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Choosing a service
To find the right quality early learning service for your child, consider the service quality rating and visiting the service at least once.
How to support your child through early childhood education and care
Children benefit when their routines and experiences at home and in early education and care services are similar and supportive of each other.
Health and safety in services
Early childhood education and care services have a duty of care to protect children from any harm including UV.
Educational programs
Quality programs for school age children and young people in services such as outside school hours care (OSHC) settings, are developed to support and guide children and young people in all areas of their wellbeing, learning and development.
Types of services
If you’re trying to decide between a Family Day Care and a Long Day Care service, this information might be helpful.
What to expect
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.
Resources for services
This article explains how early childhood education and care services can updates their service page details on StartingBlocks.gov.au.
Your child's development
Your child is now a toddler, they like to do things in their own way, in their own time so it’s important they have a safe environment to learn, play and explore in. Their concentration is better so they are better listeners and will happily play for longer. Day by day they’re open to new challenges and can seem more independent, but don’t be fooled – you can’t take your eyes off them for a second!!
Getting into a routine
A guide on how to sleep your baby in a safe way that reduces the risk of SIDS
Tips for parents
What you do online and how you use devices provides a model that can help to lay the foundations for their online safety. So it’s important for you, as parents and carers, to be aware of setting a good example.
Play and leisure activities
These are some examples of the different activities suitable for a wide range of children’s ages. Every child is different and develops at their own pace, so please choose carefully which activity is appropriate for your child.