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Childcare Insurance.
Cover for the Kids in Your Care.

Protection for daycare centres, preschools, and early learning providers across Australia.

98%

Placement Rate

24h

Typical Turnaround

150+

Childcare Risks

Recognition

Industry Awards

Access to Australia's leading insurers and underwriting agencies, including:

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Running a childcare centre means being responsible for other people's children. That's a big responsibility, and it comes with real risks. A child gets injured on the playground. A parent claims you gave the wrong medication. Equipment gets damaged in a storm. Standard business insurance doesn't always account for the specific exposures childcare providers face, and many mainstream insurers won't touch the sector at all.

We work with underwriters who understand childcare. Whether you're running a commercial daycare centre, a family day care from home, or an after-school and holiday program, we can help you find cover that actually fits what you do.

PROTECTION ARCHITECTURE

What we cover

Covering injuries to children or visitors, and damage to third-party property.

Protecting you if a parent claims you made an error in care or supervision.

Protection for your building, equipment, and contents.

The right policy depends on your centre. A family day care operating from a home has different exposures to a 70-child commercial centre with multiple staff. We look at your specific situation rather than offering a one-size-fits-all package.

Children playing safely in a learning environment

Why childcare providers come to us

Many childcare operators struggle to get cover through standard channels. Insurers often decline childcare businesses outright because of the perceived risk of working with children. We've seen operators get knocked back by four or five insurers before finding one willing to quote.

Many childcare operators struggle to get cover through standard channels. We know the markets that actually understand the sector.

PLACEMENT ARCHIVE

How we've helped

Recent placements for childcare providers who were previously declined by mainstream markets.

SECTOR ANALYSIS

Different setups, different needs

We tailor coverage based on your specific childcare operation, whether commercial, home-based, or seasonal.

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Commercial daycare centres typically need higher limits and broader cover given the number of children, staff, and the scale of operations.

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Family day care providers operate from home, which creates its own challenges. Your home insurance won't cover business activities.

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After-school and holiday program operators often work from rented spaces like church halls or community centres. Cover for excursions is essential.

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Commercial daycare centres typically need higher limits and broader cover given the number of children, staff, and the scale of operations.

02

Family day care providers operate from home, which creates its own challenges. Your home insurance won't cover business activities.

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After-school and holiday program operators often work from rented spaces like church halls or community centres. Cover for excursions is essential.

KNOWLEDGE BASE

FAQs

Your home insurance almost certainly excludes business activities. If a child is injured while in your care, your home policy won't respond. You need a dedicated childcare or business liability policy.
Working with children is seen as higher risk by many insurers. They're concerned about injury claims and the potential severity of incidents involving kids. Specialist underwriters like Woodina and Amazon Underwriting have appetite for this sector where mainstream insurers often don't.
Most childcare centres carry $10 million or $20 million in public liability. Your licensing requirements or lease agreement may specify a minimum. Professional indemnity limits vary, but $1 million to $5 million is common depending on the size of your operation.
It can, but you need to check your policy. Some policies automatically extend to cover off-site activities, while others require you to notify the insurer or add an endorsement. If you run regular excursions, make sure this is covered before you need it.
It depends on your state's requirements and the insurer. Some will cover unlicensed providers, but many require you to hold the appropriate licence or registration. We can help you work out what's possible.

Get the right cover for your childcare business

Call us on 02 9000 1155 or request a quote online.