{"id":8,"date":"2023-12-01T08:06:09","date_gmt":"2023-12-01T08:06:09","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/demosites.royal-elementor-addons.com\/school-v1\/?page_id=8"},"modified":"2026-03-26T17:02:26","modified_gmt":"2026-03-26T17:02:26","slug":"classes","status":"publish","type":"page","link":"https:\/\/test.ecc.gov.jm\/index.php\/classes\/","title":{"rendered":"How to Establish an ECI"},"content":{"rendered":"\t\t<div data-elementor-type=\"wp-page\" data-elementor-id=\"8\" class=\"elementor elementor-8\" data-elementor-post-type=\"page\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-20bca7e e-con-full e-flex wpr-particle-no wpr-jarallax-no wpr-parallax-no wpr-sticky-section-no e-con e-parent\" data-id=\"20bca7e\" data-element_type=\"container\" data-e-type=\"container\" data-settings=\"{&quot;background_background&quot;:&quot;classic&quot;}\">\n\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-66d7b79 e-flex e-con-boxed wpr-particle-no wpr-jarallax-no wpr-parallax-no wpr-sticky-section-no e-con e-child\" data-id=\"66d7b79\" data-element_type=\"container\" data-e-type=\"container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"e-con-inner\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-5769e9f elementor-widget elementor-widget-heading\" data-id=\"5769e9f\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"heading.default\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<h2 class=\"elementor-heading-title elementor-size-default\">Establishing an  Early Childhood Institution <\/h2>\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-5a97507 e-flex e-con-boxed wpr-particle-no wpr-jarallax-no wpr-parallax-no wpr-sticky-section-no e-con e-parent\" data-id=\"5a97507\" data-element_type=\"container\" data-e-type=\"container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"e-con-inner\">\n\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-2c40a39 e-con-full e-flex wpr-particle-no wpr-jarallax-no wpr-parallax-no wpr-sticky-section-no e-con e-child\" data-id=\"2c40a39\" data-element_type=\"container\" data-e-type=\"container\">\n\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-633b9db e-flex e-con-boxed wpr-particle-no wpr-jarallax-no wpr-parallax-no wpr-sticky-section-no e-con e-child\" data-id=\"633b9db\" data-element_type=\"container\" data-e-type=\"container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"e-con-inner\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-2fbb6c8 elementor-widget elementor-widget-heading\" data-id=\"2fbb6c8\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"heading.default\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<h2 class=\"elementor-heading-title elementor-size-default\">How to establish an ECI<\/h2>\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-b1c1e65 e-flex e-con-boxed wpr-particle-no wpr-jarallax-no wpr-parallax-no wpr-sticky-section-no e-con e-child\" data-id=\"b1c1e65\" data-element_type=\"container\" data-e-type=\"container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"e-con-inner\">\n\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-c319bc7 e-con-full e-flex wpr-particle-no wpr-jarallax-no wpr-parallax-no wpr-sticky-section-no e-con e-child\" data-id=\"c319bc7\" data-element_type=\"container\" data-e-type=\"container\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-a47b034 elementor-widget elementor-widget-heading\" data-id=\"a47b034\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"heading.default\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<h2 class=\"elementor-heading-title elementor-size-default\">What is an ECI<\/h2>\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-61c5f53 elementor-widget elementor-widget-text-editor\" data-id=\"61c5f53\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"text-editor.default\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<p>An early childhood institution (ECI) is any place that cares for four or more children under the age of six years, for up to six hours per day. This includes: nurseries, centres or homes which offer day care, basic schools, kindergartens, preschools, and infant schools and infant departments.<\/p><p>The majority of Jamaican children spend many hours of their early years with caregivers and teachers in one of the above mentioned ECIs, and one way in which our children can be provided with a good start in life is to ensure that all ECIs are efficiently run and provide services that promote children\u2019s development.