A child's early years are critical to their development.
International research shows that quality learning experiences, particularly in a child's first five years, lay the foundation for their future success in school and life.
Early childhood education and care provides opportunities for children to come together, play and learn in safe surroundings.
Quality early childhood education and care services also enable parents and carers to go to work, undertake study and take part in community life knowing their child is safe and well cared for by people who share an understanding about their child's needs.
There is a range of early childhood education and care services available in Queensland.
Services cater for children aged from birth to school age, including care and education options for school children.
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The Queensland Government is working with all Australian Governments to deliver national reforms and joint initiatives, including implementing the National Quality Framework (NQF), aimed at providing all children with the best start for life and learning.
When looking for an early childhood education and care service it is important to be aware that services can be included or excluded from the NQF.
The NQF introduces a new integrated national approach to the regulation and quality assessment processes for long day care, family day care, outside school hours care, pre-Prep and kindergarten services. This includes a new quality rating system for services and new national standards that include more educators to educate and care for children and enhanced educator qualification requirements.
If you have any further questions about early childhood education and care in Queensland please contact the:
Early Childhood Information Service
Telephone: 1800 637 711* (24 hours, 7 days)
Email: ECIS
* Calls from mobile phones are charged at applicable rates.
This page was last reviewed on 30 Apr 2012
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