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Safety Inspections and Compliance Services

We help childcare centres identify risks, maintain safer outdoor environments, and address maintenance issues before they become larger problems.

Our inspections focus on practical site conditions, compliance concerns, and the everyday wear that can affect outdoor safety.

Safety Inspections

Routine inspections to identify hazards, wear, and maintenance priorities across outdoor areas.

  • Playground equipment condition checks
  • Surface wear inspections
  • Trip hazard identification
  • Fence and gate safety checks
  • Shade structure inspections
  • Timber condition assessments
  • Loose fixtures and fittings checks
  • Drainage and water pooling inspections

Compliance-Focused Rectification Works

Where issues are identified, we carry out practical works to improve safety and presentation.

  • Repairing damaged edges and transitions
  • Correcting loose or unstable elements
  • Replacing worn fixings and fittings
  • Minor rectification of outdoor structures
  • Surface adjustments to reduce hazards

Outdoor Safety Risk Areas

Focused attention on common childcare maintenance risks.

  • Softfall wear and edge separation
  • Synthetic grass lifting or movement
  • Splintering timber
  • Rusting steel elements
  • Loose handrails and balustrades
  • Exposed fixings or sharp edges

Compliance Support Services

Helping centres stay proactive with maintenance planning.

  • Maintenance reporting
  • Priority recommendations
  • Scheduled follow-up works
  • Preventative maintenance planning

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    COMPLIANCE CONSULTANCY

    Childcare Compliance Support for Outdoor Environments

    Inspections are an important part of operating a childcare centre, but unexpected maintenance or safety issues can quickly create unnecessary pressure if outdoor areas are not properly maintained. Problems such as worn surfaces, damaged equipment, trip hazards, deteriorated fencing, or non-compliant outdoor elements can lead to rectification notices, restricted use of certain areas, or disruption to daily operations.

    AG Facility Management provides practical compliance support to help childcare centres identify potential issues early and maintain outdoor environments that are safe, functional, and aligned with regulatory expectations. Our team works with centres to assess outdoor areas, prioritise maintenance requirements, and carry out rectification works where needed.

    Below are some of the key standards, codes, and compliance requirements childcare centres need to consider, along with how our services can help support ongoing compliance across your site

    Education and Care Services National Regulations

    • Regulation 103: Premises, furniture and equipment to be safe, clean and in good repair
    • Regulation 104: Fencing — must be safe and secure
    • Regulation 105: Furniture, materials and equipment — age-appropriate and safe
    • Regulation 168: Policies and procedures for maintenance of premises and equipment

    Quality Area 2: Children’s Health and Safety

    • Element 2.2.1 – Supervision: At all times, reasonable precautions and adequate supervision ensure children are protected from harm and hazard.
    • Element 2.2.2 – Incident and emergency management: Plans to effectively manage incidents and emergencies are developed in consultation with relevant authorities, practised and implemented.

    Quality Area 3 – Physical Environment

    • Standard 3.1 – Design: The design of the facilities is appropriate for the operation of a service.
    • Element 3.1.2 – Upkeep: Premises, furniture and equipment are safe, clean and well maintained.

    Quality Area 7 – Governance and Leadership

    • Element 7.1.2 – Management systems: Systems are in place to manage risk and enable the effective management and operation of a quality service.

    Model Work Health and Safety Act

    • Section 19 – Primary Duty of Care Requires a person conducting a business or undertaking (PCBU) (including childcare services) to ensure, so far as is reasonably practicable: The workplace is safe and without risk to health & Safe systems of work are in place (which includes maintenance activities)
    • Section 20 – Duty of care of persons with management or control of workplaces requires those in control (e.g., centre owners, directors) to ensure the premises, fixtures, and fittings are without risks to health and safety.

    Building Codes and Australian Standards

    • National Construction Code (NCC): Governs structural integrity, fire safety, and accessibility
    • Australian Standards (AS) relevant to childcare, such as:
      • AS/NZS 4486 – Playgrounds and playground equipment
      • AS/NZS 3760 – Electrical safety of appliances
      • AS 4685 – Playground equipment safety