Bayside Mayor Edward McDougall acknowledged Council's Children's Services, and in particular Mascot and Hillsdale Childcare Services, for attaining an overall 'Exceeding' rating under the National Quality Framework, in a Mayoral Minute at last night's Council Meeting.
Mascot Childcare underwent their assessment in March this year, receiving an overall exceeding rating having previously been assessed as 'Meeting' the National Quality Framework. This fantastic result represents the hard work by centre educators and service director.
The assessor noted the centre's meaningful engagement with families and the wider community to enhance children's learning and wellbeing.
Hillsdale Childcare was assessed in September and maintained their overall 'Exceeding' rating. Importantly, Hillsdale was assessed under changes in the Assessment and Rating procedures effective 1 July 2024 that give services only five days' notice of their assessment instead of the three months' notice services used to receive.
The assessor's comments highlighting the centre's inclusive physical environments that are adapted to support participation and diverse learning needs.
Mayor Edward McDougall said:
"Bayside Council is proud of its early education and care services and knowing we have centres exceeding the national standards is not only a great drawcard for new parents looking for childcare, but further demonstration that local governments can deliver high quality early education and care services," Mayor Edward McDougall said
"This is a great result our Childcare Services and I would like to congratulate all the staff involved in attaining these ratings."
