Centre Development & Opening
From your first idea to opening your doors.
Opening an early learning service involves more than finding the right location and building a centre.
From feasibility and financial planning through to regulatory approvals, staffing and operational readiness, there are a lot of decisions to get right.
With decades of experience developing, owning and operating early childhood services, ELAG provides practical guidance to help you navigate the process with confidence.
Whether you're exploring your first centre or preparing to open your next, we're here to help you get it right from the beginning.
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 time, money and unnecessary complications.
With experience developing, owning and operating early learning services, ELAG can help you explore what's possible and make informed decisions before committing to a project.
How we can help:
Site and service feasibility
Room configurations and potential licensed places
Financial modelling, cash flow and business planning
Service design and fit-out considerations
Provider Approval applications
Liaising with architects, town planners and consultants
Reviewing building plans through an early childhood lens
Quotes and tender processes
Project and strategic planning
Site meetings and development support
Before you invest significant time or money, start with a conversation.
Get Ready to Open
From a building to a working early learning service.
Getting the building ready is only half the job.
As opening day approaches, ELAG can help bring together the regulatory, operational and practical requirements needed to create a service that's ready to welcome children, families and educators.
How we can help:
Service Approval applications
Child Care Subsidy applications
Kindergarten funding applications
Department liaison and regulatory visits
Policies and compliance documentation
Furniture, equipment and resource sourcing
Kitchen registration and food requirements
Staff recruitment
Educator induction and training
Operational systems and procedures
Centre setup and room preparation
Preparation for final regulatory inspections
You bring the vision. We'll help you turn it into a service.
Planning to Open an Early Learning Centre?
Whether you're just exploring an idea or getting ready to welcome your first families, we're here to help.
Let's talk about your plans and where ELAG can make a difference.