Toys Equipment & Other Materials Policy

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Policies and Procedures
12.       TOYS, EQUIPMENT AND OTHER MATERIALS
            AIM
To ensure our centre is equipped with safe, appropriate, and well-maintained equipment.
            To remain within the centre’s budget.
To define responsibilities for purchasing toys, equipment and other materials.
To unsure the Parent Management Committee and Staff of the centre are not implicated in any conflict of interest.
                       
To be able to provide written proof that the appropriate procedures have been adhered to.
12.1      Purchase of Equipment and Materials
 

The Parent Management Committee is to formulate written procedures for the purchase of equipment and materials.
These procedures are to include the following:
            a)         Who is responsible for purchasing materials.
b)         The amount that the Director (Authorised Supervisor) can spend before seeking approval from the Parent Management Committee.
c)                  The amount that any other persons authorised to purchase equipment or materials can spend before seeking approval from the Parent Management Committee.
d)         The source of monies for spending on particular items.
12.2    Purchase Toys and Equipment to be used with the children.
 

The Director (Authorised Supervisor) of the centre has the necessary skills to select good quality and safe toys and equipment for use with the children. The selection of such equipment and toys therefore will remain the responsibility of the Director (Authorised Supervisor), or staff members delegated by the Director (Authorised Supervisor).
Permission from the Parent Management Committee will be required for the purchase of any toys or equipment above the ceiling cost decided by the Parent Management Committee.
12.3       Care of Equipment, Toys and Materials
 

Also refer to Health & Safety in Children’s Centres, Model Policies & Practices 2nd Ed
Equipment and materials are to be kept in a clean and safe state at all times.  It is the responsibility of the Director  (Authorised Supervisor) to delegate equal responsibilities for the care of centre equipment and materials. Centre procedures are to be formulated for the care of equipment and materials.
12.4     Purchases or Expenditure over $500.00
 

a)                  All purchases or expenditure where the amount exceeds $500.00 for one item or expense must be approved by the Parent Management Committee and documented in the minutes.
b)                  If the matter is needed to be addressed before the next committee meeting the approval of at least two (2) committee members is required and documented in the next meeting minutes. 
c)                  If the amount spent is going to exceed $1,000 at least 2 written quotes are required before the Parent Management Committee can arrive at an astute decision. All quotes are to be kept in a folder in the office.
12.5     Purchase of Food
The cook in our centre is responsible for the purchase of food in the centre, in consultation with the Director (Authorised Supervisor).  Purchasing must remain within the centre budget.
The Director (Authorised Supervisor) and cook are to formulate centre guide-lines for purchasing of food. These guide-lines are to include:
            a)         The source of food.
            b)         The budget.
            c)         Provisions for buying and delivering food.
The Cook is encouraged to seek contractual arrangements for the supply of foods such as meat, fruit and vegetables, and grocery items in order to keep cost to a minimum.
Version 1 1996
Version 6 2008