Most parents will use day care, or early learning, for their children at some point. When you’re first choosing an early learning service for your child, it can be confusing. How do you know what makes a “good” service? The Australian Children's Education & Care Quality Authority (or ACECQA) run a free website called StartingBlocks.gov.au to help parents navigate early learning settings. Michael Petrie is a General Manager at ACECQA, he explains the benefits of early learning and how to choose a good centre for your family.

<div>Most parents will use day care, or early learning, for their children at some point. When you’re first choosing an early learning service for your child, it can be confusing. How do you know what makes a “good” service? The <a href="https://www.acecqa.gov.au/" target="_blank">Australian Children's Education &amp; Care Quality Authority</a> (or ACECQA) run a free website called <a href="https://www.startingblocks.gov.au/" target="_blank">StartingBlocks.gov.au</a> to help parents navigate early learning settings. Michael Petrie is a General Manager at ACECQA, he explains the benefits of early learning and how to choose a good centre for your family.</div>

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