Child Care Services Act 2007

the principle that a child care service should be provided to a child in a way that —

protects the child from harm; and

respects the child’s dignity and privacy; and

safeguards and promotes the child’s wellbeing; and

provides positive experiences for the child; and

stimulates and develops the child’s creative, emotional, intellectual, physical, recreational and social potential;

the principle that child care services should be provided in a way that —

involves parents of the children to whom the services are provided and other members of the community; and

reflects best practice in the care, education and recreation of young children; and

reflects the diverse nature of the community.