Department of Social Development South Africa : Register Partial Care Facilities-Early Childhood Development ECD Centre

Name of the Organization : Department of Social Development
Type of Facility : Register Partial Care Facilities – Early Childhood Development ECD Centre
Country : South Africa

Official Website : http://www.dsd.gov.za/

Register Partial Care Facilities :

If you take care of more than six children (0-6 years) on behalf of their parents or caregivers during specific hours of the day or night, or for a temporary period, by agreement between the parents or care-givers, you can apply for the registration or conditional registration of a partial care facility – Early Childhood Development (ECD) centre at your nearest Department of Social Development.

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To establish or operate a partial care facility such as an ECD centre, also known as a crèche, the centre must be :
** registered with the provincial government where the centre is situated
** managed and maintained accordingly, and

In compliance with the following national norms and standards, namely :
** a safe environment for children
** proper care for sick children or children that become ill
** adequate space and ventilation
** safe drinking water
** hygienic and toilet facilities
** safe storage of anything that may be harmful to children
** access to refuse disposal services or other adequate means of disposal of refuse generated at the centre
** a hygienic area for the preparation of food for children
** measures for the separation of children of different age groups
** the drawing up of action plans for emergencies, and
** the drawing up of policies and procedures regarding health care at the centre.

Partial care facilities which care for children with disabilities :

** be accessible to such children
** provide facilities that meet the needs of such children
** provide training to persons employed at the facility

A partial care facility may qualify for funding from the department of Social Development if it complies with the norms and standards, and if the facility is in a community where families lack the means of providing proper shelter, food and other basic necessities of life to their children.

What you should do :
** Apply for the registration or conditional registration of a partial care facility – Early Childhood Development (ECD) centre at your nearest Department of Social Development office where you will be given Form 11 to complete.

Your application must contain the following :
** your particulars (ID, address and telephone numbers, etc)
** the physical and postal address of the partial care facility
** the number of children that will be accommodated in the facility
** your qualifications, skills and experience
** a description of the contents of the programmes and services to be offered, including the aims and objectives.

Submit the following :
A business plan containing :
** The business hours of the partial care facility
** The fee structure
** The day care plan
** The staff composition, and
** The disciplinary policy

The constitution containing :
** The name of the partial care facility
** The composition, powers and duties of the management
** An original copy of the approved building plans
** An emergency plan
** A clearance certificate (a clearance issued by the Department of Justice and Constitutional Development to ensure that your name and staff members do not appear in Part B of the National Child Protection Register or the National Register for Sex Offenders).
** A health certificate from the local municipality

Inspection and monitoring visits by officials from the Department of Social Development will be made to your facility.

Timeframe :
** It may take up to six months for your Registration Certificate to be issued, once you have submitted all the relevant documentation to the Department of Social Development.

Forms to complete :
Form 11 is available at your nearest Department of Social Development or Municipal office

How much does it cost :
The service is free.

Contact :
Department of Social Development provincial offices contact list

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