Quality Area 3

There is a space available for families or educators to have a private discussion and sit down and engage in a face to face meeting?

Centre policies are available with policy index and review table?

Exclusion period for illness to be displayed?

Acknowledgement to Country displayed?

Is the foyer warm and inviting?

Is there a place for parents to comfortably wait?

Do the children have easy access to the outdoor play space?

Are the relevant Bathroom and Nappy Change Areas easily accessible from the room and do these provide easy access supervision?

Does the environment support the access of every child?

Is the room age appropriate and fit for its purpose?

Is the room warm, inviting and welcoming?

Is the room in good condition with no maintenance issues?

Is there no drawing on any of the furniture or walls?

Has all broken or old equipment been removed from the environment?

Are the floors clean?

Are the walls clean and in good condition?

Are the tables clean and in good condition?

Are the windows clean?

Is the indoor environment adapted to support every child's participation in their space?

Does the environment promote opportunities for solitary play?

Does the environment have a soft and quiet space for children to engage in relaxation activities or reading?

Does the environment promote opportunities for children to engage in literacy?

Does the environment provide numeracy for children?

Does the environment include STEM activities?

Does the environment provide construction spaces for children?

Does the environment allow children opportunities to develop their cognitive skills and problem solve?

Does the environment include natural resources?

Is there evidence in the rooms of promoting children to be environmentally responsible?

Are the resources in the room open ended?

Are there opportunities for children to self select resources from open shelves within the play space?

Are all shelves stocked, with no empty shelving in spaces of the room where resources have been packed away in storage spaces?

Does the room have recycling bins?

Are photos of educators in room displayed upon entrance of the room inclusive of qualifications and role?

Are emergency contact numbers and phone extension instructions are placed near the phone?

Is there is a visible parent area with information for families?

Is the full programming cycle, explanation, links etc displayed?

Is there a display inviting families where to view their child’s portfolio and documented learning?

Do play spaces have write ups of developmental learning with links to EYLF relevant to each space with photos of children engaging in these spaces (middle of the wall down)?

Are all sinks are labelled for relevant purposes (handwashing, bottle prep, craft sink etc)

Are children’s allergies and management plans are up on display?

Are children’s interests are clearly visible within your room and program?

Are there photos of the children in the spaces in frames and throughout displayed in the room?

Do the children have easy access to the outdoor play space?

Are the benches and tops of bag shelves clean and tidy?

Does the environment promote opportunities for role play?

Does the environment provide a creative space for children to engage in art experiences?

Is there a room routine is on display which reflect flexible routines?

Is there an art gallery is available and art displayed respectfully?

Do all displays showcase professionalism and quality?

Are all individual routines, sleep times and bottle times are readily accessible for team members to follow?

Crash mats, beds, cushions etc have no rips or tears in them?

Storage areas are clean, clear and free from any hazards?

Brooms, dust pans out of sight and not left in room?

Bins appropriate and stored hygienically, not bins left open with food scraps sitting without lid in room?

2 sinks are available for Bottle Prep and labelled accordingly 1 for hand washing and 1 for bottle prep are cleaned and maintained

Hand washing procedure is displayed at handwashing sink

Bottle prep procedure displayed at bottle prep sink

Bottle warmers are in sufficient number and available

Only filtered water or cooled boiled water is used for bottle preparation NO tap<br>water

Storage of bottles and formula is in its own cupboard and not stored with craft items and other goods

Adequate stock of paper towel soap etc are available

Does this service have a sleep room?

Cot rooms are clean and clear with no toys or furniture stored in them. Cot rooms are NOT to be used as storage spaces.

Cots are certified and meet safety standards

Safe sleeping posters are displayed in cot room

All cots are free from blankets, pillows and comforters and meet SID guidelines

Is the sleep room inviting and restful?

Are bathrooms are clean and tidy and not used as storage?

Child friendly hand washing prompts are displayed with children at the service?

Is there mirrors available in bathroom at child height for them to see themselves?

Bathrooms are fully stocked with all of their required supplies

Is outdoor storage free from hazards and organised in a safe manner?

Do all outdoor environments have no build up of cobwebs?

Outdoor spaces have no unsafe items for children and all maintenance items have been followed up?

Is soft fall adequate everywhere it is required?

Are sand levels adequate in all sandpits?

Has the service completed a Sustainability Audit?

Does the service have a sustainability Plan?

Is this sustainability Plan Displayed?

Does this plan align with the local councils strategic plan?

Are children using these sustainable strategies?

Is there a sustainability leader appointed at the service?

Does the service have evidence of sustainable practices they can show?

Does this evidence demonstrate economic sustainability e.g. energy, water saving food consumption and wastage

Does this evidence demonstrate environmental sustainability e.g. reuse, recycle, waste

Does this evidence demonstrate social sustainability e.g. parent borrowing library, community pantry

Has a Sustainability Folder been created?

Cook name, qualification and hours outside of kitchen

Laundry is clean and tidy

The sink clean and free from grime and build up

Are all bench and floor areas clean and tidy with no detergent spillage visible

Chemicals are stored correctly

Is MSDS signs and availability of folder on display and clear to read

Is this area clean and tidy and not used as storage?

Is the bathroom stocked with readily available items?

Nice quote or frame, and a plant perhaps for the bathroom to be a pleasant place

Hand washing procedure Displayed

3.1.1 Fit For Purpose - Outdoor and indoor spaces, buildings, fixtures and fittings are suitable for their purpose, including supporting the access of every child.

3.1.2 Upkeep - Premises, furniture and equipment are safe, clean and well maintained.

Practice is embedded in service operations

Practice is informed by critical reflection

Practice is shaped by meaningful engagement with families and communities

3.2.1 Inclusive Environment - Outdoor and indoor spaces are organised and adapted to support every child's participation and to engage every child in quality experiences in both built and natural environments.

3.2.2 Resources support Play based learning - Resources, materials and equipment allow for multiple uses, are sufficient in number, and enable every child to engage in play-based learning.

3.2.3 Environmentally Responsible - The service cares for the environment and supports children to become environmentally responsible.

Practice is embedded in service operations

Practice is informed by critical reflection

Practice is shaped by meaningful engagement with families and communities

The service is clean and presentable

Outstanding facilities items requiring escalations (Please follow up with facilities in an email of all outstanding items and CC Briana in)

Service checklists are completed for the prior week

Programming is up to date, completed to standard and readily available

Environments support programs and are set up in an engaging and inviting manner

Has the service celebrated their team this month and made them feel valued?

Emergency Drills are compliant and up to date

The service has conducted their First aid check a minimum of every 3 months

WHS Audit has been conducted and items reported

Occupancy Budget is being met

Wage Budget is being met

Child care expenses are being met