Childcare places are likely to be cut as staff shortages plague more than half of New South Wales' early learning centres.
According to a recent survey from the Australian Childcare Alliance NSW (ACA) almost 60 per cent of facilities look set to reduce the number of placements offered during September to December.
With nearly one-third of centres likely close their doors for a day or more during this period due to of a lack of staffing.
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