Australian Capital Territory
Children and Young People (Childcare Service Licence) Temporary Standards Exemption 2009 (No 3)*
Notifiable instrument NI2009–259
made under the  
Children and Young People Act 2008 Section 749 (2) Childcare licence – childcare service standards

1	Name of instrument
This instrument is the Children and Young People (Childcare Service Licence) Temporary Standards Exemption 2009 (No 3).

2	Purpose of this Instrument
This instrument is to issue a Temporary Standards Exemption as specified in Section 749 (2) of the Children and Young People Act 2008.
3	Commencement 
This instrument commences on the day after notification. 
4	Expiry
This instrument expires two (2) months after the day it commences.
5	This Temporary Standard Exemption is issued to 
Capital Childcare Pty Ltd
Little Nest Child Care Centre 
16 Georgina Crescent
KALEEN ACT 2617

6	Temporary Standard Exemption Standard
Capital Childcare Pty Ltd is exempt from complying with Children and Young People (ACT Childcare Services) Standards 2009 (No 1)  
Standard 1.47 which states:
Positions requiring a qualified person must be filled by an adult who holds one of the following qualifications: 
a)	Diploma in Community Services (Children’s Services) or equivalent;
b)	a Bachelor of Early Childhood Education;
c)	an equivalent 3 year full time tertiary qualification specialising in early childhood from a university;
d)	a recognised overseas equivalent of any of the above qualifications;
OR
An adult who:
a)	has completed the certificate three component of a Diploma qualification as described above or in school age care specific standard 3.3, or
b)	has completed half a Degree qualification as described above or in school age care specific standard 3.3; and
c)	demonstrates continuing progress toward completion of the qualification and is approved to work in the position by the licensing authority. 
7	Explanation and Additional Conditions 
The Little Nest Childcare Centre – Kaleen is operating two rooms for children aged from birth to 5 years.  The service is recruiting staff to positions requiring a qualified staff member. 

Sue Burns
Manager
Children’s Policy and Regulation Unit
Office for Children, Youth and Family Support
Department of Disability, Housing and Community Services
9 June 2009