School Holiday Enrichment Classes See Surge in Demand, Including for Preschoolers

School holiday enrichment classes see surge in demand, including for preschoolers

More parents are opting to enrol their children in holiday programmes compared to last year, as tighter travel budgets push families to seek alternative activities.

Childcare shortage intensifies on the Gold Coast

The availability of childcare places on the Gold Coast is becoming increasingly competitive, with demand exceeding supply in several suburbs.Analysis by iSelect reveals that while Robina has sufficient places to accommodate most children, Broadbeach and Burleigh are experiencing difficulties in filling places on certain days.Coolangatta faces the most significant challenge, with 3240 children under the age of four competing for only 1826 availab…

Childcare shortage on Gold Coast

Demand for childcare is outstripping supply in many suburbs across the Gold Coast and advocates want an overhaul of the system.

Families left in limbo after staff shortages force childcare room closure

Scallywags in Bathurst shuts toddler room due to staffing shortages, leaving families without childcare. Council vows a swift resolution.

Alexandria approves childcare lease agreement between city and providers

ALEXANDRIA — A project to build a new facility at 1514 Lake Street cleared a hurdle Monday night. The Alexandria City Council adopted a draft lease agreement that will be used for the Lake Street child care units or “pods.” The newly constructed daycare twin home, built by Alexandria College carpentry students, will help address the critical childcare shortage in the area by creating space for up to 28 additional children. The facility, which is…

Schools Out for Summer

School’s Out for Summer By Sherrie Arterburn As the school year ends, families are making summer plans for their children. Many families will be looking for childcare centers or summer camps to meet their needs. Seen as a break from school, students are given more choices in activities–often using technology for longer periods of time. Our children see us online shopping,