Education, Science and Technology

A temporary registration form for newly opening childcare centres.

Attends to objections so as to ensure that service provision in child care meets established regulations.

The Free Childcare Scheme is a system which was promised in the Government Electoral Manifesto, whereby Government provides free childcare services to parents/guardians who work or are pursuing their education. The childcare service is either provided directly through Government services or alternatively through Registered Child Care Centres.

In terms of the Education Act a legally responsible person may register a child day care facility as an Educational Establishment with the Ministry for Education and Employment (MEDE), in terms of the Registration of Childcare Facilities as Educational Establishments Regulations as per Legal Notice 54 of 2008.

As per LN 54 of 2008, an Educational Establishment Registration is valid for one year. Therefore, such registration must be renewed after the 1 year elapses, as requested by the legislation.

A Temporary School Licence is valid for 1 scholastic year only. Schools are to submit the said application form so that the Accreditation Unit may commence the Licence Renewal process.

A service provider may terminate and withdraw a childcare registration at any time. Through this form the same provider informs the Accreditation Unit regarding the withdrawal of registration.