Looking for child care?
Use these resources to help you look for quality child care:
S.T.A.R.S. Inspection
The Child Care Regulation Programme utilizes a comprehensive inspection tool which has been designed using the Children Act 1998, the Day Care Centre Regulations 1999, and the Child Care Standards 2018. Child Care Regulation officers score the day care establishment on items such as health, safety, supervision, staff, caregiver competencies, developmental activities, and parent & family engagement using a standard inspection form. See the S.T.A.R.S summary reports.
Child Care Booklet - why choose child care? how to choose a provider or centre?
Day care centres - what parents should ask
2024 Inspection - DCP Summary sheet
2024 Inspection DCC Summary sheet updated
DCC DCP With Availability July 2026
Licenced Day Care Centres as of July 2026 by Parish
Licenced Day Care Centres as of July 2026 by Star Rating
Registered Day Care Provider as of July 2026 S.T.A.R.S By Parish
Registered Day Care Provider as of July 2026 S.T.A.R.S By Stars Rating
Visit the page for Day Care Centres or Day Care Providers for information on their application process and requirements.
Looking for a camp?
Your child will spend a lot of time at camp during the summer break and other holidays. Ensure that the camp is run well and in a safe environment with the following guides:
Camp Guidelines for Parents - 14 June 2018
Top 10 things to ask about a camp
Visit the page for child care providers for information on their application process and requirements.
Nutrition
Feeding a child (infant, toddler or preschooler) can be difficult. Our Children’s health page can help or use the tools below:
Preparing-healthy-lunches-for-preschoolers.pdf
Immunisations, Health Clinics
Below are some helpful resources to keep your child healthy:
Development Support
The Department of Health provides early intervention services for babies and young children. For more information about these resources visit:
Your Early Child's Development Journey
Baby Walker Brochure - Keep your Infant Safe
Child Care Training and Education Resources
Occupational Therapy for Children
Visit the page for Day Care Centres and Day Care Providers for information on their application process and requirements.