Founded in February 2006 by John Hutchison, Early Learning Services draws on 75 years combined experience of Australian child care industry professionals.

The team recognised the need for an alternate, high quality and affordable child care service in the Australian market. They also recognised that government regulations were driving single-centre operators out of the market and creating acquisition opportunities.

Early Learning Services listed on the Australian Securities Exchange (ASX code: ELY) in December 2007, aiming to become one of the largest listed child care operators in Australia, owning and operating or managing centres nationally—while staying focused on the individual needs of each community. They currently provide child care and early learning development to more than three thousand children each day.

Focused on developing and operating successful child care centres, Early Learning Services conducts a range of child care service activities, including:

• the acquisition of child care centres
• the management of child care centres
• industry-related project management, services and consultancy

The team's passion is to nurture and develop children, transforming centres into a community hub where families feel valued in a happy and caring environment.

This is the key ingredient that drives each centre's success guided by 75 years combined child care knowledge and business experience.