The Child Care Regulations (the Child Care Act 1991 (Early Years Services) Regulations 2016) came into effect on a phased basis on the 30th June 2016. The 2016 Regulations provide for pre-school services: those services catering for children under the age of 6 who are not yet attending primary school.
The Child Care Act 1991 (Early Years Services) Regulations 2016 require that all early years services in Ireland strive for full compliance across all early years regulations. With a focus on Governance, Health, Welfare and Development of the Child and Safety.
For more information see Tusla Inspection Reports and Inspection Tool Kit
The registration of school age services was introduced on the 2nd January 2019 with the publication of the Child Care Act 1991 (Early Years Services) (Registration of School Age Services) Regulations 2018.
Prior to this Minister Zappone (TD) signed the Childcare Support Act 2018 (Commencement) Order 201. This order will enable registered school age services to participate in the affordable childcare scheme from its introduction in autumn 2019.
A “Commencement Date” of the 18th February 2019 was agreed to start the registration of school age services.
From the 18th February 2019, all school age service providers are required to register their school age service with Tusla by completing the online registration process in order to comply with The Child Care Act 1991 (Early Years Services) (Registration of School Age Services) Regulations 2018.
For further information see the National Quality Guidelines for School Age Childcare services and School Age FAQ document
Old Mullingar Area Office (inside gates at right of Arts Centre),
Mount Street, Mullingar,Co Westmeath
Tel: 044 9335454
info@westmeathchildcare.ie
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