Early Learning and Childcare (ELC) - frequently asked questions

How do I change my child's ELC placement?

If you wish to make a change to an ELC placement, this requires 4 weeks notice to all settings involved. Please discuss the change with your ELC setting/s to firstly see if they can facilitate this, and then start the 4 weeks notice. A change includes: increasing/decreasing hours, changing ELC setting, starting/stopping a blended placement and leaving an ELC setting.

Please note:

• Notification cannot be given in school holidays if the ELC setting is closed - this includes where one ELC setting is open but the other involved is closed.
• The new application process should not be followed (ie. using the online registration form), even if this is a change of setting for the following August onwards.
• Notification cannot be given in February or March due to the registration process of new applications (however if there are extenuating circumstances please contact Early Years). Due to this we recommend you make August onwards changes to ELC placements by 31st January.