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 Environments
2.3 Emergency and Evacuation
2.4 Sun Safe Practices
2.5 Nutrition, Food and Beverages and Dietary Requirements
2.6 Water Safety
2.7 Sleep and Rest
Safe Wrapping Brochure
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 minimum 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
Appendix 1 + 2
4.4 Regular Outings
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
7.4 Public Liability Insurance
7.5 Determining the Responsible Person
7.6 Grievance & Complaints
8 ENGAGEMENT AND RETENTION Of EDUCATORS
8.1 Educator Recruitment
Attachment 1 – Application Procedure
Attachment 2 – Induction Procedure
Attachment 3 – Educator Role Statement
8.2 Recruitment of Educator Assistants
8.3 Monitoring and Support of Educators update
8.4 Register of Family Day Care Educators
8.5 Professional development
8.6 Educator Disciplinary Procedures
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