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Educator

Prospectus

2018 11/48 Oakdale Rd, Gateshead, NSW 2290 Email: [email protected] Phone: (02) 49478112

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Acknowledgement of Country

We acknowledge our educators provide education and care on First Nations land across Australia.

We honour and respect the traditional owners of the land upon which each educator learns and lives

and honour the song lines that connect our educators from nation to nation. We acknowledge,

honour and pay our respects to the rich history, culture and traditions of our First Nations Peoples

and wish to honour their elder’s past, present and future. We endeavour to support, embed and

deliver First Nations teachings, history and traditions within our learning and service environment

wherever permission is granted.

Our Philosophy

Inspired Family Day Care was established in response to the voices of Families and Educators

seeking a more natural and challenging experience of childhood for their children. It is founded

on the belief that all children deserve a childhood filled with wonder and adventure.

We believe in children and value their childhood. Every child has the right to a

childhood where they are free to dig in the dirt, jump in puddles, explore and

create. We believe that children benefit from environments that are unforced,

unhurried and flexible. Where children’s basic needs of food, rest, safety and

love are met.

Through connections with their natural world and the people and places within

it, children develop skills and knowledge that support lifelong learning. We

regard learning and development as a holistic process that ‘takes a village’ to

nurture; it is a collaborative journey and one that we

aim to enrich and enjoy together. We value strong

connections with families and work to develop and maintain

respectful and collaborative partnerships with each of the families

connected to our service.

We believe that children are successful, competent learners that have

the capacities and rights to initiate and lead learning. We support

children to be effective risk assessors and understand the limits of

their own bodies within the learning environment. Their input is

valued as active participants and decision makers in matters affecting

them within the program. This is reflected in the curriculum that is

created collaboratively between the children, educators and families

within each setting referencing an approved learning framework.

Inspired Family Day Care endeavours to provide rich and inclusive

learning environments structured for the differences and diversity

encompassed within individual children’s learning styles.

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Children, families and educators feel a sense of belonging to

their community and we support our educators to offer time

for children to connect to the wonder and learning that their

community offers. We also support children and families to

build connections within their own communities and to

celebrate and share their culture within the family day care

environment.

We believe in taking responsibility for the sustainability of the planet and to nurture a new

generation of environmentally aware citizens and Earth Stewards. We support this by providing

opportunities for children to develop deep connections with nature and our First Nations cultures

through interactive and adventurous free play, exploration and mentoring. Acknowledgement of

the traditional owners of the land is embedded into the everyday curriculum.

We value continuous reflection, research and professional development to enable educators to

evolve and strive for high quality. We believe that this commitment to continuous improvement

is embedded in the culture of our organisation. We strive to operate as a distributive model of

leadership whereby decisions are made collaboratively with educators and the organisation team

co-operatively. All voices are heard and we strongly value the kinship and proficiency that exists

across our service.

We are committed to the United Nations Conventions of the Rights of the Child, and as such

support our staff, educators and parents to be advocates for, and protectors of, children. We

believe all children have the right to education and care regardless of their or their families

personal, philosophical and religious beliefs.

We are advocates for family day care and believe that family day care offers flexible and

authentic care in a familiar environment. A uniquely intimate setting enables meaningful

engagement, calm ambience, boundless opportunity for immersion in daily experiences, deep

and genuine interpersonal relationships.

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Embrace nature pedagogy – whether you

are already exploring our natural world with

children or aspire to do so, we are all on a journey

and passion for nature was a contributing catalyst

to the creation of Inspired Family Day Care.

The Cornerstones of Inspired Family Day Care

Evolving as an educator – Inspired

Family Day Care was created to raise the

profile of Family Day Care in Australia; part

of this is demonstrating our professionalism

and to do this we always need to be

evolving and growing through our practice.

Professional development has many forms,

you will be supported to find your journey

and must be committed to explore this

together.

Having a Voice – From policy

development to financial decisions, being

an active part of our team is important to

us. We strive to operate as a distributive

model of leadership where agreements are

made collaboratively as opposed to ‘rules

made for you’.

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Information for Registration

What is Family Day Care? Family Day Care is a child care service that is provided in the Educators family home. Both the educator and the premises will be assessed in accordance with the National Educational and Care Regulations and the National Quality Standards and will have met all requirements to be a part of Inspired Family Day Care. Educators are small business owners and are responsible for their own business, taxation and marketing requirements. It is strongly recommended that you work with an accountant to ensure that you get the most from your business.

Impact of Family Day Care on your own family Operating a Family Day Care business will have some impact on your home and your family. As a member of Inspired Family Day Care you are responsible for the supervision of the children in your care, this responsibility cannot be allocated to a family member. An important consideration is the privacy of your own family members and how you will restrict children’s access to these areas. While children are in your care you must ensure that the environment both inside and outside is free from the use of tobacco, illicit drugs and alcohol.

What will Inspired Family Day Care Offer? We are committed to providing you with the best possible support to develop your business and enable you to operate a high quality Family Day Care service that will meet the requirements of the National Quality Framework. A comprehensive Orientation Package has been developed to get you started and our team will assist you to complete this. We aim to provide a service that supports educators in allowing children to take appropriate risks and encourage connections with the natural world through natural environments and resources and excursions into the community. We will visit your service on a regular basis (between 6 and 8 weeks depending on your geographical location) and in between visits you will be able to contact us by phone or email. Regular webinars will be held to provide training and enable educators to network and share information. Our aim is to work with you in partnership to provide the individual support that you may require.

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Orientation Training To develop your business and to ensure that you have an understanding of what is required to begin your Family Day Care business we have developed an Orientation Package which complies with The National Quality Framework. This package consists of sections covering the following areas 1. Governance and Regulation 2. Risk Assessment & Management 3. Child Health and Safety 4. Work Health and Safety 5. Budgeting and Fee Calculation 6. Child Development 7. Programming and Assessment 8. Positive Communication and Partnerships 9. Sustainability This package is available electronically or as a paper version. Depending on your individual situation, the number of modules to be completed prior to registration will be discussed and determined at the initial interview.

Number of children to be cared for The number of children you can have in your care at any one time is determined by the National Education and Care Regulations. Regulation # 124 states that an Educator working in Family Day Care can care for a maximum of 7 children at any one time. No more than four (4) of the children can be preschool age or under, this includes the Educators own children aged less than 13 years of age. Under current legislation some educators are able to apply for additional educator to child ratios to meet remote community needs.

