Legislation and guidelines

Find out about the National Quality Framework, the Education and Care Services Act 2013, and unregulated services.

Learn about the key elements to consider when planning a new service including legislation, approvals, staffing and learning frameworks.

Learn about the process to become an approved provider and service and learn about building approval and food licences.

Learn about the nationally approved learning frameworks.

Find out about the assessment and rating process including overall ratings, quality improvement plans, preparing for assessment, and compliance and enforcement actions.

Learn about standards for buildings and physical environments to ensure the safety of children and staff.

Find out about the roles, responsibilities, educator-to-child ratios, and approved qualifications required to meet staffing requirements.

Learn about health and safety requirements for early childhood education and care services including food and dietary policies, immunisation, and emergency management.

Learn more about developing the policies and procedures required for early childhood education and care services.