884Child day-care centres
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This activity covers establishments primarily engaged in providing day-care services for children. These centres offer supervision and care for infants and young children, typically while their parents are at work or otherwise occupied.
Classes in this group
| Code | Title |
|---|---|
| 8840 | Child day-care centres |
Licences and approvals
What this activity needs to operate
Activities under this code trigger the following licensing regimes. Emerhub prepares and files each application on your behalf.
Registration of a Child Care Centre
Social Welfare Department (Child Care Centres Advisory Inspectorate)
All child care centres providing day or residential care for children under the age of 3 must be registered with the Director of Social Welfare under the Child Care Services Ordinance (Cap. 243) and the Child Care Services Regulations (Cap. 243A). Registration covers the premises, staffing and safety standards of the centre, and supervisors and child care workers must also be registered with the Social Welfare Department. Centres must comply with the applicable ordinance, regulations and code of practice.
Official sourceVerified 2026-07-14
Standard compliance
Compliance every Hong Kong company shares
Beyond anything specific to this activity, every Hong Kong company handles two-tiered profits tax, the annual return (Form NAR1) within 42 days of its incorporation anniversary, audited accounts, MPF enrolment for staff, and a company secretary. Emerhub runs all of it on your behalf.
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