❓ WA Parliamentary Question on Notice regarding the number of early childhood centres in Western Australia and the number of new service approvals granted in 2022 and 2023. The Department of Communities provided the requested data.
AnsweredQoN 1615Legislative Council
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(1) What is the total number of early childhood centres in Western Australia? (2) How many early childhood centres recieved registration in: (a) 2022; and (b) 2023 (to date)?
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Answered
17 October 2023
Responded by
Minister for Agriculture and Food representing the Minister for Early Childhood Education
Response time
7 days
The Department of Communities advises:
(1) As at 30 September 2023, there are 1357 approved services.
(2)
a. 82 services.
b. From 1 January to 30 September 2023, 71 services.
Notes
Approved services includes Long Day Care services, Family Day Care services and Out of School Hours Care services.
Services are granted service approval rather than ‘received registration'.
(1) As at 30 September 2023, there are 1357 approved services.
(2)
a. 82 services.
b. From 1 January to 30 September 2023, 71 services.
Notes
Approved services includes Long Day Care services, Family Day Care services and Out of School Hours Care services.
Services are granted service approval rather than ‘received registration'.
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