Legislation and Regulations
Child Care Act 1991
The primary legislation regulating child care policy is the Child Care Act 1991 which brought in considerable changes in relation to children in care. This Act provides the legislative basis for dealing with children in need of care, protection and the promotion of the child’s welfare. For more information, please click here.
The Childcare (Pre School) Services Regulations 2006
The pre-school care and education sector is governed by the Childcare (Pre School Services) (No. 2) Regulations 2006. The 2006 regulations came into operation on the 3rd September 2007. To download a copy of the Childcare (Pre School Services) Regulations 2006, please click here.
The primary legislation regulating child care policy is the Child Care Act 1991 which brought in considerable changes in relation to children in care. This Act provides the legislative basis for dealing with children in need of care, protection and the promotion of the child’s welfare. For more information, please click here.
The Childcare (Pre School) Services Regulations 2006
The pre-school care and education sector is governed by the Childcare (Pre School Services) (No. 2) Regulations 2006. The 2006 regulations came into operation on the 3rd September 2007. To download a copy of the Childcare (Pre School Services) Regulations 2006, please click here.