Around one in 10 early learning centres in Australia don't meet national quality standards. Not-for-profit providers like Goodstart are more likely to meet or exceed quality benchmarks, prompting experts to call on governments to help parents better make an informed choice.
Breakdown
- About one in ten early learning centres in Australia do not meet national quality standards. 1m 18s
- Not-for-profit providers like Goodstart are more likely to meet or exceed quality benchmarks, with 99% of their centres doing so. 1m 27s
- Experts say parents often struggle to make informed choices despite the national quality framework. 40s
- Advocates call for better regulatory funding and more regular assessments of centres. 1m 6s
- Parents are encouraged to ask about staff experience, training, and the centre's environment when choosing childcare. 2m 15s