<\/p><p>Your ECI will therefore ensure that children have access to quality early childhood development programmes so that they can become healthy, well-balanced adults and self-sufficient citizens.<\/p>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-b98d489 e-con-full e-flex wpr-particle-no wpr-jarallax-no wpr-parallax-no wpr-sticky-section-no e-con e-child\" data-id=\"b98d489\" data-element_type=\"container\" data-e-type=\"container\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-400c41e elementor-widget elementor-widget-image\" data-id=\"400c41e\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"image.default\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<a href=\"https:\/\/test.ecc.gov.jm\/single-class-page\/\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<img fetchpriority=\"high\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"960\" height=\"524\" src=\"https:\/\/test.ecc.gov.jm\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/03\/4d3a1900-7e01-4728-a880-cff3aa42dd12-1024x559.webp\" class=\"attachment-large size-large wp-image-2534\" alt=\"\" srcset=\"https:\/\/test.ecc.gov.jm\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/03\/4d3a1900-7e01-4728-a880-cff3aa42dd12-1024x559.webp 1024w, https:\/\/test.ecc.gov.jm\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/03\/4d3a1900-7e01-4728-a880-cff3aa42dd12-300x164.webp 300w, https:\/\/test.ecc.gov.jm\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/03\/4d3a1900-7e01-4728-a880-cff3aa42dd12-768x419.webp 768w, https:\/\/test.ecc.gov.jm\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/03\/4d3a1900-7e01-4728-a880-cff3aa42dd12.webp 1408w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 960px) 100vw, 960px\" \/>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/a>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-059f67e e-flex e-con-boxed wpr-particle-no wpr-jarallax-no wpr-parallax-no wpr-sticky-section-no e-con e-child\" data-id=\"059f67e\" data-element_type=\"container\" data-e-type=\"container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"e-con-inner\">\n\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-c69b419 e-flex e-con-boxed wpr-particle-no wpr-jarallax-no wpr-parallax-no wpr-sticky-section-no e-con e-child\" data-id=\"c69b419\" data-element_type=\"container\" data-e-type=\"container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"e-con-inner\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-d07792a elementor-widget elementor-widget-heading\" data-id=\"d07792a\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"heading.default\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<h2 class=\"elementor-heading-title elementor-size-default\">Where do I begin<\/h2>\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-18e909f elementor-widget elementor-widget-text-editor\" data-id=\"18e909f\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"text-editor.default\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<p>The first and most important thing is making sure that this is really the line of work you want. Working with children is very rewarding, but it can also be very challenging and demanding at times.<\/p>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-21196af elementor-widget elementor-widget-heading\" data-id=\"21196af\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"heading.default\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<h2 class=\"elementor-heading-title elementor-size-default\">What's Next ? ... Location<\/h2>\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-a0fe719 elementor-widget elementor-widget-text-editor\" data-id=\"a0fe719\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"text-editor.default\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<p>Next, you need to be sure you have a location that will be appropriate for use as an ECI.<\/p><p><strong>You need to:<\/strong><\/p><ul><li>Seek the Parish Council\u2019s approval for the location you have selected.<\/li><li>Contact your local parish council board for further details on building and zoning requirements as stated in <strong>The Parish Councils Building Act<\/strong>.