The National Quality Framework The Council of Australian Governments (COAG) has implemented a new system for Early Education and Care Services in Australia. The National Quality Framework was introduced in January 2012 The National Quality Framework consists of 1. The Education and Care National Law 2. The Education and care National Regulations 3. The National Quality Standards 4. The Early Years Learning Framework (EYLF) All approved Early Education and Care Services in Australia must work within the National Law and Regulations and meet the National Quality Standards.

The Educator is required to gather information and make written records and observations of children’s learning and development. This will be used as evidence for the National Quality Standard and forms a part of the ongoing planning cycle for individual children. Inspired Family Day Care will provide support in this area. The national body responsible for the implementation of the National Quality frameworks is the Australian Children’s Education and Care Quality Authority (ACECQA). The National Law and the National Education and Care Regulations as well as other interesting and relevant information can be accessed on the ACECQA website www.acecqa.gov.au

http://www.acecqa.gov.au/

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Qualifications

The National Education and Care Regulations state that as from January 2014 an Educator must hold or be actively working towards a minimum qualification of a Certificate III in Children’s Services. For educators who are working towards this qualification, evidence of enrolment and regular transcripts must be provided.

Possible income As small business operators Educators are able to set their own fees. It is difficult to estimate what income and expenses and individual educator will have as each situation is different. It is strongly recommended that you develop a budget for your business and review this regularly, monitoring your income and expenses. If you are working with an accountant, they will be able to assist you in this area. We also have some information in the Orientation training that will assist with this.

Business name, applying for an ABN and GST It is strongly recommended that you apply for an Australian Business Number (ABN) and register for GST. You should discuss this with your accountant. Some useful websites www.smallbusiness.wa.gov.au www.ato.gov.au

The Inspired Family Day Care Service Registration Process The process to become an Educator with Inspired Family Day Care will be guided by the mentor. A New Educator Guide has been developed to assist in the registration process. The National law states that an approved service is responsible for Registering a prospective Educator who is then issued with a Registration Certificate, on receipt of this certificate an applicant can apply to an approved Family Day Care Service for membership to operate a Family Day Care business.

Fit and proper person To be determined to be a fit and proper person to work with children in a Family Day Care home the prospective educator must meet the following criteria: 1. Proof that they are aged over 18 years of age 2. Have a Criminal Record Check not more than 6 months old at the time of application (VIC only) 3. A statement or a statutory declaration regarding any overseas criminal history, if the person has lived or worked overseas at any time within the last 3 years. 4. Current Working with Children Check or Working with Vulnerable People card 5. A medical clearance if required 7. Hold a current recognised Senior First Aid Certificate 8. Hold current recognised Asthma Management training 9. Hold current recognised Anaphylaxis training 10. Hold an accredited Food Safety Certificate if intending to provide food for children in education and care 11. Hold a current Drivers Licence (if applicable, a copy will need to be provided) 12. Provide a statutory declaration of financial capacity to demonstrate that they have the resources to operate their business 13. Provide the details of two referees; these people will be contacted by Inspired Family Day Care 14. Curriculum Vitae stating relevant qualifications and experience 15. Disclosure of any formal disciplinary proceedings against the applicant

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Other persons over 18 years of age residing in the home

Any person aged over 18 years of age (16 years for ACT residences) who resides in the family home will be required to hold a current volunteer Working with Children Check or Working with Vulnerable People card. Victorian residences must also hold a Criminal Record Check (not more than 6 months old at the time of application).

Competency Assessment A Competency Assessment must be completed as a part of the registration process this is an open book assessment and will demonstrate that you have a good working knowledge of the National Education and Care regulations. It is required that 100% competency be achieved but the prospective educator can re-sit the Assessment. The Assessment can be found on the last page of this document and will need to be submitted to your mentor upon application.

Local Authority Requirements Each Local Government Authority requirements are different. It is essential that you contact your Local Government Authority as soon as possible to determine their requirements and fees. We will require written approval from your Local Government Authority prior to Registration being granted. If your Local Government Authority does not require any registration of your Family Day Care business a copy of an email or a letter stating this will be required.

Site and building plans Inspired Family Day Care requires a copy of the site and building plans for the premises. These can be hand drawn by the Educator and should be close to scale and clearly labelled. You will need to indicate on the plans the areas that you are proposing to use for the Family Day Care business.

Rental premises We will require written landlord approval if you are renting your premises. It is advised that you contact your landlord as soon as possible, if you require support with this we will be available to assist and have a document available that may be useful.

Swimming Pool Each state has different regulatory requirements around swimming pools. Please contact us regarding the regulation requirements in your state.

Public Liability Insurance As a Family Day Care operator you are required to have Public Liability insurance to the value of $10 million dollars. Please be aware that you will need to have Public Liability Insurance to cover you in the lead up to commencing Family Day Care when you are meeting and interviewing families. This insurance can be accessed from Family Day Care Australia www.familydaycare.com.au or Guild Insurances. Important Insurance Information:

Traditional hours are considered to be anywhere between 7.00am and 7.00pm. Your public liability policy assumes you will conduct care in these operating times and nothing further needs to be done by you. If however the parents have requested that you provide family day care for their children in 24 hour periods and therefore the child is required to stay overnight at your home, your insurer must be advised as the public liability policy must be noted.

External providers coming to do activities with the children require their own public liability insurance. Educators need to make sure they hold a copy of the companies or persons public liability insurance on file in case of claim.

You are not covered by your insurance if you leave the FDC premises without approval from your mentor.

You must inform your home insurance provider that you operate a Family Day Care Business from your residence or you may risk future claims being rejected on grounds of non-disclosure.

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Registration Process (Interstate registrations may vary)

1. INITIAL CONTACT: Prospective Educator makes initial contact with Inspired FDC and is sent

an Educator Prospectus, Prospectus for Families and Questionnaire by email.

2. APPLICATION: Prospective Educator completes and submits Prospective Educator Self-Assessment Form,

Questionnaire and current resume with referee contact details. Photographs of your FDC environment will

support your application. Your application will be reviewed and assessed by the co-ordination unit.

Applicant notified of result and additional feedback may be provided by email or phone. If application is

successful, the application fee is payable and receipt of payment issued.

3. INITIAL HOME VISIT: An initial interview and residence assessment is arranged and

conducted. Prospective Educator is notified by email or phone of result of Initial Home

Visit.

4. REGISTRATION PHASE 1: Following a successful home visit, applicant submits Registration form.

Upon receipt of payment, Prospective Educator is issued with relevant compliance documentation

and Orientation Training Workbook

5. ORIENTATION: Prospective Educator submits Orientation Training Workbook and open book

test. Unsuccessful applicants may resubmit training documentation and or resit test.

