So you’ve found a nearby childcare service that actually has availability? Win. (If the fees aren’t sky-high? Double win!) But before you bust out a victory dance and accept the spot, there’s one more thing to consider: quality.

In this bonus episode, host Georgie Dent lays out four practical, expert-approved pointers on how to work out if an early childhood education and care service is actually any good (Spoiler alert: Flashy new buildings and high fees don’t necessarily mean top quality.)

After all, as we hear from the experts: the developmental benefits of high-quality early childhood education and care are well-proven, so choosing the right centre can help set your kids up for life.
At What Cost is an FW podcast in partnership with The Parenthood, a not-for-profit with a mission to make Australia the best place in the world to be a parent and raise a child. Join 80,000 other parents and carers today
Become an FW member to join the movement and fast-track your professional development
Keep up with @futurewomen on Instagram, Facebook, LinkedIn and Threads

So you&rsquo;ve found a nearby childcare service that actually has availability? Win. (If the fees aren&rsquo;t sky-high? Double win!) But before you bust out a victory dance and accept the spot, there&rsquo;s one more thing to consider: quality.
In this bonus episode, host Georgie Dent lays out four practical, expert-approved pointers on how to work out if an early childhood education and care service is actually any good&nbsp;(Spoiler alert: Flashy new buildings and high fees don&rsquo;t necessarily mean top quality.)
After all, as we hear from the experts: the developmental benefits of high-quality early childhood education and care are well-proven, so choosing the right centre can help set your kids up for life.
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<li aria-level="1">Become an&nbsp;<a href="http://futurewomen.com/">FW member</a> to join the movement and fast-track your professional development</li>
<li aria-level="1">Keep up with @futurewomen on<a href="https://instagram.com/futurewomen"> Instagram</a>,<a href="https://www.facebook.com/FutureWomen"> Facebook</a>,<a href="https://au.linkedin.com/company/future-women"> LinkedIn</a> and<a href="https://www.threads.net/@futurewomen"> Threads</a></li>
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"Never in my wildest dreams or nightmares did I think I would find myself in that circumstance." 

Australia is a great place to have kids… In most ways. But right now we’re in a childcare crisis and the consequences are dire - for children, their families, communities, the economy. And, most particularly, for women. What’s the true cost of child care in this country? And what can be done about it?

Join host Georgie Dent for a special three-episode exploration of Australia's childcare crisis. In At What Cost? she speaks with parents paying the price and experts with solutions that could make Australia the best place in the world to raise a child. 

"Never in my wildest dreams or nightmares did I think I would find myself in that circumstance."&nbsp;
Australia is a great place to have kids&hellip; In most ways. But right now we&rsquo;re in a childcare crisis and the consequences are dire - for children, their families, communities, the economy. And, most particularly, for women. What&rsquo;s the true cost of child care in this country? And what can be done about it?
Join host Georgie Dent for a special three-episode exploration of Australia's childcare crisis. In At What Cost? she speaks with parents paying the price and experts with solutions that could make Australia the best place in the world to raise a child.&nbsp;

At What Cost? by Future Women

Australia is a great place to have kids… In most ways. But right now we’re in a childcare crisis and the consequences are dire - for children, their families, communities, the economy. And, most particularly, for women. What’s the true cost of child care in this country? And what can be done about it?

Join host and The Parenthood CEO Georgie Dent for a special three-episode exploration of Australia's childcare crisis. In At What Cost? she speaks with parents paying the price and experts with solutions that could make Australia the best place in the world to raise a child.

At What Cost? is a collaboration between FW and our proud partner The Parenthood.

Australia is a great place to have kids&hellip; In most ways. But right now we&rsquo;re in a childcare crisis and the consequences are dire - for children, their families, communities, the economy. And, most particularly, for women. What&rsquo;s the true cost of child care in this country? And what can be done about it?
Join host and The Parenthood CEO Georgie Dent for a special three-episode exploration of Australia's childcare crisis. In At What Cost? she speaks with parents paying the price and experts with solutions that could make Australia the best place in the world to raise a child.
At What Cost? is a collaboration between FW and our proud partner <a href="https://www.theparenthood.org.au/join_the_parenthood">The Parenthood.</a>

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