Thousands more families will have access to before and after-school care. The state government has announced another 44 minding hubs will be built at schools and feature play spaces, offices, toilets and kitchens to help with care when classes end. 7NEWS
The NSW government says its $15.9 billion worth of budget commitments to early education represent a "once in a generation" investment in children across the state.
There was also $37.9 million to boost before- and after-school care and $24.7 million to support and guide early childhood education and care service providers. "The reality is that our children's lives - and the NSW our children build - will be brighter because of the once-in-a-generation investment we decide to make today."
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