Belrose Children’s Centre has joined the ranks of only 42 children’s services centres of the 16,215 in Australia to receive an Excellence rating from the National Quality Framework.

The Excellence rating is the highest rating achievable and recognises that providers and educators use innovative practices to achieve significant improvements in care and education.

Mayor Michael Regan said the Belrose Children’s Centre was awarded the Excellence rating for an outstanding commitment to inclusion within the community.

“Council congratulates all the educators and staff at the Belrose Children’s Centre for outstanding service to the local community, which is recognised by this top rating.

“They provide exceptional education and care, and are committed to continual improvement.”

Belrose Children’s Centre is the only children’s service on the Northern Beaches that carries the Excellence rating. The rating is awarded by the Australian Children’s Education and Care Quality Authority (ACECQA). To receive the rating, a centre must be rated ‘Exceeding National Quality Standard’ in all seven quality areas.

In NSW, only 17 of the 5,626 children’s services centres have the Excellence rating.