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Recognised Breastfeeding Friendly Early Childhood Education and Care Service

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.

Educator sitting on the floor with a 1-year old at a child care centre

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.

The Breastfeeding Friendly ECEC Service recognition helps our service by promoting infant health, building strong partnerships with families, aligning with the EYLF and NQS, and demonstrating our commitment to inclusive, family-centred care.

The Ridge Preschool & Childcare Centre, Barden Ridge NSW

It will allow parents to feel a sense of belonging and encourage inclusion throughout the service.

Northstar Early Education, Bellfield VIC

Further strengthen our commitment to supporting our families through their breastfeeding journey for positive outcomes for young children and their families.

Little Steps Early Learning - Epping Centre, Epping VIC

Below are ECEC services with recognition

Australian Capital Territory
  • Communities at Work Taylor Child Care and Education Centre, Canberra
  • Wonderschool, Throsby
New South Wales
  • Blue Wren Childcare Centre, Kurmond
  • Braidwood Preschool, Braidwood
  • Bumble Bees Berowra, Berowra
  • Cameron Grove ELC, Cameron Park
  • Cessnock ELC, Cessnock
  • Children's Choice, Minto
  • Farmyard Kids, Bega
  • Future Scholars Early Learning Centre, Parramatta
  • Glendale Early Education Centre Inc, Glendale
  • Great Beginnings, Belmont North
  • Ignite Early Learning Centre, Macquaire Fields
  • Hand in Hand Early Learning Centre, South Wentworthville
  • Jambra Early Learning, Chatswood
  • Kids Discovery Early Learning and Child Care, Spring Farm
  • Kin East Early Learning Centre, Queanbeyan
  • Learning Adventures, Kingswood
  • Little Achievers Childcare Centre, Jannai
  • 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
  • Story House Maitland, South Maitland
  • Tillys Play and Development Centre Waratah 2, Waratah
Northern Territory
Queensland
  • 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
  • Learning Avenues Early Education, Care & Kindergarten, Merrimac
  • 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

 

South Australia
  • Goodstart Early Learning, Blair Athol
  • 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
Tasmania
Victoria
  • Academy of Early Learning, Sydenham
  • Brighthouse Early Learning, Armstrong Creek
  • Explorers Early Learning, Ashwood
  • Explorers Early Learning, Mt Cottrell
  • Explorers Early Learning, Williams Landing
  • First Five Early Learning Reservior, Reservior
  • Forever Friends, Sunbury
  • Gippsland Lakes Complete Health Children's Centre, Lakes Entrance
  • Greenfield Early Learning Centre - Brookfield Centre, Brookfield
  • Goodstart Early Learning Wangaratta - Williams Road, Wangaratta
  • Headstart Early Learning, Clyde North
  • 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
  • Uniting Cooke Court SEED Program, Richmond
  • Warrnambool City Council - Children's Services Centre, Warrnambool
Western Australia
  • Annie's Angels Play And Development Centre, Harvey
  • Bambi Childcare Centre, Geraldton
  • Bambi Childcare Centre Fitzgerald, Geraldton
  • Baya Gawiy Early Learning Centre, Fitzroy Crossing
  • Great Beginnings, Beckenham
  • Bloom Early Education Byford, Byford
  • Exmouth Early Learning Centre, Exmouth
  • Great Beginnings Cloverdale, Cloverdale
  • Great Beginnings Yangebup, Yangebup
  • Little Possums Early Years, Mundaring

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.

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Want to learn more about the Breastfeeding Friendly ECEC Recognition program?

Find out what recognition involves and the benefits for your service.

Educator sitting on the floor with a 1-year old at a child care centre