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 Forms
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Day Care Provider Registration Form
(550.12 KB)
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Day Care Provider Relief Person Form
(265.36 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)
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2024 DCP Change of Information Form
(224.06 KB)
Closure Forms
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Day Care Provider Closure Form
(892.71 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)
Policies & Procedures Templates
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Day Care Provider Policies Template
(35.33 KB)
S.T.A.R.S. Inspection
For parent’s information, including a list of licensed providers, visit the parent’s page.