The Sydney Morning Herald reported that the reccommendation that child care ratios be lowered has been rejected by the government.
Do you have an opinion on this? Please express it below.
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Report into Child Care Centre Ratios
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Posted 1 year ago #
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I am disappointed to hear this, as a 1:4 ratio in under twos would make a huge difference. Staff would have a little more time to do things, give more of themselves to the children. Staff would be less stressed, therefore calmer around the children. Supervision would also be improved (you would think) so hopefully less accidents. More attention to each child would also mean happier parents :)
What do you think? What else could be a benefit?
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Is it a good thing the ratios haven't changed? Costs?Posted 1 year ago # -
Funny isn't it, if you are a mum with quads, you get help at home. You almost have a nanny for free! They just don't promote it. I wonder why!
The pollies won't take childcare seriously until we have the community telling them it's important. That's not going to happen while parents are tired and exhausted anyway. We could start a few chain emails though and get them directed to a few people in power.
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Unfortunately it is still the dollar that is the most important in issues like health and education. But what sort of price can you put on children's care?
The one valid point that the report does raise is that it will force smaller centres to employ more staff and possible go out of business.
I already believe that the more diverse range of child care options available the better the quality of care is for children.
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