Starting child care

Information for families to understand different types of early childhood services, and what to consider when selecting a service.

Guidance for parents to choose the right type of child care service that suits their needs, such as long day, occasional, family, or in-home care.

Several child care and preschool services have been established for Koorie children and families that are operated by and for the Aboriginal community.

Information about how to choose a child care service, understand costs of child care, and enrol your child in Victoria.

​​​Immunisation is one of the safest and most effective ways to prevent illness. It also helps to stop the spread of infection and protect other children.

Guidance on the National Quality Framework system, which is used to measure and rate the quality of early childhood services.

This page includes tips on how to help build your child's skills in speaking, listening, reading and writing.

​​​​​This page includes tips on how to build your child's skills in maths and numeracy through everyday situations.

Visit the raising children website to access playing, reading, and singing activity ideas for 3-12 month old babies that families can do at home to support their child's learning and development.