Sleep and Rest Areas That Need Addressing

Sleep and Rest Evaluation

Each child’s comfort is provided for and there Element 2.1.2 are appropriate opportunities to meet each child’s need for sleep, rest and relaxation. Educators Name: Date: Nominated Supervisor’s Name:

Please circle yes no N/A Has SIDS and Kids website has been checked for new information? yes no N/A Are children supervised at all times? yes no N/A Babies are never left unattended at any time. yes no N/A Babies are monitored every 10 minutes (best practice). yes no N/A Are parents invited to advise educators at enrolment (or other times) of any special sleep or rest patterns or cultural practices at home so the Service can maintain continuity of these practices? yes no N/A Are parents regularly encouraged to inform Service of changes in sleep/rest patterns or in special circumstances e.g. child had a bad night and may need additional sleep/rest. yes no N/A Do educators regularly provide feedback to parents about children’s sleep/rest patterns, especially in special circumstances (eg slept more than usual)? yes no N/A Are babies always placed on their back to sleep? yes no N/A Do babies always sleep with their faces uncovered? yes no N/A Do educators always place babies feet at the bottom of the cot? yes no N/A No quilts, doonas, duvets, pillows or cot bumpers are ever allowed in the cots. yes no N/A Is the bed clothing always appropriate for the weather? yes no N/A Do all cots comply with the requirements of the Australian Standards (see www.productsafety.gov.au) yes no N/A Are cot mattresses firm, clean and do they fit snugly? yes no N/A Is bedding arranged to prevent cross infection? yes no N/A Is there easy access to and exit of children? yes no N/A Can cots be removed easily in event of an emergency? yes no N/A Is the sleep/rest area adequately ventilated with natural light? yes no N/A Are sleep and rest routines positive experiences for children (eg can children bring a favorite toy, familiar bedding or play soft music)? yes no N/A Are sleep/rest routines flexible to meet needs of individual children? (eg children are never forced to sleep or deprived of sleep/rest)? yes no N/A Is provision is made for children who do not sleep to engage in quiet activities such as looking at books, quiet table activities yes no N/A No children over the age of seven sleep in the same room as a child of the opposite sex (best practice child protection). yes no N/A No child sleeps in the same room as an adult (best practice child protection).

Sleep and rest areas that need addressing:

Actions Required

Date actions to be completed