Child Care Centre Manager
ANZSCO 134111 (MLTSSL) — direct permanent residency pathway through Subclass 189, 190, and 491.
Australia PR · Skills assessment guide
ACECQA Skills Assessment: Child Care Centre Managers
The Australian Children's Education and Care Quality Authority (ACECQA) is the authorized assessing authority for Child Care Centre Managers (ANZSCO 134111). MovesEdu guides experienced early childhood administrators through the ACECQA assessment pathway.
Please note: MovesEdu provides immigration consulting. Child care leadership credential determinations are made independently by ACECQA.
Section 01
What is ACECQA?
ACECQA oversees early childhood education standards nationally across Australia.
Leadership & Management
Assesses qualifications and experience managing early childhood education facilities.
Age Range Focus
Must demonstrate expertise in early childhood education covering birth to five years of age.
Critical Shortage
Australian government initiatives have created unprecedented demand for certified child care managers.
Assessment criteria, occupation lists and requirements are set by Australian Children's Education and Care Quality Authority and the Australian Government and are subject to change without notice. Always verify current requirements on the official website before applying.
Section 02
What ACECQA assesses
ACECQA Assessment Criteria
Assessment Requirements
| Requirement | Details |
|---|---|
| Qualification | AQF Level 7 Bachelor degree or AQF Level 6 Diploma in Early Childhood Education and Care. |
| Managerial Experience | At least 3 years of full-time post-qualification experience managing a child care centre. |
Indicative only. Your eligibility depends on your specific qualification, role and years of experience matched against the current ANZSCO occupation description.
Section 03
Who can apply?
Requires relevant early childhood qualifications and documented managerial responsibility.
Approved Qualification: Degree or diploma in early childhood education covering curriculum, child development, and safety.
Managerial Duties: Evidenced responsibility for staff supervision, center budget, regulatory compliance, and parental communication.
Age Group: Direct focus on children from birth through five years of age (pre-school).
Section 04
Required documents checklist
Document requirements vary by occupation and individual profile. A personalised checklist is prepared after a professional profile review.
- Passport certified copy
- Early childhood degree or diploma certificates and transcripts
- Detailed employer references verifying center manager duties and center licensing details
- Organizational chart showing reporting hierarchy
- English test results
Section 05
The assessment process, step by step
How a ACECQA application moves from profile review to outcome.
- 01
Experience Audit
Verifying 3 years of child care management duties.
- 02
ACECQA Lodgement
Submitting application online to ACECQA migration team.
- 03
Skills Certificate
Receiving outcome letter valid for General Skilled Migration.
Section 06
Processing time
ACECQA migration skills assessment: approximately 8 to 10 weeks.
Section 07
Fees
Published ACECQA rates, as at July 2026. Figures exclude visa charges and MovesEdu professional service fees.
ACECQA Fees (AUD)
| Service | Fee (AUD) |
|---|---|
| Child Care Centre Manager Assessment | $1,050 AUD |
Fees are subject to change without notice — always confirm current fees on www.acecqa.gov.au before applying.
Section 08
Common reasons for a negative outcome
A negative or partial result can significantly affect your points score and visa eligibility — which is why accurate preparation from the outset matters.
- Experience limited to primary teaching rather than early childhood center administration
- Failure to demonstrate oversight of center licensing, staffing, and regulatory operations
Section 09
Why choose MovesEdu Immigration?
MovesEdu assists education managers in securing permanent residence through high-priority teaching and management streams.
Early Childhood Focus: Evidencing birth-to-five age group compliance
MLTSSL Positioning: Unlocking direct 189 and state-nominated 190 PR pathways
MovesEdu Immigration is an independent migration consultancy. We are not Australian Children's Education and Care Quality Authority, the Department of Home Affairs, or any Australian government body, and we do not determine or influence assessment outcomes.
Section 10 · Frequently asked questions
ACECQA, answered.
AITSL assesses Early Childhood Teachers (ANZSCO 241111) based on academic degrees and 45 days of supervised teaching. ACECQA assesses Child Care Centre Managers (ANZSCO 134111) based on early childhood education credentials and documented managerial experience.
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