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Day Care

Ages 3–6 years | 7:00 am – 5:00 pm

Full-day, Christ-centred early learning for children not yet in their Kindy year

Our Long Day Care program provides a warm, play-rich environment where children are known, valued, and supported to grow in confidence, curiosity, and character. Led by qualified, caring educators, days are thoughtfully planned to balance learning, rest, and joyful play.


For children who are already in their Kindy year, full-day care on Kindy days is available through our Kindy + Long Day Care option.

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Why families choose our Day Care program

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Christ-centred environment
Every day is shaped by Christian values of kindness, respect, patience, and love — helping children grow in character as well as learning.
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Warm, consistent care
Children spend their day with familiar educators who know them well, creating a secure and predictable routine that supports confidence and independence.
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A nurturing pathway to Kindy
Our play-rich program gently builds the social, emotional, and learning skills children need as they approach their Kindy year.
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Flexible support for families
Reliable full-day care for children aged 3–6, offered 48 weeks a year to give families the flexibility they need.

What your child will experience

Throughout the day, children are invited into experiences that build connection, spark curiosity, and support their development at their own pace.

  • Play-based learning indoors and outdoors, with invitations that build language, thinking, and problem-solving

  • Social–emotional growth: routines, friendships, turn-taking, and self-confidence

  • Creative expression: art, music, movement, construction, and imaginative play

  • Early literacy & numeracy woven into stories, songs, play, and everyday experiences

  • Physical development: fine- and gross-motor play, outdoor exploration, and active games

  • Faith-centred moments: age-appropriate stories, songs, and practices that reflect God’s love and our values of kindness, respect, and care

  • Balanced daily rhythm: mealtimes, rest/quiet time, small-group experiences, and outdoor play.
     

This balance of play, rest, learning, and faith helps children feel known, valued, and ready for each new stage of their journey.

Program details

Hours & eligibility

Hours: 7:00 am – 5:00 pm | 48 weeks per year
Eligibility: For children 3–6 years


If your child is in the Kindy year, consider Kindy + Long Day Care for wrap-around care on Kindy days.

Fees & funding

Most families pay only a portion of the full fee once CCS is applied. Your subsidy is added automatically after Centrelink approval.

Daily Fee: $118.79/day — less Child Care Subsidy

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