Statistics on Child Care Centres Code: CCO37   Factsheet highlighting key statistics on child care centres, such as child care places, enrolment and fees.   User Guide for Key User Online Application for New Centres Code: CCC050   Step-by-step guide on the newly enhanced Key User online application process for New Centres.   User Guide For Key User Application for Existing Centres Code: CCC049   Step-by-step guide on the newly enhanced Key User online application process for Existing Centres.   Guide on Setting Up a Child Care Centre Code: CC09   This guide provides you with an overview of how to set up a child care centre.   List of Training Agencies For PQAC Approved Courses Code: PQAC08   Archive of Agencies and PQAC-Accredited Courses   List of Training Agencies For PQAC Approved Courses Code: PQAC07   Listing of Agencies Conducting PQAC-Accredited Courses   WSQ Professional Diploma in Early Childhood Care and Education [PDECCE] (child care] Code: MCYS06   Click to view: Professional Diploma in Early Childhood Care and Education   List of Training Agencies For MCYS Approved Courses -Certificate in Infant/Toddler & Development Code: MCYS05   List of training agencies that administer MCYS Certificate in Infant/Toddler & Development courses.   List of Training Agencies For MCYS Approved Courses-Fundamentals in Early Childhood Care & Education Code: MCYS04   List of training agencies that administer MCYS approved courses.   Training Framework for CFA courses Code: CFA02   Training framework for agencies providing child first aid(CFA) courses for personnel in child care centres   (NFAC)-Approved Child First Aid Training Agencies Code: CFA01   Information on Child First Aid (CFA) Training Agencies   MCYS Approved Training Courses-Certificate in Infant/Toddler & Development Code: MCYS03   Certificate in Infant/Toddler & Development   MCYS Approved Training Courses- Fundamentals in Early Childhood Care & Education Code: MCYS02   Fundamentals in Early Childhood Care & Education   MCYS Approved Training Courses - Professional Diploma in Early Childhood Care and Education Code: MCYS01   Click to view: Professional Diploma in Early Childhood Care and Education   PQAC Approved Training Courses -Diploma in Early Childhood and Education-Teaching & Leadership Code: PQAC06   Diploma in Early Childhood and Education-Teaching & Leadership (DECCE-T&L)   PQAC Approved Training Courses -Diploma in Early Childhood Care and Education Leadership(DECCE-L) Code: PQAC05   Diploma in Early Childhood Care and Education Leadership(DECCE-L)   PQAC Approved Training Courses -Diploma in Early Childhood Care and Education-Teaching/Chinese Code: PQAC04   Diploma in Early Childhood Care and Education-Teaching / Chinese (DECCE-T /CL)   PQAC Approved Training Courses -Diploma in Early Childhood Care and Education-Teaching (DECCE-T) Code: PQAC03   Diploma in Early Childhood Care and Education-Teaching (DECCE-T)   PQAC Approved Training Courses -Certificate in Early Childhood Care and Education/Chinese (CECCE/CL) Code: PQAC02   Certificate in Early Childhood Care and Education / Chinese (CECCE/CL)   PQAC Approved Training Courses - Certificate in Early Childhood Care and Education (CECCE) Code: PQAC01   Click to view Certificate in Early Childhood Care and Education (CECCE)which have been accredited by the PQAC Committee   MOE-PCYS PQAC Committee Code: ECP09   Organization chart of the MOE-MCYS PQAC Committee.   PQAC Accreditation Standards Code: ECP08   As early childhood teacher training is offered by various training agencies, it is important to ensure consistency in the standards expected of early childhood teacher training courses. Agencies conducting courses accredited by PQAC must meet or exceed the requirements set at the time of accreditation and throughout the accreditation period. The accreditation standards set out in this document outline aspects of early childhood teacher training courses which are considered to be necessary for quality early childhood teaching. Training agencies seeking accreditation for courses conducted in Singapore must meet the expectations of PQAC.   Application for Approval of New Trainers & Practicum Supervisors Code: ECP07   Information for training agencies on applying for the renewal of existing courses.   Application for Accreditation of New Courses Code: EPC06   Information for training agencies on applying for the accreditation of new courses.   Application for Recognition of Pre-school Qualifications Code: ECP05   Child care centres intending to employ teachers who have attended pre-school teacher training courses that have not been recognised by MOE-MCYS Pre-school Qualifications Accreditation Committee (PQAC) may submit their staff's qualifications to MCYS for recognition.   Application for Letter of Notification on Category Level Code: ECP04   Download the document for more information on applying for Letter of Notification on category level for teachers.   Training Route for Child Care Assistant / Infant Care Personnel Code: ECP03   Download the document to view the training route for a child care assistant or infant care personnel.   Training Route for Child Care Teachers Code: ECP02   Click on attached to view the training route for child care teachers.   What I Need to Become an Early Childhood Professional Code: ECP01   All the information you need to get started. There are many positions available in a child care centre. The child care Supervisor heads a staff of Senior Teachers, Language Teachers, Infant Care Educarers, Infant Care Nurses, child care and Infant Care Assistants. Here are the qualifications and requirements needed to take up one of these positions.   Brochure on Centre-based Financial Assistance for Childcare (CFAC) Scheme Code: CFAC1   The Centre-based Financial Assistance for Childcare (CFAC) Scheme helps eligible families to offset child care fees of their children every month. This subsidy is given in addition to the universal government child care subsidy. Please click on download to obtain a copy of the brochure on CFAC. Website: MCYS website on ComCare   Guidelines for Transfer of Ownership of Child Care Centres Code: CC053   Download the document to view the Guidelines for Transfer of Ownership of Child Care Centres.   Taking Your Child's Temperature Code: CCO52   Guide by HPB on taking temperature readings for your child.   