❓ Hon Donna Faragher asked about the total number of early childhood centres in WA and their categorisation (not-for-profit, commercial, other). The Department of Communities provided the requested data.
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(1) I refer to early childhood centres in Western Australia, and I ask what is the total number of early childhood centres in Western Australia? (2) For each centre referred to in (1), please advise how many are in the following categories: (a) not-for-profit organisation; (b) commercial; and (c) other?
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Answered
16 April 2024
Responded by
Minister for Agriculture and Food representing the Minister for Early Childhood Education
Response time
8 days
The Department of Communities advises:
(1) As at 29 February 2024, there were 1424 education and care services in Western Australia.
(2) (a) 297
(b)1068
(c) 59
(1) As at 29 February 2024, there were 1424 education and care services in Western Australia.
(2) (a) 297
(b)1068
(c) 59
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