Free Staff Induction Checklist for Childcare industry

Childcare centres have strict onboarding requirements, from Working with Children Checks and first aid certifications to ratio compliance and safeguarding policies. A thorough induction checklist ensures nothing is missed and every new educator or support staff member is set up safely and confidently.

This free staff induction checklist gives childcare businesses a structured framework for onboarding new team members, covering compliance essentials, centre-specific procedures, and financial onboarding.

What’s inside

• Day one essentials: ID verification, Working with Children Check confirmation, centre tour, emergency procedures, and IT setup
• First week tasks: team introductions, safeguarding policy review, ratio and supervision training, and parent communication protocols
• Expense and card onboarding: how to set up spending access for new starters, including Budgetly card activation and expense policy walkthrough

Who is it for?

Centre directors, HR coordinators, and operations managers at childcare organisations who need a reliable, repeatable onboarding process. It works well for single centres and multi-site operators alike, ensuring every new hire meets compliance requirements before they start working with children.

How to use it

1. Enter your details to download the editable checklist (available as a Word Doc and Google Doc template)
2. Personalise the document by adding or removing rows to match your centre’s specific requirements and state regulations
3. Implement it in your induction process and tick off each item as it is completed
4. Keep a copy on file for compliance and HR records

Free checklist. Customise for your organisation.