PCYC Whitsunday Named Top Childcare In Region

The team at PCYC Whitsundays Outside School Hours Care (OSHC) are celebrating this week having been awarded Best Childcare Facility in the Whitsundays and overall eighth out of the 41 facilities in Mackay, Whitsunday and Isaac region.

Located at PCYC in Jubilee Pocket and Cannonvale, the OSCH looks after between 200 and 300 children each week.

The competition was held by the Courier Mail and the winners were decided by using information from parent reviews and The Australian Children's Education and Care Quality Authority.

Centre Coordinator, Adam Curtis, said it was incredible to win, especially going up against private schools and many other excellent childcare services.

“To be placed that high among them was a really good feeling,” he said.

“The most rewarding and wholesome thing about it was that the parents recognised what we do.”

Mr Curtis believes it is the close connection and personal touch his team establishes with all the children that saw them recognised for the prestigious award.

“I think it comes down to how ingrained we are in the community – we are close with all our families,” he said,

“It’s a lot more than just babysitting – we also provide an educational program.”

From teaching ball-skills and craftwork through to instilling positive character traits such as respect, kindness and general wellbeing.

Youth Club Manager of PCYC Whitsunday, Sergeant Billi Li, said he was thrilled to hear the news.

“I am very proud of the team – we always try and be the best we can and provide the best service to the community,” he said.

Mr Curtis said he would like to thank all the families that gave positive reviews.

“It’s really humbling – I am so proud of my team,” he said

Sergeant Billi Li, Cat Woodcock, Adam Curtis and Kirsty Gowland

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