FROM AN IDEA TO A THRIVING EARLY LEARNING SERVICE.

We've lived Early Childhood. Now we are here to help you navigate it.

Whether you're:

Starting a new service,

Strengthening an existing one

Developing your team

Supporting children's behaviour,

ELAG brings practical, experienced support to where you need it most.

30+ years of Early Childhood experience | Registered Kinder Teachers | Development + Operations Expertise

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Tell us what's happening. Let's see how we can help.

Baz

Co/ Founder
20+ years across Early Childhood leadership, quality, practice and service operations.
Baz works directly with Educators and leaders to turn quality practice into something achievable in everyday early childhood environments.
From service development and A&R preparation to team capability and practice improvement, she brings extensive on the ground experience and a practical approach to creating meaningful change.
I am passionate about fostering the growth of early learning service’s, from the initial planning phases all the way to a successful A&R result. With more than 20 years of varied experience, I offer a distinctive viewpoint and a strong enthusiasm for collaborating with children and teams. My dedication lies in empowering educators and enhancing services, fuelled by an unwavering commitment to excellence and positive transformation within the industry.
Qualifications
Bachelor of Early Childhood
Diploma of Community Services
Advance Diploma of ECE
Cert IV- Training and Assessment
Sam

Co/Founder
12 Early Childhood Centres developed and operated. 30 years' sector experience.
Former Chartered Accountant.
Sam understands both sides of opening and operating an early learning service the vision and the numbers. Having been involved in developing and operating 12 centres since 1996, he supports owners and developers through feasibility, planning, construction, financial modelling, setup and sustainable operation.
As a former Chartered Accountant, I have been at the forefront of developing and operating 12 early childhood centers since 1996. With 30 years of experience in the early childhood sector, I am dedicated to ensuring that each child's educational journey is anchored in thoughtful planning and exceptional care. My passion lies in supporting center owners to realise their vision, offering comprehensive guidance through planning, construction, and financial management to successfully open and operate their service.
Megan

Co/Founder
30+ years in early childhood. Registered Kindergarten Teacher. Psychology 4th year studying.
Megan specialises in the people at the heart of Early Childhood, children, Educators and Leaders. With more than 30 years experience across teaching, leadership, training and service management, she provides practical support around children's behaviour, inclusion, team development and leadership.
Her approach combines evidence and psychology informed thinking with something equally important: understanding what is actually achievable in a busy Early Childhood environment.
Each day brings new discoveries that inspire and enhance my understanding of early childhood. The first five years of a child's life are pivotal, offering a unique opportunity to instill a belief in their limitless potential and capabilities. Being part of this crucial developmental phase is not just a responsibility but a profound privilege, allowing us to shape future generations in meaningful ways.
Qualifications
4th year of Psychology- Graduate Diploma Advance (Currently Studying)
Bachelor of Early Childhood
Diploma of Community Services
Advance Diploma of ECE
Cert IV- Training and Assessment

