About Child Care Guide
Who We Are
Child Care Guide is a national resource dedicated to helping families make confident, informed decisions about early childhood education and care. Our mission is simple but important: to provide clear, accurate and practical information about childcare options, government support, quality standards, and the learning frameworks that shape children’s early years.
We believe every family deserves access to reliable, easy-to-understand information when choosing childcare — and every child deserves the best possible start in life.
About Child Care Guide – Our Purpose
Navigating the childcare system in Australia can feel overwhelming. Between subsidy rules, quality ratings, learning frameworks, and regulatory requirements, there’s a lot to understand — and even more at stake when it comes to your child’s development.
Our purpose is to make that journey easier. We translate complex government policies, educational frameworks, and industry standards into straightforward, trustworthy guides that support families and educators alike. Whether you’re comparing childcare types, trying to understand the National Quality Framework, or exploring the Early Years Learning Framework, we bring everything together in one reliable place.
About Child Care Guide – What We Provide
- Detailed Guides: In-depth explanations of the Child Care Subsidy, Additional Child Care Subsidy, NQF, NQS, EYLF and more — all written in plain language.
- Tools & Calculators: Practical resources like our Child Care Subsidy Calculator to help you estimate your entitlements.
- Learning Framework Support: Clear breakdowns of the principles, practices and outcomes that underpin high-quality early learning.
- Parent Resources: Tips, checklists and advice to help you choose the right service for your child’s needs.
- Provider Insights: Guidance for educators and services to meet quality standards and build strong partnerships with families.
Our content is regularly reviewed and updated to reflect the latest policy changes, sector developments and research.
About Child Care Guide – Our Editorial Principles
We take our responsibility to parents, educators and the early childhood community seriously. Every piece of information we publish follows three key principles:
- Accuracy: All content is based on current government guidelines, official frameworks and verified sources.
- Clarity: We use plain language, explain jargon, and provide context so you can understand complex topics without needing a background in education policy.
- Practicality: Our guides are designed to be useful — not just informative. They’re built to support real-world decisions.
About Child Care Guide – Our Expertise
Our team brings together expertise in early childhood education, government policy, family services, and digital communication. We work closely with educators, sector professionals, and regulatory updates to ensure that every guide we publish is accurate, relevant, and actionable.
About Child Care Guide – Our Commitment to Families
Child Care Guide Australia is more than an information website — it’s a trusted partner on your early learning journey. We’re committed to supporting Australian families with reliable, transparent and up-to-date guidance so you can make the best decisions for your children.
Whether you’re enrolling your first child in care, reviewing your subsidy eligibility, or simply learning more about early education, we’re here to help you navigate every step with confidence.
About Child Care Guide – Our Vision
We envision a future where every parent understands their childcare choices, every educator is supported by clear information, and every child benefits from quality care and education. By empowering families with knowledge, we aim to contribute to stronger early learning outcomes nationwide.
TL;DR – About Child Care Guide
- What we do: Provide clear, practical, and accurate information about childcare in Australia.
- Who we help: Parents, carers, educators, and anyone navigating the early education system.
- Our mission: Empower families to make confident childcare decisions through trusted guidance and tools.
- Our values: Accuracy, clarity, practicality, and a commitment to improving early learning outcomes.
Trusted Sources & Partners
At Child Care Guide, we believe families make the best decisions when they have access to accurate, evidence-based information. That’s why our content is informed by — and often links directly to — some of the most respected organisations, government departments, and research bodies in the early childhood education sector.
Here are a few of the trusted sources we regularly reference:
🏛️ Government & Regulatory Authorities
- Australian Government Department of Education – National policies, funding programs and early learning initiatives.
- Services Australia – Child Care Subsidy – Official information on eligibility, activity tests, and subsidy calculations.
- Australian Children’s Education & Care Quality Authority (ACECQA) – Oversight of the National Quality Framework, National Quality Standard and assessment processes..
📚 Research & Sector Organisations
- Australian Institute of Family Studies (AIFS) – Research and analysis on family policy, child development and early education.
- Australian Council for Educational Research (ACER) – Evidence-based insights on learning and assessment.
- Early Childhood Australia (ECA) – Professional standards, advocacy and resources for educators and families.
🤝 Family Support Resources
- Raising Children Network – Australia’s most trusted parenting and child development resource.
- Starting Blocks – Official government resource to help families choose and compare childcare services.
- Healthdirect – Kid’s Health – Reliable information about children’s health, development and wellbeing.
We include these links to give you direct access to primary, authoritative sources and to ensure that our content remains transparent, reliable, and grounded in real-world expertise.