<\/li><li>Have the premises inspected by the following agencies:<ul><li><strong>Jamaica Fire Brigade<\/strong><\/li><li><strong>Public Health Department<\/strong><\/li><\/ul><\/li><\/ul><p>Inspections by the above agencies will highlight areas for improvement, enabling changes to create a safe and healthy environment for children, staff and visitors.<\/p>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-0e6fcb9 e-con-full e-flex wpr-particle-no wpr-jarallax-no wpr-parallax-no wpr-sticky-section-no e-con e-child\" data-id=\"0e6fcb9\" data-element_type=\"container\" data-e-type=\"container\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-96cbcf4 elementor-widget elementor-widget-heading\" data-id=\"96cbcf4\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"heading.default\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<h2 class=\"elementor-heading-title elementor-size-default\">HOW DO I REGISTER?<\/h2>\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-01dfd97 elementor-widget elementor-widget-n-accordion\" data-id=\"01dfd97\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-settings=\"{&quot;default_state&quot;:&quot;expanded&quot;,&quot;max_items_expended&quot;:&quot;one&quot;,&quot;n_accordion_animation_duration&quot;:{&quot;unit&quot;:&quot;ms&quot;,&quot;size&quot;:400,&quot;sizes&quot;:[]}}\" data-widget_type=\"nested-accordion.default\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"e-n-accordion\" aria-label=\"Accordion. Open links with Enter or Space, close with Escape, and navigate with Arrow Keys\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<details id=\"e-n-accordion-item-1960\" class=\"e-n-accordion-item\" open>\n\t\t\t\t<summary class=\"e-n-accordion-item-title\" data-accordion-index=\"1\" tabindex=\"0\" aria-expanded=\"true\" aria-controls=\"e-n-accordion-item-1960\" >\n\t\t\t\t\t<span class='e-n-accordion-item-title-header'><div class=\"e-n-accordion-item-title-text\"> 1. Why do I need to register my institution? <\/div><\/span>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<span class='e-n-accordion-item-title-icon'>\n\t\t\t<span class='e-opened' ><svg aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"e-font-icon-svg e-fas-minus\" viewBox=\"0 0 448 512\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\"><path d=\"M416 208H32c-17.67 0-32 14.33-32 32v32c0 17.67 14.33 32 32 32h384c17.67 0 32-14.33 32-32v-32c0-17.67-14.33-32-32-32z\"><\/path><\/svg><\/span>\n\t\t\t<span class='e-closed'><svg aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"e-font-icon-svg e-fas-plus\" viewBox=\"0 0 448 512\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\"><path d=\"M416 208H272V64c0-17.67-14.33-32-32-32h-32c-17.67 0-32 14.33-32 32v144H32c-17.67 0-32 14.33-32 32v32c0 17.67 14.33 32 32 32h144v144c0 17.67 14.33 32 32 32h32c17.67 0 32-14.33 32-32V304h144c17.67 0 32-14.33 32-32v-32c0-17.67-14.33-32-32-32z\"><\/path><\/svg><\/span>\n\t\t<\/span>\n\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/summary>\n\t\t\t\t<div role=\"region\" aria-labelledby=\"e-n-accordion-item-1960\" class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-eb8cd49 e-con-full e-flex wpr-particle-no wpr-jarallax-no wpr-parallax-no wpr-sticky-section-no e-con e-child\" data-id=\"eb8cd49\" data-element_type=\"container\" data-e-type=\"container\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-4d18b20 elementor-widget elementor-widget-text-editor\" data-id=\"4d18b20\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"text-editor.default\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<p>According to the Early Childhood Act (2005), all persons operating an ECI must register with the Early Childhood Commission (ECC).<\/p>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/details>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<details id=\"e-n-accordion-item-1961\" class=\"e-n-accordion-item\" >\n\t\t\t\t<summary class=\"e-n-accordion-item-title\" data-accordion-index=\"2\" tabindex=\"-1\" aria-expanded=\"false\" aria-controls=\"e-n-accordion-item-1961\" >\n\t\t\t\t\t<span class='e-n-accordion-item-title-header'><div class=\"e-n-accordion-item-title-text\"> 2. What is the cost of registration? <\/div><\/span>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<span class='e-n-accordion-item-title-icon'>\n\t\t\t<span class='e-opened' ><svg aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"e-font-icon-svg e-fas-minus\" viewBox=\"0 0 448 512\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\"><path d=\"M416 208H32c-17.67 0-32 14.33-32 32v32c0 17.67 14.33 32 32 32h384c17.67 0 32-14.33 32-32v-32c0-17.67-14.33-32-32-32z\"><\/path><\/svg><\/span>\n\t\t\t<span class='e-closed'><svg aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"e-font-icon-svg e-fas-plus\" viewBox=\"0 0 448 512\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\"><path d=\"M416 208H272V64c0-17.67-14.33-32-32-32h-32c-17.67 0-32 14.33-32 32v144H32c-17.67 0-32 14.33-32 32v32c0 17.67 14.33 32 32 32h144v144c0 17.67 14.33 32 32 32h32c17.67 0 32-14.33 32-32V304h144c17.67 0 32-14.33 32-32v-32c0-17.67-14.33-32-32-32z\"><\/path><\/svg><\/span>\n\t\t<\/span>\n\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/summary>\n\t\t\t\t<div role=\"region\" aria-labelledby=\"e-n-accordion-item-1961\" class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-18eed95 e-con-full e-flex wpr-particle-no wpr-jarallax-no wpr-parallax-no wpr-sticky-section-no e-con e-child\" data-id=\"18eed95\" data-element_type=\"container\" data-e-type=\"container\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-9494dfc elementor-widget elementor-widget-text-editor\" data-id=\"9494dfc\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"text-editor.default\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<p>The cost of registration is $1, 500.00 and can be paid at any National Commercial Bank (NCB). Vouchers for payment are available at the following locations:<\/p><ul><li>Early Childhood Commission<\/li><li>ECC\u2019s Resource Centres<\/li><\/ul>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/details>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<details id=\"e-n-accordion-item-1962\" class=\"e-n-accordion-item\" >\n\t\t\t\t<summary class=\"e-n-accordion-item-title\" data-accordion-index=\"3\" tabindex=\"-1\" aria-expanded=\"false\" aria-controls=\"e-n-accordion-item-1962\" >\n\t\t\t\t\t<span class='e-n-accordion-item-title-header'><div class=\"e-n-accordion-item-title-text\"> 3. What other documents do I need to register? <\/div><\/span>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<span class='e-n-accordion-item-title-icon'>\n\t\t\t<span class='e-opened' ><svg aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"e-font-icon-svg e-fas-minus\" viewBox=\"0 0 448 512\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\"><path d=\"M416 208H32c-17.67 0-32 14.33-32 32v32c0 17.67 14.33 32 32 32h384c17.67 0 32-14.33 32-32v-32c0-17.67-14.33-32-32-32z\"><\/path><\/svg><\/span>\n\t\t\t<span class='e-closed'><svg aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"e-font-icon-svg e-fas-plus\" viewBox=\"0 0 448 512\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\"><path d=\"M416 208H272V64c0-17.67-14.33-32-32-32h-32c-17.67 0-32 14.33-32 32v144H32c-17.67 0-32 14.33-32 32v32c0 17.67 14.33 32 32 32h144v144c0 17.67 14.33 32 32 32h32c17.67 0 32-14.33 32-32V304h144c17.67 0 32-14.33 32-32v-32c0-17.67-14.33-32-32-32z\"><\/path><\/svg><\/span>\n\t\t<\/span>\n\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/summary>\n\t\t\t\t<div role=\"region\" aria-labelledby=\"e-n-accordion-item-1962\" class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-4913463 e-con-full e-flex wpr-particle-no wpr-jarallax-no wpr-parallax-no wpr-sticky-section-no e-con e-child\" data-id=\"4913463\" data-element_type=\"container\" data-e-type=\"container\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-0647dc0 elementor-widget elementor-widget-text-editor\" data-id=\"0647dc0\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"text-editor.default\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<p>The following documents should accompany your completed application form:<\/p><ul><li>Proof of payment of registration fee<\/li><li>Two passport-sized photographs of the applicant<\/li><li>A reference from any two of the following.<ul><li>A Justice of the Peace<\/li><li>A Minister of Religion<\/li><li>An Attorney-at-law<\/li><li>The Principal or the Chairman of the Board of Management of an educational institution<\/li><li>A former employer of the applicant<\/li><li>A Resident Magistrate or a Judge of the Supreme Court<\/li><li>A police officer above the rank of Inspector<\/li><\/ul><\/li><\/ul><ul><li>A report from the Jamaica Fire Brigade stating that your institution has been inspected and meets the requisite fire standards.