Early Learning

Children's ServicesMay 2026 YTD Actual ($'000)May 2026 YTD Q3 Budget ($'000)Variance Better/Worse ($'000) Variance Better/Worse (%) 2025/26 QBRS Q3 Budget ($000)Commentary
Income from Continuing Operations      
General Revenue-   -   -   n/a-    
User Charges & Fees19,623 19,233 389 2.0%21,015 Due to higher utilisation of Aquatics and Early learning Centre facilities.
Other Income-   n/a 
Profit or (Loss) on Disposal-   -   -   n/a-    
Total Income19,624 19,233 390 2.0%21,021  
Expenses from Continuing Operations      
Employee Costs19,758 21,670 1,913 8.8%22,962 Vacant positions offset by agency staff.
Borrowing Costs-   -   -   n/a-    
Materials & Services5,153 1,883 (3,269) <-100%2,509 Vacant positions backfilled by agency staff
Other Expenses13 -   (13) n/a-    
Depreciation & Amortisation617 628 12 1.8%686   
Total Expense25,540 24,182 (1,358) (5.6)%26,156  
Total Surplus/(Deficit) before Funding(5,916) (4,949) (968) (19.6)%(5,135)  
Operating Grants & Contributions      
Operating Grants3,300 3,178 122 3.8%3,435  
Total Surplus/(Deficit) after Operating Grants(2,616) (1,770) (846) (47.8)%(1,700)  
Page last updated: 15 Jun 2026