The NSW Department of Education is working hard to strengthen and grow the early childhood education and care (ECEC) sector. We monitor, support and regulate more than 6,000 ECEC services, including outside school hours care services, across NSW.
The ECEC sector in NSW is responsible for providing approximately 500,000 children with quality learning experiences, helping to build crucial physical, social, emotional and cognitive skills so that every child has the best start in life and learning.