The Service provides a healthy and safe environment for children, Educators and families to grow and develop in – as such the Service has a health and safety and hygiene policy regarding illnesses and medications. Children with contagious illnesses are required to be kept at home and a doctor’s certificate must be presented to show that the infection cannot be passed when the child returns to the Service.
NO CHILD will be admitted with obvious signs of any highly contagious infection or illness. Our policy states the incubation period, symptoms and exclusion periods of such diseases. Children who are not immunised will be required to be exempt from the Service.
The Service aims to provide a safe environment for children who have asthma. It is Service policy that an “Asthma Record Plan” be completed by parents / guardians in consultation with the family doctor. It is also a requirement that the record plan be reviewed by your family doctor annually or as circumstances change. This must be completed and returned before enrolment commences. These will be available at the time of enrolment.
Our Service’s policy is “no hat, no play”. This policy will be enforced. Parents are asked to provide a wide brim hat to wear during outside activities. These must be named. The most suitable hat is one, which shades the ears and neck, as research is showing a high incidence of skin cancer on people’s ears.
In case of an accident or illness occurring at the Service, the Nominated Supervisor will contact parents if deemed necessary. As a matter of extreme importance parents must ensure that the Service has up to date emergency contact numbers. An incident report will be filled out, outlining the accident and signed by the Educators who observed and administered first aid, as well as any witnesses. The Nominated Supervisor’s and parent’s signature will also be required.
Throughout the year the Service will hold emergency drills which occur at any given time throughout the day. These are carried out in a well-organised and orderly manner. Also Educators will be trained in using the fire extinguishers that are in the Service. A emergency escape plan will be in every room.
Throughout the year the Service will hold emergency drills which occur at any given time throughout the day. These are carried out in a well-organised and orderly manner. Also Educators will be trained in using the fire extinguishers that are in the Service. A emergency escape plan will be in every room.
Daystars has a “no junk food” policy as we focus on healthy food options. We also cater for any special food requirement, needs, allergies and /or intolerances. The menus are specially designed & planned to meet the nutritional requirements of NSW Health Nutrition Checklist. It follows an 6 weeks cycle to provide a wide variety for the children.
Daystars is a “Nut Free Zone”. Nut products are not allowed in the Centre due to the high risk of choking and the possibility of a child having an undiagnosed allergic reaction, associated to these products.
At our centre we offer to those children who have allergies ranging from food intolerances to anaphylaxis. Our strict supervision and attention to detail provides children and parents with confidence that their children's food requirements will be properly met while in our care.
Main Menu & menus 'A & V': include a large selection of fresh fruit with morning tea and steamed vegetables with lunch.
Purees: includes two varieties of vegetable puree with lunch.
We follow the Early Years Learning Framework (EYLF) as per our Education, Curriculum and Learning Policy. Our service is regulated by the Australian Children’s Education and Care Quality Authority (ACECQA) as well as the state licensing department in our State/Territory.
All Educators at our Service are trained and experienced in areas of early education and care. We expect and deliver a high standard and commitment from our Educators. Additionally, we can provide developmental and educational programs for each group of children.
The Educators will develop a daily program. This involves observing the children in their care and planning their programs around the individual needs and interests of the children. Our educators plan and meet in child free time.
Our Service can be accessed at any time for parental inspection.
Our Service can be accessed at any time for parental inspection.
Our Service can be accessed at any time for parental inspection.
Never leave your child in a Service unless you feel 100% competent in their ability to provide for your child.
Don’t hesitate to ask us any questions about your child, their development or our Service philosophy.
Our Service is proud of the quality of care we provide.
Our educators are qualified, trained, experienced and talented.
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