Childcare educator induction checklist
Onboarding checklist template
Check this template against your local regulations and your own policies before you use it.
- Employee
- Role
- Start date
- Buddy or manager
Induction
From the signed offer to the end of probation
| Done | Task | Due | Date | Initials |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Before the first shift | ||||
| Check their background check or working with children clearance is validRecord the number and expiry date. | Before day 1 | |||
| Check their qualification, or their enrollment in one | Before day 1 | |||
| Check their first aid, CPR, asthma and anaphylaxis training is current | Before day 1 | |||
| Collect the contract, payroll details and emergency contacts | Before day 1 | |||
| Set up their logins for the attendance and family communication apps | Before day 1 | |||
| First day | ||||
| Tour the rooms, sleep areas, kitchen, outdoor areas and staff-only areas | Day 1 | |||
| Show every exit, the assembly points, the evacuation cots and the emergency bags | Day 1 | |||
| Go through the child protection procedure, and who to report a concern to | Day 1 | |||
| Show where each child’s medical action plan and emergency medication are kept | Day 1 | |||
| Explain the supervision plan and ratios for their room | Day 1 | |||
| Introduce them to the room leader, their buddy and the team | Day 1 | |||
| First week | ||||
| Read and sign the key proceduresArrival and departure, incidents, medication, safe sleep, diaper changing and emergencies. | Week 1 | |||
| Learn each child’s allergies, medical needs and who may collect themIncluding any court orders or people who must not collect a child. | Week 1 | |||
| Shadow their buddy through a full day in the room | Week 1 | |||
| Train on observations and documentation for the learning program | Week 1 | |||
| Train on the daily safety and cleaning checklists | Week 1 | |||
| First month | ||||
| Have the room leader observe their practice and give feedback | Month 1 | |||
| Check every required training module is complete | Month 1 | |||
| Hold a 30-day check-in and agree goals | Month 1 | |||
| End of probation | ||||
| Hold the probation review and confirm the outcome in writing | Month 3 | |||
| Update their training record and staff file | Month 3 | |||
- Completed by
- Checked by (manager)
- Date
- Notes
