Centre-based Childcare Facility -
means—
(a) a building or place used for the education and care of children that provides any one or more of the following—(i) long day care,(ii) occasional child care,(iii) out-of-school-hours care (including vacation care),(iv) preschool care, or
(b) an approved family day care venue (within the meaning of the Children (Education and Care Services) National Law (NSW)),Note—An approved family day care venue is a place, other than a residence, where an approved family day care service (within the meaning of the Children (Education and Care Services) National Law (NSW)) is provided.
but does not include—
(c) a building or place used for home-based child care or school-based child care, or
(d) an office of a family day care service (within the meanings of the Children (Education and Care Services) National Law (NSW)), or
(e) a babysitting, playgroup or child-minding service that is organised informally by the parents of the children concerned, or
(f) a child-minding service that is provided in connection with a recreational or commercial facility (such as a gymnasium) to care for children while the children’s parents are using the facility, or
(g) a service that is concerned primarily with providing lessons or coaching in, or providing for participation in, a cultural, recreational, religious or sporting activity, or providing private tutoring, or
(h) a child-minding service that is provided by or in a health services facility, but only if the service is established, registered or licensed as part of the institution operating in the facility.
A Centre-based Childcare Facility plays a critical role in supporting families and communities by offering structured environments for the care and education of children.
These facilities provide a variety of services tailored to different needs, such as long day care for working parents, occasional care for those requiring flexible arrangements and out-of-school-hours care for children needing supervision before or after school.
For example, a facility in a suburban area may offer long day care combined with preschool programs, fostering early childhood development while providing parents with the convenience of a single drop-off point.
Such facilities are often strategically located in residential neighbourhoods, close to schools, or near employment hubs to maximise accessibility for families.
They are designed to meet stringent safety, educational and regulatory standards, ensuring that children benefit from both nurturing care and developmental opportunities.
For instance, an approved family day care venue operating outside a residence might focus on small group care, offering a homelike environment with the added capacity for greater flexibility in service hours.
These facilities contribute not only to child development but also to broader social infrastructure by supporting workforce participation and enhancing community cohesion.
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