QuestionsQuestions (DSWD DEPARTMENT ORDER NO. 11, S. 2000)
PD 603 (Child and Youth Welfare Code), Title II, Article 6 provides that substitute parental arrangements like day care shall be subjected to accreditation and licensing by the Department of Social Welfare.
RA 6972 directs the DSWD to formulate criteria for selection, qualifications, training, and accreditation of barangay day care workers, and the standards for implementation of the program.
EO 340 tasks the DSWD to license and accredit the services, facilities, and day care workers of agencies/Government-owned and controlled corporations providing day care.
A DCC is a community or workplace facility for children 3 to 5 years old where they are cared for during part of the day.
A DCW is a provider of substitute parental care and early childhood care and development activities for 3 to 5-year-old children who has been trained and accredited for the purpose.
Accreditation is the process of ensuring that minimum standards of day care services are met.
DCCs run by LGUs, NGAs, GOCCs, POs, or NGOs are covered, provided they have DSWD license (as stated in the coverage section).
DCWs who manage any of the above DCCs (those covered under the DCC coverage).
All requests for DCC/DCW accreditation assessment shall be forwarded to the DSWD Field Offices.
It includes interviews with members of the parents committee, records review (technical, administrative and program), observation of session, and assessment of DCC facilities and program materials.
Accreditation is valid for five (5) years for a five-star rating.
Authorized accreditors are LGU Social Welfare Officers or trained volunteers/selected government staff who conduct accreditation assessment. Their authorization is issued by Field Directors, valid and renewable every three (3) years unless revoked for a cause.
They develop/enrich standards; ensure compliance through program audits and technical assistance; and maintain national data on accredited DCC/DCW.
They identify DCC accreditors and issue their authority; monitor annual targets for accreditation; review submitted accreditation instruments; issue accreditation certificates/IDs; oversee efficiency of assessments and provide technical assistance; and submit monitoring reports to the Standards Bureau.
Grounds include child abuse/exploitation/neglect or exposure to danger; use of the center for immoral purposes; and repeated deviation from policies and procedures.