please detail

___________________________________________________________ RMP

___________________________________________________________ RMP

Access to relevant documents: (please circle)

FDCGR Policy & Procedures Hard Copy Website

Health & Safety Guidelines & Policy Statements Hard Copy Website

Staying Healthy In Child Care Hard Copy Website

Professional Development Plan (current copy on file) Yes

Please describe how the professional development that you have completed during the past year has influenced your

Education and Care Service: _____________________________________________________________________________

____________________________________________________________________________________________________

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Review date, if required: _______________________________________________________________________________

This is an accurate record of the home registered at the above address on the day of the Care Environment Safety Check.

Educator Signature: ________________________________________________

Certified Supervisor Signature: ________________________________________________

Date: ________________________________________________

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