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Adamstown Child Care Centre
Cnr Glebe & Gosford Rd
ADAMSTOWN NSW 2289
Phone: 02 4952 9972
Fax: 02 4952 9772
Email: adamstownccc@yahoo.com.au
We cater for birth to school aged children in a warm and home like environment. Our engaging curriculum program is complimented by our culturally presented meals. We employ 4 additional workers to ensure children have a high level of interaction to promote their learning and extend their thirst for knowledge.
Adamstown Heights Preschool
Cnr Northcott Drive & Ellerslie Rd
ADAMSTOWN HEIGHTS NSW 2289
Phone: 02 4943 6544
Fax: 02 4943 6555
Email: ahpre-school@bigpond.com
Beresfield Community Childrens Education Centre
BERESFIELD NSW 2322
Phone: 02 4966 3150
Fax: 02 4964 1459
Email: berochild@ncc.nsw.gov.au
A council owned and operated long day care centre that is celebrating it's 30th year of operation in 2008. We focus our program on the individual child and work collaboratively with families towards agreed outcomes. We take children from 10 months to 5 years. We are located directly opposite Beresfield Railway station, with easy access off the freeway.
KU Charlestown Occasional Childcare
CHARLESTOWN NSW 2290
Phone: 02 4943 1306
Fax: 02 4942 5087
Email: ku.charlestown@bigpond.com
Website: www.ku.com.au
KU Charlestown Occasional Childcare Centre is a 29 place cenre catering for children 0-5 years. We offer flexible sessions of care including a Long Day session 8.00am - 5.30pm. Our staff are dedicated, and offer a warm and supportive, interesting environment for children's learning. Our centre will be re-locating to a brand new 46 place centre late October 2008 in Kahibah.
Elermore Vale Early Learning Centre
129 Croudace Road
ELERMORE VALE NSW 2287
Phone: 02 4951 8102
Fax: 02 4951 8103
Email: evelc@people.net.au
At Elermore Vale Early Learning Centre we cater for ages 6 weeks to 5 years. Have experienced staff, with formal University and TAFE qualifications. Quality accredited by National Childcare Accreditation Council. Provide nutritionally balanced meals. Have air-conditioning and 90% shaded environment. Provide a positive warm, accepting environment for families where children can learn and grow through socialisation and exploration.
Glendore Child Care Centre Inc
4-8 Glendore Parade
Phone: 02 4965 6590
Fax: 02 4965 6199
Email: glendorechildcare@hunterlink.net.au
G.C.C.C. is a Community based service catering for children aged from 6 weeks of age. Within three rooms we have 45 children who are cared for by highly qualified and experienced staff. Our philosophy acknowledges the NSW Curriculum Framework and our belief that children are creative, competent and rich in potential.
Hamilton Community Preschool
108 Lindsay Street
HAMILTON NSW 2303
Phone: 02 4969 2893
Fax: 02 4969 2893
Email: hbcpreschool@idl.com.au
Hamilton Community Preschool is a 26 place service that caters for children 3-5 years of age and operates Monday to Friday from 8.30am-4.00pm. Our experienced staff are energetic and caring, offering an individualised program that embraces the childrens learning and development. The environment is stimulating and vibrant with a large outdoor area open for exploration and discovery.
Hamilton Child Care Centre
207 Denison Street
HAMILTON NSW 2303
Phone: 02 4962 1334
Fax: 02 4962 1334
Email: hccc@hunterlink.net.au
Website: www.hamiltonchildcare.com.au
Hamilton Child Care Centre caters for children 0-5 years and operates Monday-Friday from 8.00am-5.30pm, 49 weeks of the year. Set in a converted Federation house, the centre has adopted a model of family grouping allowing siblings to be together and has an innovative child-centred educational program. The experienced staff provide a safe, caring, stimulating environment for all children.
