Indigo Early Learning Centre is providing early learning and care services on Saturdays from 8am to 5pm at its Forresters Beach centre.
Following an early childhood education and care forum, organised by the Federal Member for Robertson Gordon Reid, Indigo Early Learning Centre Director Hannah Crossley decided her organisation would help play its part to ease the shortage of early learning and care spaces in the region.
The centre now offers Subsidy Approved early learning and care services on a Saturday with the early learning centre also increasing its licensing capacity.
“This is phenomenal news for busy Central Coast families working non-traditional hours and looking for early learning and care services for their children on Saturdays,” Reid said.
“Indigo Early Learning Centre is outstanding; the centre is committed to providing the highest standard of early learning and care for its families.
“The Federal Government is working to help more early learning and care centres increase capacity and to provide extra services.
“We have also implemented legislation early on to make early learning and care services cheaper by increasing the Childcare Subsidy for an extra 1.2 million Australian families.”
Crossley said Indigo Early Learning Centre was taking proactive steps to support families navigating challenges on the Central Coast.
“We are thrilled to announce the introduction of our new Saturday childcare services, an initiative designed to provide crucial support for families in need of flexible childcare solutions,” she said.
“Understanding the financial pressures that many families are facing, we are especially proud to share that our Saturday childcare services have been approved for the Childcare Subsidy.
“This means that eligible families can benefit from significant financial assistance, reducing the burden of childcare costs and making quality care more accessible to our community.
“The decision to extend our operating hours to include Saturdays comes from a deep understanding of the needs of the families we serve.
“With many parents working non-traditional hours or requiring extra support during weekends, we believe this expansion of services will be a lifeline for those struggling to find reliable and affordable childcare.
“Indigo ELC is committed to providing the highest standard of early learning and care, and our Saturday services will be no exception.
“Our dedicated team of educators is ready to deliver a stimulating and nurturing environment for children, ensuring they continue to learn and grow, even outside the typical weekday schedule”, Ms Crossley said.
For more information, contact 4385 8545 or email info@indigoelc.com.au