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Day Care Act and Regulations

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Background

New regulations for day care facilities and family home day care programs came into effect on April 1, 2011. To assist you in identifying new requirements and changes we have provided Frequently Asked Questions.

Powerpoint slides from information sesssions held in March, 2011 are available here:

  • Session slides - English (PDF)
  • Session slides - French (PDF)

Related information

  • Standards for the Daily Program in Licensed Child Care Facilities (PDF)
  • Daycare Materials and Equipment Checklist (PDF)
  • Manual for the Food and Nutrition Standards (PDF)
  • Standards for Level 1 Classification (PDF)
  • Standards for Family Home Day Care (PDF)
  • Standards for Extended Hours Child Care (PDF)
  • Amendments to Nova Scotia’s Day Care Regulations Consultation Summary (PDF)
  • Consultation document: Amendments to Nova Scotia's Day Care Regulations (PDF)
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