Henry Street Community Preschool
Henry Street
MEREWETHER NSW 2291
Phone: 02 4963 3366
Fax: 02 4963 3366
Email: henrystreet@AAPT.net.au
Henry Street Community Preschool is a 20 place pre school providing quality programs for 3-5 year olds during school terms. All staff are qualified, committed, experienced people. The recently renovated federation school house provides a light and spacious indoor area, well equipped with up to date resources. Our well shaded outdoor area is large with portable equipment for physical challenges. Please telephone for an appointment.
Jesmond Community Preschool
JESMOND NSW 2299
Phone: 02 4952 5652
Fax: 02 4952 2071
Email: jescom@bigpond.com
Jesmond Community Preschool offers extended hours care for children aged 3 years to school age. We offer Before and After School Care to children from the local public school.
Our program is primarily based on emergent curriculum and our service has been influenced by the philosophies of Reggio Emilia.
Staff are motivated, dedicated and stay up to date with current research and practices.
Jesmond Early Education Centre Incorporated
56 Mordue Parade
JESMOND NSW 2299
Phone: 02 4951 4224
Fax: 02 4965 6181
Email: jeecentre@bigpond.com
JEEC is a fully accredited, 50 place centre caring and educating children 8 weeks to 6 years, operating 49 weeks of the year between 7.30 am - 6.00 pm. Children are nurtured in 3 rooms with above staff ratios in each.
Jumping Jacks Community Preschool Inc
184 Lambton Road
PO Box 273
NEW LAMBTON NSW 2305
Phone: 02 4952 4228
Fax: 02 4952 4228
Email: jjcps@bigpond.net.au
Jumping Jacks Community Preschool is a 40 place service catering for children 3-6 years (in two room according to age) from 8.30am-3.30pm during school terms. All teaching staff have tertiary qualifications and are committed to providing supportive learning environments. In partnerships with families, the staff work together to encourage children to reach their full potential, which develops skills for life.
KU Children's Services
MAYFIELD NSW 2304
Phone: 02 4968 1710
Fax: 02 4960 0276
Email: trish.carroll@ku.com.au
Website: www.ku.com.au
KU Children's Services is a dynamic and progressive organisation whose mission is to provide a range of high quality educational programs for children and families in accordance with its commitment to the rights of children and the principles of social justice.
KU Children's Services operates over 152 programs and services including Long Day Care, Preschools, Occasional Care, Out of School Hours, Family Programs, Adult Migrant English Programs and Inclusion Support Agencies
KU Mayfield Preschool
9 Park Street
MAYFIELD NSW 2304
Phone: 02 4968 1517
Fax: 02 4960 0390
Email: ku.mayfield@bigpond.com
Website: www.ku.com.au
K.U Mayfield Preschool operates 8:30am-3:30pm, five days per week. We have two rooms; one for 2-3= year olds (18 children) the other room 3-5 years (20 children). We do offer = day sessions; for the younger age group. We follow the guidelines of the NSW Curriculum Framework and encourage 'parents as partners' in our curriculum and programming. Our playground provides a tranquil, natural play environment.
KU Merewether Preschool
25 Caldwell Street
MEREWETHER NSW 2291
Phone: 02 4963 1590
Fax: 02 4963 1911
Email: ku.merewether@bigpond.com
Website: www.ku.com.au
Young children are encouraged to explore their environment and express themselves through all of their natural 'languages', or modes of expression, including words, movement, drawing, painting, building, sculpture, shadow play, collage, dramatic play and music. The daily program is designed to meet the interests of the individual child, recognising that all children have different interests, projects and investigations that children undertake. Journals reflect your child's experiences during their time with us. These are available at the end of every term for parents to view. Photography is used extensively throughout the program and ensures visible learning for every child. 27 place centre open 9am-3pm (extra care 8.30am-3.30pm)
KU Kintaiba Child Care Centre
University Drive
CALLAGHAN NSW 2308
Phone: 02 4967 3475
Fax: 02 4968 8860
Email: ku.kintaiba@bigpond.com
Kintaiba is a 46 place centre catering for children 0-5 years from 7.30am - 6.00pm.
Surrounded by natural bushland, Kintaiba Child Care Centre provides a unique play area for children.
Our community is diverse, made up of varying religions and cultures and family needs, and this is reflected in our centre programming.
