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
Commissioned by Education Ministers, and facilitated by ACECQA, national sector stakeholders and all Australian governments have closely collaborated to co-design a new ten-year workforce strategy to help ensure a sustainable…
Research & reports
Our sector
16,452 Approved services
15,373 Services rated
86% Meeting or above national
quality standard
7286 Approved providers
Data as at 1 July 2021.
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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 searchable 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.
