As part of our QQI FETAC level 5 course in childcare I must complete certain course assignments.
Legislation:
Legislation is law which has been promulgated by a legislature or other governing body, or the process of making it. (Another source of law is judge-made law or case law.) Before an item of legislation becomes law it may be known as a bill, and may be broadly referred to as "legislation" while it remains under consideration to distinguish it from other business. Legislation can have many purposes: to regulate, to authorize, to proscribe, to provide (funds), to sanction, to grant, to declare or to restrict.
The Law covering pre-school childcare services (e.g. playgroups, crèches and some Childminders) is contained in the Child Care Act (1991) which directs that these services must be regulated and inspected by the Health Service Executive. The requirements are set out in the Child Care (Pre-School Services) (No. 2) Regulations 2006.
Sale of goods:
Under the terms of act 1980, the consumer has the following rights:
Goods must be of merchantable quality.
Goods must be as described.
The buyer must be given enough time to examine the product.
A good day care centre should have a welcoming, friendly atmosphere and be known for its nurturing environment. A trained, qualified staff Day care centre employees should be educated, with at least two years of college, a background in early childhood development. It's important for a centre to be flexible letting you pick up and drop off your child at different times, for instance — but it should also have clearly established regulations for everything from operating hours to how to handle emergencies. The centre should be able to supply you with a written copy of its policies. A good centre is clean and sanitary. Floors, walks, walls, and the kitchen area should be clean, food preparation areas should be far from toilets and diaper changing stations, trash shouldn't be left