Child Care Centres Act · 2012 Revised Edition
14. Director may direct remedial measures
Official textFrom Attorney General's Chambers, unchanged
The Director may, in respect of any licensed child care centre, by notice in writing, give such directions as he thinks necessary to ensure that —
Director
“Director” means the Director of Community Development, and includes any person who is authorised by him to perform any of the duties or exercise any of the powers of the Director under this Act or any regulations made thereunder;
it is operated and managed satisfactorily;
the welfare of the children attending it is promoted in a proper manner; and
the provisions of this Act are complied with.
A notice under subsection (1) shall —
be served upon the person licensed in respect of the child care centre; and
specify a period of time within which the directions shall be complied with.
Director may order cessation of use of premises as child care centre.
Terms defined in s 2
child care centre
Defined · s 2“child care centre” means any premises at which five or more children who are under the age of 3 years are habitually received for the purposes of care and supervision during part of the day or for longer periods;
Director
Defined · s 2“Director” means the Director of Community Development, and includes any person who is authorised by him to perform any of the duties or exercise any of the powers of the Director under this Act or any regulations made thereunder;
premises
Defined · s 2“premises” includes any building, enclosure, ground or open air space. Child care centres to be licensed.