O'Connell St Little Academics ELC cares for your child like you would...

Education and development are important, but we know that nothing matters more than the safety, security and health of your child. That’s why protection and preparedness are critical considerations in everything we do at O'Connell St Little Academics Early Learning Centre ELC.

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How We Ensure Health & Safety at O'Connell St Little Academics ELC.....

From first aid training for emergency situations to sanitation and ensuring a clean and healthy environment for children, we have experience ensuring that every child is happy and healthy.

Although scraped knees are a part of growing up, you can have confidence that your child is cared for in a secure, nurturing environment every day.

Play Grounds
Our high-quality playground equipment is safe, sturdy and tested monthly to ensure it is secure and in good working order.

• We have safe fall zones with soft landing areas if your child takes a tumble.

Wellness
We assess every child’s health by talking with parents and monitoring for symptoms during the course of each child’s day with us. We increase assessment during flu season.

• We notify parents when a child does not feel well to help prevent an illness from spreading.

Sanitation
We clean our centre each day with safe, non-toxic cleaning products.

• Cleaning supplies are locked safely out of reach of children.
• While other child care providers clean toys each evening, O'Connell St Little Academics ELC sanitises toys throughout the day to help prevent the spread of germs.
• We encourage children to wash their hands throughout the day by singing songs and teaching lessons about health and hygiene.
• Diapering is conducted in an area separate from children’s play areas.

Medication
We have strict policies for administering medication to your child to ensure they are protected.

• Based on new research about healthy practices for infants and toddlers, we require a doctor’s note for any medication or prescription.

Security
Our centre is secured so that only authorised staff and families may enter.​

• We use safety gates.
• Our centre include smoke detectors and fire extinguishers.

Qualifications
We have dedicated, friendly educators who are trained in child development, early-childhood education or a related field.

• We conduct criminal background checks to ensure trustworthy staff and passionate teachers provide the best care and education for your child.
• Our staff and teachers are trained in first aid.

Emergencies
We are serious about training for fires and lock down situations.

• We have an emergency evacuation plan at O'Connell St Little Academics ELC.
• We don’t just have a plan, we regularly test and train so our people are ready.

Feeding
All perishable food is refrigerated.

• Our menu is planned by a registered dietitian so your child eats nutritious foods.
• We welcome breastfeeding mothers, and we have careful policies for separating breast milk from formula.

Authorisation

• Only pre -approved people from you may pick-up your child.

Useful Links
Facs
https://www.facs.nsw.gov.au/families

Australian Children’s Education & Care Quality Authority
http://www.acecqa.gov.au/

Family Assistance Office
www.familyassist.gov.au

Australian Centre for Child Protection
www.unisa.edu.au/childprotection

Australian Institute of Family Studies
www.aifs.gov.au

Australian Institute of Health and Welfare
www.aihw.gov.au

Australian Research Alliance for Children and Youth
www.aracy.org.au

Centre for Aboriginal Economic Policy Research
www.anu.edu.au/caepr

Child Care Subsidy
https://www.education.gov.au/

Raising Children Network
http://raisingchildren.net.au/

Children’s Hospital Westmead
http://www.chw.edu.au/

Kids & Traffic
http://www.kidsandtraffic.mq.edu.au/

NSW Commission for Children & Young People
http://kids.nsw.gov.au/kids/working.cfm

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