6. REGISTRATION PHASE 2: Following successful orientation training, and submission of Service

Handbook & Philosophy, a final registration visit (if there are outstanding compliance issues from

initial visit) is conducted at the proposed FDC residence. Access to all compliance documentation

and Regulation & Law documents (digital) to be provided.

7. MEMBERSHIP: Once all compliance criteria are satisfied, Educator is issued with a Certificate of

Registration and Membership and may commence operation.

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Benefits of Service Membership

Marketing your business

Inspired FDC will work with each educator to develop strategies for marketing to meet the

individual circumstances of each educator. We feel that this approach is the most sustainable, in

order to reduce wastage on unnecessary consumables for educators who may already have a

strong client base or prefer to advertise in particular ways.

All educators are required to provide an Educator Profile in consultation with their Mentor to

appear on the Inspired EC website to be accessed by prospective client families.

Inspired FDC will conduct a variety of marketing and awareness campaigns throughout the year

to promote the service to prospective client families.

The Co-ordination Unit will assist with linking client families to Educators based on the individual

circumstances and preferences of both the Educator and Client Families.

Note on Uniforms: Inspired FDC encourages individuality amongst its educators and understands

the need to feel comfortable in clothing that suits our unique shapes and sizes. As such, our

service does not require the wearing of a uniform.

Free Training and Professional Development Support

Inspired FDC offers free training and professional development opportunities to all Educator

Members. These are offered through a variety of methods including webinars, mentor visits,

local training sessions and meetings (via skype or face to face). Please see the Training Calendar

for dates of scheduled training sessions. Educators are encouraged to attend as many of these

sessions as possible as they are a platform for sharing, networking, professional development,

and providing important information and updates on the industry.

We do acknowledge and respect the personal and family commitments and circumstances of

individual Educators, particularly those operating from remote locations to the administration

office. Therefore, there are no minimum attendance requirements for Monthly Meets. Educators

are encouraged to provide feedback and suggestions for topics of discussion.

Educator Members are offered free attendance at the Inspired EC annual conference and

selected training (from the annual Inspired FDC training calendar). This training is provided by

the passionate Team of Educational Consultants at Inspired EC including: Inspired EC Co-founder

Natashja Treveton (Naturalistic Outdoor Play Environments Designer, Consultant and Author).

Professional Development Plans will be tailored to suit individual educators in consultation with

Co-ordination Unit Staff and may include face-to-face training, webinars, readings and reflections.

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Discounted Resources and Training from Inspired EC

Educator Members of Inspired FDC receive a 10% discount on all Inspired EC resources and

training events. From time to time Inspired EC will offer further discounts of up to 40% off, on

training and resources exclusive to Inspired FDC Educator members.

Please visit www.inspiredec.com.au to find out more about Inspired EC training events and to

view the range of resources.

Outdoor Design Consultation

Natashja Treveton (Co-Founder and Managing Director of Inspired EC) will make herself available

to all Registered Inspired FDC Educators for a free outdoor environment consultation. Tash is

currently the manager of playground renovations at Inspired EC and has had extensive

experience in Naturalistic outdoor environment design for Early Childhood settings across the

country.

Future Initiatives

Plans are currently underway to incorporate a Resource Library for Educators to borrow

educational resources, with the aim of promoting environmental and financial sustainability

through a community of sharing.

Your Voices Heard

Inspired Family Day Care Service welcomes all feedback from Educators and will pride itself on

consistent self-reflection and building positive partnerships with Educators through regular

consultation and active support. We will endeavour to address all Educator issues and concerns

in a timely, sensitive and professional manner. As a service we will strive to advocate for

Educators in the best interests of the early childhood profession and the children in their care.

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Criteria for Service Membership All Family Day Care educators must be engaged by or registered with a Family Day Care Service to provide education and care for children in a residence or at an approved venue [Education and Care Services National Law (NSW 2011), Part 1 s.5]. To apply for service membership, the applicant needs to have met the registration requirements of the Education and Care Services National Law, 2010.

1.0 Experience The educator needs to have had practical hands on experience and/or relevant training leading to minimum of Certificate III in Children’s Services. Communication (including Functional English1) and comprehension skills along with some sound organizational skills are also required. 1 Functional English is defined as English that is good enough to successfully handle a variety of everyday situations. In other words, the person can function in an English environment in all aspects of language: speaking, listening, writing, and reading.

2.0 Duties

∙To provide the child with the opportunity to grow and develop through a range of experiences;

∙To provide a safe and hygienic physical environment;

∙To complete and maintain accurate records and forward all necessary forms to the service according to service policies and procedures;

∙To provide nutritious meals and snacks, if meals and snacks are provided;

∙To provide an opportunity for adequate rest time which meets children’s needs;

∙To maintain constant supervision of children in education and care;

∙To maintain property and equipment in a safe and hygienic condition;

∙To develop a plan for the needs of the families and children in your care; and

∙To report to parents daily regarding their child and keep parents informed on general matters.

3.0 Responsibilities To maintain confidentiality of all information received in your role as a Family Day Care Educator, whilst recognising the best interests of the child. To the National Quality Framework: To meet the National Quality Framework standards and elements through practice, policy and procedures.

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To the Child: ∙To provide a safe, stimulating, home environment that meets individual needs; ∙To be warm and responsive to each child; and ∙Undertake and document the child’s developmental progress through assessment against the National Quality Standards and the learning frameworks.

To the Parent/s:

∙To respect the parent/s rights as the primary carer; ∙To develop a working relationship with the parent/s so as to understand their needs and the needs of the child; and ∙To refer parents with concerns and or suggestions to Inspired Family Day Care Service staff.

To Inspired Family Day Care Service:

∙To implement service policies and procedures; ∙To keep service staff informed of any changes or concerns in your family day care residence and or approved venue, including updated compliance information; ∙To inform and disclose to the service any issues that may impact on the safety and well-being of the child in care; and ∙To actively participate in Inspired Family Day Care Service webinars, discussion forums and policy review.

To Oneself:

∙To be aware of your own needs and limitations; ∙To be open to new ideas that will assist you in the provision of care for children; ∙To maintain a positive attitude and engage in continuous improvement of personal and professional knowledge and growth.

4.0 To be Responsible to:

∙The Inspired Family Day Care Service; and

∙The parents of the children being cared for in the education and care service.

