Find early childhood education and care providers

Introduction

When you use the provider finder, the search results include a provider's:

• opening hours
• address and contact details
• care service type such as long day care, family day care and centre-based care
• National Quality Standard rating
• distance to the selected address.

Search results also include a map so you can see providers who are close by.

What you need

An address, such as your home, workplace or other location.

How to find a provider

1. Select the 'Find a provider' button.
2. Enter an address in the search box.
3. Select the address from the list.
4. Use the filters or the map to match the search results to your needs.
5. Select 'View Profile' for provider details.

More information

• The NSW Department of Education:
  • regulates early childhood education and care services
  • assesses providers against the National Quality Standard to give them a quality rating 
  • offers help on what to look for when choosing a quality service.
• The NSW Government's Parenting young children guide provides information, support services and guides for parents and carers in NSW to help their child get the best start in life.