Education and Care Services Regulation 2026
sec.41Nappy changing equipment and facilities
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sec.41 Nappy changing equipment and facilities
This section applies to the approved provider of a QEC approved service if the service provides regulated education and care to a child who wears nappies. The approved provider must ensure the following are provided— if the child is under 3 years—at least 1 properly constructed nappy changing bench; facilities in the immediate vicinity of the area used for changing nappies to enable adults to wash and clean their hands. Maximum penalty—10 penalty units. See also section 52 for other requirements in relation to facilities used for changing nappies. (sec.41-ssec.1) This section applies to the approved provider of a QEC approved service if the service provides regulated education and care to a child who wears nappies. (sec.41-ssec.2) The approved provider must ensure the following are provided— if the child is under 3 years—at least 1 properly constructed nappy changing bench; facilities in the immediate vicinity of the area used for changing nappies to enable adults to wash and clean their hands. Maximum penalty—10 penalty units.
- (a) if the child is under 3 years—at least 1 properly constructed nappy changing bench;
- (b) facilities in the immediate vicinity of the area used for changing nappies to enable adults to wash and clean their hands.