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Overview

Choosing childcare and early education is a big step for you and your child and the key buzz word when looking for childcare is "quality". As if finding childcare in the first place isn't hard enough, now you also need to focus on quality childcare you and your child need.

Don't Panic! This article will help you take some important steps in identifying what to look for.

There are three things that go to make up quality childcare:

  1. A carer who provides your child with care and support, and who works with you and your family to make sure that your child grows and learns in the best way possible.
  2. A setting that keeps your child safe and healthy and promotes a sense of well being.
  3. Activities and a learning environment that are suited to your child’s stage of growth, and that help the child develop mentally, physically, socially and emotionally.

There are many types of quality childcare available and it is important to choose the best care to suit both your child and you.

The following information gives you a summary of the types of quality childcare available and important questions to ask when deciding on appropriate quality childcare.

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