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1. I support this development as there is currently a shortage of nursery vacancies for under 2's in the area and this development will see the creation of new nursery vacancies at the existing Teenie Weenies site across the road. I have had my daughter on nursery waiting lists at 5 local centres (since I was pregnant) and have recently been advised by 4 of those centres they have no vacancies for next year. I'm now looking at vacancies as far as the city because our local area is unable to accommodate the demand for nursery places for under 2's.

2. We desperately need more childcare centres in this area for children under the age of 2. It is virtually impossible to find vacancies anywhere. There are so many growing families in the area that need facilities like this to ensure parents can return to work and be able to financially support their growing families. I fully support this development. Please don't hold it up any longer as we really need this!

3. This is very much needed for parents in the area. It is extremely hard to return to work before children are aged 2 in this locale. This development would help alot of families struggling on one income. Would help so many of us, I strongly support this for Picnic Point as a community!

4. I did a search for long day care centres for children aged 0-2 within a 2km radius from where I live and it returned a search result of ONE centre with ZERO vacancies. Bankstown Council has approved the redevelopment of many lots in the Revesby and Picnic Point area into duplexes which attract many growing families like mine. Currently, the number of housing to childcare ratio seems to be out of proportion. With a diverse population of over 20,000 in Revesby, Revesby Heights and Picnic Point, the community needs available childcare services to match the growing population. A lack of long day care centres catering to children aged 0-2 will mean that returning to the workforce will not be possible until the child turns 2 resulting on families leaning on only one income for support. The development of this new childcare centre is therefore essential to the community and will be of long-term benefit to Sydney's growing population.

5. I support this development. 0-2 child care centres are next to nil in the area, this will support local working families who this service. It can not happen quick enough.

6. Panania and surrounding areas has very limited Childcare options for 0-2 years. This centre would be a great addition to the growing surrounding suburbs of young families!!! With my first child I had to travel over 5 suburbs away to get my child in daycare, I'm currently expecting baby number 2 and it would be great to have a 0-2 year day care close to my first child's public school...

7. I'm currently AND desperately looking for Childcare facilities for my 5 month old. This is so close to home, making it convenient and manageable to return to work. I hope it gets up and running soon.

8. 0-2 childcare centres with vacancies are non existent in the area. As previously mentioned, there are many developments of duplexes being approved all around the area which attract young families, yet there are not many 0-2 centres available for these families to access. It would be a big help for those in the area that need care in order to return to work.

9. Child care should be as it's in Queensland. "Primary School" based. These private centres are expensive and set up primarily to make a profit at the expense of young families.

   Kennedy street is busy enough with high school and primary school located on or very close. We don't need even in this increasing busy roadway.

10. Here is a prime example of the corruption of the Bankstown council. They take bribe money to allow for the over development of picnic point and Panania. Without forethought and planning the council has created this problem! There are too many duplexes invading this suburb and now we have too many families needed daycare positions. Yes parents this development will go through because council will take their payoff money and again create stress on an already over populated street!
    Have you thought about the children who use this street to attend school? The traffic entering and exiting this facility will not only strain the traffic but cause a dangerous situation for those using the footpath. But that's ok, you have your duplexes and child care spots. Forget the original community and the quiet ethos we used to enjoy!!!

11. We need this 0-2yo child care proposal to be approved so that working families in the area have a suitable child care option close to home.

    Residential density has increased and the associated need for child care services must be addressed!

12. Cant wait until my 6week old turns 2 so I can send her to Teenie Weenies- the only decent childcare facility in the area. I support this one million times over!! Very much needed for the local area

13. Please support this proposal, for such a well deserving centre that provides exceptional care in the area for 2-6 years olds for over 5 years now. Please allow them to continue this in th 0-2 years age group which is greatly needed.

14. There is little to no availability for 0-2 year olds is our area, so it is vital this centre be permitted to proceed with their plans.

    For a working mum who has lived in Picnic Point her entire life, in order to return to the workforce post maternity leave I need this centre to be approved.

15. As a current parent whose child attends the childcare centre across the road, I am relying on this daycare centre to be built so my daughter can attend next May. I have put my daughter's name down at 2 other centres and have not heard of any places being available. I will be in a very difficult position if this childcare centre is not built.

    I understand residents are concerned about the increased traffic on Kennedy Street. There will not be another 29 families coming to this childcare centre, but mainly existing families having their children at centres across the street from each other. I know of at least 6 families that will be doing this. For my family, it means that we will not be driving around the Revesby/Panania area dropping children off at two different centres.

16. 74 Kennedy Street was approved as a Childcare centre and another Childcare in the same street within few meters will congested the street specially if another Childcare beside the school who drop their children at the same time. We have to consider traffic and safety of children walking in this street. Imagine 3 Childcare in one street and a high school in the same street ?

17. This is much needed. It is in a perfect location, street has curbside parking, a footpath and is down the road from a school zone.
    Please support this proposal for an extension of an already fantastic centre,
    I understand residents are concerned about the increased traffic on Kennedy Street. There will not be another 29 families coming to this childcare centre, but mainly existing families having their children at centres across the street from each other. It is such a convenience rather than traveling to various centres with different opening times and closing times, which for some families is a difficulty and task in itself. There are parents for whom it is a necessity for their children to be in care whilst the parent works. This is a solution to be at the one location effectively.

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