The Early Education and Child Care Centre Trust Mark Plus mirrors the Early Education and Child Care Centre Trust Mark, incorporating technical verification conducted by SSAI-Approved Assessors. These assessments employ remote verification techniques using widely adopted information and communication technology platforms, ensuring rigorous scrutiny and validation of safety measures to enhance the credibility and reliability of the certification process. Early Education and Child Care Centres become eligible for the Early Education and Child Care Centre Trust Mark Plus after completing a one-year cycle of the Self-Assessment Option under the School Safety Trust Mark program. Early Education and Child Care Centres have the option to maintain their Early Education and Child Care Centre Trust Mark certification without any obligation to upgrade to the Early Education and Child Care Centre Trust Mark Plus.