Summary
A variety of Early Childhood Education and Care services are available in Australia, including preschool (sometimes called kindergarten), playgroup, and centre-based childcare.
As well as supporting families with childcare, these services promote children’s social and emotional skills, cognitive, and physical development, helping to prepare children for the transition to school.
Related resources
Link to australian-early-childhood-education-development-experience-research-project
Research snapshot
The Australian Early Childhood Education and Development Experience (AECEDE) Research Project
Children’s early experiences are fundamental to ensuring healthy development throughout life.
Link to mental-health-and-childrens-early-learning
Research snapshot
Mental Health and Children's Early Learning
Early learning skills, like using language, problem solving and communication, help children to thrive and reach their full potential at school.