TG’s Child Care Named Employer of Choice at 2025 Coastline Bank Wauchope & Hinterland Business Awards
- TG's Child Care
- Aug 10
- 4 min read
Updated: 3 hours ago
For Immediate Release
Wauchope, NSW – 9 August 2025
Amid a national Early Childhood Education crisis, where over 97% of centres have lost educators in the past year and more than 70% of rooms operate under bare minimum ratios of staffing, TG’s Child Care in Wauchope is leading by example.
Despite these challenges, locally-owned and operated TG’s Child Care stands as an inspiring exception. By meeting, and often exceeding, staffing requirements, TG’s ensures an extra layer of support and safety as part of its child safety policy and governance. TG’s ensures children receive the highest level of care, safety, and emotional support, even amid a nationwide shortage. This unwavering commitment provides families, particularly essential workers, with peace of mind knowing their children are thriving while they are out supporting the community in times of need.
It’s this dedication to quality, community, and care that earned TG’s Child Care Employer of Choice (Large Business), along with Highly Commended honours in both Excellence in Professional Services and Excellence in Large Business at the 2025 Coastline Bank Wauchope & Hinterland Business Awards (NSW Business Chamber Aligned Awards).
Why TG’s Child Care Stood Out
Employer of Choice – Large Business
TG’s success is no coincidence. Founded and led by a university-qualified Early Childhood Teacher with a background in Community-Based services, TG’s was built on a strong, values-driven foundation from day one. This solid groundwork has enabled TG’s to grow, adapt, and continue thriving for decades, with a culture and business model designed to stand the test of time.
TG’s was recognised for a workplace culture built on The TG’s Way, values of Love, Trust, Respect, Compassion, and FUN, anchored by three “Foundation Stones”: Building Relationships, Understanding Our Gifts, and Collective Thinking. They boast:
Top 10% National Ranking – TG's Wauchope Hastings St and Riverbreeze centres achieved Exceeding ratings in all seven National Quality Standard areas.
Exceptional Retention – Staff turnover is just over 10%, less than half the sector average, with many Educators staying for over a decade.
Inclusive by Design – TG’s embraces diversity, from gender representation to workplace accessibility.
Excellence in Professional Services
TG’s professional excellence extends beyond education:
Serving over 300 families and supporting parents to return to work or study.
Enriching programs like bush kindy, composting, mindfulness, and water conservation.
Cultural inclusion through First Nations partnerships, seasonal celebrations, and inclusive curriculum.
Excellence in Large Business
TG’s achievements reflect strong operational leadership:
Promoting from within — four new leaders in the past year.
Weekly policy reviews and reflective practice for continuous improvement.
Local economic impact through above-award wages, local procurement, and partnerships with schools and TAFE.
A Place Where Educators Thrive
TG’s offers above-award wages, wellbeing bonuses, flexible rosters (including four-day weeks), funded qualifications, and clear leadership pathways. More than a workplace, TG’s is a community where Educators are empowered to grow, belong, and make a difference.
“We’re so proud of our team and these awards,” says founder and university-qualified Early Childhood Teacher, Gayle Kee. “Our Educators are the heart of TG’s. Their dedication to children and families inspires everything we do.”
Join TG’s Award-Winning Team
With the sector facing unprecedented demand for skilled Educators, TG’s is inviting passionate people to join their team and help Play it Forward for children, families, and communities.
Explore career opportunities at: tgschildcare.com.au/careers
For more information, please visit www.tgschildcare.com.au or contact:
MEDIA CONTACT
Veronica Lind
Marketing and Communications, Vermilion Pinstripes
For TG’s Child Care
t/ +614 0777 9828
ABOUT TG’S CHILD CARE
As one of Australia's leading early learning Preschool and Long Day Care providers for children 6 weeks to 6 years old, TG's Child Care is dedicated to its philosophy of “Quality Lifelong Learning, where Playing is Learning for Life.” Children attending TG's Child Care are encouraged to experience a love and joy of learning throughout their time there and are equipped with skills and tools to continue their personal growth long after they’ve left.
All 7 TG’s Child Care centres open 52 weeks a year closing only on gazetted public holidays. TG’s centres are open extended hours all year long, so families can drop their children off early and pick them up late if needed, specifically designed to meet the needs of working families.
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TG's Child Care locations and contact details:
Urangan QLD
+61 (07) 4184 2282 | urangan@tgschildcare.com.au
61 Miller St, Urangan, QLD 4655
Armidale NSW
+61 (02) 6772 7810 | armidale@tgschildcare.com.au
11 Samuelson Crescent, Armidale NSW 2350
Armidale - Kirkwood St NSW
+61 2 6772 7810 | meg@tgschildcare.com.au
53 Kirkwood St, Armidale, NSW 2350
Uralla NSW
+61 (02) 6778 3369 | uralla@tgschildcare.com.au
23B John St, Uralla NSW 2358
Wauchope - Hastings St NSW
+61 (02) 6585 1033 | HastingsStreet@tgschildcare.com.au
33B Hastings St, Wauchope NSW 2446
Wauchope - High St NSW
+61 (02) 6585 3331 | HighStreet@tgschildcare.com.au
223A High St, Wauchope NSW 2446
Wauchope - Riverbreeze NSW
+61 (02) 6585 2981 | riverbreeze@tgschildcare.com.au
3 Riverbreeze Drive, Wauchope NSW 2446
About TG's Child Care
As one of Australia's leading early learning Preschool and Long Day Care providers, TG's Child Care is dedicated to its philosophy of “Quality Lifelong Learning, where Playing is Learning for Life.” Children attending TG's Child Care are encouraged to experience a love and joy of learning throughout their time there and are equipped with skills and tools to continue their personal growth long after they’ve left.
At TG's, we acknowledge the Traditional Owners of the land where we work and live. We pay my/our respects to Elders past, present and emerging. We celebrate the stories, culture and traditions of Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Elders of all communities who also work and live on this land.