A healthy child is a happy child, at home or at an education and care service. Some services will provide all or most of your child’s meals while they are there, while others may only supply snacks, or require you to provide all of your child’s food. 

How services support good nutrition

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In an early learning and preschool, what your child wears may also influence your child’s health, safety, comfort, and wellbeing.

What children wear to early childhood education and care

The Child Care Subsidy has increased. Visit childcaresubsidy.gov.au for details.

What to expect