5.0 To be Responsible for:

The children in your care.

6.0 Statement of Fees

The Family Day Care Educator is self-employed. Inspired Family Day Care Service must be

informed of the complete ‘Statement of Fees’ being charged by the Educator. [The suggested rate is from $7.00 per child per hour up to $12.00 per child per hour dependent on factors such as specific services provided by the educator (e.g. Meals) and Educator Qualifications and Experience.]

7.0 Hours

The Family Day Care Educator is self-employed. The hours of care are self-determined and

negotiated with the service to ensure that service membership needs and that of families are

met.

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Code of Conduct This Code of Conduct is designed to promote the welfare of children in the Inspired Family Day Care Service and to ensure that the service runs as smoothly as possible. It applies to Educators, Service staff and parents.

Being Professional Educators and the Service Staff are expected to comply with and clearly reflect in their work practices the National Quality Framework and policies of Inspired Family Day Care Service. The Service staff will manage the service business and finances in an effective, efficient and ethical manner. Complaints will be dealt with fairly and within reasonable time limits. Client families are expected to comply with the policies of the Educator and Inspired Family Day Care Service. Educators and the Service Staff will maintain a professional relationship that actively encourages relevant further learning opportunities that will enhance the growth and diversity of the Service (e.g. through ongoing professional development courses). Educators must remember that their relationship with parents is a professional but friendly one. They need to be aware of parents' feelings and anxieties when leaving their children in care. Educators will accept home visits by Service staff as an integral part of monitoring and maintaining the Service's Standards of Care.

Co-operation and Communication Educators and the Service Staff will work in co-operation, and communicate effectively with families so as to provide positive placement experiences for children within the Service. The Service staff will actively seek the views of families about policy changes and child care needs and will ensure families receive current and timely information. The service will place a high value on the views of all those who wish to contribute in a positive manner to the effective running of the Service. Parents are expected to communicate their needs and concerns in a timely and open way to Educators or the Service Staff, and to co-operate with Educators reasonable requests or requirements (e.g. for punctual drop off and pick up of children, for children to be dressed appropriately for activities and outings etc.). Educators are expected to communicate in a friendly, positive and responsive manner with parents and staff and in particular, to speak in a positive, clear and appropriate manner to children and to listen and respond positively to children's communication.

Maintaining confidentiality and respecting privacy Educators and the Service Staff will maintain the strictest confidentiality about information relating to children and families; other Educators and other staff; specific financial and operational issues within the Service; any information relating to the Service conveyed in confidence. Educators and staff must be aware of and comply with the detailed guidelines and procedures set out in the Confidentiality Policy. Parents are also expected, as users of the service, to respect and adhere to the principles inherent in the Confidentiality Policy and in particular, to treat with confidentiality any personal information about the Educator, their family, or other children in their care which a parent may obtain by having access to the Educator's home.

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Parents must respect the privacy and confidentiality of the Educator and her/his family members and remember that the house is a home as well as a place of work.

Respecting difference; promoting equal treatment Educators must show an acceptance of individual differences in children and must be committed to ensuring all children in the service have an equal opportunity to participate in positive emotional and stimulating learning experiences. Educators are expected to show a warm, supportive, positive and non-judgmental regard to each child and to display personal qualities of flexibility and responsibility in their conduct. Educators are expected to be aware of their own values and to show an awareness of and sensitivity towards a variety of child-rearing practices and family values. Educators and the Service Staff are all expected to show respect for other people's viewpoints

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Establishment Costs Checklist

Costs to be considered include the following items. Additional items may need to be costed

depending on the individual circumstance of the Family Day Care educator and the geographical

location.

Item Costs Completed or Comments

National Criminal

History Record Check

for Prospective

Educator (VIC only)

National Criminal

History Record Check

for others over 18yrs

living on the premises

(VIC only)

Working with

Children

Check/Working with

Vulnerable People

Working with

Children Check for

others over 18yrs (16

years for ACT) living

on the premises

Assessment of

Overseas qualification

costs if applicable

Approved First Aid

training

Emergency Asthma

Management training

Anaphylaxis training

Medical Clearance (if

required)

Business rate of

vehicle registration (if

required)

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Small business set up

costs

Public Liability

Insurance

Child Accident

Insurance

Out of Home Care

Insurance (if

applicable)

Child Car Restraints

Child Car Restraint

check

Toys, equipment,

resources and

publications

Refer to Equipment list

Modifications to

residence/venue to

meet family day

care service

requirements

Stationary and

printing

New Educator

Application Fee

$200.00 (once- off)

Annual Membership

Fees

$3 per week for term of

membership

Training fees for Cert III Children’s Services (if applicable)

Cost of purchasing or downloading National Education & Care Regulations

Hardcopy- approx. $32.15 plus postage N.B. Can be downloaded and printed

Cost of purchasing or downloading National Education & Care Law

Hardcopy-approx. $32.15 plus postage

Other-

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Recommended Resources and Equipment

Family Day Care Educators are in a position to offer a high quality service which fits within The National Quality Framework. As part of the service registration process you are required to show you have the equipment to provide a stimulating program of activities for young children.

Children deserve to have access to good quality resources and

to have opportunities to access materials that offer a wide

range of open ended opportunities. Natural products are

highly sensorial and have a high play affordance which makes

them an ideal “toy” as opposed to a plastic toy that can only

be used in one way.

When you are planning the equipment for your Family Day Care Service it is best to establish a basic supply of equipment that can be used in a variety of ways by children at different stages of development. The equipment should be durable as it will get more wear, and be required to last longer, than toys and equipment in an ordinary family setting.

Safety is a very important factor in selecting equipment. You must watch for hazards such as sharp edges and points, small parts that could be swallowed or inhaled, and places where fingers could be caught or crushed. Equipment does not have to be commercially produced. Some equipment can be easily made at home, for example, posting boxes, feely bags and light blocks for babies (covered milk cartons). Such items are inexpensive and can be easily replaced and varied. Real items are often less expensive and more durable than toys, e.g., picnic sets instead of toy tea sets, ‘real’ household items for pretend play, biscuit cutters for play dough.

Children’s Furniture Low shelving or similar for displaying toys

Low table and stable chairs Equipment should be stored in a way that helps children select equipment and activities themselves. This encourages confidence and independence. Low shelves are ideal for displaying and storing equipment in the play area. Children very easily learn to select an activity and return it to these shelves.

Out of School Hours Care If you are going to provide care for school age children, you must provide equipment suitable for their needs. For example – more complex puzzles, board games, card games and outside equipment.