<\/li><li>A report from the Public Health Department stating that your institution has been inspected and is in compliance with the provisions of the Public Health Act.<\/li><li>A copy of the following must be supplied for the applicant and employees:<ul><li>Certification of good health from a registered medical practitioner<\/li><li>A food handler\u2019s permit<\/li><li>A police record<\/li><li>Copy of qualification certificate(s)\/proof of training<\/li><li>Verification of training in the following areas: Paediatric First Aid; the use of Universal Precautions against blood borne illnesses; recognising signs of child abuse; Referral Mechanism and Reporting Requirements under the Public Health Act and Child Care and Protection Act<\/li><\/ul><\/li><li>The name and job description of each employee and a copy of the terms of employment<\/li><li>Details of the premises or proposed premises:<ul><li>A floor plan of each building<\/li><li>A description of the structure<\/li><li>A list of furniture and equipment<\/li><li>Any other details as may be prescribed<\/li><li>Fees to be charged and proposed sources of funding.<\/li><\/ul><\/li><\/ul>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/details>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<details id=\"e-n-accordion-item-1963\" class=\"e-n-accordion-item\" >\n\t\t\t\t<summary class=\"e-n-accordion-item-title\" data-accordion-index=\"4\" tabindex=\"-1\" aria-expanded=\"false\" aria-controls=\"e-n-accordion-item-1963\" >\n\t\t\t\t\t<span class='e-n-accordion-item-title-header'><div class=\"e-n-accordion-item-title-text\"> 4. What is the process for registration? <\/div><\/span>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<span class='e-n-accordion-item-title-icon'>\n\t\t\t<span class='e-opened' ><svg aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"e-font-icon-svg e-fas-minus\" viewBox=\"0 0 448 512\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\"><path d=\"M416 208H32c-17.67 0-32 14.33-32 32v32c0 17.67 14.33 32 32 32h384c17.67 0 32-14.33 32-32v-32c0-17.67-14.33-32-32-32z\"><\/path><\/svg><\/span>\n\t\t\t<span class='e-closed'><svg aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"e-font-icon-svg e-fas-plus\" viewBox=\"0 0 448 512\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\"><path d=\"M416 208H272V64c0-17.67-14.33-32-32-32h-32c-17.67 0-32 14.33-32 32v144H32c-17.67 0-32 14.33-32 32v32c0 17.67 14.33 32 32 32h144v144c0 17.67 14.33 32 32 32h32c17.67 0 32-14.33 32-32V304h144c17.67 0 32-14.33 32-32v-32c0-17.67-14.33-32-32-32z\"><\/path><\/svg><\/span>\n\t\t<\/span>\n\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/summary>\n\t\t\t\t<div role=\"region\" aria-labelledby=\"e-n-accordion-item-1963\" class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-cd9f5c8 e-con-full e-flex wpr-particle-no wpr-jarallax-no wpr-parallax-no wpr-sticky-section-no e-con e-child\" data-id=\"cd9f5c8\" data-element_type=\"container\" data-e-type=\"container\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-cbf478e elementor-widget elementor-widget-text-editor\" data-id=\"cbf478e\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"text-editor.default\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<p>You can download a copy of the brochure outlining the registration process\u00a0<a href=\"https:\/\/ecc.gov.jm\/html\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/05\/Registration-Process.pdf\">here<\/a>.<\/p>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/details>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<details id=\"e-n-accordion-item-1964\" class=\"e-n-accordion-item\" >\n\t\t\t\t<summary class=\"e-n-accordion-item-title\" data-accordion-index=\"5\" tabindex=\"-1\" aria-expanded=\"false\" aria-controls=\"e-n-accordion-item-1964\" >\n\t\t\t\t\t<span class='e-n-accordion-item-title-header'><div class=\"e-n-accordion-item-title-text\"> 5. How often do I apply for Registration? <\/div><\/span>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<span class='e-n-accordion-item-title-icon'>\n\t\t\t<span class='e-opened' ><svg aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"e-font-icon-svg e-fas-minus\" viewBox=\"0 0 448 