Under the National Quality Framework, it is a requirement to have Early Childhood Teachers (ECT’s) within a centre based service for preschool children and under.
The following article "Requirements for Early Childhood Teachers within a Centre Based Service" provides information on the access of ECT’s required for a service based on approved places, actively working towards an ECT qualification, ECT’s working directly with children and more.
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