Three schools across the Hunter have received a share of almost $90,000 in an effort to expand and create more places in before and after school care.
The funding comes from the New South Wales Government Before and After School Care Fund, a $20 million initiative.
Holy Cross Primary School Glendale received 429,750 for a service expansion creating 58 places; St Josephs School Merewether received $30,000 for a service expansion creating 130 places; Abermain Public School received $30,000 for a new service creating 50 places.
Parliamentary Secretary for the Hunter Scot MacDonald said the funding is great news for busy families, who need the extra flexibility that before and after school care provides.
"It is about expanding oportunities for before and after school care around our schools.
"Our parents are very busy people. This just gives them the opportunity and extra places to leave their children either before or after school to fit in with their schedules.
"I think it is very important and this is one program I strongly support," Mr MacDonald said.
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