Starting Childcare Checklist
Use this checklist to feel more prepared before your first tour, first phone call, or first childcare day.
What's inside this checklist
- What to pack for the first week
- Questions to ask during your tour
- How to prepare routines at home
- What to confirm about fees, inclusions, and CCS
Use this as a simple pre-tour checklist so you can compare centres with clearer questions and fewer surprises.
Use this resource, then book a tourMore resources
Checklist
Starting childcare checklist
A practical checklist families can use before their first day, from routines to bag essentials.
Guide
Kinder questions to ask on your first tour
Simple prompts to help parents compare centres, educators, and learning environments with confidence.
Planning
CCS planning worksheet
A simple planning worksheet families can use to map fees, subsidy expectations, and weekly care needs.
