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Victoria Minson, Senior Lecturer in Early Childhood Education, Australian Catholic University

How can you tell if your child’s daycare is good quality?

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This week, we heard claims of shocking abuse and neglect in Australian childcare centres on ABC’s Four Corners program.

While 91% of services met or exceeded the national standards as of February 2025, there have also been reports of centres operating with unqualified staff, abusive practices and nutritionally substandard food.

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