Types of early childhood services

Long day care centres provide full or part time education and care for children up to 12 years old.

Your child can be educated and cared for in private homes with registered carers.

Kindergarten programs can help your child get ready for school in a play-based learning environment.

Nannies and babysitters can care for your child in your own home.

If you need your child cared for on a casual basis, or for a limited amount of time, there are a number of services you can consider.

Outside school hours care services provide care for school children before school, after school and/or during school holidays and student free days.

• Childcare contacts
• Central governing bodies
• Regional offices

• Early Years Places