Operators of private child care centres in Barbados are reminded that they are required by law to register or renew their licences by January 31, 2023.
All applications for the renewal of licences must be accompanied by a Certificate of Inspection from the Barbados Fire Service; a Certificate of Inspection and an appropriate food licence issued by the Ministry of Health and Wellness; current medical certificates for all staff; food handler certificates for all persons handling food; and current certificates of character from the Barbados Police Service for all staff.
All new applications and relocations must have the written approval of the Chief Town Planner to operate from the proposed site and have a Certificate of Registration from the Corporate Affairs and Intellectual Property Office. Changes to original applications should also be reported in writing to the Director of the Child Care Board.
Persons are also reminded that it is illegal to operate any such establishment without a Certificate of Registration from the Child Care Board. Failure to comply with these regulations may result in closure, or a penalty of $500 and or six months in imprisonment.