Childcare
Amendments for your sector
Yet to come into effect (6)
New rules for childminding
Effective date: 1 July 2026Are you a childminder or do you run a childminding agency? The rules for childminding will change. This change in law will improve the quality of childminding and aims to make becoming a childminder...
Half of childcare staff may consist of trainees
Effective date: 1 July 2026Are you the owner of a daycare centre or out-of-school care (bso)? From 1 July 2026 you are allowed to structurally have half of your staff consist of professionals in training. Until 2022 you were...
Improved coaching and training requirements for childminders
Effective date: 1 July 2026Do you work as a childminder or do you run a childminding agency? There will be new rules for childminding, intended to further improve the quality of care. Childminders will receive better guidance...
New rules to restrict profits and salaries in the childcare sector
Effective date: not yet knownAre you an entrepreneur in childcare? From 2029 onwards your childcare organisation will no longer be allowed to make unlimited profits. Also, a maximum salary will apply to directors. They will not...
Serious incidents in childcare must be reported
Effective date: not yet knownDo you work in childcare? Childcare organisations and childminders must report serious incidents. If a serious incident occurs in your childcare or childminding location, you have to report this as...
Childcare organisations must keep attendance records
Effective date: not yet knownDo you have a childcare organisation? Childcare organisations will have to keep overviews of deployed professionals and attendance records of children for 6 weeks. This obligation applies to daycare...
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