Your partner in early childhood education and care.

Becoming an Approved Provider

Becoming an approved provider is a critical step in establishing a high-quality early learning service.

As a national childcare management company, ELC Group (Early Learning Consultancy Group Australia) provides comprehensive support throughout the approval process. Our experienced early learning consultants help you understand and meet regulatory requirements, prepare the necessary documentation, and liaise with the relevant authorities on your behalf.

With decades of sector-wide experience, we make the provider approval process straightforward and efficient—setting your service up for long-term success with confidence.

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Establishing Your Childcare Service

Establishing a new childcare service requires careful planning, sector knowledge, and the right support.

As a national childcare management company, ELC Group (Early Learning Consultancy Group Australia) offers end-to-end guidance to help you launch with confidence.

Our early learning consultants support you through every stage—from site selection and licensing to programming, accreditation, and service setup. We also provide design and fit-out advice to create a functional, engaging environment for children, families, and staff.

With our comprehensive ECEC support, you can be confident that every detail is covered—ensuring your service is positioned for long-term success.

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Operating & Managing Your Childcare Service

Managing a childcare service requires ongoing focus, strong systems, and a commitment to continuous improvement.

As a national childcare management company, ELC Group (Early Learning Consultancy Group Australia) supports providers with day-to-day operations and long-term strategy. Our early learning consultants work alongside your team to improve efficiency, ensure compliance, and strengthen service quality.

Our services include operational assessments, audits, inspections, and tailored optimisation strategies. We also support centres with National Quality Standard (NQS) compliance, A&R preparation, and quality improvement planning.

Additionally, we assist with recruitment, staff training, and professional development—ensuring your team is skilled, supported, and ready to deliver exceptional care.

With ELC Group, you can focus on what matters most—providing high-quality education—while we manage the operational complexity behind the scenes.

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Childcare Recruitment, Training and Development

A successful childcare service depends on a skilled, committed team.

At ELC Group (Early Learning Consultancy Group Australia), we offer end-to-end recruitment, training, and development services to help you build and retain a high-performing workforce.

Our recruitment support includes crafting position descriptions, managing job ads, conducting interviews, completing reference checks, and guiding your onboarding process. We help you attract and hire the right people—those aligned with your values and committed to quality care.

As experienced early learning consultants, we also deliver customised training programs to keep your team current and confident. From orientation and professional development to compliance and leadership training, we ensure your educators are equipped to meet industry standards.

We also support long-term growth through performance appraisals, mentoring, career pathway planning, and team-building activities—fostering a positive, high-performing culture within your service.

With ELC Group’s ECEC support, your team will have the tools, knowledge, and confidence to deliver lasting impact.

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Improving Your Rating and Compliance

Achieving and maintaining strong Assessment and Rating results is essential to the success and reputation of your childcare service.

At ELC Group (Early Learning Consultancy Group Australia), we provide the guidance and ECEC support you need to meet and exceed regulatory expectations with confidence.

Our team of experienced early learning consultants helps you understand and apply the National Quality Framework (NQF) standards. We conduct operational assessments, assist with A&R visit preparation, and support the development and implementation of quality improvement plans.

We also ensure your policies and procedures remain up-to-date and compliant, and we assist in managing communications with the Department of Education, including incident reporting.

As a national childcare management company, our goal is to help your service build lasting compliance, strengthen quality, and consistently deliver the highest standards of care and education.

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