ABC possibly entering voluntarey administration

[Arimeh]

Can I please just ask that people keep this thread to issues for parents about ABC going into receivership and not make it into how wrong it is/was for ABC to dominate the industry. I meant for this thread to be a support for parents whose children are enrolled in ABC and who rely on the care provided by these centres - not a debate about the good and evil of Public Vs Private Child Care or anything else. I'm not saying that your thoughts and points aren't valid because they are, but I want ABC parents to be and feel supported.

Thanks

MG

[Peach]

Sorry!! Its hard when something is is passionatly lose to your heart I am sure all ABC parents feel somewhat uncertain about whats going to happen.


I also feel for the staff at ABC .. I have many friends who will probably lose all holiday pay sick and long service leave . However if everyone can battle the child care storn when I think we will be seeing a new and improved system in the not to distant future.

[Mother Goose]

I understand that Serenity, and I don't want to quash anyone's passion - but I created this thread soley for the purpose of support. I have plenty of colourful things to say about the whole shebang but they do nothing to comfort and support other ABC parents or staff.

Thanks everyone.

MG

[Peach]

I thought my last comment was supportive!

Well .. good luck to all those parents with children in ABC centres .. I truly hope the outcome of this distressing time is what is best for your children.

[Crystalwings]

I'm also sorry about any negative comments it's just that I am passionate about the CC industry. I also support parents' choice and didn't mean to come across like don't, I know there are lots of people who are very happy with the care they receive at their local ABC. I have lots of friends in the industry and it is a scary time for them all especially with the economy and everything else going on. It's just to early to know what is going to happen. Good luck to all the people this effects, I hope things calm down soon.

[Mother Goose]

Serenity - it was

[Mez80]

My DD attends a fantastic ABC service and i have been worried about the possibility of it closing. I feel sorry for the staff too and all the other parents. Have enrolled DD to other child care but would definetly keep her where she is if it stays open. The thought of taking her away from what she knows and people she loves is heart breaking

[Mother Goose]

Mez, have you spoken with the Director of your centre? What have they said to you? Our director has told us we are a full centre with waiting lists and make a good profit so should not have any problems staying open. That hasn't stopped my friend from putting her DD on the waiting list for every centre within cooee AND enrolling at another centre to start in Feb. She figures if we close in Jan she has a month annual leave to take and then DD can start at the new place. We are riding it out at this point... although I am looking into the child care centre at my work (I work for a huge Public Hospital) as a backup... but like you, I don't really want to move DD from her friends or the carers she knows.