Choosing Childcare with confidence

Choosing Childcare with Confidence

Choosing a childcare service is one of the biggest decisions you'll make for your child, but knowing what to look for isn't always easy.

Created by an early childhood professional with 20 years of experience, this practical guide is designed to help you feel informed, confident and prepared before you walk through the doors of a childcare service.

Inside, you'll learn how to prepare for your tours, identify your family's priorities, ask meaningful questions, and understand what the answers may reveal about the quality of care.

Rather than simply providing a list of questions, this guide explains why each question matters and what to listen for, giving you the confidence to look beyond first impressions and marketing brochures.

Whether you're touring your very first service or deciding between a few different centres, this guide will help you make a well-informed decision that's right for your child and your family.

Inside you'll discover:

• How to prepare before booking a childcare tour.
• How to identify your family's non-negotiables.
• 35 carefully selected questions to ask during your tour.
• Why each question matters.
• What the answers may tell you about the service.
• Guidance across key topics including educator relationships, settling and transitions, daily routines, nutrition, sleep, communication, learning and development, behaviour guidance, and safety.

Choosing childcare with confidence starts with asking the right questions.