Day care providers can care for up to three children in their homes and must be registered with the Department of Health. They must comply with the Children Act 1998.
Below are some helpful resources and forms:
How to register as a provider PDFLegislation and Policy
Child Care Standards 2018 Guidance on Infection Control in Schools and Other Childcare SettingOutbreaks
Training and Education
Child Care Training and Education Resources
Correspondence
Letter to Day Care Centres and Providers re: Children's Names - November 2019 Letter to Day Care Centres and Providers from Director of Department of Health - March 2019Application Forms
Day Care Provider Registration Form Renewal of Registration Form Day Care Provider 2026 Day Care Provider Relief Person Form Day Care Provider Extra Child Exemption Annual Child Details form (ACD) 2024 DCP Change of Information FormClosure Forms
Day Care Provider Closure FormVetting Forms
Child Abuse Clearance Request Form Medical Certificate for Care Providers Day Care Provider Personal Reference Questionnaires Criminal Record Request Form (Jan 2022)
Policies & Procedures Templates
Day Care Provider Policies Template
S.T.A.R.S. Inspection
For parent’s information, including a list of licensed providers, visit the parent’s page.