Shurlock Row Day Nursery Opening Up Risk Assessment

OPENING RISK ASSESSMENT

SHURLOCK ROW DAY NURSERY

This risk assessment is used to identify and manage any potential hazards within the nursery environment before the nursery opens each day. The designated member of staff responsible for opening the nursery must complete the required opening checks to ensure the setting is safe and secure for operation.

Opening Up Risk Assessment – Step-by-Step

Step 1: Opening the Building

The building must be opened by a member of the Nursery Management Team (Nursery Manager, Deputy or Room Manager) before employees and children arrive on site.

Step 2: Complete the Risk Assessment

Management have 15 minutes to complete the Opening Up Risk Assessment, checking that the site is safe and ready to open.

Step 3: Communicate Any Risks

Any risks or issues identified during the opening check must be addressed where possible and clearly communicated to all staff before the nursery day begins. Nursery Management must share a post on Famly newsfeed for all staff, outlining the identified risks, any additional precautions required and any changes to the usual routine. The same information must also be communicated verbally to the team to ensure all staff understand the risks and the measures needed to maintain a safe environment.

Step 4: Escalate Where Necessary

If a risk cannot be safely resolved by Nursery Management or impacts the nursery’s ability to operate safely, this must be escalated to the Managing Director or Operations Director for further guidance and support.

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COMPLETE RISK ASSESSMENT BELOW

GENERAL NURSERY

Complete the General Nursery Risk Assessment

Building secure with no signs of break-in or damage *

All windows clear and free from condensation *

Ensure to vacuum the windows as needed

Car park entrance safe and free from weather related hazards *

E.g. does salt need laying

Gardens clear of ice and weather related hazards *

E.g. does salt need laying

Kitchen clean, safe and free from hazards *

Entrance area clear *

Ensure driveway and nursery entrance gate is easily accessible/no obstructions

Foyer area clean, tidy and free from obstructions *

All doors unlock and in working order *

Nursery milk stored in fridge *

Yes
No
Not applicable

Lights working when turned on *

Check all rooms including office, kitchen and toilets

Visitors sign in book ready *

Fridge and freezer temperatures checked, recorded and compliant *

Please check the main kitchen and milk fridge in sleep room

iPad filing cabinet unlocked ready for Nursery Management access *

All fire evacuation areas clear, accessible and exits ready for use *

First aid kits stocked and accessible *

Fire bags stocked and accessible *

Phone lines working and messages checked *

Fire extinguishers present and undamaged *

Site free from fire hazards *

E.g. overloaded sockets, combustible materials

Access to running water *

Ensure you have access to hot water, drinking water and running water

Staff toilets clean, stocked and working *

Blinds dry and free from signs of damp or mould *

All windows clear and free from condensation *

Ensure to vacuum the windows as needed

Room temperatures comfortable and safe *

Ensure heating and/or Air con is working and functional depending on weather and forecasts

Windows open, close and fasten securely *

Site free from hanging or damaged wires *

Floors clean and free from hazards *

Site is clean and tidy with all cleaning products safely stored *

Drawstring bags and other potential strangulation hazards are securely stored and inaccessible to children *

Notes *

Please record any concerns, hazards identified, observations, actions taken, and any follow-up required. Include enough detail to provide a clear record of the issue and its resolution, including any outstanding actions where applicable.

OWLETS

OWLETS ROOM

Complete the Owlets Risk Assessment

All doors unlock and in working order *

All windows clear and free from condensation *

Ensure to vacuum the windows as needed

Blinds dry and free from signs of damp or mould *

Blind Cords Secured on every window *

Lights working when turned on *

All fire evacuation areas clear, accessible and exits ready for use *

Door to the garden unlocked

First aid kits stocked and accessible *

Access to running water *

Ensure to check that you have access to hot water, drinking water and running water

Room free from hanging or damaged wires *

Floors clean and free from hazards *

Room is clean and tidy with all cleaning products safely stored *

Area free from plastic bags *

Drawstring bags and other potential strangulation hazards are securely stored and inaccessible to children *

Notes *

SLEEP ROOM

Complete the Sleep Room Risk Assessment

All cots clean, secure and free from damage *

Room temperature comfortable and safe *

In line with safer sleep policy

Blind Cords Secured on every window *

Blinds dry and free from signs of damp or mould *

All windows clear and free from condensation *

Ensure to vacuum the windows as needed

Sleep monitoring equipment present and working correctly *

Access to and from sleep room clear and unobstructed *

Drawstring bags and other potential strangulation hazards are securely stored and inaccessible to children *

Notes *

LITTLE OWLS

LITTLE OWLS ROOM

Complete the Little Owls Risk Assessment

All doors unlock and in working order *

Lights working when turned on *

Blind Cords Secured on every window *

Blinds dry and free from signs of damp or mould *

All windows clear and free from condensation *

Ensure to vacuum the windows as needed

All fire evacuation areas clear, accessible and exits ready for use *

Door to garden

Fire bags stocked and accessible *

First aid kits stocked and accessible *

Fire extinguishers present and undamaged *

Room free from hanging or damaged wires *

Floors clean and free from hazards *

Room is clean and tidy with all cleaning products safely stored *

Area free from plastic bags *

Drawstring bags and other potential strangulation hazards are securely stored and inaccessible to children *

Notes *

SNOWY OWLS

SNOWY OWLS ROOM

Complete the Snowy Owls Risk Assessment

All doors unlock and in working order *

windows wires

Lights working when turned on *

Blind Cords Secured on every window *

Blinds dry and free from signs of damp or mould *

All windows clear and free from condensation *

Ensure to vacuum the windows as needed

All fire evacuation areas clear, accessible and exits ready for use *

Conservatory door to garden unlocked

Key for conservatory fire exit door in place on hook *

Hook on wall

Room free from hanging or damaged wires *

Floors clean and free from hazards *

Room is clean and tidy with all cleaning products safely stored *

Area free from plastic bags *

Drawstring bags and other potential strangulation hazards are securely stored and inaccessible to children *

Notes *

CONFIRMATION

CONFIRMATION *

I confirm I conducted this Opening Up Risk Assessment

Name *

First

Last

Date *

Signature *

Clear Signature

By signing this document, you confirm that the opening risk assessment has been completed thoroughly, all areas have been checked, any hazards or defects have been documented, and appropriate action has been taken or reported where required.