To make early childhood education and care (ECEC) services more accessible and flexible for families in NSW, particularly for those who need it the most. FIT Round 3 also offers an opportunity to trial extended hours care options for preschool-aged children. Additionally, it provides ongoing support for the establishment of Family Day Care services in inner regional, outer regional, remote, and very remote areas.

Be an approved early childhood education and care service provider under the Children (Education and Care Services) National Law (NSW) and Children (Education and Care Services) Supplementary Provisions Regulation 2012, excluding Department of Education preschools, operating in NSW. That is, one of the following eligible service types: community preschool (centre-based); mobile preschool; long day care; family day care; occasional care; before and after school care.

Legal requirements: Aboriginal Community-Controlled, Nonprofit legal entity (inc. assn, company, coop. or trust), School, P&C Assn or P&F Assn, Local government, For-profit

Details at: https://education.nsw.gov.au/early-childhood-education/operating-an-early-childhood-education-service/grants-and-funded-programs/flexible-initiatives-trial