Day care

What do you need to become a day care parent?

To become a day care parent, you need to:

• be 20 years or older
• have completed a professional certification course
• submit a medical certificate for you and other residents in your home
• submit a reference letter from previous employer if possible, or two references from responsible parties
• submit a criminal records certificate for you and other household members over 18 years of age
• submit a fire safety inspection report
• have an inside play area, with a minimum of 3 m² for each child.
• provide satisfactory and hazard free outside area
• buy accident insurance for the children within a month after you receive your license

Certification courses

Certification courses are held around twice a year at Námsflokkar Hafnarfjarðar. The course objective is to provide concise and structured education on the upbringing and caring of children, their needs and development, children’s deceases, accidents in the home, as well as first aid, fire protection and child safety.

• Apply for permit for daycare at home

• Rules about workpermit

• Regulation about daycare