Families gain access to new compliance and quality information for early childhood services
Australian families can now access expanded regulatory and compliance information to help them make better-informed decisions about early childhood education and care (ECEC) services. The government’s StartingBlocks.gov.au website enables parents and carers to search for and compare vacancies, costs, quality ratings, and inclusions for all ECEC services across the country.
Improved transparency on service quality and safety
Recent updates to StartingBlocks.gov.au mean families can now see:
- The date the local regulator last visited a service
- Any conditions placed on a provider or service by the regulator
- A clearer link between a service and their provider
These additions provide greater transparency about the safety and quality of early childhood services, making it easier for families to understand both the regulatory context and any compliance issues that might affect their child’s care.
Supporting confident, informed choices
By offering more comprehensive and up-to-date information, the platform empowers families to compare their options and select early childhood services that best meet their needs. This move is part of a broader government commitment to raising standards, increasing accountability, and ensuring children’s safety and wellbeing across the sector.
Continuous improvement in early childhood education
With more information at their fingertips, families are expected to play a more active role in choosing high-quality care. The government hopes that increased transparency will encourage ongoing improvement across the early childhood sector, supporting better outcomes for children nationwide.
