About child care
Quality child care plays a significant role for Queensland families and communities.
Child care provides opportunities for parents to go to work, undertake study and take part in community life and for children to come together, play and learn in safe surroundings. It is also estimated that over 20,000 Queenslanders are employed in early childhood education and care services.
Research shows that early childhood is a critical time in terms of development. The availability of quality early childhood education and care services for Queensland children will directly contribute to positive outcomes later in life.
The Department of Communities works to achieve the delivery of quality child care to meet the changing needs of Queensland families.
Last updated: 12 March 2008.