Australian Capital Territory
Children and Young People (Childcare Service Licence) Temporary Standards Exemption 2009 (No 16)
Notifiable instrument NI2009–337
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 16).

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 five (5) months after the day it commences.
5	This Temporary Standard Exemption is issued to 
Spielwelt German Parent Association Inc for the
German Australian Playschool
PO Box 835
BELCONNEN ACT 2616

6	Temporary Standard Exemption Standard
The German Australian Playschool operated by the Spielwelt German Parents Association Inc 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 German Australian Playschool is exempt from ACT Childcare Services Standard 1.47. Correct child to staff ratios will be maintained at all times. 

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