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StartingBlocks.gov.au provides parents with information about children's education and care

StartingBlocks.gov.au is a starting point to: 

• learn about children's developmental milestones 

• understand what to expect from an early childhood education and care service
• find services and learn about their quality ratings, fees, vacancies and inclusions
• get tips on starting child care or preschool, and what can be done at home to encourage your child’s learning and development.

Our aim is to provide you and your family with trusted information, all in one place – welcome to StartingBlocks.gov.au. 

StartingBlocks.gov.au is brought to you by the Australian Children's Education and Care Quality Authority (ACECQA).

ACECQA is the independent national authority that assists governments and services to achieve the objectives of Australia’s National Quality Framework (NQF) for children's early education and care in more than 16,500 approved services.