This service is aimed at licensing of early childhood care and education centres in all districts. Home economics extension officers are responsible for administering the service.

Who qualifies for the service?

 Service providers who meet the following policy standards:

•  Acceptable hygienic conditions

• Acceptable physical structures

• Acceptable quality of the environment

• Acceptable quality of food and nutrition

• Adequate education and development material

What kind of assistance do I get?

• Registration ( Social and Community Development – Home economics )
• Inspections for required standards by the following council departments: Environmental health (Health), Physical Planning ( zoning and landuse), Buildings ( building standards )
• Licensing ( Commercial Affairs department )

Types of early childhood care & education services

• Baby Care ( 0-2 ½ years)

• Daycare / Nursery ( 2 ½ - 4 years )
• Pre- primary ( 4- 6 years )

For further information please contact your nearest department of Social and Community Development.