85Voluntary suspension of service approval

85 Voluntary suspension of service approval

85 Voluntary suspension of service approval

(1) An approved provider may apply to the Regulatory Authority for the suspension of a service approval for a period of not more than 12 months.

(2) The application must—

(a) be in writing; and

(b) include the prescribed information; and

(c) include payment of the prescribed fee.

(3) The Regulatory Authority may agree to the suspension, having regard to whether the suspension is reasonable in the circumstances.

(4) The approved provider must, at least 14 days before making an application under this section, notify the parents of children enrolled at the education and care service and any associated children’s service of the intention to make the application.

(5) The Regulatory Authority must, within 30 days after the application is made, decide whether or not to grant the application.

(6) If the Regulatory Authority decides to grant the application, the suspension takes effect on a date agreed between the Regulatory Authority and the approved provider.