Australia's national early learning partner
The partner your
centre needs.
Whether you're buying a centre, building one, or already running one, ELM partners with you across operations, compliance, and finance at every stage of the journey.
Who we are
Australia's national early learning management partner. We support childcare owners, developers, and investors across operations, compliance, finance, and growth at every stage of the journey.
How we work with you
Five ways to partner
with ELM.
Ongoing Management
A full-service monthly partnership. We work alongside your team on operations, compliance, finance, payroll, HR, and occupancy, so you can focus on the families you serve.
Financial Services
Payroll, CCS reconciliation, BAS lodgement, monthly management accounts, and financial reporting. Managed by people who know childcare.
Quality & Compliance
Coming soonNQF compliance, QIP, child safeguarding, and pedagogical practice: managed.
Discovery Packages
Due diligence before you commit: site viability, building reviews, walkthroughs, and feasibility forecasts.
Developments
From feasibility through licensing, pre-opening, and full occupancy ramp. Our Hypercare process sets every new centre up for success.
Who we work with
Built for the people
behind the centres.
Childcare owners
Proper management support across compliance, finance, HR, and occupancy so you can focus on the parts you love.
Buyers & investors
Independent due diligence before you commit. Site reviews, walkthroughs, and feasibility forecasts built on real data.
Property developers
Guidance on design, licensing, launch, and finding the right operator for your childcare development project.
New operators
Get it right from the start with compliance, full launch support, and an experienced management partner in your corner.
The ELM team.
What our partners say
Real results. Real feedback.
From centre owners and developers to investors and operators. Here is what working with ELM looks like in practice.
We find all of the documents, the dashboard and the personal service provided by ELM to be nothing short of exceptional. Whether you're a new Provider or seasoned, I wouldn't hesitate to engage ELM's professional and personal services — it sets your business up for success as everything is tracked and documented from day one. Thank you ELM team — 5 Stars!
Amanda Clarkson
Approved Provider
Our experience with ELM has been great — they are easy to contact and respond promptly. They have a world of knowledge and a diverse range of expertise, and are also open to new ideas. Having someone who listens and supports you makes our job easier. Well done ELM.
Jean Ker
Childcare Operator
It has been a delight working alongside Early Learning Management and I can't praise their services enough. Their professionalism and dedication is truly outstanding. The staff bring a wealth of experience and infuse a genuine sense of care. I wholeheartedly recommend Early Learning Management to anyone in search of top-tier Early Education management.
Josie Woodhouse
Centre Director
We find all of the documents, the dashboard and the personal service provided by ELM to be nothing short of exceptional. Whether you're a new Provider or seasoned, I wouldn't hesitate to engage ELM's professional and personal services — it sets your business up for success as everything is tracked and documented from day one. Thank you ELM team — 5 Stars!
Amanda Clarkson
Approved Provider
Our experience with ELM has been great — they are easy to contact and respond promptly. They have a world of knowledge and a diverse range of expertise, and are also open to new ideas. Having someone who listens and supports you makes our job easier. Well done ELM.
Jean Ker
Childcare Operator
It has been a delight working alongside Early Learning Management and I can't praise their services enough. Their professionalism and dedication is truly outstanding. The staff bring a wealth of experience and infuse a genuine sense of care. I wholeheartedly recommend Early Learning Management to anyone in search of top-tier Early Education management.
Josie Woodhouse
Centre Director
Work with ELM
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