Early learning & childcare

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Preschool

Long day care

Outside school hours care

Inspiring a love of learning

Our qualified early childhood educators design play-based learning programs that build curiosity, creativity and problem-solving skills. Through intentional teaching and purposeful play, children develop confidence, independence and school readiness.

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Long day care

From birth to 5 years old
Open year-round (50 weeks per year)
Open extended hours - approx. 7am to 6pm
Food and drink provided at most centres
Preschool fee relief
Childcare subsidy

Long day care

Preschool

From 3 to 5 years old
Open school term-time only
Open full day - approx. 8am to 4pm
Children bring own snacks and lunch
Preschool fee relief

Preschool

Before & after school care

From kindy to year 6
Open school term-time only
Open from approx. 7am and until approx. 6pm
Breakfast and afternoon tea provided
Childcare subsidy

OSHC

Vacation care

From kindy to year 6
School holidays (except public holidays)
Open extended hours - approx. 7am to 6pm
Children bring own snacks and lunch
Childcare subsidy

OSHC

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Long day care

From birth to 5 years old
Open year-round (50 weeks per year)
Open extended hours - approx. 7am to 6pm
Food and drink provided at most centres
Preschool fee relief
Childcare subsidy

Long day care

Preschool

From 3 to 5 years old
Open school term-time only
Open full day - approx. 8am to 4pm
Children bring own snacks and lunch
Preschool fee relief

Preschool

Before & after school care

From kindy to year 6
Open school term-time only
Open from approx. 7am and until approx. 6pm
Breakfast and afternoon tea provided
Childcare subsidy

OSHC

Vacation care

From kindy to year 6
School holidays (except public holidays)
Open extended hours - approx. 7am to 6pm
Children bring own snacks and lunch
Childcare subsidy

OSHC

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Safety is our top priority

At Uniting, your child’s safety and wellbeing come first. Our centres follow strict safety practices, including:

Secure sign-in and sign-out procedures
Individual allergy and medical management plans
Regular hazard inspections and safety audits
Rigorous incident reporting
Continuous supervision by qualified educators.

Our safety measures

Child Safety Champions

Each centre has a dedicated Child Safety Champion, a trained educator who brings our expectations around child safety to life. Find out more from Annette Cooper, this year's Child Safeguarding Award winner.

Our child-centred approach

We recognise that children thrive when they feel connected and valued. By nurturing an environment of respect and acceptance, we empower children to believe in themselves.

Every child has a voice

Children are active citizens, we listen to them and are guided by what they have to say.

Every child belongs

We welcome every child, modelling inclusion and providing the vital gift of belonging.

Partnering with you

We actively partner with parents and caregivers and welcome your contribution to your child's learning and development.

Making a positive difference

We help families experiencing disadvantage to access quality early learning.

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Reducing the costs of early learning

Our centres are approved providers for government funding and subsidies. You may be eligible for the Child Care Subsidy (CCS) and/or preschool fee relief, which can reduce your out-of-pocket costs for early learning.

Fees and funding

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Making an impact

We want all children to experience the lifelong benefits of high quality early learning and care. We lobby government - and run our own programs - to improve access and learning outcomes for all.

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Links to Early Learning

We help families in disadvantaged communities get the practical support they need to access early learning.

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The Early Learning Fund

This fund provides fee relief to families experiencing hardship, so they can afford to enrol their children in early learning.

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Connect, Promote, Protect Program (CP3)

We run a social connection program at OSHC to strengthen wellbeing and mental health in primary school children.

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More Than Money

We lobby the government to do more to address the non-financial barriers preventing children from accessing early education.

White papers, reports and submissions

“The educators are loving, caring and professional. Children are encouraged to share their thoughts. Activities in the centre are often based on specific topics inspired by the children's interests.”

- Linda

Parent at Uniting Early Learning Westmead

“Not only is the centre beautifully equipped and maintained, but the educators are incredibly intentional in the way they create learning opportunities and fun-filled moments.”

- Lisa

Parent at Uniting Airlie Preschool Oatlands

“For over 6 years, you've educated and nurtured our children. They've thrived in the beautiful and generous environment you've tirelessly worked to create. Uniting Ella is a special place. ”

- Jackie and Edie

Parents at Uniting Ella Early Learning Haberfield

Why choose Uniting?

We want the best for your child and every child in the community.

+6,300 children

We deliver high quality early learning and care to over 6,300 children across NSW and ACT.

+45 centres

Our services include preschool, long day care, outside school hours care (OSHC), and vacation care, providing flexibility for families.

Advocating for children

We lobby government and run programs to help all children have access to high quality early learning and care.

For purpose, not for profit

All revenue is reinvested into services, staff and programs. Care for your child is what drives us.

Join our team at Uniting

A career with us is the chance to make a real and lasting difference. If you love children and are passionate about helping them to learn and thrive, find out more about joining our team.

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