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Factsheets

StartingBlocks.gov.au factsheets are great resources that services often share and discuss with families.

They provide information about key features of children's education and care, including service types, educational programs offered, and how to choose the right service for your child.

They're also easy to print for use throughout your decision-making process.

National Quality Framework - how can it help me?

Understanding the National Quality Standard for early childhood education and care services

A brief guide to the Assessment and Rating process

Types of child care services

Starting at an early learning service

What you can see and ask for at your service?

How can you help your child settle into child care?

Building strong links between home and child care services

Programs for children

Educator to child ratios - what to expect

Illness in child care services

Managing children's special health needs in child care

Nutrition in child care

Sun protection in child care - what to expect

Hygiene at child care

Developing children's positive behaviour in child care

Raising concerns with your child care service

What children wear to child care

Transition to school

Supporting children during transitions

Family Day Care or Centre-Based Care (Long Day Care) - which one to choose?

The importance of play in children’s learning and development

Brain development in children

What is inquiry-based STEM education and why is it important?

Managing children’s challenging behaviour in child care - bullying

Managing children’s challenging behaviour - biting

What to look for when choosing quality child care for your baby

Choosing quality child care for preschoolers

Choosing quality outside school hours care for your child

What does a quality early learning service for toddlers look like?

Documenting your child's progress