Draft policy and funding guide

Expression of interest to become a partner service

Expression of interest for non-government providers

Providers interested in partnering to deliver a preschool program under the new model will need to submit an expression of interest.

Providers will also need to submit information at both a provider and service level. For providers with multiple services, information relating to enrolment, quality measures, and workforce will be requested for each service.

Overview of the process

1. Check your eligibility against the provider requirements.
2. Complete an expression of interest. Provide all requested documentation and evidence (for example, submission of information at a provider level plus enrolment, quality and workforce information for each service).
3. Provider eligibility will be assessed based on meeting the provider eligibility requirements.
4. Service eligibility will be assessed based on meeting the service eligibility requirements.
5. Successful applicants will be advised in writing in May 2025.
6. Unsuccessful applicants will be advised in writing, stating the reasons their application was not approved.
7. If oversubscribed, OECD reserves the right to prioritise approvals based on quality and location of services.