Closure of Point Resolution Childcare Centre

Published on Thursday, 29 August 2024 at 9:56:53 AM

The City of Nedlands has made the difficult decision to close the long-established Point Resolution Childcare Centre (PRCC) and seek Expressions of Interest (EOI) for a daycare provider for use of the premises.

PRCC opened in the early 1980s, providing a valued Community service over many years. However the Council has recognised childcare is an increasingly specialised service.

The City’s administration and the Council have been assessing and reviewing the service, in terms of delivery cost, asset status and maintenance requirements, together with implications of on-going rigorous Federal and State regulatory requirements associated with operating a childcare centre.

At a Council meeting on Tuesday 27 August 2024, the Council decided to close the service on 9 October 2024. The centre’s  26 families have been formally notified.

The City understands PRCC parents and children will be disappointed by the closure, but the City assures the Community the decision is in the best interests of all concerned.

The City will work with the centre’s families to find alternative arrangements for their children.

A report on the EOI process will be provided to the Council before the end of the year.

Open Letter to our PRCC Families