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Christmas / New Year arrangements

The festive season is almost here.  

Topics: Insider CCS childcare, childcare software, smart central feature

New Year Goal Ideas for Childcare Services in 2023

With a rapidly changing landscape of technology, shifting customer expectations and even more competition than before, childcare services must stay ahead of the curve with goal setting. Establishing clear, achievable goals for the coming year can help a childcare service stay competitive and remain successful. 

Topics: Insider Child care centre challenges Child care services challenges CCS

2022: The Smart Central Year in Review

Smart Central had an incredible year in 2022. Through innovative product launches and strategic partnerships, we were able to expand our offerings to meet the needs of childcare services in Australia. 

Topics: Insider CCS childcare software, smart central feature

Client Spotlight: Crayons Kindy

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Topics: Insider Child care centre challenges CCS childcare,

NSW Gov to streamline approval processes for new child care services

The NSW Government has formed a new Joint Working Group whose main aim is to make it easier for new child care services to get established in NSW. With representatives from the NSW Department of Education, the Department of Planning and Environment and the Office of Local Government, they will explore how they can simplify the planning system as it applies to child care centres. Planning Minister Rob Stokes has welcomed this new group.

Topics: Insider

What assisted funding is available for child care services?

Your child care business provides an important community service. We all remember the panic when ABC Learning went into administration, as parents – many of them working full time – desperately needed to secure continued child care. Because of this, if your child care centre is struggling due to certain circumstances, there may be government help available. The Federal Government offers information and support to child care services, and this includes grants and financial assistance.

Topics: Insider Child care centre challenges Child care services challenges Managing finances