Revised Laws of Saint Lucia (2022)

76.   Establishment of early childhood education services

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    (1)   Subject to satisfying the provisions of Division 2 of Part 5, a private educational institution specified in section 91 may provide an Early Childhood Services Programme suitable to the needs of children under 5 years of age, if the parent of the child agrees. (Amended by Act 13 of 2007)

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    (2)   A private educational institution that provides early childhood services may charge the parents of children attending the programme fees in respect of the programme.

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    (3)   A child who attends a programme under this section is not entitled to any of the rights and benefits given to a student under this Act by reason of attending that programme.