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:
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How to register as a provider PDF
(1.13 MB)
Legislation and Policy
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Child Care Standards 2018
(545.26 KB)
Outbreaks
Training and Education
Child Care Training and Education Resources
Correspondence
Application and Closure Forms
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Day Care Provider Registration Form
(521.64 KB)
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Day Care Provider Relief Person Form
(265.36 KB)
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Day Care Provider Closure Form
(892.71 KB)
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Day Care Provider Extra Child Exemption
(788.84 KB)
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Annual Child Details form (ACD)
(678.44 KB)
Vetting Forms
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Child Abuse Clearance Request Form
(228.93 KB)
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Medical Certificate for Care Providers
(238.98 KB)
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Criminal Record Request Form (Jan 2022)
(235.43 KB)
Templates
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Transportation Policy (Sample)
(18.48 KB)
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Child Abuse Prevention Sample Code of Conduct
(365.08 KB)
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Child Abuse Prevention Sample Code of Conduct
(365.08 KB)
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Sick child policy (template) PDF
(28.92 KB)
or
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Sick child policy (template) WORD
(85.41 KB)
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Discipline guidance policy (template) PDF
(28.97 KB)
or
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Discipline guidance policy (template) WORD
(90.89 KB)
S.T.A.R.S. Inspection
For parent’s information, including a list of licensed providers, visit the parent’s page.
Camp Operators:
Camps provide care for children during summer holidays and breaks throughout the year. Operators should register their camp with Environmental Health. Here are some helpful resources:
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Safe Camps Guide
(1.77 MB)
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Top 10 things to ask about a camp
(203.85 KB)
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Camp Operating Guidelines - 1st August 2017
(257.78 KB)
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Summer camp application form
(566.53 KB)
For parent’s information, including a list of licensed providers, visit the parents page.
For more information on the Child Care Regulation Programme visit: Child Care Regulation Programme