Acknowledging the early childhood education and care (ECEC) centres which have gained recognition for their breastfeeding-friendly practices.
These centres have made a commitment to support breastfeeding mothers with infants and young children in their care.
Find Early Childhood Education and Care (ECEC) services supporting breastfeeding families
The Breastfeeding Friendly ECEC Recognition celebrates early childhood services that actively support breastfeeding families. This page lists all services across Australia that have been officially recognised.
Below are ECEC services with recognition
- Communities at Work Taylor Child Care and Education Centre, Canberra
- Wonderschool, Conder
- Wonderschool, Taylor
- Wonderschool, Throsby
- Big Bear Academy, Minto
- Blue Wren Childcare Centre, Kurmond
- Braidwood Preschool, Braidwood
- Bumble Bees Berowra, Berowra
- Cameron Grove ELC, Cameron Park
- Elouera Children's Centre, Eastgardens
- Future Scholars Early Learning Centre, Parramatta
- Glendale Early Education Centre Inc, Glendale
- Goodstart Early Learning Hurstville Millett Street, Hurstville
- Great Beginnings, Belmont North
- Ignite Early Learning Centre, Macquaire Fields
- Hand in Hand Early Learning Centre, South Wentworthville
- Kids Discovery Early Learning and Child Care, Spring Farm
- Kin East Early Learning Centre, Crestwood
- Learning Adventures, Kingswood
- Little Achievers , Jannai
- Little Achievers, Mount Druitt
- Little Smarties Early Learning Centre, St Clair
- Little Steps Early Learning, Epping
- Lochinvar Learning Early Childhood Education, Care & Preschool, Lochinvar
- Montessori Early Learning Academy, Ingleburn
- North St Marys Children’s Centre, North St Marys
- Pines Academy Early Learning Centre, Ingleburn
- Singleton ELC, Singleton
- Thrive Early Learning Centre, Greystanes
- Tillys Play and Development Centre Waratah 2, Waratah
- Wonder Garden Early Learning Centre, Chippendale
- Dripstone Children's Centre, Brinkin
- Bask Early Learning, Ellen Grove
- Bask Early Learning, Springwood
- Bask Early Learning, Toowoomba City
- Bask Early Learning, Toowoomba Range
- Bay Explorers Early Learning, Urangan
- Bay Explorers Early Learning, Urraween
- Bay Explorers Early Learning, Deception Bay
- Busy Bees Childcare Centre & Kindergarten, Noosaville
- Gleneagle Early Learning, Gleneagle
- Great Beginnings Kelso, Kelso
- Guardian Childcare & Education Queen Street, Brisbane City
- Little Bunyas Early Education Centre, Waterford West
- Plainland Kindergarten and Childcare Service, Plainland
- Penguin Early Education Boronia Heights, Boronia Heights
- Rosemont Cottage Eco-Early Education and Care, Centenary Heights
- Sesame Lane Childcare Centre - Clontarf, Clontarf
- Sesame Lane Childcare Centre Kippa Ring - Anzac Avenue, Kippa Ring
- Sesame Lane Childcare Centre Kippa Ring – Regency Street, Kippa Ring
- Sesame Lane Childcare Centre Kippa Ring – School Zone, Kippa Ring
- Sesame Lane Childcare Centre - Morayfield, Morayfield
- Sesame Lane Childcare Centre Narangba - Banyan Street, Narangba
- Sesame Lane Childcare Centre Narangba - Cotton Tree Drive, Narangba
- Sesame Lane Childcare Centre North Lakes - Astley Parade, North Lakes
- Sesame Lane Childcare Centre North Lakes - Discovery Drive, North Lakes
- Sesame Lane Childcare Centre North Lakes - Flinders Parade, North Lakes
- Sesame Lane Childcare Centre North Lakes – McLennan Court, North Lakes
- Sesame Lane Childcare Centre North Lakes - Joyner Circuit, North Lakes
- Sesame Lane Childcare Centre - Redcliffe, Redcliffe
- South Burnett Child Care and Kindergarten, Kingaroy
- The NEST Early Education Centre, Southport
- Rose Park Community Childcare, Rose Park
- Southern Barossa Community Childcare Centre, Lyndoch