512\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\"><path d=\"M416 208H32c-17.67 0-32 14.33-32 32v32c0 17.67 14.33 32 32 32h384c17.67 0 32-14.33 32-32v-32c0-17.67-14.33-32-32-32z\"><\/path><\/svg><\/span>\n\t\t\t<span class='e-closed'><svg aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"e-font-icon-svg e-fas-plus\" viewBox=\"0 0 448 512\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\"><path d=\"M416 208H272V64c0-17.67-14.33-32-32-32h-32c-17.67 0-32 14.33-32 32v144H32c-17.67 0-32 14.33-32 32v32c0 17.67 14.33 32 32 32h144v144c0 17.67 14.33 32 32 32h32c17.67 0 32-14.33 32-32V304h144c17.67 0 32-14.33 32-32v-32c0-17.67-14.33-32-32-32z\"><\/path><\/svg><\/span>\n\t\t<\/span>\n\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/summary>\n\t\t\t\t<div role=\"region\" aria-labelledby=\"e-n-accordion-item-1964\" class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-ed5a40d e-con-full e-flex wpr-particle-no wpr-jarallax-no wpr-parallax-no wpr-sticky-section-no e-con e-child\" data-id=\"ed5a40d\" data-element_type=\"container\" data-e-type=\"container\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-b2dab6f elementor-widget elementor-widget-text-editor\" data-id=\"b2dab6f\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"text-editor.default\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<p>You apply for registration every five (5) years.<\/p>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/details>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<details id=\"e-n-accordion-item-1965\" class=\"e-n-accordion-item\" >\n\t\t\t\t<summary class=\"e-n-accordion-item-title\" data-accordion-index=\"6\" tabindex=\"-1\" aria-expanded=\"false\" aria-controls=\"e-n-accordion-item-1965\" >\n\t\t\t\t\t<span class='e-n-accordion-item-title-header'><div class=\"e-n-accordion-item-title-text\"> Should I report changes made to to my institution ? <\/div><\/span>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<span class='e-n-accordion-item-title-icon'>\n\t\t\t<span class='e-opened' ><svg aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"e-font-icon-svg e-fas-minus\" viewBox=\"0 0 448 512\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\"><path d=\"M416 208H32c-17.67 0-32 14.33-32 32v32c0 17.67 14.33 32 32 32h384c17.67 0 32-14.33 32-32v-32c0-17.67-14.33-32-32-32z\"><\/path><\/svg><\/span>\n\t\t\t<span class='e-closed'><svg aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"e-font-icon-svg e-fas-plus\" viewBox=\"0 0 448 512\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\"><path d=\"M416 208H272V64c0-17.67-14.33-32-32-32h-32c-17.67 0-32 14.33-32 32v144H32c-17.67 0-32 14.33-32 32v32c0 17.67 14.33 32 32 32h144v144c0 17.67 14.33 32 32 32h32c17.67 0 32-14.33 32-32V304h144c17.67 0 32-14.33 32-32v-32c0-17.67-14.33-32-32-32z\"><\/path><\/svg><\/span>\n\t\t<\/span>\n\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/summary>\n\t\t\t\t<div role=\"region\" aria-labelledby=\"e-n-accordion-item-1965\" class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-065bccb e-con-full e-flex wpr-particle-no wpr-jarallax-no wpr-parallax-no wpr-sticky-section-no e-con e-child\" data-id=\"065bccb\" data-element_type=\"container\" data-e-type=\"container\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-0f6194a elementor-widget elementor-widget-text-editor\" data-id=\"0f6194a\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"text-editor.default\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<p><strong>Ensure that the ECC is notified of all changes made to your institution.<\/strong><\/p><p>There are certain changes that by law the Commission should be notified of immediately. These include:<\/p><ul><li>Changes to\u00a0enrollment<\/li><li>Change in the type of institution<\/li><li>Significant changes to the physical environment<\/li><li>Changes to the number of employees (requires submission of documents F and G)<\/li><li>Relocation of an ECI (requires submission of documents A, D, E and H)<\/li><li>Change in principal\/operator (requires submission of documents B, C, F and G) along with a completed application form.