The National Regulations state the required educator to child ratios for education and care services. These include requirements for early childhood teachers (ECTs).
ACECQA have provided an online tool to calculate the minimum number of educators required at a centre-based service. Note that this is a guide only.
Educators included in the ratio must be:
- working directly with children to provide education and care
- hold an approved qualification or be working towards an approved qualification, where required.
Educator to child ratios required to provide adequate supervision will depend on the age and abilities of the children attending.
Resources
Active supervision: ensuring safety and promoting learning ACECQA Information Sheet, January 2023
Qualifications requirements ACECQA
National Law ss 165, 167, 174
National Regulations Part 4.4 Staffing arrangements
Educator to child ratios ACECQA
Operational requirements and Staffing arrangements in Guide to the NQF
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