How we regulate and assess early childhood services in Victoria. Includes guidance on how to make a complaint.
Find out more about the assessment process and the rating of your service.
Overview of the early childhood services that are regulated under the Victorian Children's Services Act 1996, rather than the National Quality Framework.
The Victorian Government is committed to improving the quality of licensed children’s services.
The department conducts investigations at early childhood education and care services.
How to make a complaint about an early childhood service, or about regulation staff.
Most early childhood education and care services are regulated under a scheme known as the National Quality Framework.
The Regulatory Authority publishes details of all statutory sanctions in the public interest.
As the Regulatory Authority in Victoria, we are responsible for monitoring services to ensure all providers and services comply with their legal obligations.
Reviewed 04 April 2023