video update posted on its website<\/a>, Surf Coast mayor Rose Hodge said the shire, guided by advice from Victorian health authorities, it would keep its kindergartens in Torquay, Winchelsea, Lorne, Anglesea and Jan Juc open until Friday, March 27.<\/p>\nLess than 24 hours later, circumstances forced the council to close its kinders.<\/p>\n
\u201cWe have opted to revise that decision based on the low attendance numbers and also in consideration of our staff in these circumstances,\u201d shire chief executive officer Keith Baillie said.<\/p>\n
\u201cAll families have been informed. We are unable to say when the kindergartens will re-open but we will keep families updated as this situation continues to evolve.\u201d<\/p>\n
The council will provide credits on fees already paid for the duration of the suspension period.<\/p>\n
The council\u2019s Family Day Care services are continuing.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"
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