Richmond Creche

Brisbane Child Care lists Richmond Creche in Richmond, who continued to provide excellent After School Care care, education and support for the children and their families of Richmond Australia.

Richmond Creche and Kindergarten (RCK) was established by a group of interested citizens to meet the needs of the community. The aim of the creche was to provide care for children whose mothers were compelled to earn their own living, as a result to the absence of a male breadwinner in the family. The creche opened their doors for children on the 9th April 1891 in a small cottage located near Lennox Street Richmond. At that time it was known as Richmond Creche Day Nursery.

On the 8th October 1891, Richmond Creche moved from its original site to Abinger Street, and at this time, the Committee comprised of 23 members, 5 office bearers, an honorary physician, two patrons and a patroness. Depending on the family's situation, some children actually resided at the creche for periods of time under the care of the Matron, and others spending their days here while their parent/s worked.