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Early childhood education and care providers may not offer certain types of inducements.

Under Family Assistance Law (FAL), early childhood education and care providers must keep certain records. This page outlines record keeping requirements and timeframes.

We undertake compliance activities to help make sure Child Care Subsidy goes to its intended beneficiaries – families. We take enforcement action against providers and services who do not comply with Family Assistance Law (FAL).

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.

The following are our most commonly used resources for approved providers and services. Find guides, task cards, forms, videos and more.

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.

In Home Care (IHC) is a flexible form of early childhood education and care where an educator provides care in the child's home. It is restricted to families who can't access other types of approved 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.