Welcome to Subiaco's only gym with a Crèche!

Parents and guardians must complete a Child Information Form before their child’s first visit.

Please ensure all sections are completed, including emergency contacts, medical conditions, allergies, medications and any additional support needs.

Parents and guardians must notify crèche staff immediately if any information changes.

Please also provide:

• Relevant medical documentation
• Copies of court orders or custody arrangements, where applicable

Medication will only be administered in a life-threatening emergency and in accordance with Lords Recreation Centre procedures.

To support a smooth drop-off:

• Complete the Child Information Form before your child’s first visit
• Complete a Parent Communication Form if your child has specific feeding, sleeping, toileting or care requirements
• Ensure babies arrive in a clean, dry nappy
• Clearly label all personal belongings
• Sign your child in with a crèche staff member

Read and acknowledge the Behaviour Policy and Crèche Terms and Conditions. Parents and guardians must remain within Lords Recreation Centre and be contactable throughout their child’s visit.

Starting in a new environment can take time. Our team will support your child to settle comfortably into the crèche.

We recommend:

• Introducing your child through shorter visits before progressing to longer stays
• Sharing information about sleep routines, toileting and settling strategies with staff
• Using a pram or stroller for younger children if drop-offs are challenging
• Calmly saying goodbye
• Letting your child know where you are going
• Reassuring your child that you will return

If your child cannot settle within a reasonable timeframe or staff have concerns about their wellbeing, you may be contacted and asked to collect them.

A parent or guardian aged 18 years or over must sign their child in and out at every visit.

Children will only be released to:

• The parent or guardian who signed them in; or
• Another authorised person approved by the parent or guardian.

If another person needs to collect your child:

• Notify crèche staff in advance
• Update the collection details when signing in

Staff may request photo identification. In an emergency, an approved emergency contact may be authorised to collect your child.

Children must be collected promptly. Late collection fees may apply in accordance with the current Fees and Charges Schedule.

Please bring:

• A labelled water bottle
• A healthy, nut-free lunchbox with individual food items
• A pram or stroller for children aged 2 years and under
• Nappies and wipes
• Formula or water, if required
• Bottles and dummies, if required
• A spare change of clothes

Please note that staff cannot provide water for babies under 6 months of age.

The following items are not permitted:

• Nuts or food products containing nuts
• Personal toys from home

Lords Recreation Centre accepts no responsibility for lost, damaged or misplaced belongings. Lost property will be held at the crèche or Reception for collection.

Crèche staff can assist with feeding and nappy changes during your child’s visit.

Parents and guardians must provide:

• Nappies
• Wipes
• Formula
• Bottles
• Any other required feeding items

Please note:

• Nappies are changed using safe hygiene procedures
• Sleep times may be recorded on the Parent Communication Form
• Parents may be contacted if their child repeatedly refuses a nappy change
• If you do not want staff to change your child’s nappy, please advise staff at sign-in

Children who are unwell or displaying symptoms of a contagious illness must not attend the crèche.

Children will not be admitted if they display symptoms including:

• • A temperature above 38°C
  • Diarrhoea
  • Vomiting within the previous 24 hours
  • Conjunctivitis or discharge from the eyes
  • An unexplained rash, skin lesions or cold sores
  • A sore throat with fever or swollen glands
  • Thick discharge from the nose or ears
  • Head lice or nits
  • Severe coughing
  • Yellowing of the skin or eyes
  • Any known or suspected infectious condition

If your child becomes unwell during their visit, you will be contacted and must return immediately.

A medical clearance certificate may be required before your child returns following certain illnesses.

Parents and guardians are responsible for:

• Completing and maintaining a current Child Information Form
• Remaining within Lords Recreation Centre
• Being contactable and returning immediately when requested
• Advising staff of allergies, medical conditions, medications or additional support needs
• Advising staff of feeding, sleeping or toileting requirements
• Notifying staff of any illness
• Ensuring babies arrive in a clean, dry nappy
• Providing all items required for their child’s care
• Collecting their child promptly

For the safety of all children, parents and guardians are encouraged to remain at the gate and communicate directly with staff rather than entering the crèche floor.

Children must not be left unattended in the reception area.

Children are expected to participate in safe and respectful play. Staff use positive behaviour guidance appropriate to each child’s age and development.

If a child’s behaviour places themselves, another child or staff member at risk, their parent or guardian may be contacted and asked to collect them. Ongoing unsafe behaviour may result in suspension from the service.

Aggressive, abusive or threatening behaviour towards staff or other families will not be tolerated.

Visitors are not permitted within the crèche unless approved by both the child’s parent or guardian and crèche staff.

Anyone not listed on the Child Information Form may only visit while accompanied by the child’s parent or guardian.