Our program caters for individual needs, interests and abilities of all children. We aim for all children to be active learners and to enhance all areas of development.
KU Wonnayba Child Care Centre
University of Newcastle
Cnr Ring Road & Richardson Road
CALLAGHAN NSW 2308
Phone: 02 4967 6488
Fax: 02 4921 6297
Email: ku.wonnayba@bigpond.com
Website: www.ku.com.au
Wonnayba Child Care Centre is a 46 place centre located on the campus of the University of Newcastle and is open 7.45am-5.45pm, Monday-Friday. The centre offers places for children aged 0-5 years for community, students and University staff. The experienced staff team offers a warm, nurturing environment promoting positive relationships and a passion for learning.
KU Wickham Preschool
18A Albert Street
WICKHAM NSW 2293
Phone: 02 4961 3304
Fax: 02 4965 4830
Email: ku.wickham@bigpond.com
Website: www.ku.com.au
KU Wickham Preschool is licensed for 38 children aged 2 to 6 year olds. Due to current demand our hours of operation are 9.00am to 3.30pm with extended hours care from 8.30am Monday to Friday. The centre has been operating for over 65 years from the same National Trust registered site within a thoughtfully adapted and renovated building with a park like playground. The experienced staff offer a quality educational program that is child centred with a strong focus on developing positive and respectful relationships between all stakeholders. As a part of KU Children's Services, we are dedicated to 'enriching children's lives'
Maryland Care & Early Education Centre Inc
34-36 Boundary Road
MARYLAND NSW 2287
Phone: 02 4951 7783
Fax: 02 4955 5101
Email: maryland.care@hunterlink.net.au
Maryland Care & Early Education Centre caters for children 0-5 years Monday - Friday from 7.30am-5.45pm, with nutritionally balanced meals. Our dedicated staff embrace the emergent cirriculum fostering the child's interests. The recently renovated outdoor environment provides 85% shade, garden areas, pathways with a large ship to encourage play situations in promoting exploration, imagination & socialisation amongst peers & carers.
Orana Community Preschool
10 Bean Street
WALLSEND NSW 2287
Phone: 02 4951 6333
Fax: 02 4951 6333
Email: oranapreschool@hotkey.net.au
Orana Community Preschool is a 29 place centre that caters for 3-5 year olds operating Monday-Friday, 9:15am-3:15pm during school terms. Families often describe Orana as an Oasis. Orana prides itself on maintaining its preschool status and offers and educational program, which encourages the development of the whole child. Orana's logo and belief is 'Education = Fun'.
Fax: 02 4929 7463
Email: scccc@samaritans.org.au
Website: www.samaritans.org.au
Licensed to care for 53 children, 6 weeks - 5 years, Monday to Friday 7.45am to 5.45pm, 49 weeks per year. Providing a safe, nurturing environment where children are provided with the opportunity to develop to their full potential by providing a child centered, developmentally appropriate approach to learning. Our dedicated team is highly skilled and has many years of experience.
Six Hats Early Childhood Service
Cnr Avon Street & Industrial Drive
(Opposite One Steel)
MAYFIELD NSW 2304
Phone: 02 4967 4991
Fax: 02 4968 2491
Email: sixhats@optusnet.com.au
Website: www.sixhats.com.au
Six Hats is a 46 place service catering for children aged 6 weeks to 6 years, operating Monday to Friday 7.30am-6.00pm. As a team we take pride in our work offering support to children in their learning and building relationships. We offer a natural backyard that supports the children's curiosity, sense of adventure and learning about the world around them.
Wallsend Community Preschool
Cnr Douglas & Abbott Street
WALLSEND NSW 2287
Phone: 02 4955 8477
Fax: 02 4955 8422
Email: wcps@idl.net.au
Wallsend Community Preschool is a 36 place preschool that caters for children 2-6 years and operates Monday - Friday from 8.30am to 3.30pm during school terms.
We have a large outdoor, natural garden setting and air conditioned playrooms. Our dedicated, qualified and experienced team create a responsive, sensitive and interesting environment. We place emphasis on relationships and children's interest.