Registration mandatory for private Playway Schools in Ferozepur: DC
Harish Monga
Ferozepur, January 8, 2025: With an aims to ensure that all playway schools adhere to standards in early childhood education and provide a safe and nurturing environment for young learners, Deputy Commissioner Deepshikha Sharma emphasized the mandatory registration of institutions and private playway schools operating in the field of early childhood care and education (ECCE) for children aged 3 to 6 years. This directive follows guidelines issued by the Social Security, Women, and Child Development Department, Punjab.
Highlighting the importance of registration, the DC stated that both new and existing playway schools must complete their registration within 15 days. An annual registration fee of ₹5,000 has been prescribed.
Application forms for registration (Annexure-1) can be downloaded from the district website, www.ferozepur.nic.in, or obtained from the office of the Child Development Project Officer, District Ferozepur.
For further assistance, institutions can contact the District Program Officer’s office at Mini Secretariat Block-A, Room No. 110. Queries can also be addressed by the dealing assistant at mobile number 99141-99001.
The move aims to ensure that all playway schools adhere to standards in early childhood education and provide a safe and nurturing environment for young learners.