<\/li><\/ul>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/details>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-d99ca67 elementor-widget elementor-widget-text-editor\" data-id=\"d99ca67\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"text-editor.default\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<p><a href=\"https:\/\/ecc.gov.jm\/html\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/05\/Application-for-Certificate-of-Registration.pdf\">DOWNLOAD APPLICATION\u00a0FORM<\/a><\/p><p><a href=\"https:\/\/ecc.gov.jm\/html\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/05\/Sample-Registration-Package-2017.pdf\">DOWNLOAD SAMPLE REGISTRATION PACKAGE<\/a><\/p><p><em><strong>Visit, call or email the ECC Regulation and Monitoring Department for further information on the registration process. Our office is open Monday to Thursday 8:30a.m. \u2013 5:00p.m.; and Fridays 8:30a.m. \u2013 4:00p.m.<\/strong><\/em><br \/>Early Childhood Commission<br \/>7 &#8211; 9 Harbour Street, Kingston, Jamaica W.I.<br \/>Tel: (876) 922-9296-7<br \/>Fax: (876) 922-9295<br \/>customerservice@ecc.gov.jm<\/p>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Establishing an Early Childhood Institution How to establish an ECI What is an ECI An early childhood institution (ECI) is any place that cares for four or more children under the age of six years, for up to six hours per day. This includes: nurseries, centres or homes which offer day care, basic schools, kindergartens, preschools, and infant schools and infant departments. The majority of Jamaican children spend many hours of their early years with caregivers and teachers in one of the above mentioned ECIs, and one way in which our children can be provided with a good start in life is to ensure that all ECIs are efficiently run and provide services that promote children\u2019s development. Your ECI will therefore ensure that children have access to quality early childhood development programmes so that they can become healthy, well-balanced adults and self-sufficient citizens. Where do I begin The first and most important thing is making sure that this is really the line of work you want. Working with children is very rewarding, but it can also be very challenging and demanding at times. What&#8217;s Next ? &#8230; Location Next, you need to be sure you have a location that will be appropriate for use as an ECI. You need to: Seek the Parish Council\u2019s approval for the location you have selected. Contact your local parish council board for further details on building and zoning requirements as stated in The Parish Councils Building Act. Have the premises inspected by the following agencies: Jamaica Fire Brigade Public Health Department Inspections by the above agencies will highlight areas for improvement, enabling changes to create a safe and healthy environment for children, staff and visitors. HOW DO I REGISTER? 1. Why do I need to register my institution? According to the Early Childhood Act (2005), all persons operating an ECI must register with the Early Childhood Commission (ECC). 2. What is the cost of registration? The cost of registration is $1, 500.00 and can be paid at any National Commercial Bank (NCB). Vouchers for payment are available at the following locations: Early Childhood Commission ECC\u2019s Resource Centres 3. What other documents do I need to register? The following documents should accompany your completed application form: Proof of payment of registration fee Two passport-sized photographs of the applicant A reference from any two of the following. A Justice of the Peace A Minister of Religion An Attorney-at-law The Principal or the Chairman of the Board of Management of an educational institution A former employer of the applicant A Resident Magistrate or a Judge of the Supreme Court A police officer above the rank of Inspector A report from the Jamaica Fire Brigade stating that your institution has been inspected and meets the requisite fire standards. A report from the Public Health Department stating that your institution has been inspected and is in compliance with the provisions of the Public Health Act. A copy of the following must be supplied for the applicant and employees: Certification of good health from a registered medical practitioner A food handler\u2019s permit A police record Copy of qualification certificate(s)\/proof of training Verification of training in the following areas: Paediatric First Aid; the use of Universal Precautions against blood borne illnesses; recognising signs of child abuse; Referral Mechanism and Reporting Requirements under the Public Health Act and Child Care and Protection Act The name and job description of each employee and a copy of the terms of employment Details of the premises or proposed premises: A floor plan of each building A description of the structure A list of furniture and equipment Any other details as may be prescribed Fees to be charged and proposed sources of funding. 