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How is the Government going to expand the network of Government-supported preschool operators, and where will these new preschools be built?

Why is the Government expanding the network of Government-supported preschool operators further?

When will fees for for Government-Supported Preschools (AOP/POP) be progressively lowered? What will they be?

Why are fees for Government-Supported Preschools (AOP/POP) being progressively lowered rather than immediately?

How were the fees of $150 for childcare and $300 for infant care derived?

What does it mean for my child's centre to be part of the Partner Operator (POP) Scheme? Will there be any changes to the curriculum or teaching approaches as part of the scheme requirements? What measures are in place to ensure scheme centres don't compromise on quality to meet fee caps?

Were all existing operators from the first term of the Partner Operator (POP) scheme automatically appointed onto the next term of the POP scheme? Was there any difference in the application process between operators on the existing POP scheme, and operators who are not?

Was there a pre-determined number of operators/ centres to be appointed to the new term of the Partner Operator (POP) scheme?

Will ECDA consider allowing centres to be appointed mid-term for the Partner Operator (POP) Scheme?



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