Our Philosophy
Policy Formulation
Department of Community Services License
Centre Goals

Room Goals for –
Dolphin Room – 0-2 years
Starfish Room – 2-3 years
Pelican Room – 3-4 years
Seahorse Room – 4-5 years

Hours of Operation
Quality Improvement Accreditation
Priority of Access
Insurance
Enrolment
Waiting List Form
Enrolment Form
Child Care Benefit
Fees
Absences
Confidentiality
Grievance
Breach Record
Parent Information Handbook

Part Two: Families

Settling Children In
Arrival and Departure
Care Outside of Booked Hours
Parent and Staff Relationships
Parent and Staff Communication
Access
Parent Advisory Committee
Parent Participation
Open Door
Aboriginal Awareness and Culture
Multicultural
Anti Bias
Additional Needs
Behaviour Guidance
Families Information List

Part three: Health & Safety

Immunisation
Clothing
Sun Protection
Supply Charges
Dummy and Baby Bottles
Hand Washing
Nappy Change
Toileting
Hygiene
Safety
Sleeping Babies Safely
Rest and Relaxation
Environment
Temperatures
Childhood Illness
Medication
Asthma Management
Accident and Incident
Medical, Dental or Hospitalisation of Child
Child Protection for Parents
Nutrition
Children's Meals
Dental
Food Handling
Fresh Fruit Preparation
Food Storage
Cleaning Products
Kitchen Cleaning
Centre Cleaning
Emergency Evacuation
First Aid
Infectious Disease
Water Safety
Responding to a Disclosure
Mandatory Reporting of risk of Harm

Part Four: Early Childhood Care & Education

Programming

Daily Programme Explanation and Formats:
Dolphin (0-2) Room
Starfish (2-3) Room
Pelican (3-4) Room
Seahorse (4-5) Room

Portfolio Explanation and Formats

Individual Learning Goals for:
0-2 years
2-3 years
3-4 years
4-5 years

Transition to School
Transition to School – Children with special learning needs
Outdoor Learning Environment Programming and Implementation
Gross Motor
Active Play
Playground Supervision
Excursions
Electronic Media

Part Five: Staff

Department of Community Services Code of Ethics
Australian Early Childhood Association Code of Ethics
Supervision
Child Protection (for staff only)
Communication
Dress Code
Telephone and Messages
Punctuality
Wages
Development and Training
Staff Meetings
Leave
Occupational Health & Safety
Casual Relief Staff
Students
Hospitalisation / Suspected Death of a Staff Member
Grievance and Performance Staff
Job Descriptions
Shift Descriptions
Illness & Exclusion