Planning to expand Bega Valley Council’s childcare offerings has progressed to an online survey. Photo: Bega Valley Shire Council/Facebook.

A South Coast council is looking to expand its early childhood education offerings amid a national shortage.

Bega Valley Shire Council (BVSC) is asking families, educators and other residents to give feedback on their experiences accessing early education and care services in the shire.

It’s part of council’s planning process as it considers expanding its services following growing demand in the region.

Community, Environment and Planning director Emily Harrison said council was aware there was a shortage of early childhood education in the Shire.

“We have developed a survey for community feedback about what any future centres could look like and

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