Quality Area 3 - Physical environment

• 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

Standard 3.1 The design and location of the premises is appropriate for the operation of a service.

• Is there evidence of - Element 3.1.1 Outdoor and indoor spaces, buildings, furniture, equipment, facilities and resources are suitable for their purpose.

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• List evidence

• All equipment is age appropriate

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Is there evidence of - Element 3.1.2 Premises, furniture and equipment are safe, clean and well maintained.

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• List evidence

• Centre is cleaned to standard

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• All furnishing are clean and well maintained

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Cleaning rosters are complete and up to date

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Indoor checklists are complete and up to date

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Outdoor checklists are complete and up to date

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• All equipment is clean, safe and well stocked

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• All WHS / Maintenance issues have been addressed

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• List outstanding WHS/Maintenance issues

• is there evidence of - Element 3.1.3 Facilities are designed or adapted to ensure access and participation by every child in the service and to allow flexible use, and interaction between indoor and outdoor space.

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• List evidence

• All equipment and play space is accessible

  Yes

  No

  N/A

Standard 3.2 The environment is inclusive, promotes competence, independent exploration and learning through play.

• is there evidence of - Element 3.2.1 Outdoor and indoor spaces are designed and organised to engage every child in quality experiences in both built and natural environments.

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• List evidence

• There are activities and opportunities for all age ranges within the Indoor space

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• The environments are set up to allow for space for quiet activities

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• There are activities and opportunities for all age ranges within the outdoor space

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• The environments are set up to allow for space for artistic expression

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• The environments are set up to allow for space for dramatic and social play

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• The environments are set up to allow for opportunities to develop fine motor skills

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• The environments are set up to allow for opportunities to develop gross motor skills

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• The environments are set up to allow for opportunities to develop self esteem and independence

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• The environments are set up to allow for opportunities to learn about the world

  Yes

  No

  N/A

Standard 3.3 The service takes an active role in caring for its environment and contributes to a sustainable future.

• Is there evidence of - Element 3.3.1 Sustainable practices are embedded in service operations.

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• List evidence

• The Sustainable practices is linked to children's learning and understanding

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Is there evidence of - Element 3.3.2 Children are supported to become environmentally responsible and show respect for the environment.

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• List evidence

• Environmental responsibility is reflected in the children's learning

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Are there Recycle bins in use

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Is there a working worm farm in place

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Does the centre compost

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Yes

  No

  N/A

Audit finalisation

• Select date

  Date

• Audit completed by

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• Centre Representative sign off

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