Opening hours:
| Monday - Saturday | 8.00am - 12.00pm |
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| Monday - Thursday | 4.30pm - 7.30pm |
Kids Kingdom
General Information
We believe that it is important for parents to be able to exercise knowing that their children are being well looked after. Our Junior Care is well equipped with toys and games for children of a wide age range, starting from just 6 weeks of age. We also have a TV with DVD player as well as several Playstations for the older children.
Kids Kingdom is operated as an adjunct care supervised children's' playroom which means that although we are not classified as a child care centre, our playroom still operates under very strict ploicies and guidelines.
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Parents Responsibility
Kids Kingdom is offered as an additional service to persons using Fitness n Motion Health Centre, however it is offered with the expectation that the parents/guardians are fully responsible for the care of their child whilst on the premises and will be called upon should their child require anything other then basic supervision. Parents cannot leave the centre whilst their child is in the Kids Kingdom.
Children are welcome to bring food and drink into the Kids Kingdom so long as it complies with our guidelines which includes a strict "no peanuts" rule. We ask that a change of clothes/nappies are provided for the comfort of your child should any small mishaps occur and unless otherwise stated, a child that is wet or soiled will be changed by the staff. Please remember to bring disposable nappies and wipes with you.
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First Visit
On your first visit you are required to complete an enrolment form and will receive our latest guidelines for the Kids Kingdom. On each subsequent visit, you will be required to complete the sign in register, along with your location in the gym. Signing your children out at the conclusion of each visit is also mandatory for health and safety resons should the building ever have to be evacuated.
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Illness
If you child is unwell with an illness or infection please do not bring them to the Kids Kingdom as this may put other children at risk. All children should be kept at home until they are well again. For the safety of all children, Staff have the right to refuse to admit children into the Kids Kingdom if they are, or suspect they are unwell.
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Child Protection
All staff members hold current Blue Cards, current First Aid Certificates and participate in regular evacuation and fire safety drills.
A copy of our child Protection Policy is displayed at the entrance to the Kids Kingdom and this can also be viewed or downloaded for your information by clicking on the button to the left hand side of this page.
There is a telephone system in the Kids Kingdom linking directly to reception in the event of an emergency and we have the Kids Kingdom under video surveilance at all times. Video surveillance recordings are kept totally secure and are kept for safety purposes only.
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Evacuation Procedure
Copies of the evacuation procedure are located throughout the centre with the closest being in the Kids Kingdom itself. All staff receive regular evacuation and fire safety training and participate in evecuation drills. In the event of a fire alarm, please do not return to the Kids Kingdom. Children will be evacuated by the staff and assembled at the allocated safety point outside the gym.
Fitness n Motion Child Protection Policy
Fitness n Motion aims to ensure that children are at all times treated and regarded in a proper caring and respectful manner. This policy promotes and enhances the safety and welfare of children.
Child abuse can be any or a combination of the following: physical, sexual, emotional and neglect. The Manager and centre staff are responsible for preventing child abuse, recognizing indicators and responding effectively if issues arise, including Mandatory Reporting of child abuse. Before working with children all staff will have to apply for a blue card (suitability card) to work with children and young people.
Fitness n Motion Procedure
Definition of a child: A child is regarded to be any person under 18 years.
- Treat every child with dignity and respect regardless of differences of ethnicity, religion, age, ability, gender, sexual orientation and economic circumstances.
- Ensure all staff are fully informed of legal rights, responsibilities and procedures in relation to Mandatory Reporting of known or suspected child abuse. Ensure staff are supervising and have visibility of children at all times in all indoor and outdoor areas.
- Never physically punish children by hitting, shaking, pinching; do not use abusive, derogatory, humiliating language or inappropriately punish children by withdrawing child's food, rest, use of the toilet, or lock in a room.
- Never Act in a way that shows unfair differential treatment, or favoring particular children to the exclusion of others.
- Never administer medication to a child unless in the case of an emergency.
- Photograph or video a child without the consent of the child and his/her parents or guardians.
- Ensure a safe environment for children.
- Ensure that a culture of openness exists to enable any issues or concerns to be raised and discussed.
- Empower children - discuss with them their rights, what is acceptable and unacceptable, and what they can do if there is a problem.
Source – Child Protection Act 1999
Fitness n Motion Reporting Suspected Abuse & Neglect Policy
Fitness n Motion has a "duty of care" to report all suspected child abuse in any form to the proper authorities in accordance with the Child Protection Guidelines. All carers, working with children as part of their paid employment are mandatory reporters. Any suspected abuse must be documented and Department of Child Safety should be notified. Local phone number: 07 5490 1058
A staff member has the right to call themselves or can also notify the Manager if there are any suspicions and make sure everything is documented before calling the children's services.
Fitness n Motion Procedure
- Staff will assess the situation as well as they can. Staff will ensure they write down a full and accurate report exactly what the child has said, who was there, etc. Detailed notes will be made of unusual behavior, comments or injuries and kept in the child's file.
- Staff can report suspected abuse independently of the Centre.
- Staff must never question the child or the parent regarding these observations. If a staff begins to investigate, they cannot be a support person for the child.
- Staff must report all allegations or suspected incidents of child abuse or misconduct involving an employee to the Centre Manager (this includes self-reporting).
Indicators of Child Abuse
Children who have been harmed or are at risk of harm may show behavioral, emotional or physical signs, and some children may show no signs at all.
Some general indicators that a child or young person may have been harmed or is at risk of harm include:
- showing wariness and distrust of adults
- excessive rocking, sucking and biting
- difficulty sleeping, often being tired and falling asleep
- inconsistent explanation for injuries
- low self esteem
- difficulty relating to adults and peers
- aggressive or demanding behavior
- abusing alcohol or drugs
- bedwetting or soiling
- being seemingly accident prone
- suicidal feelings or attempts at suicide
- difficulty concentrating
- being withdrawn or overly obedient
- reluctance to go home
- creating stories, poems or artwork about abuse.
Source – Reporting Child Abuse and Neglect, Mandated Notification Guidelines and the Children's Protection Act 1993.
- www.kidsafe.com
- www.childsafety.qld.gov.au/partners/government/scan.html
