Question & AnswerQ&A (DSWD DEPARTMENT ORDER NO. 11, S. 2000)
The order sets guidelines for the accreditation of Day Care Centers (DCC) and Day Care Workers (DCW) to ensure they meet the minimum standards for the implementation of Day Care Services in the Philippines.
Day Care Centers cater to children aged 3 to 5 years old.
The legal bases include Presidential Decree No. 603 (The Child and Youth Welfare Code), Republic Act No. 6972 (Barangay Level Total Development and Protection of Children Act), and Executive Order No. 340.
A Day Care Worker 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.
Authorized DCC/DCW Accreditors such as LGU Social Welfare Officers, trained volunteers, or selected government staff trained in Early Childhood Care and Development and accreditation assessment.
The process includes application submission to DSWD Field Offices, assessment that involves interviews and facility reviews, and issuance of accreditation certificates or IDs by DSWD Field Directors based on the assessment.
Accreditation is valid for five (5) years for Day Care Centers rated with five (5) stars.
No accreditation certificates are issued; instead, technical assistance is provided until the centers meet the minimum standards.
The grounds include child abuse, exploitation, neglect, use of the center for immoral purposes, and repeated deviation from policies and procedures.
They are eligible for monthly allowances from LGUs, participation in capacity-building activities, access to ECD networks, invitations to relevant conferences, and possible subsidies for program implementation.
Accreditation is the process of ensuring that Day Care services meet the minimum standards set by the DSWD.
It develops and enriches standards, ensures compliance through audits and technical assistance, and maintains national data on accredited centers and workers.
The authority is issued by the DSWD Field Directors and is valid and renewable every three (3) years unless revoked for cause.
Day Care Centers can be run by LGUs, National Government Agencies (NGAs), Government-Owned and Controlled Corporations (GOCCs), People's Organizations (POs), or Non-Governmental Organizations (NGOs) with DSWD licenses.