Your Child’s Safety is Our Promise
Comprehensive safety measures that give you peace of mind, every single day
Saige Team
Working with Children Checks
6:30am
Daily Safety Checks Start
1:4
Swim Instructor Ratio
24/7
Safety Commitment
Our Safety Philosophy
At Saige Early Learning, we believe that children learn best when they feel safe, secure, and valued. Safety isn’t a checklist we complete once and forget; it’s woven into every interaction, every decision, and every moment of care.
Our comprehensive approach encompasses physical safety, emotional well-being, health protection, and emergency preparedness. We go beyond regulatory requirements because your child deserves nothing less than excellence.
We maintain constant vigilance through systematic safety checks, highly trained staff, transparent communication, and a culture where every team member takes ownership of every child’s safety. When you choose Saige, you’re choosing a centre where safety never takes a day off.
Our Six Safety Pillars
Physical Safety
Safe, well-maintained environments designed with children in mind
- Daily facility inspections from 6:30am
- Age-appropriate equipment and furniture
- Secure boundaries and controlled access
- Regular risk assessments
- Active supervision
Health & Hygiene
Rigorous protocols to prevent illness and promote wellbeing
- Comprehensive cleaning schedules
- Infection control procedures
- Food safety compliance
- Allergy and anaphylaxis management
- Health monitoring and documentation
Emotional Safety
Nurturing environments where children feel valued and protected
- Child protection training for all staff
- Body consent education
- Trauma-informed care practices
- Mandatory reporting compliance
- Positive behaviour guidance
Emergency Preparedness
Ready to respond effectively to any emergency situation
- Quarterly evacuation drills
- Current CPR & First Aid certifications
- AED on-site with trained operators
- Emergency communication systems
- Partnerships with emergency services
Staff Excellence
Highly qualified, thoroughly screened, continuously trained educators
- Working with Children Checks
- Minimum Certificate III qualifications
- Ongoing professional development
- Ongoing performance reviews
Family Partnership
Open communication and collaborative approaches to safety
- Transparent incident reporting
- Accessible safety policies
- Regular safety communications
- Parent education workshops
- Feedback and continuous improvement
Specialised Safety Programs
Anaphylaxis & Allergy Management
We take allergies seriously. Our comprehensive allergy management system protects children with allergies while educating all children about allergen awareness and inclusion.
Our Approach:
- Individual Risk Minimisation Plans for every child with allergies
- ASCIA Action Plans are displayed in all relevant areas
- EpiPen training for educators
- Allergen-free and alternative meal options
- Visual allergy identification systems
- Regular communication with families about allergen exposure and updates
Emergency Response:
- EpiPens are stored securely and accessible to trained educators in an emergency
- Emergency medication administration protocols
- Immediate coordination with emergency services
- Staff trained to recognise anaphylaxis symptoms and respond calmly
- Post-incident review and family notification
We also help all children understand allergy safety through age-appropriate discussions and activities, promoting empathy and shared responsibility.
Learn more: ASCIA Allergy Guidelines
Safe Sleep Practices
Following Red Nose Australia’s safe sleep guidelines, we create optimal sleep environments that reduce the risk of SIDS and ensure restful sleep.
Safe Sleep Standards:
- Back sleeping position for all infants
- Firm, flat mattresses with fitted sheets
- Clear sleep spaces (no pillows, toys, or loose bedding)
- Room temperature maintained at 20-22°C
- Face uncovered during sleep
- Individual labeled bedding for each child
Supervision Protocol:
- Physical sleep checks every 10 minutes (documented)
- Breathing observations recorded
- Sleep positioning is monitored continuously
- Adequate lighting for safe supervision
- Every educator shares responsibility for maintaining safe, calm sleep environments, so families can rest assured that every sleep is a safe sleep.
Learn more: Red Nose Safe Sleep
Emergency Response Procedures
Our emergency management system ensures we’re ready to respond effectively to any situation.
Emergency Systems:
- Monthly emergency rehearsals (rotating between evacuation, lockdown, and weather events)
- Fire, gas leak, chemical spill, and security threat drills are conducted throughout the year
- Fully stocked first aid stations in every room
- AED (defibrillator) with trained operators
- Emergency contact systems with multiple communication channels
- Clearly marked assembly points and evacuation routes
- Emergency kits with water, supplies, and children’s medical information
Staff Training:
- CPR certification (HLTAID009)
- Pediatric First Aid training (HLYAID012)
- Emergency asthma management
- Anaphylaxis response
- Annual fire extinguisher training for all educators
- Severe weather response protocols
- Leadership training for evacuation
Community Partnerships:
We maintain strong relationships with NSW Ambulance Service, Fire and Rescue NSW, and NSW Police Service to ensure a rapid, coordinated emergency response.
Learn more: Fire & Rescue NSW | NSW SES
Child Protection & Body Safety
Child protection is everyone’s responsibility. Our comprehensive approach ensures children are protected, empowered, and educated about personal safety in age-appropriate and inclusive ways.
