THREE local early learning centres have exceeded the National Quality Standards in a recent assessment.
Parkdale, Carrum, and Edithvale Family and Children’s Centres surpassed the NQS benchmarks. The assessment covered seven areas – educational program and practice, children’s health and safety, physical environment, staffing arrangements, relationships with children, collaborative partnerships with families and communities, and governance and leadership.
Kingston mayor Steve Staikos said the result was “outstanding” and “a testament to our dedicated and passionate early educators, and Kingston Council’s commitment to providing these services in-house.”
“Our Kingston families have always known their children are learning from and being cared for by the best and that trust has now been officially recognised,” he said. “The exceeding rating reflects the hard work and planning of our caring staff, who always strive to provide the best early years education possible in a safe, nurturing and engaging environment. Congratulations to all involved.”
First published in the Chelsea Mordialloc Mentone News – 5 October 2022