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Recommended Equipment and Resources List

At Inspired Family Day Care Service, it is recommended that Educators access the following

resources as a part of developing their high quality learning environment. These resources are

available very cheaply or in some cases free. A visit to the beach, the Local Park, opportunity

shops, hardware stores, the bathroom and kitchen aisles in supermarkets and markets usually

offer treasures such as baskets, metal kitchen tools, wooden bowls, metal and wooden

containers, shells, sticks, stones, keys and bits of fabric. We encourage the provision of beautiful

and authentic resources which support respectful play and a sense of wonder.

∙ Variety of stones, glass (‘wishing stones’ or sea glass), pebbles and river stones.

∙ Interesting containers such as baskets, metal and wooden bowls.

∙ Seedpods, a large assortment including pods that have been cut open

∙ Wood, this can be sticks, tree trunks branches and branch slices.

∙ Shells, look for a variety of shapes, colours and sizes.

∙ Ropes and pulley assorted sizes are great.

∙ Guttering, think about using bamboo, plastic, bends, long and short

∙ Ball sets, consider wicker, metal, plastic, heavy, light, large and small.

∙ A mortar and pestle to mash flowers and leaves.

∙ Metal materials such as nuts, bolts chains and washers.

∙ Real tools, think about junior hacksaws, whittlers, gloves, goggles, wire, wire cutters and screwdrivers

∙ Keys, try to access a variety of locks, key rings and combination locks.

∙ Look at a variety of buckets and other containers, you can use metal, large small or squishy

∙ Think about having fabric in different colours and textures to build cubbies or for dressing up

∙ Access tree blocks or wooden blocks for construction

∙ A hammock, a swing or a swing rope.

∙ Wheeled toys e.g. wheelbarrows, trailers or bikes.

∙ Wheel sets such as axels and large and small castors

∙ A sandpit that is big enough to climb into and really dig in

∙ Water that children can control, a tap is great but you can use camping containers with taps

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NB: It is important to ensure that the resources available invite a variety of types of play. E.g.:

Block Play Children of different ages will use blocks in a number of different ways. A large set of blocks with some interesting shapes such as arches and columns will be a versatile piece of play equipment. Infants will pay with large, light blocks, which can be made from covered cartons.

Large set of mixed wooden blocks (30 to 40 pieces)

Small set of light, large blocks for babies and younger toddlers

Figures and accessories for block play, e.g., people, animals, fences, signs

Dramatic Play Dramatic play is an important and popular type of play for all ages. A good collection of dramatic play equipment will encourage creativity, social skills and language and will be enjoyed by all ages:

Dolls- washable and suitable for dressing

Dolls clothes and bedding, enough for the dolls that you have.

Kitchen and other household utensils, e.g. cups, saucers, plates, woks, wooden spoons

Tool sets made up of real tools in suitable sizes for the children in your care.

Dress ups, e.g., hats, beads, shoes, coats, capes, bag, pieces of cloth

Puppets

Cartons and rugs/sheets etc. for cubby making and other dramatic play

Sand and Water Play Digging pit, with metal spades where children can dig to a good depth

Sandpit or large container with clean sand and real pieces of everyday equipment

Large container for water play, e.g., basin, baby bath or camping water container with tap

Bottles, caps, spoons, funnels, scoops, sieves, floating objects, objects that sink, plastic lids, sponges

Manipulative Play Manipulative play is play that encourages development of smaller movements and coordination

Playdough – easily made at home

Rollers – can be made from broomstick or similar material

Cutters, lids, molds and objects for pressing into dough (an assortment)

Threading materials, e.g., large beads and shoe laces

Two interlocking and/or construction sets

Posting box – can be made at home

Assortment of objects for sorting and categorising, e.g., beads, buttons, shells, rocks (be aware so younger children will not swallow these)

Music An assortment of instruments, e.g., shakers, rattles, boxes for drums, wooden clicking sticks. These can be home made.

Books Selection of picture books for adults to read with children including fiction and non-fiction,

drawn and photographic illustrations, rhyming text, a variety of cultures reflected.

Suitable small range of books for all age ranges for children to use. Include some books suitable for babies, e.g., cardboard with rounded edges.

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Puzzles An assortment of puzzles including knob/pin/interlocking for a variety of ages and abilities

Art and Craft Scissors

Crayons – thick style

Glue

Paint brushes

Paper/cardboard, recycled material such as cartons

Paints

Collage materials, e.g. coloured paper, materials and leaves

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Schedule of Fees and Charges

NB: The fee schedule will be revised annually in consultation with Educator members to ensure Educator

contributions are maintained at a fair and reasonable level to support the sustainability of the service.

Application Fee (one-off, non-refundable) - $200 GST inclusive

Educator Levy- $3 per week GST inclusive

Relief Educator Yearly Membership - $60 GST inclusive

NB: Educator pays (i.e. CCB and CCR components) will be processed weekly.

Charges to Families

An Hourly Service Levy of $1.20 is payable by families- and must be specified on the

Educators Fees and Charges Schedule to be included in the total hourly rate charged by

Educators.

Family Enrolment Fee – Each family pays a $40 fee to Inspired Family Day Care on

enrolment. This must be listed on the Educators Fees and Charges Schedule. The

enrolment fee will be waived for families of whom were enrolled with an Educator prior

to the Educator registering with Inspired Family Day Care.

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Meet the Inspired FDC Team…

Natashja Treveton – C0-Founder and Managing Director of Inspired EC;

Trainer, Consultant and Author

Natashja feels strongly about children's rights to a REAL childhood, of

imaginative play in open ended environments. She is particularly passionate

about children connecting with nature and her focus tends to drift to those

areas.

Tash began her career in Early Childhood 12 years ago. Her roles have

included Service Director as well as Educational Leader of Woodrising Community Preschool &

CCC in Newcastle, NSW. This centre became one of the first centres to gain an ‘Exceeding the

National Standards’ levels in the current rating system in the area.

In 2007 Tash and her business partner, Nicole Sheehan founded their educational training and

consultancy business, Inspired EC. Their passion and enthusiasm in their beliefs has allowed the

company as well as the services they offer to develop and expand and has been successful in

‘inspiring’ thousands of educators Australia wide.

Tash has a particular interest in creating naturalistic playgrounds for children and communities

and likes nothing more than getting in there and digging creek beds or creating fairy gardens!

