Chandigarh - Obtain Permit (License) for Creche

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Procedure

Apply In-Person:

1. Any individual can start a creche. If the creche is planned under an institution / organization setup, then it should first register as a society or as a firm. Please follow the below links for respective registration procedures.
   • Procedure to form a society link
   • Procedure to register a firm link

Apply In-Person:

1. Once the above step is complete, the applicant should approach the Jurisdictional local bodies (Corporation/Municipalities/ Grama Panchayats) office as appropriate to check for the government regulations pertaining to start/operations of a creche.
2. Link for the office contact details link1 AND link2 AND Link3
3. Please visit the respective office and consult with the designated authority about the application procedure for this licence/permission (if any). As advised, please collect the application form from the concerned department authority or write on a plain A4 sheet as advised.
4. Complete the application form. Write a covering letter mentioning the purpose for which the licence is required. Attach the required documents as per the “Required Documents” section of this page and submit in three sets to the designated receiving authority.
5. After receiving the application, authorities will check the submitted application and documents. If all are in place, the application will be accepted.
6. Please pay the application fees/charges (if any) as applicable (through banker’s cheque or demand draft or as advised) and don’t forget to take the receipt. Please refer to the “Fees” section for more details.
7. Authority will sign and seal one set (photo copy of the original) of the application and return it to the applicant. This signed application is the proof for the submission of the application.
8. Please keep it safe for future reference.
9. Authorities will make entries about this application in the manual record or electronically using the computer.
10. Applicant will be informed of the probable date of getting approval for the licence.
11. ”SMS” triggered update on application status will be sent to the applicant’s mobile or applicant gets a call from the department about the application status.
12. This application will be processed further. Concerned authorities will verify the applicant’s details and documents.
13. Once verified, this application will be forwarded to the inspection team / authority for inspection and scrutiny or it will be processed as per applicable norms.
14. In case of inspection is planned, on a scheduled date; the concerned team will inspect the premises and make verification of the facts as per the application form.
15. A report will be created after verification and this report will be submitted to the respective authority.
16. Based on the outcome of the above report and other internal processing, the designated issuing authority will take a decision on issuance of this licence.
17. The status, viz. Approval or Rejection (if any) will be conveyed to the applicant through an SMS or through phone call.
18. If approved, the licence will be hand-delivered or sent through post to the address mentioned while applying or issued as per the applicable norms.

Note:

• The name and address of the applicant has to be mentioned on the reverse of the demand draft.
• Home based creche having one or two children are exempted from registration.

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Required Documents

• Application form
• Covering letter
• Applicant’s proof of address (ration card / bank pass book / telephone bill / aadhaar card)
• Applicant’s proof of identity (voter id / passport / aadhaar card / driving licence)
• Certificate of incorporation of proprietorship/partnership/limited/private Ltd., /company (in case of applicant is an institution)
• Self-addressed envelope cover with stamp (value as advised) affixed
• Proof of ownership of the premises or
• Rent/lease agreement, if the premises is rented / leased one
• ”NOC” from the landlord
• ”GST” registration certificate in the name of the establishment
• ”PAN” of the proprietor/company/firm/individual
• Affidavit on stamp paper of Rs 10/- (or as per the advised amount) by the applicant duly notarized
• Water bill paid receipt for the premises
• Proof of drainage connection to the premises
• Sanitary certificate from health inspector
• Aadhaar card as per requirement

Note:

• Apart from the above documents, authorities may ask for additional information or documents. Please provide them for processing.

Office Locations & Contacts

Administration department
Raj Bhawan, Chandigarh,
Phone: +91 172 2740740
Email: [email protected]
Contact Link1 please look for the Sub Divisional Magistrate contact details AND link2 AND link3

Eligibility

• Any person desiring to run a creche shall apply.
• Applicant should be a citizen of India.
• Those who are 18 years and above are eligible to apply.
• If the applicant is an organization, then it should be a registered one.
• The creche facility should be set up for children in the age group of 90 days to 4 years or as per the respective state norms.
• Each unit shall consist of 10 children or as per the respective state norms.
• Care taker and Children ratio is 1:10.
• The crèche should have a minimum space of 4-6 sq. ft. per child to ensure that they can play, rest, and learn without any hindrance.
• The creche should make sure that the staffs are qualified as stated below.

For caregivers

• Two-year qualification (diploma) in child care/Montessori (Diploma) or
• Degree in early childhood education or
• Degree / Diploma in Home science.

For assistants / volunteers

• The creche should ensure that the assistants / volunteers have basic skills through training and awareness.

Fees

• Application fee as applicable need to be paid through demand draft / challan for the advised amount.
• Please pay as per the advice of the authorities while applying.

Validity

• The licence is valid as per the time period mentioned on the certificate.

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Sample Documents

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Processing Time

• Once the application is accepted, the process can be completed within 2 months.
• The processing time varies across the states.

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Instructions

• The centre should be well lit with adequate ventilation.
• The centre should have clean toilets and sanitation facility that is baby friendly.
• There should be adequate safe play area outside the centre.
• The centre should have a safe and regular drinking water arrangement.
• There should be a small kitchen or cooking area for warming/preparation of food for children. Kitchen/cooking area must be located at a place which is away from the activity area of the children to avoid accidents
• An age-appropriate first aid kit should be readily available in the premises. The kit should be inaccessible to children for their safety. At least one caregiver should have a current first aid certificate with infant component.
• Food safety officers will inspect the kitchen, food storage facility and food provided to children from time to time.
• Do not submit fake documents as a proof to get licence.
• Incomplete application will be rejected.
• Avoid spelling mistakes while filling the application form.

Required Information

• Name of the owner
• Type of organization
• Address of the organization
• Mobile / telephone number
• E-mail ID
• Date of establishment
• Whether registered with any Government/Statutory/Local Bodies
• If so, registration number and date
• No of children enrolled for creche
• No of rooms for use of children
• Distance to the nearest Doctor / Hospital / Dispensary / PHC
• Ratio of staff to children
• Whether staff trained in childhood development
• Amount charged per child to provide creche services
• Date
• Signature of the applicant

Need for the Document

• Creche is an organization run by individual who take care of children during the day when their parents are working.
• The registration process involves providing the acceptable clearance from the local bodies, proof of infrastructure, fees collected and other prerequisites. By following these procedures, the applicant fulfils the conditions and requirements. That in turn is required for the safety of the inmates as well as the standard of the creche.

Information which might help

• A committee having a representative from the women employees, parents of children requiring creche facility should be formed for supervision and smooth running of the creches and also for suggesting improvements.

Other uses of the Document/Certificate

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e.g. Birth Certificate can be used as proof of identity.

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