Childcare service celebrates 35 years

Woy Woy Peninsula Community Childcare will hold an Open Day on Saturday, October 27, from 10am until 2pm, to celebrate 35 years of service to early childhood education and the community.

Built under the Red Scheme in 1976, the Centre was opened by the State Minister for Youth and Community Services Mr Rex Jackson on January 22, 1977.

Other prominent members of the community in attendance included the Federal Member for Robertson Mr Barry Cohen and Gosford Shire President Mr Don Leggett.

As a community based, non-profit venture, the preschool was managed by a committee of parents using the centre.

The program was implemented by tertiary qualified early childhood educators and staff guided by directors Ms Francis Emyetson, Ms Rae Arnot, Ms Kerrie Turner, Ms Sue Dean, Mr Ron Koot, Ms Nirupa Maharaj and Ms Amy Mills.

Fundraising activities were also regularly undertaken by the centre to purchase resources and equipment.

Famous fund raisers over the years have included mini-fetes, trivia nights and dance-o-thons.

"Connections in the community and continuity of staff have played an integral role in the success of the service with families including third generations returning and enrolling in the service," said Woy Woy Peninsula Community Child Care director Ms Amy Mills.

"The centre has always ensured the children in attendance have been involved in their local community from taking excursions and bus rides to inviting community members into the centre to share in the journey of learning together."

All past and current stakeholders are invited to participate in the day of memorabilia and displays which commemorate the role this service has played in the lives of Central Coast families for over three decades.

For more information, phone Amy on 43 419 666.

Media Release, Oct 2012

Amy Mills, Woy Woy Peninsula Community Childcare