Barangay-Level Total Development and Protection of Children Act, Republic Act No. 6972 (Philippines)
The total development and protection of children program for day care centers shall be provided for children up to six (6) years of age.
The program shall include:
- Monitoring of registration of births and completion of immunization of children
- Growth and nutritional monitoring
- Care for children of working mothers
- Provision of materials and network of surrogate mothers-teachers
- Sanctuary for abused, neglected, or exploited children
- Referral and support system for pregnant mothers