Know what the labels mean

Preschool and centre types

These groupings follow ECDA service-model fields. They describe services—not a ranking, teaching philosophy or guarantee that every programme stage is offered.

ECDA model CC

Child care centres

Full-day or flexible care-and-education services. ECDA's general guidance describes child care as serving children from 18 months to below seven; some centres also offer infant care.

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ECDA model KN

Kindergartens

Primarily half-day preschool programmes. ECDA's general guidance describes kindergarten services as serving children from 18 months to below seven.

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ECDA model EYC

Early years centres

Centres identified with the EYC service model in ECDA's source data. Confirm programme stages and transitions directly with the centre.

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ECDA model DS + EYC-DS

Centres with development support

Centres identified with DS or EYC-DS service models in ECDA's source data. Ask the centre or ECDA about programme fit and eligibility.

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