Queensland Government - Early Childhood Education and Care

**A strong start for all children** We are setting critical foundations for learning and wellbeing for every child through quality early childhood education and services. Learn about the early childhood sector, the role of the Early Childhood Education and Care division and our strategic priorities and initiatives. Our purpose is to provide a strong start for all children by setting the critical foundations for children's future through quality early childhood services. PublishingPageContent Page Content The Department of Education is the regulatory authority for early childhood education and care (the [Early Childhood Regulatory Authority](https://earlychildhood.qld.gov.au/regulation)). This authority administers both the [National Quality Framework](https://earlychildhood.qld.gov.au/regulation/regulatory-approach/national-quality-framework) (NQF) and the [*Education and Care Services Act 2013*](https://earlychildhood.qld.gov.au/regulation/education-and-care-services-act) under which early childhood education and care services in Queensland operate.