LM Brisbane Childminding Checklist

• Document No.

• Completed by (your name)

• Conducted on

  Date
• Your Address
  Address

• Mums are responsible for the safety of their own home. This list does not include all risks that may exist in your home. Local mums should always look for additional risks in their home.

Play area

• Please take a photo of the main play area (this will be public, so make sure its neat!)

  Media

• Have you installed door jam protectors or hinge protectors to reduce finger jams?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Have you installed gates or railings to create a safe, enclosed space?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Does your play area have a soft carpet or rubber material?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Does your play area have furniture? (desks, chairs, wardrobe, drawers, etc)

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Is the furniture safe and suitable for children?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Are sharp edges on tables and furniture covered?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Is the furniture secured to prevent from tipping if climbed on?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Are safety plugs fitted in unused power points?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Are there cords (controllers, extension cords) which are out of reach/not a risk?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Are glass doors protected by safety film, colourful stickers or made of safety glass?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Are blind/curtain cords looped up, hooked away and out of reach?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Is there anything else families need to know?

Toys and Recreation

• Are the toys suitable for the ages and gender that you will be providing care?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Have you made sure there any no toys/items (i.e less than 2cm) that could be be swallowed?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Are toys accessible without children climbing?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Is your craft equipment (scissors, crayons, pens, paper) safe for children?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Are toys stored away so they can't be tripped over?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• I won't be using plastic bags or balloons as toys

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Do you have a bouncy jumping frame?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Are you willing to consider removing the jumping frame given the risks associated?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

Sleeping/Rest

• If using a 'bouncer' - is it on the ground? (not on something high which could risk falling)

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• are there age appropriate sleeping areas for the children (cots for babies, comfy space for toddlers?)

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Have you removed bumpers, soft toys and soft pillows from sleeping areas which can be risky?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

Common areas

• Can children wander into common areas?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Can you set up a gate to prevent access?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Have you removed tablecloths to prevent children pulling them and risk objects falling?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Are there any items that could be swallowed by a child?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Do you have cupboard and drawer locks to stop children from opening?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Do you have door jams or hinge protectors to prevent finger jamming?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Is alcohol stored and kept out of reach?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Are chairs and tables difficult to overturn?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Are cigarettes, ashtrays, matches and lighters out of reach?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Are hot drinks placed well out of reach of children?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Are fire places, fuel, stoves and heaters out of reach?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Are heaters kept away from curtains, furniture, clothes, toys or other flammable material?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Are electrical safety switches installed to prevent electric shock?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Have you removed any potentially poisonous house plants?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Have long cords been bound with twist ties? Are extra cords hidden?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Are there barriers or gates on steps, stairs, changes in floor levels to prevent falls?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Are all balcony entry points locked or are there gates to prevent access to balconies?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Are windows locked and unable to be opened?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Are all climbing instruments (cots, chairs, etc) away from windows?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Are curtain cords out of reach and kept short?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Is the furniture free of sharp corners? Have you got corner protectors?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Are electrical appliances kept out of reach?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Are electric blankets and hot water bottles not in use?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

Pets

• Do you have pets?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Are pet bowls and pet litter (kitty litter) kept out of reach?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Can the pets be kept/locked away during times of care (unless permitted by each family)

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Is your home regularly sanitised due to your pets?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

Bathroom

• Please take a photo of the bathroom (not made public)

  Media

• Does the floor have a non-slip surface?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Are sharp objects (e.g razors), kept in a locked cupboard or out of reach?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Are shampoos, chemicals, medicines & cosmetics locked and out of reach?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Are appliances (hairdryers, electric razors) stored away?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Have you installed door locks to prevent access to chemicals and other items?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Have you removed any ways children could climb onto higher surfaces?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

Kitchen

• please take a photo of the kitchen (not made public)

  Media

• Can children wander into the kitchen?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Are chemicals, poisons and dangerous items been locked away and out of reach?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Do you have locks on cupboard doors and pantries?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Are cords and extension cords kept firmly out of reach?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Are your appliances (kettle, microwave, toaster) kept out of reach of children?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Have pot handles been put at the back of the stove and have handles been turned prevent being pulled?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Is your cutlery stored where children cannot reach them?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Are plastic bags out of reach or tied in the middle?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Does the highchair have a five point harness and is it stable?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• If so, can you install a gate preventing access?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

Purchased Safety Equipment

• Do you have an up to date fire blanket or fire extinguisher?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Do you have an up to date first aid kit?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Do you have up to date smoke alarms?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

Laundry

• Please take a photo of the laundry

  Media

• Can children wander into the laundry?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Can you install a gate, or have a closed door to prevent access?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Are cleaning products and chemicals kept out of reach?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Does the nappy bucket have a lid and is kept out of reach of children?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Are sinks and washing machines empty when not in use?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Do appliances with lids switch off when machine is opened?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Is the floor kept dry and non-slippery?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Do you have a safe, clean space to change the baby on the floor?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

Outdoors

• Will the children be playing in the backyard, or in outdoor areas?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Please take photo of the outdoor area

  Media

• Is the outdoor area clean, tidy and free of dangerous objects?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Is the driveway a no play zone?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Are pesticides, paints, chemicals, tools and equipment locked away and out of reach?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Is the garden free of poisonous plants?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Can the shed or garage be locked?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Is the area free of drowning hazards? e.g ponds, pet water bowls, buckets?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Is your pool fenced and inaccessible to young children?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Is the play equipment stable, safe and in good condition?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Is there a soft surface under play equipment to cushion falls?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Are branches pruned above eye level to avoid eye injury?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Are there any spiky/thorny bushes which could hurt the child?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Are heavy items (garden statues/birdbaths) cemented/immovable to prevent crushing?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Are electricity sockets, light switches and powered equipment protected from the weather?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Is the sandpit covered when not in use?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Do you have a fence/gate that restricts driveway and street access?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Is the driveway a 'no-go' zone?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Where will you put medicines of a particular child?

• Where will you be diapering your child? Non-porous surface, etc - far away from food preparation area.