Rule 92. Creches

(1) In every plantation wherein fifty or more workers (including workers employed by any contractor) are employed or were employed on any day of the preceding twelve months, the employer shall provide and maintain a crèche or creches for the use of their children who are below the age of six years according to the standards laid down in these rules.

(2) Every crèche shall be conveniently accessible to the mothers of the children accommodated therein.

(3) There shall be not less than 1.5 square metres of floor area for each child to be accommodated in a crèche.

(4) The building in which the crèche is situated shall be of sound construction with a good plinth.

(5) The plan of the crèche building shall be in accordance with the standard plan or plans laid down by the Chief Inspector-cum-Facilitator.

Provided that where no standard plan has been laid down or where it is proposed to deviate from a standard plan, the Chief Inspector-cum-Facilitator’s approval shall be obtained.

(6) The crèche shall be furnished with suitable furniture and a cradle for each child below the age of two and provided with playing materials such as sliding chutes, see-saws, dummy horses, toys, etc.

(7) A Suitable fenced and shady open-air playground shall be provided for the older children.

(8) The employer shall appoint (i) a woman trained in the care of children and infants as crèche-in-charge to look after children during the absence of their mothers, and (ii) other staff on a scale approved by the State Government.