• Temperatures of children will be taken on arrival at the ELC.
• Only staff and children (and essential visitors), are able to access the ELC building. Drop-offs occur on the deck/playground.
• Please support your child in unpacking their bag, applying sunscreen and washing their hands before farewelling them
• Observe physical distancing on the deck and playground, apply sanitiser prior to signing your child in.

This week is National Family Week. Below are some suggestions you can do as a family to celebrate.

ELC families are invited to participate in a research study about the health and nutrition of Canberra’s preschoolers. The survey takes around 15 minutes to complete  online or over the phone.

By participating you can be in the running to win one of ten $50 gift vouchers.
For more information visit  bit.ly/CHSpreschoolersurvey
or call 5124 7603.

The purpose of the study is to get a snapshot of local preschooler's health and nutrition. The survey includes questions about the child's dietary intake, general health and growth, chronic illnesses and use of medicines and supplements. It has full research ethics and CE Office approval.

The results of the study will be used to identify any particular trends in this cohort, help guide priority setting for future research and inform local decision making. The survey takes about 15 minutes to complete and is accessible online or over the phone. The only criteria for participating is that the child is aged 4 or 5 years and lives in the ACT.  

Currently attendance at the ELC is free for all families. This will be reviewed by 28 June, when the previous child care system may be returned. If your work/income has been affected in recent months, please update your income and circumstances on www.my.gov.au, to enable a smooth transition back to the CCS system and for you to optimise the subsidy you are entitled to.