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Opening A new Childcare centre in victoria
Posted: Mon Jul 25, 2016 6:11 pm
by sonikaundal
Hi my name is Manny,
I am 35 yrs old and i have cert 3 child care and diploma in children services,and i am planning to open a new childcare centre in south east region of victoria.Where should i start all my paper work and how long does it take to get all the permissions done from the department.,what kind of paperwork i require to fulfil the conditions .
Please HELP
Thanks in advance
Re: Opening A new Childcare centre in victoria
Posted: Fri Jul 29, 2016 1:42 pm
by Lorina
Starting a centre is hard work. There are regulations and laws that need to be followed, standards that need to be maintained, a curriculum framework that needs to implemented and more! It's like every business, it's takes so much work at the beginning but once you get started then the fun really begins!
To get started, you will need to apply for a "provider approval" from ACECQA which authorises you to manage and control a service.
Provider Approval
Once you receive this you will then need to apply for "service approval" which will enable you to operate a centre.
Service Approval
Without these, you will not be able to open a centre. You can have a look at begin applying for it now if you already have the necessary requirement.
I am also going to provide you with some links:
Starting A Childcare Business
Opening A New Service
These articles will also provide you with external links on where to get further information.
Hope this information helps you to gain an understanding of what is required.
Good Luck!
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Lorina
Re: Opening A new Childcare centre in victoria
Posted: Fri Jul 29, 2016 1:44 pm
by Lorina
I apologise for my delayed response as I just got back from Thredbo...
Let me know if I can assist you further!
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Lorina
Re: Opening A new Childcare centre in victoria
Posted: Tue Mar 21, 2017 10:59 am
by babybear62cn
just wondering whether there is any min. academic degree requirement in order to set up a childcare? Thanks for the help!
Re: Opening A new Childcare centre in victoria
Posted: Fri Mar 24, 2017 2:46 pm
by Lorina
babybear62cn wrote:just wondering whether there is any min. academic degree requirement in order to set up a childcare? Thanks for the help!
No, there isn't as far as I'm aware, although I really encourage you to at least a Diploma qualification so you understand everything involved in working in child care. As an owner you should have some experience and knowledge and I think doing a Diploma will give you this foundation...
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Lorina