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Reykjavik
Becoming a Day Parent
Do you want to become a day parent? The City of Reykjavik grants work permits to day parents and carries out supervision of activities.
How do I become a day parent?
The Quality and Supervision Agency for Welfare issues a license and you can apply for an operating license from that agency. On my pages you can see what is required to get an operating license for day care in homes.
When the applicant has applied for an operating license, the daycare counselors at the South center register the person for a rights course for daycare parents.
Can everyone become a day parent?
It is not so simple!
There are several conditions that must be met in order to obtain a work permit.
Do you meet the following criteria?
Be at least 20 years old
Please note that if you are 65 years of age or older, you will only be given a permit for one year at a time.
Basic training
Have completed a basic training course organized in collaboration with Hafnarfjordur Continuing Education Center or have other education in the fields of teaching, parenting, and/or social studies.
Medical certificates
Return a medical certificate for you and your family.
Criminal record
Submit a criminal record for you and members of your family over 18 years of age.
Fire prevention
Return a certificate from the Office of Fire Prevention (I. “Eldvarnaeftirlitið”).
Recommendations
Submit a recommendation from the last employer or a recommendation from two responsible people.
Tobacco prevention
Respect the Tobacco Control Act. Smoking and the use of other intoxicants are not permitted during the children's stay.
Play space
Provide at least 3 square meters of indoor play space for each child.
Outdoor facilities
Provide adequate and hazard-free outdoor facilities.
Accident insurance
Purchase accident insurance within one month of getting your license.