4. What is the process for registration? You can download a copy of the brochure outlining the registration process\u00a0here. 5. How often do I apply for Registration? You apply for registration every five (5) years. Should I report changes made to to my institution ? Ensure that the ECC is notified of all changes made to your institution. There are certain changes that by law the Commission should be notified of immediately. These include: Changes to\u00a0enrollment Change in the type of institution Significant changes to the physical environment Changes to the number of employees (requires submission of documents F and G) Relocation of an ECI (requires submission of documents A, D, E and H) Change in principal\/operator (requires submission of documents B, C, F and G) along with a completed application form. According to the Early Childhood Act (2005), all persons operating an ECI must register with the Early Childhood Commission (ECC). The cost of registration is $1, 500.00 and can be paid at any National Commercial Bank (NCB). Vouchers for payment are available at the following locations: Early Childhood Commission ECC\u2019s Resource Centres The following documents should accompany your completed application form: Proof of payment of registration fee Two passport-sized photographs of the applicant A reference from any two of the following. A Justice of the Peace A Minister of Religion An Attorney-at-law The Principal or the Chairman of the Board of Management of an educational institution A former employer of the applicant A Resident Magistrate or a Judge of the Supreme Court A police officer above the rank of Inspector A report from the Jamaica Fire Brigade stating that your institution has been inspected and meets the requisite fire standards. A report from the Public Health Department stating that your institution has been inspected and is in compliance with the provisions of the Public Health Act. A copy of the following must be supplied for the applicant and employees: Certification of good health from a registered medical practitioner A food handler\u2019s permit A police record Copy of qualification certificate(s)\/proof of training Verification of training in the following areas: Paediatric First Aid; the use of Universal Precautions against blood borne illnesses; recognising signs of child abuse; Referral Mechanism and Reporting Requirements under the Public Health Act and Child Care and Protection<\/p>\n","protected":false},"author":1,"featured_media":0,"parent":0,"menu_order":0,"comment_status":"closed","ping_status":"closed","template":"elementor_canvas","meta":{"footnotes":""},"class_list":["post-8","page","type-page","status-publish","hentry"],"_links":{"self":[{"href":"https:\/\/test.ecc.gov.jm\/index.php\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/pages\/8","targetHints":{"allow":["GET"]}}],"collection":[{"href":"https:\/\/test.ecc.gov.jm\/index.php\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/pages"}],"about":[{"href":"https:\/\/test.ecc.gov.jm\/index.php\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/types\/page"}],"author":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/test.ecc.gov.jm\/index.php\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/users\/1"}],"replies":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/test.ecc.gov.jm\/index.php\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/comments?post=8"}],"version-history":[{"count":16,"href":"https:\/\/test.ecc.gov.jm\/index.php\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/pages\/8\/revisions"}],"predecessor-version":[{"id":2628,"href":"https:\/\/test.ecc.gov.jm\/index.php\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/pages\/8\/revisions\/2628"}],"wp:attachment":[{"href":"https:\/\/test.ecc.gov.jm\/index.php\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media?parent=8"}],"curies":[{"name":"wp","href":"https:\/\/api.w.org\/{rel}","templated":true}]}}