February NQS Compliance Audit Checklist

This February NQS compliance audit checklist helps early learning and childcare centers verify alignment with the National Quality Standard. Use it to review children’s asthma and allergy plans, ensure SunSmart stations are stocked, and complete visual bathroom audits. Check enrolment pack stock, conduct staff appraisals, and audit WHS checklists weekly, monthly, and annually. Confirm open and close checklists are completed, review risk assessments, and update the maintenance log and incident records. Include pest inspection follow-ups, playground and studio cleaning audits, hat and sunscreen registers, and bathroom cleaning records. Verify chemical safety locks and signage, proper bottle and dummy storage, educator melanoma checks, and commence weekly cooking experiences.