Information for Parents Code: SUB02   Our subsidy guidelines and the information package for parents have also been revised to reflect the new changes.   MCYS Subsidy Forms Code: SUB01   Enhanced Subsidy Module has been implemented with effect from 12 Aug 2010. Attached are the MCYS Subsidy Forms which have been simplified.   Courses for caregivers of children at home Code: CC051   This brochure provides information on workshop and courses for caregivers of children at home.   Learning Through Play Code: CC050   Play is a special activity that is fun and enjoyable.It requires active, voluntary and spontaneous participation from a child. It aids in the development of language, motor, creativity, problem solving and social skills.   Guidelines for first-timers Code: CC049   The decision to enrol your child in a child care centre is a momentous occasion for you and your child.This brochure contains helpful tips to parents who are considering placing their children in childcare centres. It explains how your child may react to a child care centre, clarifies some common misconceptions and highlights the benefits of centre-based care.   Choosing a Child Care Centre for your child Code: CC048   In choosing the appropriate child care arrangement,the age and personality of your child are important factors for consideration.This brochure will provide you with some tips on choosing a child care centre.   More than Just Babysitting Code: CC047   As a parent, you often have many questions in mind when deciding to place your child in a child care centre. This brochure helps to answer some of these questions and addresses areas of concern on meals, staffing, programmes,emergency procedures, safety and child management in child care centres.   Hand in Hand: Mar 10 Issue 01/10 Code: 6   In this issue of Hand in Hand, learn about an initiative to integrate nature appreciation education into curriculum, the Parent Education in Pre-school (PEPS) programme, a celebratory event for MCYS scholarship recipients, national education related programmes for schools, and more! If you wish to provide your feedback or contribute articles to Hand in Hand, email us at MCYS_child_care_link@mcys.gov.sg   Student Care Centre Operators Manual Code: SCC03   This user guide, version 3.0, will provide you with instructions on how to log into the Student Care Centre Network to submit information on current enrolment as well as the returns you have obtained in conducting the PES for your centre.   Brochure on Student Care Fee Assistance (SCFA) scheme Code: SCFA02   The Student Care Fee Assistance (SCFA) scheme helps eligible families by subsidising the children's student care fees. The amount of subsidy will depend on the type of Student Care Centre that the child attends as well as the household income. Click on Download for a copy of the brochure on SCFA. Details of the SCFA can also be found on MCYS website on ComCare.   Guide on Application for SCFA - for Commercial SCC Code: SCFA01   This Guide provides information for Commercial Student Care Centre operators to apply for administration of Student Care Fee Assistance scheme. Click on Download for a copy of the Guide. More details on SCFA can be found on the website of Community Development Councils (CDC).   User Manual for Online Submission of Proposal for Open Selection Process for VWO Child Care Centres Code: OSP2   This user guide will provide you with instructions on how to log into the portal to register and submit your proposals on-line. If you encounter any problem using this portal, please email us at: MCYS_child_care_link@mcys.gov.sg, or contact us at: 1800 – 258 5812   Guidelines for Child Care Centres Providing Care Services for Children with Special Needs Code: GCSPN01   To move towards integrating children with special needs in an inclusive learning environment, MCYS has developed a set of guidelines for child care centres which are providing / would like to provide care services for children with special needs.   User Manual for Child Care Link System Code: CCC045   The User Manual for Child Care Link provides a guide on how to manage user accounts. It also contains the necessary forms for the creation and revoking of Key User account.   Guidelines for Centre Based Infant/Toddler Care Services Code: CC039   Infant care service providers can now refer to these guidelines, for tips on how to provide a nurturing, caring and safe environment for children between 2 to 18 months of age. Click on Download to view the Guidelines.   Towards Best Practices - Good Practices Handbook for Child Care Centres Code: GPHCCC06   This handbook is a useful resource for child care centres in providing a developmentally appropriate curriculum for young children. The photographs and illustrations in the handbook, depict conducive learning environments that support positive learning and fun experiences for the children. Content (31 KB) Overview and Forward (63 KB) Physical Environment (3556 KB) Safety (2357 KB) Philosophy (305 KB) Programme (Part 1) (2997 KB) Programme (Part 2) (2017 KB) Programme (Part 3) (1329 KB) Centre-Family Partnership (1409 KB) Child Care Practitioners (1409 KB) Administration (624 KB) References (386 KB) Useful Websites (225 KB) Acknowledgement (110 KB)   Guide for Parents with Children in Child Care Centres Code: GPCCE   This guide serves as a practical resource on child care centre operational matters including safety, health and hygiene, illnesses and admin matters such as refund of deposits. Parents will have a better appreciation of the need to foster a strong partnership with child care centres in providing a safe and healthy environment for their children. The guide is available online in all 4 languages. Click the following to view the Guide. Guide for Parents with Children in Child Care Centres (English) Guide for Parents with Children in Child Care Centres (Mandarin) Guide for Parents with Children in Child Care Centres (Malay) Guide for Parents with Children in Child Care Centres (Tamil) (Due to the large file size, this may take some time to download)   Open Selection Process Code: CCO42   From January 2004, all organisations seeking funding from the Ministry of Community Development, Youth and Sports (MCYS) to run any of the MCYS' approved facilities will be evaluated based on the Open Selection System (OSP). Please visit the MCYS website for more details. Download the document to view the criteria for selecting a social service provider for child care / student care centre.