FDC services form bulk of 2020 Cancellation of Provider Approvals by Vic Department

Eleven family day care (FDC) services in Victoria have had their provider approval cancelled thus far in 2020, with the provider type being the most prevalent for cancellations in the enforcement action table published by the Department of Education and Training, which serves as Victoria’s regulatory authority.

• the approved provider is no longer considered fit and proper to operate an education and care service; 

• there is an unacceptable risk to the health, safety or wellbeing of a child being educated and cared for by the approved provider; 

• the approved provider has not complied with a condition of their provider approval, or has been found guilty of an offence; and, 

• the approved provider has not operated any education and care service for more than 12 months (including any period of suspension). 

• notify the approved provider and provide reasons for the action (a ‘show cause notice’); 

• allow the approved provider to respond in writing to the notification before making its final decision; and,  

• advise the approved provider in writing of the final decision.