Two types of certificates

Interim

For an interim certificate a playgroup must meet the ratios of parents to children standard and the premises and facilities standard and be likely to comply with all other certification criteria within 12 months. An interim certificate will be issued for no longer than a 12-month period.

Full

For a full certificate all certification criteria must be met.

A certificate will be issued for a 3-year period. You will need to apply for a new certificate every 3 years.