Early Childhood Services
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Ages 0 to 8 years
The Department of Education and Training (DET) recognises the importance of the early years of a child's life and its impact on a child's health, wellbeing and lifelong learning. The Early Years framework aligns the departments priorities to support young children and their families to achieve the best from their early childhood years.
The Australian Government's mychild website can help you find a childcare centre that best suits your needs and those of your child.
Northern Territory Government schools are not zoned unless a school has reached or is about to reach capacity. If a school is full or almost full, children from within
the school's feeder area will have priority. Find a Territory school
Age of entry for pre-compulsory schooling policy
Regulations
Changes have been made to the children's services regulations under the new Care and Protection of Children Act. More about the regulation changes