Council to demolish in-demand childcare centre for open space
North Sydney Council plans to demolish a community-led childcare centre, Kelly's Place, to create more open space for the growing population. Parents are expressing outrage as the centre, which serves 40 children daily, is set to close at the end of the year despite a significant waitlist. The council argues that increasing public open space is necessary due to recent housing reforms and population growth in the area.
- ▪Kelly's Place is a community-led childcare centre located next to the Crows Nest Sydney Metro station.
- ▪The centre has a waitlist of 160 children and is known for its high staffing ratios and community focus.
- ▪North Sydney Council plans to expand Hume Street Park into the land where the childcare centre is situated.
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Parent outrage as Sydney council to demolish community-led childcare centreDBy Declan Bowring702 ABC SydneyTopic:Child CareThu 28 May 2026 at 11:12amThu 28 May 2026 at 11:12amThu 28 May 2026 at 11:12amAt least 40 children will need to find new childcare arrangements if the centre closes at the end of this year. (ABC News: Declan Bowring)In short?An in-demand community-led childcare centre next to a busy Sydney Metro station will be demolished for open space by North Sydney Council.The council wants more green space for the growing population, but parents say childcare options will be in demand with densification.
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