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Definition

A code representing settings for children services.

Representation

Data Type Number
Format N
Maximum character length 1

Values

Value Meaning Start Date End Date
Permissible Values 1 Centre-based—school
2 Centre-based—other
3 Home-based—child’s home
4 Home-based—other
5 General community setting

Comments

Guide for use:

CODE 1 Centre-based—school

Centre-based—school, refers to child care or preschool services delivered on school grounds, using school facilities e.g. a building owned by the school.

CODE 2 Centre-based—other

Centre-based—other, refers to a purpose built building or buildings where a child care or preschool service is delivered and the primary function of the building is non-residential, e.g. a child care centre, dedicated preschool etc.

CODE 3 Home-based—child’s home

Home-based—child’s home, refers to a private residential dwelling where the child lives.

CODE 4 Home-based—other

Home-based—other, refers to a private residential dwelling where a child care or preschool service is delivered by someone other than the child’s parents, carers or guardians, e.g. a family day care caregiver’s house.

CODE 5 General community setting

General community setting, refers to child care or preschool services delivered at a general community infrastructure facility, e.g. a park, neighbourhood house, community hall, library etc.

References

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Data Elements implementing this Value Domain 1