Outdoor Space Requirements

  • The outdoor space must be enclosed by a fence or barrier that is of a height and design that children pre-school age or under cannot go through, over or under it.
  • Ensuring that the outdoor space includes adequate shaded outdoor play space to protect children from harmful exposure to the sun
  • Ensure adequate supervision even if there is a corner in the outdoor play space
  • Have barriers or enclosures around stairways, ramps and balconies to ensure that the children cannot become trapped, fall through or climb up

REVIEW

POLICY REVIEWED

July 2018

NEXT REVIEW DATE

July 2019

MODIFICATIONS

Policy created for First Idea Family Day Care Services, inclusive of changes to the National Quality Standards and Education and Care National Regulations

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