A heartbreaking side effect of the opioid crisis is young kids growing up without their parents – either because they died of an overdose, or their dependency.
A further six Coast centres have not been rated by the national body. Enjoying story time at Milford Lodge are (from left) Charlize Pearce, Fletcher Boardman, licensee Molly Stewart and Angus Bell. Picture: Patrick Woods Mrs Stewart said a change in the rating system in 2012 suited her centre s focus on natural play and they were ready by the time inspectors came to do a review in 2016. As much as you try to tell yourself not to panic too much you still worry things could go wrong on the day, Mrs Stewart said. But we passed with flying colours. Milford Lodge was rated as exceeding national quality standards which made it eligible to apply for an excellent rating.