Private child care operators are being reminded to register and have their licences renewed by January 31.
In a release issued yesterday, the Child Care Board (CCB) warned operators that “it is illegal to operate any such establishment without a certificate of registration” from the board.
Any “failure to comply with the Child Care Board’s Regulations may result in closure or a penalty, which is a fine of $500 and or six months imprisonment,” the release stated.
Applications must be accompanied by certificates of inspection from the Barbados Fire Service and the Ministry of Health, as well as an appropriate food licence issued by the ministry. Up to date medical certificates and certificates of character for all staff, as well as recent food handler’s certificates for people involved in food preparation, are also required.
