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How to choose a Child Care Centre on the Gold Coast

Child care and early learning provides the foundation for children to develop in a safe environment while also having the opportunity to socialise with other children. In addition to benefiting the child's early years' development, child care and early learning also helps working families to return to work.

There are many different types of child care and early learning services available, so it is important to find one that best suits your family situation. Talk to family and friends about what has worked for them.

When you have decided which child care and early learning service you would like to use, you should call the service to find out about enrolment and fees.

Jobs, Education and Training Child Care Fee Assistance (JETCCFA) provides parents receiving an income support payment an opportunity to improve their skills and job prospects by providing additional child care assistance, over and above their Child Care Benefit and Child Care Rebate entitlements.

Child Care Assistance

The Australian Government provides assistance to eligible families to reduce the out-of-pocket costs of child care. There are different types of financial assistance to help with the cost of placing children in child care.

Approved Child Care

Approved child care is child care that has been approved by the Australian Government for CCB purposes because it meets certain standards and requirements.

Keep Children Healthy

Good health and wellbeing are essential for all children. The following links to information and programs provide details on ways that you can positively influence your child's eating and physical activity levels as well as manage the challenges of raising healthy children.