Australian Capital Territory
Children and Young People (Childcare Service Licence) Temporary Standards Exemption 2009 (No 34)
Notifiable instrument NI2009–494
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 34).

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 three (3) months after the day it commences.
5	This Temporary Standard Exemption is issued to 
Northside Community Services Inc for
Treehouse in the Park Early Learning Centre
PO Box 453
Turner ACT 260

6	Temporary Standard Exemption Standard
Treehouse in the Park Early Learning Centre operated by Northside Community Services Inc is exempt from complying with Children and Young People (ACT Childcare Services) Standards 2009 (No 1) – 
Standard 1.47  Positions requiring a qualified person must be filled by an adult who holds one of the following qualifications:
a) 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.

7	Explanation and Additional Conditions 
Northside Community Services is exempt from Standard 1.47 while recruiting to a qualified position.  

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