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Learn about quality in early childhood education and care

The National Quality Framework (NQF) provides a national approach to regulation, assessment and quality improvement for early childhood education and care and outside school hours care services across Australia.

Last updated: October 15, 25
The National Quality Framework
Last updated: August 23, 25
The assessment and rating process
Last updated: August 20, 25
Service quality ratings
Last updated: July 16, 25

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