After community consultation, the name has changed to River Region Early Education.
Board chair Emily Small said the change better represents the reach of the educational service in the local area.
“It was evident that the name did not represent all of our services or the towns and communities we service,” she said.
“We currently provide childcare and preschool not only in Deniliquin but in Pretty Pine, Wanganella, Blighty, Bunnaloo and Barham.”
The change follows the integration of Barham Early Learning Service to the organisation in April 2023.
While the organisation name is new, the services provided to children and families remain the same.
The joyful duckling brand will also remain part of the brand.
“It captures children’s sense of awe and wonder and reflects that freedom to play and learn is at the core of our curriculum,” Mrs Small said.
“The ripple pattern behind the duckling reflects the impact of intentional early childhood education which stays with children as they grow, spreading throughout their life like ripples across the water.”
The change to River Region Early Education was made to ensure that the name and brand is inclusive of all services (both within and outside Deniliquin) and service areas.
Mrs Small said the core business remains the same.
“We are committed to providing high quality early education for children in rural communities.
“Deniliquin Children’s Centre was created in 2000, and this name has served us well for the past 23 years.
“The name River Region Early Education will take us into the future - hopefully for the next 20 years and beyond”.
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