Full list: Qld childcare centres to close Wednesday over dispute
More than 50 Queensland childcare centres are expected to ‘shut down’ on Wednesday over a union pay dispute. SEE THE LIST
Early Education
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Qld childcare centres installing hi-tech devices to stop Covid, flu
Queensland childcare centres are turning to hi-tech monitoring devices in an attempt to slow the spread of Covid and flu.
RANKED: Every Qld childcare centre from best to worst
While childcare centres across the state have improved standards since January, still just one in 10 have received a top rating. SEARCH EVERY CHILDCARE’S RATING
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Worst suburbs for childcare fee hikes
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