About Canberra Childcare – An Overview
Canberra Childcare is the trusted ACT division of Child Care Guide, a national network that helps families find early learning services, understand childcare options, and stay informed about government programs and subsidies.
This page explains what Canberra Childcare is, our purpose, and how we support both families and educators across the ACT — from the Inner North and Belconnen to Tuggeranong, Gungahlin, Woden Valley, and Weston Creek.
Our platform connects parents with childcare centres, preschools, family day care services, and outside school hours care (OSHC) across Canberra’s suburbs. By combining national resources with local insights, Canberra Childcare makes it simple for families to find quality care that fits their needs — while giving providers an effective platform to showcase their services.
About Canberra Childcare – Our Mission and Purpose
The mission of Canberra Childcare is to make reliable, transparent, and up-to-date childcare information accessible to every ACT family. We believe parents make better decisions when they have clear insight into what’s available locally — from long day care to family day care, preschool, and after-school programs.
We aim to:
- Help parents compare and contact local childcare providers
- Give Canberra services a strong local advertising platform
- Share regional data and insights through the Canberra Childcare Statistics page
- Support the early learning sector with clear guides on subsidies, curriculum, and regulations
By providing accurate, easy-to-use resources, Canberra Childcare supports both families seeking care and educators providing it.
About Canberra Childcare – How It Works
The Childcare in Canberra directory lists approved early learning services across the ACT and surrounding areas, including Belconnen, Gungahlin, Tuggeranong, Woden Valley, Weston Creek, and Queanbeyan.
Each upgraded listing on Canberra Childcare includes:
- Service name, contact details, and location
- Operating hours and program information
- Current vacancies (where provided)
- Links to waitlists and tour bookings
- National Quality Standard (NQS) rating and service type
All services are listed at no cost initially. Providers can claim and manage their listing via a secure claim code, allowing them to update vacancies, highlight programs, and improve their visibility to local families.
About Canberra Childcare – Part of the Child Care Guide Network
As part of the Child Care Guide national network, Canberra Childcare maintains the same editorial standards and SEO framework that ensure accuracy and consistency across all regional platforms.
This partnership allows us to:
- Share childcare data across regional and national sites
- Feature Canberra centres on both Canberra Childcare and Child Care Guide
- Offer direct access to resources like the Child Care Subsidy Calculator, Early Years Learning Framework, and National Quality Framework
Together, these tools make Canberra Childcare a vital bridge between families searching for care and providers delivering high-quality early education.
About Canberra Childcare – Supporting the Local Community
Canberra Childcare is more than a directory — it’s a local resource built to strengthen connections between families, educators, and early learning professionals across the ACT.
By keeping information accurate and accessible, we help parents make confident choices while supporting the visibility and growth of Canberra’s childcare sector.
If you operate a childcare service and would like to confirm or update your details, please contact us or use your claim code to gain access to your listing.
Contact and Further Information
For media, data, or partnership enquiries, please contact us via the Contact Page.
To learn more about the national network that powers this platform, visit Child Care Guide.