Nicole Sheehan – Co-Founder Inspired EC, Consultant, Author and Educator Trainer

Co-Founder and Director of Inspired EC, Nicole is passionate about the

provision of quality early childhood services and children having the

right to a childhood filled with risk, adventure and fun.

Nicole was the Director of Woodrising Community Pre-school and Child

Care Centre from 2005 - 2012. During her leadership the centre was

one of the first services to be assessed under the National

Quality Standards and achieved the rating of 'Exceeding'.

Nicole loves to write and spend time outdoors with her family.

Lauren Jackson – Inspired Family Day Care Operations

Manager, Nominated Supervisor NSW and Educator Mentor

Lauren has gained a wealth of experience as an early childhood

teacher working in schools, long day care and early intervention

settings over the past 8 years. Working alongside passionate and

inspiring educators has given Lauren the drive to further herself in the

field; having recently achieved a Masters in Special Education, Lauren

is committed to lifelong learning and hopes to share her knowledge,

experience and motivation with like-minded educators.

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Natasha King – Educator Mentor (New South Wales)

Tash has worked in early childhood education for the past 14 years in

a variety of roles and services. She spent two years in England as a

nanny and then a nursery manager in Windsor, and most recently as

a dedicated Art Educator at Hamilton Child Care Centre. Tash is

extremely passionate about the importance of early childhood and

is an advocate for children being kids for as long as they can be. Tash

is looking forward to using her vast experience to support and

mentor fellow educators at Inspired FDC.

Kirsten Perry – Nominated Supervisor and Educator Mentor

(Queensland)

Kirsten has worked in the early childhood industry for 20 years in a wide

variety of roles across all service types. Through her experiences

Kirsten has developed a passion for Family Day care and the unique

care environment that it can offer children and families. Kirsten is

excited to share her passion with other Educators through her roles as

Mentor and Nominated Supervisor.

Katchia Avenell –Trainer (Queensland)

Katchia is a Nature Pedagogue and Inspired EC trainer, dedicated to

providing professional development to our Inspired Family Day Care

Educators. Formerly a family day care educator at The Cubby House in

Birkdale, founder of The Garden Gathering (an unstructured

gardening play experience within Community Gardens locations), co-

founder of the Brisbane-based Nature Playgroup (a weekly nature

immersion experience for children in all weather in a variety of local

suburban, near-wild and wild spaces), she also operates a forest

school river kindy in the Sunshine Coast Hinterland.

Katchia is a Kodaly-trained music specialist and certified in the International Baccalaureate; she is

a fully qualified and registered teacher who has taught all ages in both the public and private

sector. She is currently completed her Masters in Education (Early Childhood) through QUT. She

has worked with high-needs and at risk youth and has provided respite and alternative education

to children with diverse schooling needs and socio-developmental requirements.

Katchia has a deep love of nature and the healing benefits of nature education and outside play.

She believes in the educational benefits of unstructured outside play, child-led investigations and

peer-to-peer teaching, in conjunction with appropriate scaffolding and provision experiences.

She is an advocate of play work, loose parts and role play, as well as the importance of music and

the arts in our everyday environment.

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Jillian Zarzecki– Educator Mentor (Queensland)

Jillian has worked with young children and teenagers and their families for 45

years. Early roles included supporting children with learning and developmental

delays. Jillian then became a Family Day Care educator which balanced out the

needs of her growing family and the desire to return to work. She has worked as

a Family Day Care educator in Brisbane, Canberra, Darwin and Mackay which has

contributed to a sound understanding of the role and importance of Family Day

Care within various communities. To compliment these experiences Jillian has

also been employed in Family Day Care coordination which enhances her ability

to provide high quality support and mentoring to educators.

Janina Busch – Nominated Supervisor and Educator Mentor (Victoria and ACT)

Janina has been a part of the early childhood sector for ten

years and has three children of her own. She is committed

to continuous improvement and is currently studying play

work. Janina has worked as a family day care educator, an

occasional care room leader and also as a respite career for

children and adults. Through her time in early childhood she

has won many awards and is a huge advocate for the rights

of children and educators. Janina believes that children

learn best through doing and encourages them to take

calculated risks in their play. Janina loves to be outside in

nature and believes that children thrive when they are

immersed in the natural environment. She understands the

uniqueness of family day care and the diverse needs of educators, children and their

families.

Bernie –Educator Mentor (Victoria)

Bernie Mather has been an educator for over 7 years and now works

as an Inspired FDC mentor in Victoria. She looks forward to sharing

her experience with other educators. Bernie has a passion for

animals and bush conservation. She is a wild life carer and is involved

in all aspect of taking care of and releasing native animals back into

their natural environment. Her passion aligns with the Inspired FDC

philosophy and the importance of the natural environment in

children’s play. Bernie also has experience dealing with a range of

challenging behaviours and will work with educators and families to

support them in this area.

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Tabitha Mann – Educator Mentor (ACT)

Tabitha is a passionate Early Childhood Educator that holds the Diploma of Early Education and Care and is currently studying the Bachelor of Education, Early Childhood. Tabitha has worked in early childhood for 5 years. With experience working in Long Day Care, School Age Care and has run her nature-based Family Day Care for over two years. Tabitha finds joy creating inspiring environments for children and loves to inspire other educators with her provocations and learning environment ideas. Tabitha is a practicing artist and holds a Bachelor of Photography, so creative experiences are a big part of her early childhood practice.

Tabitha believes unstructured, open-ended, child led play is the most authentic and meaningful way for children to connect with and learn about their world. Tabitha is so passionate about supporting our educators, encouraging their nature based experiences and inspiring them in their daily practice.

Rebecca Boyes – Administrative Support and Educational Leader

Rebecca has been working as an educator in a variety of roles with children and families for the past 20 years. Rebecca is passionate about inspiring educators to see themselves as advocates for children and particularly supports the anti-bias approach within early childhood education. She is committed to raising awareness of the benefits of holistic early intervention to give young children the opportunity to thrive in their environments. Rebecca works in Inspired Family Day Care where her roles include connecting with families and the wider community through the family newsletter

and social media pages, as well as supporting mentors in the role of Educational Leader.

Vickie Muddle – Accounts Manager

Vickie has 6 years’ experience as a family day care educator and is

responsible for the administration and processing of CCMS (Child

Care Management System) related information such as attendances

and CCB (Child Care Benefit).

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Alison Morris- Accounts Assistant

Alison is responsible for the administration and processing of CCMS (Child

Care Management System) and related information such as attendances and CCB (Child Care Benefit)

We look forward to hearing from you!

