Search

Get early childhood compliance knowledge online, or Geccko, is our online learning platform for the early childhood education and care sector.

Grants to help providers and services address barriers to early childhood education and care (ECEC) participation. They’re particularly for disadvantaged, regional and remote, and Indigenous communities.

High quality early childhood education and care (ECEC) gives children the best start in life. Access to affordable care means parents and carers can work, train, study and volunteer.

Our case studies showcase successful early childhood education and care initiatives.

From the Ground Up leadership program inspires early learning educators

Traineeships a winner for the early childhood workforce

Stronger local communities by linking support services through playgroups.

Tasmanian program gives taste of life working in early childhood education and care

Early childhood education and care providers have specific legal obligations. These obligations are imposed upon certain people. We call these people ‘persons with management or control of the provider’.

Australian and state and territory governments are developing a national vision for early childhood education and care.

The Australian Government conducts strategic planning, inquiries and evaluations to ensure early childhood policies continue to meet the needs of children and families.

Outside School Hours Care (OSHC) provides care for children outside normal school or preschool hours.

Family Day Care (FDC) is a type of early childhood education and care (ECEC) usually provided in the home of an educator.

Centre Based Day Care (CBDC) is a type of early childhood education and care (ECEC) typically provided in centres approved by regulators.

The Australian Government has developed an Early Years Strategy. It sets out the government’s vision to best support Australia’s children and their families in the early years.

There are 4 early childhood education and care service types that can administer the Child Care Subsidy (CCS).

In Home Care (IHC) is for families who can’t access other approved forms of early childhood education and care. It is typically for families who work unusual hours, live in a remote area or have complex needs.

Child Care Subsidy (CCS) applies uniquely to In Home Care (IHC) as payments are made per family, rather than per child. This page outlines how to record and report IHC sessions to ensure CCS can be paid.

The Australian Competition and Consumer Commission (ACCC) has delivered its final report to the Australian Government from its inquiry into early childhood education and care (ECEC) prices.