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Waiting Times For Children to Get Into Early Childhood Education Fall Across All Service Types

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Waiting times for early childhood education have dropped across the country, with new figures showing families are generally getting faster access to services than they were two years ago.

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OECE chief advisor Dr Sarah Alexander says that although the figures point to easier access, the shift is more likely to reflect a drop in demand than an increase in supply.

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