Australian Childcare Compliance Consulting
Navigate Approved Provider Requirements with Confidence
Approved Provider Advisory Group delivers plain-language compliance consulting and professional support for childcare and early years education services across Australia from initial applications through all ongoing regulatory and reporting obligations.
7
Quality Areas under the NQF
58
National Quality Standards
2012
NQF commenced
8
States and territories covered
Our Services
What We Do
We work with new and existing child-care services and early years education centres to cut through regulatory complexity to meet their obligations under the National Quality Framework at a significantly reduced cost.
01
Approved Provider Applications
End-to-end support for organisations applying for Service Approval and/or Approved Provider status under the Education and Care Services National Law. We prepare your application, review your fit and proper person declarations, and liaise with your regulatory authority.
02
Compliance Audits
Structured audits against the National Quality Standards and National Regulations. We identify gaps, document findings, and provide a prioritised action plan to ensure your service operates at a compliant standard 365 days a year.
03
Policy Reviews
Review and redraft of mandatory policies and procedures to ensure alignment with current legislation, regulations, and ACECQA requirements. We use plain language to guide you through complex regulatory requirements so that your service is legally sound and operationally efficient.
Legislation & Guidance
Key Regulatory References
The National Quality Framework is underpinned by a suite of legislation, regulations, and guidance materials. These are the primary sources every Service and Approved Provider must know.
Australian Children's Education and Care Quality Authority
ACECQA
The national body responsible for guiding the implementation of the NQF. ACECQA provides resources, guidance, and the national registers for approved providers and services.
Visit ACECQAThe overarching regulatory framework
National Quality Framework
The NQF sets a national standard for education and care services in Australia. It includes the National Law, National Regulations, the National Quality Standard, and the Assessment and Rating process.
Explore the NQFThe primary legislation
Education and Care Services National Law
The National Law establishes the legal framework for the regulation of education and care services, including the requirements for Approved Providers, Approved Services, and Nominated Supervisors.
Read the National LawThe operational requirements
Education and Care Services National Regulations
The National Regulations set out the detailed operational requirements for approved services, including staffing, ratios, physical environment, health and safety, and documentation obligations.
Read the RegulationsWhy Work With Us
We know the legislation inside out so you can focus on delivering quality care.
No jargon
We translate complex regulatory requirements into clear, actionable guidance your team can actually use.
Current and accurate
Our advice reflects the latest ACECQA guidance, legislative amendments, and regulatory authority expectations.
End-to-end support
From your first Approved Provider application through to ongoing compliance obligations — we're with you at every stage.
Practical outcomes
We don't just identify problems. Every engagement concludes with a concrete action plan and documentation you can implement.
Ready to start your Approved Provider application?
Whether you're applying for the first time or need to bring an existing service back into compliance, we can help. Get in touch for a no-obligation initial consultation.