Daycare - ranking

Hello,

We’re expats and new to Melbourne with a 2-year-old child. We both plan to work and are looking for daycare options.

• How do we start the process?
• How long are the waitlists?
• Do daycares have rankings or ratings?
• How do we select a good daycare?

Any advice would be greatly appreciated!

Background: move to Australia from Finland. Finland is considered an excellent place to raise a child, with high-quality daycare, no ranking systems, and plenty of space and activities for children.