DEVELOPMENT & OPERATIONAL SERVICES

START & DEVELOP A CENTRE
Have an idea? Talk to us before the big decisions.
Whether you're considering your first early learning service or developing your next, getting the right advice early can save a lot of time, money and headaches later.
With decades of experience developing, owning, operating and leading early learning services, we can help you work out what's possible and guide you through the development process.
We can help with:
- Site and service feasibility
- Room configuration and potential licensed places
- Financial modelling, cash flow and business planning
- Service design and fit-out considerations
- Provider Approval
- Architects, town planners and consultants
- Reviewing plans through an early childhood lens
- Quotes and tender processes
- Project and strategic planning
- Site meetings and development support
Before you spend too much time or money, start with a conversation.
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GET READY TO OPEN
From a building to a working early learning service.
Getting the building ready is only half the job.
As opening approaches, ELAG can help bring together the regulatory, operational and practical pieces needed to create a service that's ready for children, families and educators.
We can help with:
- Service Approval applications
- Child Care Subsidy applications
- Kindergarten funding applications
- Department liaison and visits
- Policies and compliance documentation
- Furniture, equipment and resource sourcing
- Kitchen registration and food requirements
- Staff recruitment
- Induction and training
- Operational systems
- Centre setup
- Preparation for final regulatory inspections
You bring the vision. We'll help you turn it into a service.
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SUPPORT YOUR CENTRE & TEAM
Real support for the everyday challenges of early childhood.
Sometimes you don't need another policy, webinar or generic strategy.
You need someone experienced to come in, see what's actually happening and work alongside your team to find a way forward.
ELAG provides practical support tailored to your children, educators and service.
We can help with:
- Children's behaviour and regulation
- Behaviour observations and practical strategies
- Inclusive practice
- On-floor educator coaching
- Team culture and communication
- Educator wellbeing
- Staff meetings and team development
- Parent communication and meetings
- Operational systems
- Policies and procedures
- QIP and NQF
- Compliance
- Occupancy, wages and KPIs
- Administration and service systems
Eligible kindergarten programs can also speak with us about SRF-funded support to build educator capability and create sustainable change.
We don't just tell you what should work. We work alongside you to find what does.
TELL US WHAT'S HAPPENING
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LEADERSHIP, QUALITY & A&R
Strong leaders. Strong teams. Stronger services.
Early childhood leaders spend a lot of time supporting everyone else.
Sometimes you need someone experienced in your corner too.
ELAG provides practical leadership mentoring, quality improvement and Assessment & Rating support from people who understand what leading an early childhood service actually looks like.
We can help with:
- Leadership coaching and mentoring
- Difficult conversations
- Team management
- Performance and accountability
- Educational leadership
- Managing change
- Building educator capability
- Reflective practice
- QIP development and review
- Compliance reviews
- Assessment & Rating preparation
- Onsite Spot Checks
- Virtual Spot Checks
- Mock A&R
- Tailored improvement plans
A&R coming up? Or simply want to know where your service really stands?
Let us take a look before the Department does.
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Spot Check

Dreading the Assessment and Rating process?

Book one of our targeted spot checks to ensure your service is fully prepared. Through a comprehensive mock assessment & rating, we identify areas of excellence and improvement, offering tailored guidance to meet and exceed industry standards.

Choose specific focus areas or opt for a complete review to enhance your service’s safety, compliance, and nurturing environment.

Gain confidence and peace of mind with our expert support.

Our service includes in-depth room observations where we evaluate daily operations and the interactions between children and educators to ensure optimal learning environments. We comprehensively review your service’s policies and quality improvement plan to verify they meet industry standards. Additionally, you will receive a tailored action improvement plan that includes detailed, actionable strategies designed to enhance your service’s performance. We also engage with key personnel by conducting a mock Q&A session with your Educational Leader and Nominated Supervisor, simulating real-world scenarios and assessments.
The Spot Check process takes approximately 4 hours.
We aim to ensure you feel calm, prepared, and confident as you approach your service’s assessment.
We will review your service’s policies and quality improvement plan, providing detailed feedback. Based on our assessment, we create a tailored improvement plan and discuss it in a video meeting to collaborate on strategies best suited for your service. We also conduct a mock Q&A with your Educational Leader and Nominated Supervisor to simulate real-world scenarios and gather feedback. Upon completing the virtual evaluation, we send you a comprehensive digital report.
Our virtual format aims to provide the same level of insight and guidance while ensuring convenience and minimising disruption, maintaining the quality and depth of our service.
We conduct a thorough review of your quality improvement plan (QIP), allowing us to meticulously examine its components in a virtual setting. Our analysis focuses on identifying strengths and areas for improvement, ensuring that your QIP aligns with industry standards and best practices. We provide detailed feedback, highlighting how each aspect of your plan can be enhanced to support continuous improvement and achieve your service's objectives. This comprehensive evaluation not only ensures compliance but also fosters a strategic approach to advancing the quality of care and education provided at your service.
With our customised spot check service, you have the flexibility to opt in to as many components as you wish or focus on just one area that needs attention. Whether you need a comprehensive review or a targeted evaluation, our services are designed to adapt to your service’s unique requirements. This approach ensures that you receive the most relevant insights and actionable strategies, tailored to enhance your service's performance effectively.