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National Childcare Accreditation Council Inc.

Child Care Quality Assurance - Making a difference for children

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Please note: This website contains information that predates the federal election (24 November 2007). Content on this website is currently being reviewed and will be updated as information becomes known.

Throughout 2007 stakeholders were consulted about the proposed Child Care Quality Accreditation System. The draft standards have not been finalised and should not be used by services. All child care services should continue to use the standards in the relevant Quality Practices Guide until further notice. The publications for sale on the NCAC Online Store are the current publications. NCAC will inform services about any changes through Putting Children First, the NCAC website and through direct correspondence. If you have any further questions, please contact NCAC on 02 8260 1900 or 1300 136 554 and speak with a Child Care Adviser.

What's New

Employment Opportunity

Executive Assistant - Applications close Wednesday 14 May 2008


Putting Children First Reader Survey Analysis

The results of the Putting Children First Reader Survey - 2007 are now available. This survey was conducted in September 2007 to gain feedback from stakeholders on Putting Children First, NCAC resources and publications and the NCAC website, to assist with future improvement and development of these resources.

Putting Children First Survey Analysis - 2007


Family Factsheets

Family Factsheets are now available on:

  • Illness in child care
  • Preparing for child care
These Factsheets provide families with information about aspects of child care, including advice and tips that will assist families to prepare for child care and to recognise quality child care practice.

Putting Children First

The March 2008 issue of Putting Children First is now available.