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Prospective Educator Self-Assessment Form

[to be completed and returned to Inspired FDC on application (Step 2 of Registration Process)] NB: Should you require assistance to complete this form, please contact [email protected] or

49478112

1. Name:___________________________________________________________________

2. Date of Birth: ___ / ___ / ______

3. Residential Address: ________________________________________________________________________

4. Postal Address (if different from above address):

_________________________________________________________________________

5. Nationality: _______________________________

6. Primary Language Spoken at Home: _________________________________

7. If your primary language is a language other than English, please answer the following questions:

7b) Level of Spoken English (please circle one): Excellent Very Good Good Fair Poor 7c) Level of Written English (please circle one): Excellent Very Good Good Fair Poor

8. Please briefly describe your previous employment experience:

9. Please briefly describe your experience working with or caring for children (other than

that mentioned above). This may include unpaid positions and your own children (please include

number and ages of children).

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10. Have you read, and did you understand the Inspired Family Day Care Educator

Prospectus? Yes / No If No, please specify

11. Why do you wish to become (or continue to work as) a Family Day Care Educator and

what personal and professional qualities do you possess that would contribute to your

suitability in the role of Family Day Care Educator? Please include any formal qualifications

you may have relevant to this role.

12. Why have you chosen Inspired Family Day Care to support you in your role as a Family Day

Care Educator?

13. Briefly describe your general expectations of Inspired FDC to support you in your role as

an educator?

14. How do you plan to provide an environment for children that supports the philosophy of

Inspired FDC?

15. Do you have any challenges in your personal or family circumstances which may need to

be addressed in relation to becoming a family day care educator? (May include medical

conditions, family/study commitments etc.) Yes / No (please circle) If Yes please explain:

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16. Have you discussed your intentions to operate a family day care service from your

home with the members of your family residing in your home? Yes / No (please circle). If

yes, please describe the level of family support you have received and any concerns or

issues raised by family members:

17. Do you have any concerns about your home environment which may affect your

ability to provide a safe physical environment for children? Yes / No (please circle). If yes,

please explain:

18. Do you have any pets? Yes / No (Please circle). If Yes, please describe the types and

number of animals and the areas of your home they will have access to during family day

care hours of operation.

19. Is your home residence a rental property? Yes / No (Please circle). If Yes, do you have

permission from your landlord to operate a family day care service from the property?

Yes / No

Assessment Complete

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Residence / Venue Risk Assessment (To be completed prior to Registration and Re-registration Home Inspection)

Educator Name: _______________________________________________________________________________________________________________________ Educator Address: _____________________________________________________________________________________________________________________ FDC Venue Address (If different from above): ______________________________________________________________________________________________ Mentor/Nominated Supervisor Name: _____________________________________________________________________________________________________ Date of first venue check:_________________________________________________ Date of second venue check:________________________________________________

Education and Care Services National Law: s.167 Education and Care Services National Regulations

National Quality Standards Inspired Family Day Care Policies

Answering ‘Yes’ to each of the following questions does not guarantee that you will satisfy all the requirements of the environment. If you identify any areas that you require some advice or assistance with these can be discussed with your Family Day Care Service.

Refer to:

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Questions YES 1st visit

NO 1st visit

N/A

YES 2nd visit

NO 2nd visit

N/A

Notes Initialled by educator 1st visit

Initialled by EM/NS 1st visit

Initialled by educator 2nd visit

Initialled by EM/NS 2nd visit

Indoor

Refer to R.116 Copy of the Building Plan and Site Plan indicating areas to be used by the Family Day Care Educator for education and care.

Glass- R.117 Are any glazed area of the residence/venue less than 0.75 metres above floor ground level treated with a product that prevents glass from shattering when broken? Copy of Receipt/Evidence Required.

If not treated, is the glazed area guarded by barriers that prevent a child from striking or falling against the glass?

Exits Are all doors giving direct access from the residence/venue to the street able to be locked and the key stored in a position inaccessible to children?

Can all doors giving direct access from the residence/venue to the street be locked in a manner that does not prevent effective evacuation of the place?

Are there two (2) exits from the residence/venue that are readily accessible and as widely separated as possible?

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NO 1st visit

N/A

YES 2nd visit

NO 2nd visit

N/A





Emergency evacuation procedure and floor plan displayed at two exits. Regulation 97 (4)

Emergency Evacuation Procedure is documented. This is to be rehearsed every 3 months and include every child enrolled.

Emergency Services contact numbers readily available.

Emergency Evacuation kit easily accessible and containing emergency contact details for all children.

Children’s Emergency Contact details up to date and portable (hardcopy).

Smoke or fire detectors Are your Smoke or fire detectors operational?

Smoke detectors checked annually (by IFDC service staff at annual registration visit)

Kitchen Do you have a kitchen equipped with at least the following items?

Circle any that aren’t available and list the alternative in the notes section.

Sink, stove, refrigerator, hot water supply, food preparation and storage facilities

Are all hazardous materials, objects and items inaccessible to children in the kitchen area?

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NO 1st visit

N/A

YES 2nd visit

NO 2nd visit

N/A





Laundry - Regulation 106 Do you have laundry facilities available?

Does your laundry area have cupboards that can be locked in which to place dangerous items?

Are all hazardous materials inaccessible to children in the laundry area?

Toilet & Hygiene facilities R. 109,116(2)(c) Do you have one (1) adult toilet with a firm step and a junior seat?

Do you have one (1) hand basin with a firm step to provide access for children?

Can children easily access the toilet and hand washing area?

If you are not to launder nappies Do you have a suitable sealed container for soiled nappies that is inaccessible to children?

If a child requires nappy changing do you have the use of a changing bench or mat with a washable top?

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NO 1st visit

N/A

YES 2nd visit

NO 2nd visit

N/A





General purpose power outlets R. 116(2)(b) Are all power outlets fitted with?

An approved integral safety shutters; or

With an earth leakage circuit breaker [RCD and proof of certification]; or

Are all power outlets fitted with safety plugs?

Telephone or other communication equipment R. 98 Do you have an operating telephone or other similar mean of communication to enable immediate communication to and from parents and emergency services?

Heating & Fans Are all heaters and fans positioned, installed and operated so they do not pose a risk to children?

Ventilation & Natural Light R. 110 Are the premises:

Well ventilated?

Have adequate natural light?

Maintained at a temperature that ensures the safety and wellbeing of children?

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NO 1st visit

N/A

YES 2nd visit

NO 2nd visit

N/A





Furniture R.105 Do you have adequate furniture to meet the physical and developmental needs of the children that may attend your service?

