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Guides to help families choose child care or kindergarten

Practical guidance to help families of children with disability or developmental concerns find and choose quality child care and kindergarten settings.

Supporting families to feel informed, confident and empowered as they navigate early childhood settings for their child.

Choosing the right child care or kindergarten for your child is one of the most important decisions a family can make, and it can feel overwhelming, especially when your child has a disability or developmental concerns.

We've put together two practical guides to share with families to help them know what to look for, what questions to ask, and how to access the support their child is entitled to. 

Click below to download resources and share them with families you work alongside >>
          
What to Consider When Choosing Child Care and Kindergarten

Help families understand the key signs of a genuinely inclusive service, the questions to ask educators about support, communication and environment, how to work as part of their child's team, and an overview of available funding including the Inclusion Support Program (ISP), NDIS Early Childhood Approach, Child Care Subsidy (CCS) and Additional Child Care Subsidy (ACCS).

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How to Choose Child Care and Kindergarten (Easy English)

This resource covers the same essential information as our What to Consider When Choosing Child Care and Kindergarten resource above in plain, accessible language with clear visuals, ideal for sharing with families who prefer a straightforward format or for whom English is an additional language.

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