Childcare policy review tracker

Last reviewed: 10 November 2026. Policy list from regulation 168(2) of the National Regulations (reprint current at 12 August 2026), as set out in our regulation 168 guide. The Regulations set no review interval: the 12-month default is common practice, not law. Dates are kept only in this browser. General information, not legal advice.

Quick answer

List every policy regulation 168 requires, enter the date each was last reviewed, and the tracker shows which are overdue, due within 60 days or current, against a review cycle you choose. The Regulations do not set a review interval. They require the policies to exist (r 168), be followed (r 170) and be available (r 171), and families to get 14 days’ notice of significant changes (r 172). Each policy links to an outline of what it must contain.

A free review tracker for the regulation 168 policy set, with an outline of the required contents for each policy.

Policy review tracker

Review cycle

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Family day care service: also list the regulation 169 policies

What the law requires, and what it does not

Have them: every policy and procedure listed in regulation 168(2) (penalty $3,300), plus the regulation 169 policies for family day care.
Follow them: the nominated supervisor and staff must implement them (r 170). Assessors test this by asking educators.
Make them available: current policies kept at the service and available for inspection (r 171).
Notify changes: at least 14 days’ notice to families of a change affecting fees or a significant change to a policy (r 172).
No set interval: the Regulations do not say how often to review. Review also after an incident, a regulation change or an assessment finding. See policy review schedule.

Policy outlines

Each page below sets out what the paragraph requires, the regulations the procedures must comply with, a contents checklist, and what assessors look for. They are outlines for your own policy, not ready-made legal templates.

Provision	Policy outline
r 168(2)(a)	Nutrition, food, beverages and dietary requirements
r 168(2)(a)	Sun protection
r 168(2)(a)	Water safety
r 168(2)(a)	Administration of first aid
r 168(2)(a)	Sleep and rest (r 84B)
r 168(2)(b)	Incident, injury, trauma and illness
r 168(2)(c)	Dealing with infectious diseases
r 168(2)(d)	Dealing with medical conditions
r 168(2)(e)	Emergency and evacuation
r 168(2)(f)	Delivery and collection of children
r 168(2)(g)	Excursions
r 168(2)(ga)	Transportation (if the service transports children)
r 168(2)(gb)	Safe arrival of children (if applicable)
r 168(2)(h)	Providing a child safe environment
r 168(2)(ha)	Safe use of digital technologies and online environments
r 168(2)(i)	Staffing, including code of conduct, responsible person, volunteers and students
r 168(2)(j)	Interactions with children (r 155, r 156)
r 168(2)(k)	Enrolment and orientation
r 168(2)(l)	Governance and management, including confidentiality of records
r 168(2)(m)	Acceptance and refusal of authorisations
r 168(2)(n)	Payment of fees and statement of fees
r 168(2)(o)	Dealing with complaints (child focused)

Frequently asked questions

How often do childcare policies have to be reviewed?

The National Regulations do not set a review interval. Policies must exist, be followed and be available (regulations 168 to 171), and families need 14 days' notice of significant changes (regulation 172). Most services review on an annual cycle and after incidents or regulation changes.

Which policies does regulation 168 require?

Health and safety (nutrition, sun protection, water safety, first aid, sleep and rest), incidents, infectious diseases, medical conditions, emergency and evacuation, delivery and collection, excursions, transport and safe arrival where relevant, a child safe environment, digital technologies, staffing, interactions with children, enrolment and orientation, governance and management, authorisations, fees, and complaints.

Where is the tracker data stored?

Only in your own browser. Nothing is sent to WIDEN Law. Download the CSV to keep a copy, or use the compliance calendar with an account for email reminders.

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This page is a research summary, not legal or compliance advice. It is written in our own words from the sources linked on the page; confirm the position with your regulatory authority before relying on it for a compliance decision.