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Free childcare still available

More Sunbury families can now access free childcare.

Aussie Kindies Early Learning Sunbury is now taking new enrollments for families seeking access to free childcare in May and June under the federal government’s Early Childhood Education and Care Relief package.

Centre manager Collene Lowry said the centre is operating as normal and is now taking new enrolments from families who plan to begin or continue their child’s early learning journey.

“Our new message for new families who think they may not be eligible for free childcare, or who have been turned away recently by other providers, is you are welcomed to discuss enrolling in our centre and benefit from free childcare under the new relief package until it ends on June 28,” she said.

“We have prioritised access for children of essential workers, vulnerable children and our currently enrolled families.

“During May and June, we can still cater for additional children in the majority of our centres and families who are isolating can access our Lifelong Learning At Home weekly programs, created by our education team.

“Operating hours and inclusions such as nappies, food and provisions are completely unchanged.”

Ms Lowry said “extensive” health and hygiene procedures, training and new practices including daily temperature checks and parental drop off zones at the Sunbury childcare have been welcomed by families.

“Most importantly, our people have remained with us,” she said.

“Children have access to the same early childhood educators and teachers.

“Parents can speak to me one-on-one about their child’s early learning journey personally.

“We are able to do family tours and via video phone if requested.”

For more information on enrolment visit: sunbury.aussiekindies.com.au/

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