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NQS Quality Ratings: What Each Rating Means and How to Improve Yours
91% of assessed services are now rated Meeting NQS or above. Understanding what separates Meeting from Exceeding, and what the rating actually reflects, is what lets you manage your quality position actively.
Childcare Centre Financial Model: Key Metrics and Benchmarks
Labour at 60–75% of revenue, EBITDA margins of 15–25%, and a breakeven occupancy of 70–80%. Here are the financial metrics that define whether a childcare centre is performing or just surviving.
Australia's Childcare Workforce Shortage: What the Data Shows
268,050 workers nationally, a shortage of 21,000 today and 18,000 more needed over the next decade. Here is what the workforce data means for operators, investors, and developers.
Building vs Buying a Childcare Centre: Greenfield vs Acquisition Compared
Construction costs from $19,000–$34,000 per place, DA timelines of 6–12 months, and EBITDA multiples of 5x–8x for acquisitions. A factual comparison of both paths into the childcare sector.
"Can You Hear Me?" – The Power of Children’s Voices in Early Childhood Education
In early childhood education, listening to children’s voices is not just about hearing their words. It is about recognising that children are capable and competent, expressing their ideas,...
Celebrating the Journey – Why Process Art Matters in Early Childhood Education
Children’s artwork is often one of the most visible parts of early learning. Families delight in colourful paintings, collages, and clay creations displayed proudly on walls or sent home at the end...
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