Late last year parents were faced with the prospect of several childcare centres in the eastern Riverina being closed. 

The proposed closure left people in the region with no other options. The closest centres were in either Albury or Wagga making the distance impossible. 

At the time the future of Henty, along with Mitta, Walwa, Kergunyah, Baranduda, Bellbridge, and Walla were deemed uncertain.

However, intense community support and strategies implemented by Greater Hume Council have helped to secure the service, for around 40 children aged 3 to five years, into the future.

Mr Tehan was able to see how the plan, implemented by council, allowed the childcare services to remain operational. 

Greater Hume Council's David Smith was also on hand on Monday to visit the centre and talk to Mr Tehan about how the plan for the region had been adopted. 

Meanwhile, a spokesman for Member for Farrer Sussan Ley said the aim was to attend the childcare centres which had initially been earmarked for closure late last year.

"He (Dan Tehan) wanted to go to the centres and talk to people in the Greater Hume," he said. 

"The minister was keen to visit the Henty centre, where the community and Greater Hume, stepped in to fill the gap that was created by the withdrawal of the previous operator."

The Henty centre was also attended by Ms Ley, who then traveled south, to Culcairn to catch up with some school children. 

The visit to the eastern Riverina allowed Ms Ley to meet the captains and vice captains at Culcairn Public School. 

She was also able to present the children with a new Australian flag that will be proudly flown in the school grounds. Culcairn pupils also enjoyed learning about the role of a politician during some questions and answers. 

"Member for Farrer Susan Ley invited me to visit Henty Child Care to see firsthand the wonderful work being done caring for local children and supporting families in the community," said Mr Tehan. 

"Last year, when the Henty Child Care was facing closure, the Morrison Government took action to put in place new child care arrangements that ensured the ongoing viability of the service.

"On Monday, I got to meet the young Australians who are benefiting from the care provided by a top-quality child care service in their community and I also spoke to the passionate staff whose jobs were saved because we could keep the doors open.

"This outcome was achieved because you have a strong local member in Ms Ley who worked with my Department as well as local councils and community members to ensure Henty Child Care's survival.