Punjab mandates registration of Play-Way Schools for children aged 3–6: 15-Day deadline announced
HARISH MONGA
Ferozepur, April 21, 2025: The Punjab Government has issued a directive to register all institutions involved in Early Childhood Care and Education (ECCE) for children aged 3 to 6 years. The initiative, aimed at the holistic development of young children, is being implemented through the Department of Social Security and Women and Child Development.
District Program Officer Richika Nanda informed that all private institutions, including play-way and pre-schools operating in the district, are required to register within 15 days of the notification. Annual renewal of registration will be mandatory, with an annual registration fee of ₹5,000.
She further stated that inspections will be conducted across the district to ensure compliance. Institutions failing to meet the prescribed standards will face closure.
The official notification, including Form Annexure-1 and detailed registration guidelines, can be downloaded from the District Ferozepur website ferozepur.nic.in. For assistance with the registration process or additional information, institutions may contact the office of the District Program Officer, Ferozepur, or the Child Development Project Officer (CDPO) of the respective block.