Quality Area Three: Physical Environment

• Audit Title

• Document No.

• Client / Site

• Conducted on

  Date

• Prepared by

• Location
  Address

• Personnel

Evidence of Documentation

• Has the service implemented (where applicable) an Excursion Risk Assessment?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• The Service has Risk Assessments in place for all areas of play?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Does the service utilise Cleaning and Maintenance Logs? If not how do they demonstrate cleaning of service including toys, blankets and cushions etc.

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Has the service a format for auditing Equipment? Do they record disposal of broken items and how do they decide which equipment to purchase?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Has the service completed a Facilities and Equipment Guide?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

Facilities and Resources

• The Service Inside Play Equipment Quantity and condition meet the needs of the children in care?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• The Service Inside Furniture Quantity and condition meet the needs of the service and children in care?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Is there enough indoor play space for the number of approved places?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Is the room set up to ensure engagement of children?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Do children have free access to craft resources?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Is there sufficient craft resources for children?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Do children have free access to resources?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Is the room well lit and ventilated?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• The Service Outside Play Equipment Quantity and condition meet the needs of the service and the children in care?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Is there enough outdoor play space for the number of approved places?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Are there opportunities for the children to explore the natural environment?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Is there shade available for children in outside play?

  Yes

  No

  N/A