Quality Area 2 - Children’s health and safety

• Document No.

• Audit Title

• Client / Site

• Conducted on

  Date

• Prepared by

• Location
  Address

• Personnel

• Date of Audit

  Date

• Time Audit Start

  Date

• Audit Summary / Recommendations

Previous Inspection

• This Section of the Audit will review the progress of the most recent audit undertaken

• has the last inspection been reviewed

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Have all outstanding actions been addressed

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• List outstanding actions to be addressed

Standard 2.1 Each child’s health is promoted.

• Is there evidence of - Element 2.1.1 Each child’s health needs are supported.

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• List the evidence

• Children's Health information Sheets are completed , up to date and accessible to all Educators

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• All staff are aware of children's health needs (Allergies and conditions etc)

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Is there evidence of - Element 2.1.2 Each child’s comfort is provided for and there are appropriate opportunities to meet each child’s need for sleep, rest and relaxation.

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• List the evidence

• Each child has individual clean bedding for rest time (0-5)

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• There are areas in centre for children to have rest and quiet activity

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Is there evidence of - Element 2.1.3 Effective hygiene practices are promoted and implemented.

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• List the evidence

• Bathrooms are clean and in working order

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Hand-washing facilities are clean and in good working order

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Bathroom checks are completed

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Hand-washing area is stocked with soap and paper towel

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Hand - washing signs are on display were needed

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Bins are present, clean and have lids

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Is there evidence of - Element 2.1.4 Steps are taken to control the spread of infectious diseases and to manage injuries and illness, in accordance with recognised guidelines.

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• List the evidence

• Children are encouraged to use correct hygienic practices (hand-washing, wiping nose etc)

  Yes

  No

  N/A

Standard 2.2 Healthy eating and physical activity are embedded in the program for children.

• Is there evidence of - Element 2.2.1 Healthy eating is promoted and food and drinks provided by the service are nutritious and appropriate for each child.

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• List the evidence

• Menus cater to children's nutritional, dietry and cultural needs

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• 2 weeks menus are displayed for families

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Drinking water is always available to children

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Is there evidence of - Element 2.2.2 Physical activity is promoted through planned and spontaneous experiences and is appropriate for each child.

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• List the evidence

• Physical activity is incorporated into program (Munch and Move, Zumba, Yoga etc)

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Outdoor and indoor program encourages physical activity

  Yes

  No

  N/A

Standard 2.3 Each child is protected.

• Is there evidence of - Element 2.3.1 Children are adequately supervised at all times.

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• List the evidence

• Ratios are correct or exceed NQS at all times of day.

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Supervision hot spot plans used in centre

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Is there evidence of - Element 2.3.2 Every reasonable precaution is taken to protect children from harm and any hazard likely to cause injury.

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• List the evidence

• Risk assessments in place for all excursions or activities

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Equipment safe and in good working order

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Play surfaces in good repair and checked every 3 years

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• First Aid facilities well stocked, up to date and signposted.

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Indoor checklist completed

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Outdoor checklist completed

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Up to Date CPR signs in each playroom and outdoor area exit

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• First Aid checklist completed

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• is there evidence of - Element 2.3.4 Educators, co-ordinators and staff members are aware of their roles and responsibilities to respond to every child at risk of abuse or neglect.

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• List evidence

• Staff child protection qualifications (Child Protection – CHCPRT001 Identify and respond to children and young people at risk) up to date

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• is there evidence of - Element 2.3.3 Plans to effectively manage incidents and emergencies are developed in consultation with relevant authorities, practised and implemented.

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• List the evidence

• Emergency evacuation plans are displayed in each room exit and up to date

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Emergency evacuation and lockdown drills regular and up to date

  Yes

  No

  N/A

Audit finalisation

• Select date

  Date

• Audit completed by

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• Centre Representative sign off

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