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 7 February 2022 service fees, vacancies, quality ratings and inclusions will be published on our Starting Blocks.gov.au website.
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Research & reports
Our sector
16,516 Approved services
15,431 Services rated
86% Meeting or above national
quality standard
7268 Approved providers
Data as at 1 October 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.
