New South Wales Consolidated Regulations

CHILDREN'S SERVICES REGULATION 2004 - REG 47

47 Cleanliness, maintenance and repairs

(1) The premises of a children’s service, and all equipment and furnishing used in providing the children’s service, must be maintained in a safe, clean and hygienic condition and in good repair at all times.

(2) The licensee and the authorised supervisor must use their best endeavours to ensure that any buildings and grounds on the premises are kept free of vermin and pests.

(3) The premises must not be fumigated while children are attending the premises.

(4) The premises of a children’s service must be fitted with appropriate devices that:

(a) are designed to prevent children from gaining access to power points or other electrical outlets, and

(b) are designed to minimise the risk of electrical shocks arising from electrical wiring.

(5) The licensee and the authorised supervisor of a children’s service must ensure that the premises of the service are kept clean of garbage, rubbish and rubble.