Georges River Council's South Hurstville Kindergarten has achieved national recognition for providing high quality children's health care.
South Hurstville Kindergarten received an overall rating of "Exceeding National Quality Standard" as assessed by the Australian Children's Education and Care Quality Authority (ACECQA).
The Council's Early Learning Centres are assessed by ACECQA and measured against the National Quality Standards and Educational and Care Regulations.
In a Mayoral Minute at Monday's council meeting, mayor Kevin Greene congratulated the team at South Hurstville Kindergarten for achieving an overall rating of 'Exceeding Industry Standards' in Council's first early childhood assessment and rating for 2021.
"I'm particularly delighted to report that the staff were specifically commended for their exceptional focus on children's health and safety, relationships with families and the community, as well as providing strong leadership," Cr Greene said.
"This rating reflects the excellent relationships the Educators have forged within the local community with initiatives such as the Street Library and with Connells Point Public School, St Mark's Pre-School and Mary Andrews Aged Care Facility.
"South Hurstville Kindergarten recently carried out a pilot program with NSW Health to screen children's speech in order to support early intervention for the children attending the centre," Cr Greene said..
"This year, South Hurstville Kindergarten turns 60, and I cannot think of a more fitting way to mark the success of the Kindergarten than by receiving this rating.
"I commend the staff in George River Council's Early Learning Services for the important role they play in nurturing children as they develop into confident and civic-minded citizens of the future."
The council congratulated the South Hurstville Kindergarten team. The 'Exceeding Industry Standards' rating will be included in all promotional material for South Hurstville Kindergarten.
