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Service administration in early childhood services

Policies and procedures, notifications and administrative requirements for early childhood services.

Authorisations policy in early childhood services

Requirements of the acceptance and refusal of authorisations policy for National Quality Framework (NQF) services.

Enrolment records in early childhood services

Enrolment record requirements under the National Quality Framework (NQF).

Information to be displayed in early childhood services

An approved provider of a service must ensure that certain information is displayed and clearly visible to anyone from the main entrances to the premises.

Notification requirements for early childhood services

How to notify the Regulatory Authority about changes to service details, incidents and complaints.

Policies and procedures in early childhood services

Information on the policies and procedures that all early childhood services must have in place. This applies to all National Quality Framework (NQF) services and those approved under the Children’s Services Act (CS Act) services.

Priority of access for early childhood education

This criteria must be used by service providers when prioritising enrolments.

Waivers in early childhood services

Waivers play an important role in helping providers maintain their level of service to families while dealing with special circumstances or unexpected events.

Information for kindergarten services operated by a committee of management

Key information for committees on governance, operations, funding and support for enhancing early childhood education.

Early childhood education and care

Updated 27 March 2026



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