Staff Training:
- Understanding mandatory reporting obligations (Children and Young Persons (Care and Protection) Act 1998 NSW)
- Recognising signs of abuse and neglect
- Implementing protective behaviours and body safety programs
- Body consent education techniques
- Trauma-informed care practices
- Documentation and reporting procedures
- Completion of approved child protection training (as required under Section 162A of the National Law)
- Verified Working with Children Check for all educators
Teaching Children:
- Using correct anatomical names for body parts
- Understanding body autonomy and personal boundaries
- Knowing the difference between safe and unsafe touch
- Identifying safe adults and trusted networks
- Understanding that there are “no secrets” from parents/carers
- Permission and consent in daily interactions
Environmental Safety:
- Open sight lines throughout the centre
- Glass panels for visibility with appropriate privacy
- Two-educator protocols for intimate care routines
- Secure boundaries and visitor management
Learn more: NSW Office of the Children’s Guardian | Protective Behaviours
Your most common safety questions, answered with transparency
We follow a comprehensive incident response protocol. First, the injured child receives immediate first aid from our trained educators. For injuries above the shoulders or if there’s any reason for concern, we’ll contact you and request seeking medical attention to ensure your child is safe and well.
Every incident is documented in detail, and you’ll receive a written incident report the same day. We also conduct a post-incident review to identify any improvements we can make to prevent similar incidents.
Every child with allergies has an Individual Risk Minimisation Plan developed in partnership with families.
We display ASCIA Action Plans prominently, we provide alternative meals, and ensure all staff are trained in EpiPen administration. Visual allergy identification systems help all staff quickly recognise children with allergies. We communicate with families about any potential allergen exposure and maintain multiple EpiPens in accessible locations throughout the centre.
We practice regular monthly evacuation drills to ensure everyone knows what to do in an emergency. When the alarm sounds, educators calmly gather their groups and move to our safe, designated assembly points, taking attendance and emergency contacts with them. Once there, we check that all children and staff are accounted for and follow any guidance from emergency services. Our team is fully trained in keeping children safe, and we have clear backup plans in place if needed.
Every team member at our centre is carefully screened before starting. This includes a verified Working with Children Check, checking professional references, confirming qualifications in early childhood education, and reviewing identity and work history. New staff also complete a probationary period with ongoing support and assessment. Working with Children Checks are updated every three years, and all staff regularly take part in performance reviews to ensure they continue to provide safe, high-quality care
We maintain ‘active supervision,’ meaning educators are positioned to see and hear all children, scan frequently, and are ready to intervene immediately. We conduct head counts before every transition and use documented supervision handovers when children move between educators.
For higher-risk activities, such as swimming, we follow specialised ratios (1:4) and additional supervision measures. Educators position themselves strategically to maximise visibility, and zones of supervision are used in outdoor areas to ensure all children are safe and accounted for
We use a trauma-informed, positive guidance approach to support children’s learning and growth. When conflicts or incidents happen, we make sure all children are safe, provide comfort, and offer guidance to help children understand how their actions affect others. We focus on teaching alternative behaviours, problem-solving, and emotional skills. Families are informed confidentially, and we work together if additional support is needed. Our goal is to help children feel safe, understood, and supported while learning how to manage their emotions and actions.
Absolutely! We believe in complete transparency. All our safety policies are available for review during tours, and we provide copies of key policies during the enrolment process.
You can also request specific policies at any time. Our policies cover emergency management, incident response, safe sleep, medication administration, child protection, supervision, behaviour guidance, and more.
We regularly review and update our policies to ensure they remain current and reflect best practices in child safety and care.
All educators complete comprehensive training, including First Aid in an Education and Care Setting (HLTAID012), renewed every three years, CPR (HLTAID009), renewed annually, anaphylaxis management and EpiPen administration, emergency asthma management, mandatory reporting and child protection, protective behaviours, safe sleep practices, infection control and hygiene, food safety, and trauma-informed care. We also provide ongoing professional development on emerging safety topics, risk assessment, and behaviour guidance strategies.
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Water Safety & Swimming Lessons (Partner Swim School)
At Saige, we support children to build confidence, coordination and essential water safety skills through age-appropriate swimming experiences.
We’ve partnered with Aquabliss, which is located next door to Saige Early Learning, to offer convenient and safe swimming lessons. Children access lessons directly through internal access — there’s no need to walk through the car park — ensuring a secure and well-supervised transition between the centre and the swim school.
Learning to swim supports children’s physical development, confidence and understanding of water safety from an early age. These experiences are complemented by ongoing water safety education within our program.
All water-based experiences are guided by our Water Safety Procedure, which focuses on supervision, risk assessment and keeping children safe in and around water.
Contact
P: (02) 4602 5515
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67-77 Lasso Rd
Gregory Hills, NSW 2557