We support all governments and the education and care sector to realise the benefits of the National Quality Framework
The Australian Children’s Education & Care Quality Authority works with all governments to provide guidance, resources and services to support the sector to improve outcomes for children.
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News & Events
From 1 January 2020, providers of long day care services and preschools/kindergartens will need to have a second early childhood teacher or, alternatively, a ‘suitably qualified person’ in attendance when…
Research & reports
Our sector
15,787 Approved services
14,880 Services rated
78% Meeting or above
national quality standard
7362 Approved providers
Data as at 30 September 2018
About Excellent Rated Services
The Excellent rating is the highest rating an education and care service can achieve
About excellent rated services
National registers
The national registers contains information about approved education and care services, providers and certified supervisors
ACECQA Newsletter
ACECQA’s monthly newsletters highlight the latest news and information on the National Quality Framework and the education and care sector.