Types of services
Most early childhood services are included in the Education and Care Services National Law , and...
Approved providers
Before operating an education and care service, a person must obtain provider approval. Applying to...
National Quality Framework
In December 2009, the state and federal governments agreed to a new National Quality Framework (NQF...
Operating a service
The requirements for operating an approved service are set out in the Education and Care Services...
Assessment and rating process
The National Quality Framework incorporates an assessment and rating process to promote continuous...
Compliance and investigations
The Education Standards Board has an important role in ensuring that services comply with the...
Operating a 'residual' service
Before operating a 'residual' education and care service, a person must obtain provider approval...
Complaint about an early childhood service
If a complaint is about a child-protection (abuse/neglect) concern, a notification needs to be made...
Early childhood services regulatory and quality assurance framework
The Early childhood services regulatory and quality assurance framework outlines our risk-based...
