1987 Ed.]

Child Care Centres

(a) it is operated and managed satisfactorily;

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(b) the welfare of the children attending it is promoted in a

proper manner;

(c) adequate apparatus and equipment necessary as safe-

guards against fire are provided therein; and

(d) the provisions of this Ordinance are complied with.

(2) A notice under subsection (1)—

(a) shall be served upon the person registered in respect of the

child care centre; and

(b) shall specify a period of time within which the directions

shall be complied with.

15. (1) The Director may-

(a) if it appears to him that there is any danger or risk of danger to persons in any registered child care centre premises; or

(b) if, in respect of any such premises, a direction given under section 14 is not complied with within the period of time specified in the notice served thereunder,

by order in writing direct that the premises shall cease to be used as a child care centre for such period as he thinks fit or until further notice.

(2) An order under this section shall be served on the person registered in respect of the premises concerned and shall take effect from the date of the service thereof.

(3) It shall be sufficient service of an order under this section

(a) it is delivered personally to the person on whom it is to be

served;

(b) it is sent by registered post to the last known address of

that person; or

(c) a copy thereof is posted in a conspicuous place upon or in

the premises to which it relates.

PART IV

MISCELLANEOUS

16. (1) Any person who-

(a) operates or takes part in the management of a child care centre in any premises other than premises specified in the certificate of registration of the child care centre;

Director may order cessation of use of premises as child care centre.

Offences and penalties.

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