Glass

Any glazed area accessible to children must be safely glazed in accordance with Australian Standards, or requires guard rails or barriers to prevent a child striking or falling against the glass.

Heaters

Heaters must meet all state/territory regulations both for child care facilities and for general safety. Heaters must have a low temperature exterior to minimise burn and fire risk.

Curtains/Blinds

Cords on curtains or blinds must meet safety regulations or be out of reach of children as they can pose a strangulation risk.

Furniture

Sofas, cots etc shouldn’t be placed within reach of curtain/blind cords. This can be hazardous for children who may either become entangled in them, or be tempted to climb on the furniture to reach them.

Toys

These toys look pretty safe, as long as children are supervised playing with them. This age group puts everything into their mouth, so it’s particularly important to check their toys daily for loose or damaged parts that could be a choking hazard.