Economic Statement - Cumberland City Council

Around 600 families currently use our Council’s early education services and we are committed to delivering a high standard of service and maintaining the number of child care positions at these centres.

The fact that Council is experiencing a financial loss of around $6.4 million annually from these services, means a different approach is needed to ensure a better return for ratepayers including those who don’t use Council-run child care centres.

Our Council has invited Expressions of Interest to explore if these services should be managed by another provider.

At this stage, no decision has been made on how these services will be managed. If we engage an external group to provide these services, Council will retain ownership of these centres and facilities.