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Childcare waitlists put economic strain on Mid North Coast

Port Macquarie parents face daycare waitlists. High demand and low staff numbers worsen childcare crisis.

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Port Macquarie parents face daycare waitlists. High demand and low staff numbers worsen childcare crisis.

5 days ago

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portnews.com.au broke the news in 5 days ago on Thursday, February 12, 2026.

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A 2023 survey found 87.5% of childcare providers on the Mid North Coast have waitlists, causing an estimated $385 million in lost wages annually due to unmet demand and staffing shortages.