Living in Eurobodalla: Funds to support day care at home

Published: 2 April 2025

Childcare waitlists can be long and frustrating due to high demand. Our shire is often referred to as a ‘childcare desert’.

While we don’t have stats on centre-based childcares facilities, we can share that Council’s Family Day Care service currently has 115 children on the wait list. Council supports the services and ensures educators meet national standards.

For educators thinking about starting up with Family Day Care, we have great news for you! We’ve secured $140,000 from the NSW Government to help set up five new Family Day Care businesses. This will create up to 50 new childcare placements. That means more spots for kids while their parents are at work.

It's not just about the kids - this will also help five people start their own small business at home. It's a win-win!

If you’re interested, contact our children’s services team:

  • This story was first published in Council’s quarterly newsletter for residents, Living in Eurobodalla. A printed edition is delivered to Eurobodalla's 26,000 households.

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