EARLY CHILDHOOD SERVICES ARE RATED AGAINST 7 QUALITY AREAS. MOST SERVICES WILL RECEIVE ONE OF THE FOLLOWING OVERALL RATINGS
Significant Improvement Required - this is a service that does not meet 1 of the 7 quality areas or a section of the legislation and there is a significant risk to the safety, health and wellbeing of children. The regulatory authority will take immediate action.
Service provides a safe education and care program, but there are 1 or more areas identified for improvement.
Service provides quality education and care in all 7 quality areas.
Service goes beyond the requirements in at least 4 of the 7 quality areas.
Service promotes exceptional education and care. Services rated Exceeding NQS in all 7 Quality Areas may choose to apply for this rating. Rating awarded by ACECQA.
Significant Improvement Required
Service does not meet one of the seven quality areas or a section of the legislation and there is a significant risk to the safety, health and wellbeing of children.
The regulatory authority will take immediate action.
Working Towards National Quality Standard
Service provides a safe education and care program, but there are one or more areas identified for improvement.
Meeting National Quality Standard
Service meets the National Quality Standard.
Service provides quality education and care in all seven quality areas.
Exceeding National Quality Standard
Service goes beyond the requirements of the National Quality Standard in at least four of the seven quality areas.
Excellent
Service promotes exceptional education and care, demonstrates sector leadership, and is committed to continually improving.
This rating can only be awarded by ACECQA.
Services rated Exceeding National Quality Standard in all 7 Quality Areas may choose to apply for this rating.
The 7 quality areas of the National Quality Standard
1Educational program and practice | 2Children's health and safety | 3 Physical environment 4 Staffing arrangements | 5 Relationships with children 6 Collaborative partnerships with families and communities | 7 Governance and leadership