First Time Director Wanting Help

[jaime20lee]

Hi,
I'm starting as a first time director in a new centre and I'm wondering what paperwork is needed by law.
The place I am at currently does not have things such as cleaning checklists, nappy change charts and daily information/meal charts. Are they required by law and if so any suggestions on format?
I'm quite nervous about this so open to any help. You'll probably see me a lot in here lol

[Lorina]

When you start working you will begin to realize how much paperwork we have to complete. It's pretty full on but I guess when you have to follow regulations we have no other choice. Here is a list of safety checklists you need to fill out:

Opening Checklist - Daily
Closing Checklist - Daily
Playground Safety Checklist - Daily
Room Cleaning Checklist - Daily
Toy Cleaning Checklist - Daily (or Weekly in Preschool Rooms)
Food Temperature Checklist - Daily (Kitchen)
Fridge Temperature Checklist - Daily (Kitchen)
Kitchen Cleaning Checklist – Daily (Kitchen)
Hazardous Material Checklist – Monthly
Fire Drill Safety Checklist – Monthly
OH&S Compliance Checklist – Monthly
First Aid Checklist – Monthly

Ok, these are all the ones I can think of from the top of my head...

Hope This Helps,


Lorina

[Lorina]

I also found the following information:

Safety Checks In Childcare
Safety In Children's Services

,
Lorina

[jaime20lee]

Thank you! I thought it was the case but I didn't know where to start and I didn't know what exactly was required.

[Lorina]

Your head starts spinning once you find out how much paperwork/checklists are involved! Always refer to the Regs if you are having trouble figuring out what exactly is required...

,
Lorina

[jaime20lee]

Another question, how in depth does a playground safety check have to be? Does it just have to have a space to identify any hazard or do people need to sign things like they have removed spider webs.
Also if a checklist is laminated and signed each day is that suffice if a copy is made of it?