Gillieston Heights Childcare and Early Learning
26 Redwood Dr, Gillieston Heights, 2321 (02) 4931 1200 ee-gilliestonheights@stnicholasmn.org.auMonday | |
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St Nicholas Early Education Gillieston Heights is a 144-place early education and care centre offering long day care hours located in the family-focused Wallis Creek Estate. This stunning education centre boasts magnificent outdoor play environments and a range of unique features that local families will love. Since opening its doors in 2020, our Gillieston Heights centre has become an essential part of the community, offering exceptional environments, educators, and learning experiences to give children the best start in life while supporting working parents and carers.
Gillieston Heights’ outdoor environment features four thoughtfully designed play spaces with dry river beds, sandpits, mud kitchens, bike pathways, garden beds, climbing structures, tepees, and a basket swing. One of the standout features is the ‘bush kinder’ environment, encouraging free play and exploration in a natural setting. This area includes a mud pit, climbing hill, and an abundance of natural elements to inspire curiosity and discovery.
As part of the Diocese of Maitland-Newcastle, St Nicholas Early Education Gillieston Heights provides families with a connected educational pathway, including priority enrolment at local Catholic schools such as St John the Baptist Primary School, Maitland, and Holy Spirit Infants School, Abermain. Our highly regarded Transition to School program ensures preschool children are prepared for the next step in their educational journey.
Start by completing our enrolment expression of interest form, located on this page. Once submitted, a member of our Gillieston Heights team will contact you to guide you through the enrolment process and answer any questions you may have.
We cater to children from eight weeks to five years of age, providing tailored programs for infants, toddlers, and preschoolers. Each age group has designated play spaces complete with age appropriate play equipment.
Yes, we offer a comprehensive Transition to School program to prepare preschool-aged children for their next step in education.
While we don’t offer vacation care at this children’s learning centre, nearby St Nicholas OOSH services provide school hours and vacation care options for families.
Families can apply for the Child Care Subsidy (CCS) through Centrelink. Our team can assist with information on eligibility, fees and the application process. We believe that all children deserve access to amazing early education, and we’re happy to help you navigate the CCS application.
For a full list of St Nicholas frequently asked questions, visit our FAQ page.