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:

Legislation and Policy

Children Act 1998

Outbreaks

Outbreak Form

Training and Education

Child Care Training and Education Resources

Correspondence

Application and Closure Forms

Vetting Forms

Templates

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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:

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