Contact the NSW Early Learning Commission
How to contact us
General enquiries
1800 619 113 (toll free)
information@earlylearningcommission.nsw.gov.au
Media enquiries
media@earlylearningcommission.nsw.gov.au
When to contact us
The NSW Early Learning Commission is the independent regulator for ECEC in New South Wales and began operation on 1 December 2025. Prior to this, the Commission was known as the NSW ECEC Regulatory Authority within the NSW Department of ÌÇÐÄvlog¹ÙÍø.
Contact the NSW Early Learning Commission for matters relating to:
- Notifications and reporting - if you have information about an incident, allegation and/or complaint within an ECEC service in NSW.
- Approvals information - if you have relevant information about someone who is seeking to own and/or operate a service in NSW (including referring to development applications for local councils).
- Compliance issue - if you have information about an ECEC service not complying with the various acts, regulations and frameworks that govern services.
- Information sharing - if you represent an agency deemed a prescribed body under Chapter 16A of the Children and Young Persons (Care and Protection) Act 1998 and need to request or provide information to support an investigation and/or activities to prevent risk of harm to children. Please read Information sharing under Chapter 16A (PDF 320KB).
- Choosing a quality service - if you would like more information about how to access quality ECEC services.
Learn more about the Commission.