- Toybox Community Childcare Centre Inc, Port Lincoln
- Victor Harbor Childcare and Education Centre, Victor Harbor
- Academy of Early Education, Sydenham
- Brighthouse Early Learning, Armstrong Creek
- Creative Garden Early Learning Centre, Pakenham
- Explorers Early Learning, Ashwood
- Explorers Early Learning, Brighton East
- Explorers Early Learning, Kooyong Road
- Explorers Early Learning, Greenvale
- Explorers Early Learning, Mt Cottrell
- Explorers Early Learning, Werribee
- Explorers Early Learning, Williams Landing
- First Five Early Learning Reservior, Reservior
- Florence Collins, Warrnambool
- Gippsland Lakes Complete Health Children's Centre, Lakes Entrance
- Jigsaw Early Learning Centre, Sunshine North
- Little Achievers, East Brunswick
- Little V.I.Ps, Maidstone
- Matron Swinton Child Care Service, Warrnambool
- Monash Community Family Co-operative Ltd, Notting Hill
- Nara Community Early Learning Center, Preston
- North Star Early Education Wallan, Wallan
- Northstar Early Education, Bellfield
- Orama Street Child Care Centre, Deer Park
- Roseberry House Early Learning Centre, Maryborough
- Rowan View Children's Centre, Wendouree
- Sherwood Park Early Learning Centre, Warrnambool
- The Range Children's Centre, Williamstown
- Toot Toot Childcare, Melton West
- Warrnambool City Council - Children's Services Centre, Warrnambool
- Annie's Angels Play And Development Centre, Harvey
- Bambi Childcare Centre Fitzgerald, Geraldton
- Baya Gawiy Early Learning Centre, Fitzroy Crossing
- Exmouth Early Learning Centre, Exmouth
- Great Beginnings, Beckenham
- Great Beginnings Cloverdale, Cloverdale
- Great Beginnings Yangebup, Yangebup
- Kuddly Panda ELC, Lamington
- Little Possums Early Years, Mundaring
It will support our service in creating a more inclusive and supportive environment for breastfeeding families, strengthening our practises around child and family wellbe
- Dripstone Children's Care, NT
Becoming a Breastfeeding Friendly ECEC Service will strengthen our support for families by creating a welcoming, inclusive environment where breastfeeding is respected and encouraged.
- Explorers Early Learning Mt Cottrell, VIC
It supports our community to know that we are welcoming, supportive and encouraging of breastfeeding in a safe, warm and knowledgeable space.
- North Star Early Education Wallan, VIC
Gaining recognition as a Breastfeeding Friendly ECEC Service will be a wonderful step for Wonderschool Conder, as it will further strengthen how we support our families. It shows parents that their feeding choices are genuinely respected, and that they’ll always feel welcome and comfortable feeding or expressing here.
- Wonderschool Conder, ACT
By having a breastfeeding friendly ECEC Service we are able to further support families to feel comfortable and supported when breast feeding their child without bias and having a comfortable appropriate space..
- Matron Swinton Early Learning Centre, VIC
For Academy of Early Education, Breastfeeding Friendly ECEC Service recognition reinforces our commitment to supporting families through respectful, inclusive, and evidence-based practices.
- Academy of Early Education, VIC
Our hope is that it will make mothers more comfortable to continue breastfeeding once their child embarks on their childcare journey
- Sherwood Park Early Learning Centre, VIC
Do you want your ECEC service listed?
If your ECEC service supports breastfeeding families and would like to be recognised, you can apply for recognition today. Recognition shows your commitment to families and provides access to practical resources to support your staff and community.
Want to learn more about the Breastfeeding Friendly ECEC Recognition program?
Find out what recognition involves and the benefits for your service.