Governance

At Choklits we are guided by the Education and Care Services National Regulations 2011 and Education and Services National Law Act 2010.

Choklits Child Care & Kindergarten

Governance Arrangements

Ministerial Council for Education, Early Childhood Development and Youth Affairs (MCEECDYA)

The Ministerial Council for Education, Early Childhood Development and Youth Affairs (MCEECDYA):  

  • Oversees implementation of the National Quality Framework (NQF)

  • Makes the Education and Care National Regulations

  • Appoints members of AECQA Board Australian Children’s 

  • Develops and oversees a set of national standards for teaching and school leadership and implements an agreed system of national accreditation of teachers based on these standards; and promotes excellence and national leadership in the professional development of teachers, educators and school leaders.

Australian Children’s Education and Care Quality Authority (ACECQA)

The Australian Children’s Education and Care Quality Authority (ACECQA) is the independent national authority that assists governments in administering the National Quality Framework (NQF) for children’s education and care.

ACECQA works with the Australian and state and territory governments to:

-implement changes that benefit children birth to 13 years of age and their families

– monitor and promote the consistent application of the Education and Care Services National Law across all states and territories

– support the children’s education and care sector to improve quality outcomes for children.

State / Territory based Regulatory Authority

The Department of Education (the department) is the Regulatory Authority in Victoria, and is responsible for: all provider and service applications and approvals making sure NQF services meet the requirements of the National Law and National Regulations carrying out the quality assessment and rating process monitoring compliance with the National Law and Regulations, and the Children’s Services Act and Regulations investigating any complaints received, or information that alleges that offences have been, or are being committed that pose a risk to the safety, health or wellbeing of any child at an early childhood service taking compliance or enforcement action against a provider, service or nominated supervisor for an offence under either the National Law and Regulations (NQF) or the Children’s Services Act. The National Quality Framework (NQF) operates under an applied law system, comprising the Education and Care Services National Law and the Education and Care Services National Regulations. The purpose of the applied law system is to set a national standard for children's education and care across Australia. The National Law and National Regulations outline the legal obligations of approved providers, nominated supervisors, and educators and explain the powers and functions of the state and territory regulatory authorities and ACECQA.

Rating And Assessment

All centres, Australia wide, are assessed by their state/territory regulatory authority to ensure that they are meeting the National Quality Standards. Each Choklits Service is assessed inline with these requirements and all currently maintain a rating of ‘meeting national quality standards’.

I would like to thank all the staffs of this Choklits Surrey Hill, especially the Director Qing and Manager Dee, for their support during this tough time for my child and I. I just moved to Box Hill, and I have had multiple tours around all the childcare in Box Hill. But there was not any make me feel satisfied with. As a result, I finally came across Choklits on a strong recommendation from a friend who has worked in the education industry for more than ten years. The environment inside is the cleanest childcare I have ever visited. And the teachers and children in this childcare are very kind. And the apps used for communication between families and educators is also very convenient for parents to know their children’s daily situation at any time. Teachers and the diretor will also communicate with each parent in a timely and patient manner. And they were very knowledgeable and enthusiastic about my child in a short time. So my child adapted to this new environment with their help in few days. Also, the distribution ratio between children and teachers is appropriate. Almost every child receives timely care and attention. Especially children with allergies are also highly concerned and cared by Choklits. The Choklits’s food is very good and the facilities here are also very good. Parents are strongly recommended to send their children to this childcare. This is undoubtedly a great support for parents.

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Guo

Choklits Surrey Hills has been such a wonderful, positive place for my 2 year old. The staff always have a smile on their face and are so welcoming and the rooms and grounds are so clean. The educators are fabulous and are always trying to find new ways to educate and keep the kids engaged and learning. I highly recommend.

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Alexandra

Choklits is an amazing centre where both our boys thrived, thanks to the warm and caring educators and the variety of activities and incursions included. I highly recommend this centre.

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Rochelle

Both our kids go to Choklits and love it there. I love how all the educators seem to know all the kids even when they’re in different rooms. Feels like family! The extra curricular activities like yoga and music are awesome too.

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Gemma

Fabulous educators with lots of experience. The new owners have created a very warm and welcoming environment. My little one loves all of the extra activities offered, especially the yoga, incursions & excursions! Highly recommend.

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Georgie

We have been part of the Choklits community since 2018 and can’t thank them enough for everything they do for our kids..All the educators have been so loving and caring throughout…Girls simply love going to Choklits every single day…Thanks a ton Team Choklits..keep doing what you do

 

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Sampada
Parent

Choklits isn’t just a childcare centre, it’s a place where my son feels safe, has made beautiful bonds with educators and staff and has many exciting experiences and learning opportunities. I’m excited to pick him up and listen to all the fun things he did that day. We love and appreciate Choklits for the amazing job they do caring for our kids.

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Ellie
Parent

My Daughter started at Choklits at the start of this year and I could not be more happier to know she is in the safest hands. The carers at Choklits go above and beyond to ensure kids are safe, happy and constantly encouraged. Highly recommend Choklits to parents in the community as its diverse and so amazing!

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Giselle

A welcoming daycare that took the time to get to know not only our child but our family too. The educators have a caring nature, and helped our daughter develop great independence. Highly recommended!

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Carly

I love sending my son to Choklits. He has the best time every week, he’ll come home and sing new songs to me. I have seen how much he has grown and developed by attending here and I cannot wait to send out 2nd son here too. I know they will thrive so much, and the community is amazing as well! They not only support our children but they support our family!

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