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TAS Part I16 Early childhood centres and school age care facilities

TAS Part I16 Early childhood centres and school age care facilities

Introduction to this Part

This Part contains additional requirements for early childhood centres and school age care facilities.

TAS I16O1 Objective2019: TAS H122 O1

The Objective of this Part is to regulate the physical specification of early childhood centres and school age care facilities at which education and care is provided.

TAS I16F1 Early childhood centres and school age care facilities2019: TAS H122 F1

An early childhood centre and school age care facility must be designed and constructed to provide a safe environment and provide for the health, safety and well-being of the children, parents and staff using the centre.

TAS I16P1 Design and construction2019: TAS H122 P1

The design and construction of an early childhood centre and school age care facility must to the degree necessary, provide an environment that is spacious enough to prevent overcrowding, and supports a range of daily activities and routines including—

  1. indoor playing; and
  2. outdoor playing; and
  3. sleeping.

Applications

TAS I16P1 applies to early childhood centres and school age care facilities approved under the Education and Care Services National Law (Application) Act 2011 or licensed under the Child Care Act 2001.

TAS I16P2 Health and amenity2019: TAS H122 P2

An early childhood centre and school age care facility, must to the degree necessary, have sufficient space and facilities to ensure a healthy, safe and comfortable environment for children, staff and parents including—

  1. sanitary facilities; and
  2. nappy changing facilities; and
  3. laundry facilities; and
  4. food preparation facilities; and
  5. reception, administration and staff facilities; and
  6. storage facilities; and
  7. suitable—
    1. floor surfaces; and
    2. lighting and ventilation; and
    3. fire safety provisions; and
    4. windows and glazing; and
    5. heating and cooling.

Applications

TAS I16P2 applies to early childhood centres and school age care facilities approved under the Education and Care Services National Law (Application) Act 2011 or licensed under the Child Care Act 2001.

TAS I16P3 Perimeter fencing and barriers2019: TAS H122 P3

An early childhood centre and school age care facility must to the degree necessary, have fencing around the perimeter of any outdoor play space, and any identified hazard isolated by fences, barriers and gates.

Applications

TAS I16P3 applies to early childhood centres and school age care facilities approved under the Education and Care Services National Law (Application) Act 2011 or licensed under the Child Care Act 2001.

TAS I16D1 Application of Part2019: TAS H122.0

This Part applies to early childhood centres and school age care facilities approved under the Education and Care Services National Law (Application) Act 2011 or licensed under the Child Care Act 2001.

TAS I16D2 Deemed-to-Satisfy Provisions2019: TAS H122.1

(1) Performance RequirementTAS I16P1 is satisfied by complying with the relevant provisions of the Early Childhood Centre and School Age Care Facilities Code.

(2) Performance RequirementTAS I16P2 is satisfied by complying with the relevant provisions of the Early Childhood Centre and School Age Care Facilities Code.

(3) Performance RequirementTAS I16P3 is satisfied by complying with the relevant provisions of the Early Childhood Centre and School Age Care Facilities Code.