Articles tagged: childcare
Local centres support changes
Childcare centres in Colac have welcomed new measures to boost child safety, including a personal phone ban.
Fourth childcare site proposed
Another childcare centre is being advertised for lease in Colac, helping to address the childcare shortage, but Colac Otway Shire Council has not received a planning application for the centre.
More policies announced
The Coalition is pledging to invest more money into regional and rural healthcare, childcare and infrastructure if elected.
‘Childcare deserts’ a concern
There are more than five children for each place in childcare centres outside of Colac, a new report shows.
Locals share views on centre proposal
Neighbours say the location of a proposed out-of-school hours childcare centre in Colac’s Hesse Street will limit children’s outdoor play, impact the area’s heritage significance and increase traffic.
Childcare plans head to council
Plans for a proposed out-of-school hours childcare centre in Colac’s Hesse Street have raised concerns about the appropriateness of the location.
Proposed childcare site opposed
A group of Elliminyt residents acknowledge the need for more childcare services in Colac but say they will oppose a proposed $1.2-million childcare centre in Hart Street because of safety concerns and potential road congestion.
Childcare opening imminent
A new Colac kindergarten could open as soon as next month, as demand for childcare continues to surge.
Childcare demand will come under scrutiny
A survey of Colac and district families will aim to help attract more childcare services to the region.
Family day care proves costly
Surf Coast Shire Council will no longer manage family day care from next year.
Apollo Bay childcare push
Colac Otway Shire Council is pushing the State Government to put one of its promised childcare centres at Apollo Bay, a regional leader says.
No vacancies for childcare in Colac
Demand for childcare is on the rise as Colac Kindergartens and childcare centres struggle with high enrolment numbers.
Day care is a rewarding career
A Colac family day care provider has urged other people to consider working in the sector to help alleviate a childcare shortage.
Shire needs more family day care educators
Colac Otway Shire Council is offering residents the opportunity to become Family Day Care Educators to provide care and early childhood education for children in the local community.
Big hopes for kinder, childcare
A plan to make three-year-old kinder a priority and to tackle a childcare shortage has gained Surf Coast Shire Council’s approval.
Childcare scheme faces challenges
Childcare workers are working to set up a desperately needed centre in Colac, but red tape is causing major delays.
Colac childcare centre closed due to Federal funding pitfalls
Colac’s newest childcare facility is ready to open its doors but is waiting on the Federal Government to fix a crippling funding pitfall in a support scheme for the sector.
Free childcare access to help Colac families
Colac and district parents will have access to free childcare from this week, thanks to the latest financial support package announced in the wake of the coronavirus pandemic.
