Footsteps Child Care Centre in Gharb, which is part of the Gharb Civic Centre, will be starting accepting registrations from next week. The Council said that it is the first child care centre in Gozo registered with the Department of Social Welfare Standards.
The centre’s aim is to provide high quality care that is educational, conducive and stimulating for the children, whilst catering for each child’s individual needs.
“The Child Care Centre offers a warm, safe, nurturing environment for children up to the age of three. Each child’s individual needs are met with considerable attention by experienced and qualified people, providing constant care & supervision,” the Council said.
“The centre is air-conditioned and includes a Separate Baby Area (for children under the age of 12 months), Playing Area, Outdoor Playing Ground, Quiet Area / Book Area, etc. The Child Care Centre is licensed and approved both by the Malta Environment & Planning Authority and the Department of Social Welfare Standards, and is in compliance with regulations stipulated in the National Standards for Child Day Care Facilities.”
Programmes at the Centre include:
• Learn through Play
• Sing Along Sessions
• Activity Sessions
• Crafts Sessions
• Recreational &
Educational Sessions
It will be open seven days a week from 7.30am to 5.00pm, it offers an after-hours baby-sitting service and can accommodate around 30 children.
The registration days are 3rd August 4pm to 7pm and 4th August 9am – 1pm.
Registration forms, Manual of Policies and Procedures, Packages and Fees can be picked beforehand from Gharb Local Council.
For further information please call 2732 0400 or email: gharbchildcarecentre@yahoo.com [1].