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.

AnsweredQoN 1915Legislative Council
Asked
28 February 2024
Portfolio
Early Childhood Education

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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

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