Section 2

“child care centre” means any premises at which five or more children who are under the age of 3 years are habitually received for the purposes of care and supervision during part of the day or for longer periods;

“Director” means the Director of Community Development, and includes any person who is authorised by him to perform any of the duties or exercise any of the powers of the Director under this

Act or any regulations made thereunder;

“licence” means a licence issued under this Act in respect of a child care centre;

“Minister” means the Minister responsible for children’s matters;

“premises” includes any building, enclosure, ground or open air space.

Child care centres to be licensed.