COVID-19 Updates

Clean hands and big hearts: How Early Learning Services is handling COVID-19

As we continue to navigate ‘the new normal’, the health and safety of Early Learning Services families and team members remain our highest priority. 

We understand that information, kindness and support are currently essential in keeping all children, families and teams feeling reassured. Below, you’ll find a number of resources to help at this time. 

Enrolling across centres

We are welcoming bookings at our centres to cater to your full requirements and establish our close connections with families. 

We do understand that the COVID-19 situation has resulted in a challenging economic climate for our country, and we know some families may require assistance regarding understanding the options available to them. 

Our ultimate purpose is to ensure all our families have all the tools and information at their disposal to feel confident in their children’s continued journey in early childhood education. Click here to read our guide to the Child Care Subsidy and feel free to contact us to discuss your options. 

Families also are encouraged to contact their Centre Manager with help regarding the Additional Child Care Subsidy, our Flexible Hours program and more.

How will my child be protected in their centre?

All Early Learning Services centres are using Zoono Hand Sanitiser and Zoono Microbe Shield to provide the highest level of protection for children while also protecting their skin.

Dermatologically tested and ultra-gentle, with no harmful chemicals, Zoono products last all day on skin and up to 28 days on surfaces while fighting bacteria and fungi. Zoono Hand Sanitiser also keeps killing 99.9% of germs for up to 24 hours, even after normal activity and hand washing.

Many other initiatives have also been introduced, including Visitor Entry Guidelines, daily updates to our support teams, suspension of face-to-face training, more vigorous cleaning routines and separating cohorts of children where possible, to name a few. Click here to see our full COVID-19 Health and Safety Plan. 

G8 Education is consistently monitoring the advice from state and federal authorities and follows all the required and preventative measures stipulated to prevent the spread of COVID 19.

An important reminder for families: If a child is unwell, or displaying any COVID-19 symptoms, we ask that they do not attend their centre. To maintain the safety and wellbeing of all children and team members, we will ask parents to collect any child that begins to show symptoms throughout their day in centre. 

These symptoms include fever, cough, sore throat, shortness of breath or a runny nose. We will also ask parents to collect children experiencing headaches, muscle soreness, nausea, vomiting and diarrhoea.

We appreciate your consideration and understanding at this time. 

Where to find more information and updates

G8 Education, who operates our centres, liaises regularly with health and education authorities for the most up-to-date advice and recommendations.

Click here to find more updates related to centres, along with further details on how to protect your family from illness and additional information for support at this time.

Key contacts

 If you have specific questions relating to individual situations, please contact the relevant state or territory public health agency:

• ACT call 02 5124 9213
• NSW call 1300 066 055
• QLD call 13HEALTH (13 43 25 84)
• SA call 1300 232 272
• VIC call 1300 651 160
• WA visit healthywa.wa.gov.au or call your local public health unit

If you have a child currently enrolled at a Early Learning Services centre, your Centre Manager is your best contact for up-to-date information and answers to any centre-specific questions.