Western Australian Consolidated Acts

CHILD CARE SERVICES ACT 2007 - SECT 7

7 .         Principles to be observed when administering Act

                In the administration of this Act the following principles must be observed —

            (a)         the principle that a child care service should be provided to a child in a way that —

                  (i)         protects the child from harm; and

                  (ii)         respects the child’s dignity and privacy; and

                  (iii)         safeguards and promotes the child’s wellbeing; and

                  (iv)         provides positive experiences for the child; and

                  (v)         stimulates and develops the child’s creative, emotional, intellectual, physical, recreational and social potential;

            (b)         the principle that child care services should be provided in a way that —

                  (i)         involves parents of the children to whom the services are provided and other members of the community; and

                  (ii)         reflects best practice in the care, education and recreation of young children; and

                  (iii)         reflects the diverse nature of the community.