Queensland services recognised for excellence

​​​​​​​Congratulations to the 4 Queensland early childhood services awarded the Excellent rating, the highest under the National Quality Framework, in 2024.​​

The Queensland services recognised nationally for exceptional education and care by the Australian Children’s Education and Care Quality Authority (ACECQA) last year are:

• Pelican Waters—Golden Beach Preschool Kindergarten and Child Care
  Sunshine Coast service Pelican Waters—Golden Beach ​Preschool Kindergarten and Child Care was awarded the Excellent rating for the third time in 2024. Read ​more about the service’s exceptional practice on ACECQA’s website.
  
• Immanuel Early Learning Centre
  Also located on the Sunshine Coast, Immanuel Early Learning Centre was awarded its first Excellent rating. See examples of the service’s exceptional practice.
• Winston Glades Early Education Centre and Preschool
  Ipswich-based Winston Glades Early Education Centre and Preschool joined ACECQA’s list of Excellent-rated services last year. Find out more about ​ Winston Glades’ exceptional practice​.
• Goodstart Early Learning Red Hill
  Brisbane’s Goodstart Early Learning Red Hill received its first Excellent rating last year, featuring in an ACECQA news item exploring t​he Excellent rating process​​. Learn more about the service’s exceptional practice​.​
  

Services rated Exceeding National Quality Standard in all 7 quality areas are eligible to apply for an Excellent rating.