This is the 48th national report on children’s education and care services operating under the National Quality Framework (NQF). It provides analysis and information on the profile of the sector and the quality ratings of services against the National Quality Standard (NQS). 

Highlights

• 17,842 children’s education and care services approved to operate under the NQF.
• 92% of services with a quality rating.
• 91% of services with a quality rating are Meeting NQS or above.
• 7,194 providers approved to operate.