Families in Denman and district are set to benefit from extra preschool places as part of the NSW Government’s $15.5 million investment through the Start Strong Capital Works program.
Muswellbrook Mayor Steve Reynolds joined Member for Upper Hunter Dave Layzell last week to announce that Denman Children’s Centre is one of 18 services across NSW who will get a share of the funding through the latest round of grants aimed at increasing the number of preschool places on offer across the state.
The Centre will benefit from over $540,000 worth of upgrades which will allow the community based not for profit service to provide an additional 25 places.
Mr Layzell said this program addresses demand for community preschools to give more children the best possible start in life.
Member for Upper Hunter Dave Layzell“This funding is so important for our families, we know the importance of accessible early education and these grants aim to increase this,” Mr Layzell said.
Mayor Reynolds said the team at the Children’s Centre had been working for a long time to gain funding to expand the service to provide additional space for the 3–6-year old’s and allow the 0–3-year old’s to attend the facility.
Mayor Steve Reynolds“This is a big win for Denman families and will increase the number of preschool places on offer by 25 places. Tenders will go out soon and it is hoped that works will start in December,” he said.
Since 2018, the NSW Government has provided more than $62 million to deliver additional community preschool places in areas of greatest need and demand.
