Child Care News

Go-ahead for childcare centre
Corowa Free Press - Robert Muir - September 27, 2019

A development application for a childcare centre in Federation Avenue Corowa to accommodate 92 children and 15 staff has been unanimously approved, subject to 44 conditions, by Federation Council. The 1.73 hectares site adjoins the Corowa Pioneer Cemetery to the north, a vacant block...

Council trials alternatives to glyphosate weedkillers in shire's public areas
St George and Sutherland Shire Leader - Murray Trembath - September 27, 2019

Sutherland Shire Council workers will use a high pressure steam machine as an alternative to glyphosate products to kill weeds near schools, hospitals, child care centres and shopping centres. The council decided in June to phase out glyphosate products "when practical" because...

Relief for preschools crippled by the effects of drought
The Coffs Coast Advocate - Matt Deans - September 26, 2019

Preschools and child care centres are especially feeling the pinch as families struggle to make ends meet, make payments on time or end up keeping their children at home. To alleviate the financial hardship, the NSW Government is offering a Preschool Drought Relief program...

Education program gives children from disadvantaged backgrounds access to early learning
ABC News - Emily Baker - September 26, 2019

The three-year-old's development has improved this year. Ms Honey gives credit to the Tasmanian Government-funded Working Together program, which offered three year olds from disadvantaged backgrounds access to free early learning. Chase was the first child to be part of the pilot...

ECA 2019 conference kicks off as practitioners, researchers and thinkers head to Hobart
The Sector - Freya Lucas - September 26, 2019

More than 1,300 early childhood practitioners, researchers and thinkers have converged in Hobart for this year’s Early Childhood Australia National Conference. Commencing yesterday with the opening of the inaugural Making Marks exhibition, the Conference will see delegates...

Smoking banned in eight Tea Tree Gully carparks at schools, kindergartens and community centres
The Advertiser - Ben Cameron, The Messenger - September 26, 2019

Smoking is now prohibited at eight carparks near schools, kindergartens and community centres in Tea Tree Gully. On Tuesday night, Tea Tree Gully Council unanimously banned smoking in the carparks it owns that serve: Greenwith Community Centre, Our Lady of Hope School...

The Casey childcare centres exceeding the national standards
Herald Sun - Rebecca David, Leader - September 26, 2019

Nearly a third of all Casey early learning providers are exceeding national quality standards, the latest data reveals. Victorian centres were assessed by the state Education Department and rated in categories including children’s health and safety, physical environment...

19 shire preschools and not-for-profit long day care centres receive funding for new projects
St George and Sutherland Shire Leader - Murray Trembath - September 26, 2019

Nineteen community preschools and not-for-profit long day care centres in Sutherland Shire electorates have received funding for new projects in the latest round of a state government program. Projects range from outdoor climbing equipment and synthetic grass...

Man charged after joy ride in daycare minibus
The Daily Telegraph - Jacob Miley, Townsville Bulletin - September 26, 2019

A man has been charged with stealing an early learning centre minibus that caused havoc on Townsville streets at the weekend. The Toyota HiAce was taken from Guppy’s Early Learning Centre at Wulguru between Friday afternoon and Sunday morning. The alleged offenders...

Sent your kid to daycare or school sick? You're not alone
The Sydney Morning Herald - Sarah Berry - September 25, 2019

I don’t feel good about it, but we’ve all done it, right? With more than 61 per cent of Australians mothers in the workforce, the opposing pressures in our lives make it virtually impossible not to buckle at some point and send a child who is not well out among other people...

Allegations a Darwin child care worker pushed a child are being investigated by NT Police
The Advertiser - Kieran Banks, NT News - September 25, 2019

Police are investigating allegations that a three-year-old girl was physically assaulted by a staff member at a Darwin child care centre. The incident occurred on September 3 and was reported to authorities the next day. An Education Department spokesman said the complaint was made...

Childcare centres in Leopold and Grovedale snapped up as region’s growth continues to flourish
News.com.au - Nicole Mayne - September 25, 2019

Two Geelong childcare centres have sold for a combined $6.94 million as investors seek to capitalise on the region’s population boom. A new Leopold childcare centre become the latest in a flurry of sales across the sector when was it was snapped up for $4.79 million at a Burgess Rawson...

Childcare centre accused of failing to provide adequate medical care after 2yo's toe partially severed
ABC News - Anna Hartley - September 25, 2019

A Queensland mother has raised concerns about the adequacy of medical care provided to her two-year-old son by a childcare centre after his toe was partially severed and required surgery. In a lengthy Facebook post that has been shared thousands of times, the mother-of-two claimed...

Muswellbrook Pre-School Kindergarten receives $9200, thanks to NSW Government's Quality Learning Environments initiative
Muswellbrook Chronicle - September 24, 2019

Youngsters at four Upper Hunter pre-schools, and not-for-profit long day care centres, will have access to state-of-the-art childhood learning facilities and specialised educational programs. Thanks to the NSW Government's Quality Learning Environments initiative, Aberdeen Pre-School...

Residents stand for heritage-listed Four Oaks
The Daily Telegraph - Kate Lockley, Blacktown Advocate - September 24, 2019

Controversial plans for a childcare centre on the site of a heritage-listed building at Kings Langley have sparked fierce opposition from residents. Up to 50 residents are fighting the proposal, which, if approved, would see a childcare centre for up to 72 children constructed...