Free Staff Induction Checklist for Childcare industry

Childcare centres have strict onboarding requirements. Every new educator or support staff member must have a valid Working with Children Check, understand ratio compliance, and be trained on child protection and allergy management before they begin working with children. A missed step is not just an HR oversight; it is a safeguarding risk.

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 with Budgetly.

What’s inside

• Day one essentials: Working with Children Check confirmation, centre tour, ratio and supervision requirements, allergy management procedures, and emergency evacuation drills
• First week compliance: child protection policy, National Quality Standard (NQS) obligations, medication administration procedures, and incident reporting review and sign-off
• Expense and card onboarding: Budgetly app setup, Visa debit card activation, spend limits, and receipt upload training

Who is it for?

Centre directors, HR coordinators, and operations managers at childcare organisations who need a reliable onboarding process that meets regulatory requirements across single centres and multi-site operations.

How to use it

1. Download the branded PDF checklist
2. Customise by adding or removing items to match your organisation’s requirements
3. Use it for every new starter to ensure consistent onboarding
4. Keep completed checklists on file for compliance and HR records

Free checklist. Customise for your organisation.