Member for Terrigal Adam Crouch says the sudden closure of Peninsula Long Day Care operated by Coast Community Connections is a “significant blow” for the community.
He has emphasised the need for accessible and reliable childcare services on the Central Coast for families under pressure.
“I am deeply concerned to hear about the sudden closure of the Peninsula Long Day Care which will have devasting impacts for families in our region,” he said.
“Families spend months, even years, on childcare waiting lists and this closure means that they will simply have to start all over again, putting even more stress on mums and dads as they struggle with the cost-of-living crisis.
“With wait lists stretching out years and another childcare centre ceasing long day care operations, time is ticking for the State Government to deliver on its promise of a new public preschool on the Peninsula.”
Crouch said the government had announced two new public preschools for the Central Coast back in February, but there had still has been no information on allocation of funds and capacity for the two preschools or a timeline for delivery.
“Out of all the regions in NSW, the Central Coast has fared the worst under this government receiving only two new preschools for the entire region in contrast to the Illawarra which is receiving six centres, and the Hunter which is receiving 10,” he said.
“Time and time again we have seen announcements with no timeline for delivery or detail, and right now parents on the Peninsula deserve answers and action from this government.”
Perhaps Adam should speak with Liberal Party Councillors about how raising daycare fees to increase profits won’t improve accessibility, particularly in a cost of living crisis.
Classic liberal party, wanting to increase fees and screw the working class for a quick boost in revenue. what a joke.