Ribbon cut on Albany’s newest childcare centre
In late July, we were pleased to join a broad range of the local community to celebrate the opening of The Village Childcare’s new day-care centre in Albany.
Member for Albany Rebecca Stephens MLA, Mayor Greg Stocks, centre Manager David Mizzi, and Director Preity Dhaliwal cut ribbon on centre.
The Village Childcare received a Regional Economic Development (RED) Grant in round 6 of the program, with an $140,000 grant being awarded to assist with the development of the childcare facility.
The opening of the facility was attended by approximately 60 people from local businesses and the wider community, with a range of speakers including Member for Albany Rebecca Stephens MLA , Mayor of Albany Greg Stocks, Albany Chamber of Commerce and Industry CEO Kristen Pryz-Brown, and Village Director Preity Dhaliwal. Speeches highlighted the dedication and passion of The Village Childcare team, and the incredible role of local businesses and community in the development of the childcare centre.
GSDC A/CEO Jarrad Gardner, David Mizzi, Preity Dhaliwal, Member for Albany Rebecca Stephens MLA, and Mayor of Albany Greg Stocks
The facility, located on the site of the old Stirling Markets, was the brainchild of local entrepreneur, the late Paul Lionetti in collaboration with Preity Dhaliwal, and has been in development since 2022. Key features of the centre include a sensory room, sand pits, a bike track and veggie garden, with the 4 separate animal-themed rooms being designed and curated especially for the different age groups they cater to.
The Village Childcare Centre focuses on play-based learning for up to 68 local children, and is scheduled to open in mid-august.