Regulation 81 (3) Are areas for children’s sleep and rest suitable

Do cots comply with Australian standard AS/NZS 2172:2003

Do you have separate linen for each child stored in a way to prevent cross contamination?

Regulation 80 If providing food: Is the weekly menu available and displayed

If providing food: Does the menu accurately describe the food and beverages provided by the Educator each day

If transporting children in vehicle Car Restraints- Instructions for individual car restraints are kept with the seats if transporting children.

Annual compliance certificate for child car restraints if transporting children.

Written plan for handling known potential emergency. Example bush fires- has specific plan in place.

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NO 1st visit

N/A

YES 2nd visit

NO 2nd visit

N/A





Natural environment. R.113 Do you have sufficient outdoor space for children to explore and experience the natural environment?

Shade –R.114 Does your outdoor play area have adequate shade to protect children from overexposure to ultraviolet radiation from the sun?

Swimming pools & bodies of water R. 116(2)(b) Risk Assessment Required Is there a swimming pool at the venue? If YES please complete ‘Swimming Pool Checklist’

Are there bodies of water accessible to children? If YES a risk assessment is required.

Fencing R.104 Is your premises enclosed by a fence, gate or barrier with the height or design that prevents pre-school children or younger from getting through, over or under Recommended 1.2m minimum height.

Are all your gates leading off the premises or to a hazard fitted with an effective locking/latching mechanism? Is the key accessible to adults but not accessible to children?

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NO 1st visit

N/A

YES 2nd visit

NO 2nd visit

N/A





Playground equipment Is your outdoor play equipment free from hazards to children due to its design, manufacture, installation or use.

Is your outdoor equipment maintained in good condition?

Plants Is your residence free from poisonous vegetation? Refer to Kid Safe Factsheet ‘PoisonousPlants’ www.kidsafewa.com.au/factsheets.htm If No - please list and describe in notes

Have you made sure any poisonous vegetation is not accessible to children?

Pets R.116, (2)(e) If you have any animals or birds on your premises, are they clean and healthy?

Does your animal or bird have an area where it can be kept separate and apart from the children?

Trampolines If you are planning to use a trampoline, do you have a procedure in place that ensures any enrolled child who is using a trampoline is directly supervised?

http://www.kidsafewa.com.au/factsheets.htm

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NO 1st visit

N/A

YES 2nd visit

NO 2nd visit

N/A





General equipment Do you have enough age and developmentally appropriate equipment to complete the activities in your suggested programme examples? EXAMPLE: kindergarten size table and chairs, cots, high chairs, beds.

First aid kit R.89 Is there a first aid kit on the premises? Please refer to the IFDC First Aid Kit Contents Audit form for required items.

Is the First Aid Kit recognisable and easily assessable to adults? (White cross on green background)

If transporting children in own vehicle Is there a first aid kit permanently in vehicle?

If sharps, (such as needles) are being used by a child in care Do you have an approved sharps dispenser to dispose of sharps?

Dangerous and toxic products Are your cleaning supplies, first-aid supplies, batteries and other toxic materials?

clearly identified?

in a place that is inaccessible to children?

EXAMPLE: Medicine, paints, alcohol, turpentine, batteries, glues, pesticides,

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NO 1st visit

N/A

YES 2nd visit

NO 2nd visit

N/A





detergents, cement, disinfectants and fertilisers.

Are flammable materials at the place stored separately from anything that could constitute or is likely to constitute a fire hazard?

Storage of tools and dangerous materials Are your tools stored and locked away in a place inaccessible to children?

Are guns and ammunition stored in separate locked cabinets which are inaccessible to children?

Cleanliness, maintenance and repair of FDC venue

WHS Checklist completed daily?

Is your premise free of rodents, cockroaches and other vermin?

Is your day care area including all equipment and furnishings: Safe? Clean? In good repair?

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NO 1st visit

N/A

YES 2nd visit

NO 2nd visit

N/A





Operating Procedures

Education and Care Programme Do you have examples and ideas for the way that you will record, document and display children’s learning?

Does your educational programme contribute to the following outcomes for each child?

The child will have a strong sense of identity

The child will be connected with and contribute to his or her world

The child will have a strong sense of wellbeing

The child will be a confident and involved learner

The child will be an effective communicator

Regulation 75 (a) The educator must ensure that the contents and operation of the programme is displayed in a place that is accessible to parents

Regulation 74 (1) (a)(i) Are your ideas for the program based on assessments of each child’s developmental needs, interests, experiences and participation in the education programme documented?

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NO 1st visit

N/A

YES 2nd visit

NO 2nd visit

N/A





Do you feel comfortable in writing and communicating in English?

Could you explain to parents about the developmental progress of their child should they request this information?

Documentation to be in place before Registration can be granted.

All residents over 18 years, (16 years in ACT), have WWCC/WWVP check

Residents over 18 years have current police check (VIC only)

Educator has access to a copy of Education and Care Service National Regulation

Educator has access to a copy of Education and Care Service National Law (Act)

Educator has access to EYLF – Belonging, Being and Becoming and/or My Time Our Place

Educator has access to Inspired FDC Policies inspiredec.com.au

Educator has a Service Handbook for Families

Educator has been provided with the New Educator Guide including

Attendance Record

Enrolment Form

____________

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NO 1st visit

N/A

YES 2nd visit

NO 2nd visit

N/A





Booking Contract (supplied by IFDC)

Educator has Parent Authorisation forms (supplied by IFDC service)–

Sunscreen

Sleeping

Medication

Excursion/Outings

Educator has information available to families about other agencies in the community or knows where to source this information should it be required?

Administration

Educator has completed and submitted all items listed in the re registration checklist?

Educator has completed medical form?

Educator has philosophy displayed?

Educator has an example of child’s personal details file and has filing system for confidential documents including family/child files?

Educator contract has been signed by Educator and IFDC Mentor/Nominated supervisor?

Attendance Records Educators to store in a secure and accessible place for at least 36 months

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NO 1st visit

N/A

YES 2nd visit

NO 2nd visit

N/A





Parent Interview process including

Questions to be asked

Documentation available

Fee Schedule

Parent Handbook

Fee Schedule

Copy signed and dated and lodged with the Service

Each parent to sign & have a copy

This is a true and accurate representation of the venue assessment.

1st visit 2nd visit 1st visit 2nd visit

Educator signature

IFDC Mentor/NS signature

Educator name Mentor/NS name

Date Date

Additional notes and items to follow up:

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