Wakiso District authorities have moved to strengthen enforcement of early childhood education rules, directing schools to stop admitting children below six years into boarding facilities.
The district says schools that continue keeping young learners in boarding sections could face closure, while administrators found violating the regulations may be prosecuted.
Janat Nakabugo, the Wakiso Deputy Education Officer, announced the measures during a meeting with education officials, saying inspections had identified institutions failing to follow guidelines issued by the Ministry of Education and Sports.
She also warned nursery operators against keeping young children at school for more than six hours a day. According to the district, institutions are expected to observe the prescribed learning hours as part of efforts to protect the welfare of children.
Wakiso further directed that school vehicles should no longer transport children below six years.
Under the arrangement, parents will be responsible for taking their young children to school and collecting them after lessons.
The measures come after the Ministry of Education introduced revised guidelines for early childhood education. The framework distinguishes between daycare, nursery and pre-primary institutions, with pre-primary education divided into three levels.
The ministry’s guidelines are intended to establish clearer standards for the operation and management of early childhood centres while improving the care provided to young learners.
Wakiso officials have called on school owners, administrators and parents to comply with the regulations, warning that violations could attract penalties.
