Victorian Early Childhood Regulatory Authority (VECRA)
Improving service quality and keeping children safe from harm.
About us
We are Victoria’s independent early childhood education and care regulator. We’re committed to improving child safety and raising service quality across the sector.
Make a complaint
How to make a complaint about an early childhood service.
Enforcement action taken by the Regulatory Authority
The Victorian Early Childhood Regulatory Authority (VECRA) publishes details of all statutory sanctions in the public interest.
Contact us
How to get in touch with us.
Regulation and compliance
Legislative changes
The Education and Care Services National Law (National Law) and National Regulations are changing.
How to comply
Information to support providers in delivering compliant, high-quality early childhood education and care.
Enforcing compliance
How we monitor, investigate and enforce compliance in Victorian early childhood services.
Latest news and media
News7 Apr 2026
Childcare worker in western Melbourne issued with immediate suspension for alleged misconduct
VECRA has suspended an early childhood educator following allegations of serious misconduct that risked the safety, health or wellbeing of children in their care.
News31 Mar 2026
Werribee early childhood service faces suspension of service approval due to serious safety concerns
VECRA has suspended the service approval of Milestones Early Learning Werribee for a period of 90 days.
News27 Mar 2026
First educator suspended under tough new Victorian child safety laws
VECRA has suspended an early childhood educator alleged to have used excessive force against a child.
Updated 7 April 2026
Work with us
Explore current career opportunities and be part of an organisation that supports safe, high-quality early childhood services in Victoria.
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