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.
Below are ECEC services with recognition
Australian Capital Territory
- Communities at Work Isabella Plians Child Care & Education Centre, Isabella Plains
- Communities at Work Taylor Child Care and Education Centre, Canberra
New South Wales
- Blue Wren Childcare Centre, Kurmond
- Bonnyrigg Child Care, Bonnyrigg
- 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
- Goodstart Early Learning Narwee, Narwee
- 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
- Sandcastles Childcare Chatswood 2, Chatswood
- Singleton ELC, Singleton
- Story House Maitland, South Maitland
- Tillys Play and Development Centre Waratah 2, Waratah
- White Rabbit Child Care, Naremburn
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
- Condon Kids Early Learning Centre, Condon
- 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
- Creative Garden Pakenham, Pakenham
- 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
- 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
The significance of this recognition for ECEC services - what our recognised services say
Having breastfeeding friendly ECEC service recognition will allow us to provide educators and families with support around breastfeeding, and assist us with creating a safe, welcoming environment for mothers to breastfeed their children.
- Bonnyrigg Child Care, NSW
We have had lots of mums coming to the centre to breastfeed during their breaks that provides minimal disruption with the child's milk intakes while mums settling back into workforce. Having the official recognition will help families feel more approachable and supported to continue breastfeeding.
- Sandcastles Childcare Chatswood 2, NSW
By ensuring all families know that we are here to support them to continue to breastfeed once they have returned to work.
- Barefoot Early Childhood, QLD
Our service aims to provide a space where families are welcomed and feel supported to stay and provide a safe space for them in their parenting journey.
- Rowan View Children's Centre, VIC
More visual announcements and reminders to breast feeding mothers that they are welcome and encouraged to use our service to feed their child.