Mater Childcare

Conditions of approval

This service is approved to continue to use an educator to child ratio of 1:5 for children from 15 months to 24 months of age. This ratio applies for children from 15 months of age in place of regulation 123 (1)(a) until 31 December 2017. This service is approved to provide a rest period from 12pm to 2pm on Monday to Friday with a reduction of child-to-eduator ratios for the children accommodated on the top floor of the building only. This condition expires on the 31 December 2019 (subject of the provisions Regulation 310 (1)) and applies to Building 1 - At the Farm only. This service is approved to provide a rest period from 12:00pm to 2:00pm on Monday to Friday. This condition expires on 31 December 2019 (subject to the provisions of Regulation 310(1)) and applies to Building 2 (levels 1 and 2) In the Garden and Building 2 (levels 3 4 and 5) In the Wild only. Only children under 24 months of age can access the level 1 nursery outdoor play area (street front) in Building 2 In the Garden. An approved alternative solution relating to Performance Criteria P4 Outdoor play facilities within SP5.4 - Child Care Centres of the Queensland Development Code (with a publication date of 16 November 2007) applies to this service. It is a condition of Building 2 (levels 3 4 and 5) In the Wild that:- natural vegetation in the planter boxes provided in the enclosed outdoor area must be maintained at all times which is equivalent of 4% of the minimum outdoor play space required for this area in at least the location outlined in the application; and- the plantings in these planters must consist of healthy 'live' plants including some in a height range of 1.2 metres or higher; and- programming must provide opportunities for children to participate in activities which reflect on nature; and- the balustrades used on the three sides of the balcony must have no gaps or 'foot holds' at any height or if necessary any gap must be positioned at a height of at least 1200mm from the floor; and - consideration must be given to the location of the planter boxes and timber box seats and ensure that they are positioned in a place that does not allow them to be used by children as a step to attempt to climb any perimeter balustrade. Planter boxes and plants are monitored regularly and unacceptable risks will be addressed immediately. This condition applies to Building 2 (level 3 4 and 5) - In the Wild only. Fire stairs between level 4 and 5 in Building 2 In the Wild are only to be used during an emergency evacuation process. This may include evacuation drills. This condition applies to Building 2 (level 3 4 and 5) - In the Wild only.

Number of approved places - 263