CONTENTS
1 INTRODUCTION
1.1 – Introduction
1.2 – Philosophy
1.3 – Code of Conduct
1.4 – Non-discriminatory access
2 CHILDREN’S HEALTH AND SAFETY
2.1 – Child Protection
2.2 – Providing a Safe and Hygienic Environment
2.3 – Emergency and Evacuation
2.4 – Sun Safe Practices
2.5 – Nutrition, Food and Beverages and Dietary Requirements
2.6 – Water Safety
Attachment 1 – Permission for Swimming
2.7 – Sleep and Rest
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2.8 – Dogs & household pets
2.9 – Bathing
2.10 – Nappy change
2.11 – Visitors to Family Day Care Residences and Venues
3 MEDICAL INCIDENTS, INJURY, TRAUMA AND ILLNESS
3.1 – Immunisation
3.2 – Illness including Infectious Diseases
Attachment 1 – Recommended exclusion periods
3.3 – Medical Conditions
3.4 – Administration of Medication
3.5 – Incident, Injury, Trauma and the Administration of First Aid
4 DELIVERY AND COLLECTION OF CHIDLREN
4.1 – Delivery & collection of children
4.2 – Acceptance and Refusal of Authorisations
4.3 – Excursions
4.4 – Regular Outings
4.5 – Transporting Children
5 INTERACTIONS WITH CHILDREN
5.1 – Interactions with Children
5.2 – Playgroup
5.3 – Scheme Library
6 SOCIAL MEDIA
7 GOVERNANCE
7.1 – Role of Approved Provider
7.2 – The Management Committee
7.3 – Confidentiality of Records
7.5 – Determining the Responsible Person
7.6 – Grievance & Complaints
7.7 – Updating Policies
8 ENGAGEMENT AND RETENTION Of EDUCATORS
8.1 – Registration of Family Day Care Educators
8.2 – Registration of Educator Assistants
8.3 – Monitoring and Support of Educators
8.4 – Educator Leave
8.5 – Professional development
8.6 – Educator Disciplinary Procedures
8.7 – Register of Family Day Care Educators
8.8 – Educator to Child Ratios
8.9 – Students and Volunteers
9 FEES
9.1 – Fees Charged by Educators
9.2 – Fees Charged by the Service
10 ENROLMENT AND ORIENTATION
10.1 – Enrolments
10.2 – Alternate care
