UNREGULATED CHILDCARE CENTRES

In reply to Mr PISONI (Unley) (22 June 2012).

The Hon. G. PORTOLESI (Hartley—Minister for Education and Child Development): I am advised:

The Education and Early Childhood Services Board does not regulate the personal arrangements that parents may choose to make for the care of their children. I am not aware of any current data available to ascertain if there are any trends in the use of personal arrangements by families.

The board regularly receives information from a range of community sources and agencies that share a concern for the wellbeing of children. If the board has reason to believe that a service may be operating without the required approvals the circumstances are investigated and, if necessary, acted upon to ensure that any requirements are met.