Uniting Preschool Grafton, NSW

• Forming a strong professional relationship with Gummyaney Aboriginal Preschool, including 'Cultural Exchange' excursions
• Using the 'CRANES Community Support Programs' and 'Kids STEPS Therapy Centre' for support as needed
• Holding Children's Policy Meetings where children take notes and are helped to find solutions and take action
• Offering a 'Feedback Tree' where children can 'record their thoughts and ideas on environments, activities and experiences at the service' to influence curriculum decision-making
• Involving children in local community events and festivals

Chancery Lane Montessori, SA

• Delivering an education program that 'exposes children to sensorial exploration and literacy, numeracy, science and cultural learning opportunities', with opportunities for children to use natural materials and connect with the outside world
• Strongly committing to the inclusion of children with additional needs
• Partnering with Nature Play South Australia to promote children's development, resilience and risk-taking
• Encouraging involvement with community organisations, such as 'Trees for Life'
• Recognising and retaining educators thanks to its positive workplace culture and organisational values

Doveton College Early Learning Centre, VIC

• Its collaborative partnership with Brace, a not-for-profit Registered Training Organisation that helps families learn and gain new skills
• Implementing the Early Childhood Environmental Rating Scale – Extension tool which helped the centre gauge the quality of its literacy, maths, science, environment and diversity practices
• Implementing the Sustained Shared Thinking and Emotional Wellbeing scale to focus on adult-child interactions
• Offering allied health services, parent support services, family support workers, maternal health care and family and children's services on site
• Piloting a nine-week program called 'Baby College' to engage and support 'vulnerable mothers' and improve learning outcomes for their babies

Globe-Wilkins Preschool, NSW

• Its strong commitment to Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander culture through its practices, programs and the work of an Aboriginal educator
• The opportunities it gives children to connect with and explore nature
• The positive relationship it has with the local school, ensuring a sense of 'school community' and supporting families with the school transition process
• Its commitment to critical self-reflection and the sharing of practices and learnings with other services

Canberra Girls Grammar School Early Learning Centre, ACT

• Enhancing children's learning experiences, through exposure to science, health, history, research and experimentation experiences, and guidance from the International Baccalaureate Primary Years Programme
• Providing children's development programs, including a gross motor program to enhance children's balance, coordination, eye-tracking, hand-eye coordination and kinaesthetic awareness
• Using a 'Buddy Program' to help children transition to school and develop peer relationships. Children also visit the Junior School for weekly library and music lessons
• Committing to the professional development and support of educators
• Forming inclusive partnerships with children and families