Functions

ACECQA is responsible for guiding the implementation of the National Quality Framework for Early Childhood Education and Care at the national level and for ensuring consistency in its delivery. 

We are also responsible for:

• reporting to and advising the Ministerial Council on the National Quality Framework
• promoting continuous quality improvement by approved education and care services
• keeping national information on the assessment, rating and regulation of education and care services
• establishing, maintaining and publishing national registers of approved providers, approved education and care services and certified supervisors
• publishing, monitoring and reviewing ratings of approved education and care services
• assessing approved services to determine the highest level of rating – excellent
• educating and informing services and the community about the National Quality Framework
• publishing guidelines and resources to support services, parents and the community in understanding quality in relation to education and care services
• publishing practice notes and guidelines for the application of the Law
• determining the qualifications and providing support and training for staff of Regulatory Authorities
• deciding the qualifications required to be held by educators, including the assessment of equivalent qualifications.