730Principles—ch 20

730 Principles—ch 20 In making a decision or taking action under this chapter for a childcare service, the following childcare services principles should be applied: (a) childcare services must provide care that is safe, positive and nurturing; (b) childcare services must promote the educational, social and developmental wellbeing of children. Note In making a decision under this chapter for a child or young person, the decision-maker must regard the best interests of the child or young person as the paramount consideration (see s 8). In making a decision under this chapter otherwise than for a particular child or young person, the decision-maker must consider the best interests of children and young people (see s 8).