The National Quality Framework (NQF), regulated by the Australian Children’s Education and Care Quality Authority (ACECQA), sets the minimum educator-to-child ratio requirements for early childhood education and care services across Australia. These ratios are designed to ensure children receive adequate supervision, safety, and quality education.

C&K adhere to these regulatory requirements as follows:

• Birth to 2 years - 1 educator to 4 children
• Children 2 to 3 years - 1 educator to 5 children
• Children 3 to 5 years - 1 educator to 11 children

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