Childcare providers and day care centre owners are being encouraged by Government to attend a public meeting discussing the implementation of the Child Day Care Allowance.

The meeting will take place tonight from 7 p.m. to 9 p.m. at the Goodwin C. Smith Hall, New Testament Church of God, on Dundonald Street.

The Department of Financial Assistance, along with the Ministry of Health, will be hosting the meeting which will feature a presentation by Dianna Taylor, director of Financial Assistance, and a representative from the Ministry of Health.

The Ministry will be seeking feedback on the Child Day Care Allowance which is scheduled to begin in November.