The Super Fund Built For Early Learning


As the exclusive superannuation partner of the Australian Childcare Alliance (ACA), Child Care Super helps early learning service providers and their teams manage their super with practical tools, clear guidance and support when it’s needed.

 

We understand the pressures early learning services face - from compliance responsibilities to supporting a busy, dedicated team.

Supporting ACA Service Providers

Child Care Super works alongside ACA members (service providers) to help:

  • make super administration simpler 
  • support super obligations, including Payday Super requirements 
  • provide default superannuation partners with access to a user-friendly clearing house at no additional cost 
  • offer workplace education to help teams feel more confident about super
  • recognise the incredible people who work in the early childhood education and care sector through the Child Care Super Star program.

Our dedicated team can help you nominate Child Care Super as your default fund and support you through each step.


Talk to us about becoming a default Child Care Super employer today.

Supporting ECEC Professionals

More than 34,000* members (early childhood educators) trust Child Care Super to help them feel more confident about their super and financial future.

Your team can access:

  • investment options for different life stages
  • easy online access to manage their super
  • coaching and education to help them make informed decisions
  • health and wellbeing support resources for members and their family**

When educators feel more confident about their financial future, they’re better supported to focus on caring for and educating children.

* Information correct as at 31 March 2026.

** The term family covers your partner, children, parents, and parents-in-law.
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Practical Support For Your Team 

Child Care Super works with ACA and service providers to:

  • support team wellbeing
  • improve super engagement
  • provide practical, sector-specific education
  • help build a more confident early learning workforce

Why ACA Partners With Child Care Super

 

For over 25 years, Child Care Super has been suppoting dedicated early learning professionals who shape young minds and support families every day.


The ACA's partnership with Child Care Super reflects a shared commitment to supporting service providers, while helping early learning professionals engage with their super, and contributing to a stronger future for the sector.

Ready To Get Started? 

All information is general and does not take account of your personal objectives, financial situation or needs. Before deciding whether a particular product is appropriate for you, please read the relevant Product Disclosure Statement, Target Market Determination and Financial Services Guide available at childcaresuper.com.au, and consider speaking with a Child Care Super Coach or a financial adviser.

 

Published by Guild Super Services Pty Ltd ABN 79 672 642 394 AFS Representative No. 001306706, which is a Corporate Authorised Representative of Future Group Financial Services ABN 90 167 800 580, AFSL 482684, as the Promoter of the Guild Retirement Fund ABN 22 599 554 834 (the Fund). The trustee of the Fund is Equity Trustees Superannuation Limited ABN 50 055 641 757 AFSL 229757 RSE Licence L0001458. GuildSuper, GuildPension and Child Care Super are products of the Fund. Any intra-fund advice is provided by or on behalf of Future Group Financial Services. November 2024.

Frequently Asked Questions

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As an employer, can we easily switch to Child Care Super as our default fund?

Yes. Simply complete a Default Super Partner Application form and return it to employer@childcaresuper.com.au. You’ll then need to update your default superannuation provider to Child Care Super in your payroll system using the below details.

  • Fund name: Child Care Super (part of the Guild Retirement Fund)
  • Unique Superannuation Identifier (USI): 22599554834402
  • Australian Business Number (ABN): 22 599 554 834

If you have questions or need support our team are here to support you every step of the way and ensure a smooth transition.

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What happens to our employees’ existing super accounts?

Your employees can continue using their existing super fund or choose to switch to Child Care Super as well. The choice is theirs.


Child Care Super will become the default fund for your new employees who do not nominate their own fund or have an existing account.

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Will switching default funds impact our compliance obligations?

Switching default funds doesn’t change your super obligations.

Child Care Super is listed in the Children's Services award as an acceptable default superannuation provider so partnering with Child Care Super, will also help you meet award obligations in relation to default superannuation providers.

Our team is here to help you understand your super obligations and access practical support.

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Is there any cost to employers to use Child Care Super?

No. There is no cost to employers to nominate Child Care Super as their default fund.

We also provide access to Super Connector, a complimentary clearing house and employer support services.

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