Gillieston Heights Childcare and Early Learning

26 Redwood Dr, Gillieston Heights, 2321
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Quality childcare and preschool service in Gillieston Heights

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.

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Two children and educator on bike at Gillieston Heights early education centre
Child and educator in sand pit at Gillieston Heights early education centre
Child and educator in duck enclosure at Gillieston Heights early education centre
Children and educator on swing at Gillieston Heights early education centre
Children and educator watering gardens at Gillieston Heights early education centre
Children and educators painting at Gillieston Heights early education centre
Child and educator in sensory nook at Gillieston Heights early education centre
Children and educator singing and dancing with guitar at Gillieston Heights early education centre
Children and educator reading a book at Gillieston Heights early education centre
Children and educator making playdough at Gillieston Heights early education centre
Fees

Yaru (0 – 2 years) – $157.50
Paruwung (0 – 2 years) – $157.50
Kukaparr (1.5 – 2 years) – $156.50
Wayila (2 – 3 years) – $156.50
Wakalarr (3 years) – $148.00
Wuwng (3 – 4 years) – $148.00
Pirapan (4 – 5 years) –  $148.00
Kanyang (4 – 5 years) – $148.00

For personalised fee information, you can contact our friendly Admin and Client Services Team on (02) 4979 1110

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It only takes a few minutes to estimate your Child Care Subsidy. Use Services Australia’s Child Care Subsidy estimator to find out how much your family could claim – click here.

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Priority enrolment at Catholic Schools

Each St Nicholas Early Education centre is connected to Catholic primary schools in its region, which then feed into designated Catholic secondary schools. Enrolling with us provides your child with a structured educational pathway, supported by our priority enrolment advantage.

To learn more, please refer to the full Catholic Schools Enrolment Policy.

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  • Submitting an enrolment request or enquiry does not constitute a confirmed enrolment or booking. No enrolment or booking is confirmed until you have received confirmation from St Nicholas.

  • For casual and Vacation Care bookings, we have a 5-day cancellation policy, after which the parent/carer will be liable for their full fees for that session. For permanent bookings, we have a 2-week cancellation policy.

  • One-off cancellations for permanent bookings still require the parent/carer to pay their full fees for that session, unless the cancellation is permanent, in which case the family will forfeit their permanent place for that session.

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Why choose St Nicholas Early Education Gillieston Heights?

Families choose St Nicholas Gillieston Heights for many reasons, including:

  • Purpose-built childcare centre: Designed to inspire creativity and foster development, the Gillieston Heights centre offers state-of-the-art facilities.
  • National Quality Framework compliance: We adhere to the National Quality Standard, ensuring the highest levels of care and education.
  • Highly trained educators: Our dedicated and experienced team provides exceptional education and care for children.
  • Natural play environments: Our centre features a natural setting designed to inspire imaginative play, with sandpits, mud kitchens, and ‘bush kinder’ areas.
  • Support for working parents: Flexible care options, including child care subsidies, help support busy families.

To learn more about why families prefer St Nicholas Early Education, visit our ‘Why choose St Nicks?’ page.

Comprehensive early childhood education in Gillieston Heights

Welcome to St Nicholas Gillieston Heights where we offer a robust early childhood education program tailored to support every child’s development. Our professional team support children on their learning journey with individualised education tailored to each child’s interests.

  • Play-based learning: Children learn through play in environments that encourage creativity, problem-solving, and social interaction.
  • Transition to School program: Our structured preschool program prepares children for school with confidence.
  • Focus on natural elements: Our bush kinder spaces immerse children in a natural setting, fostering curiosity and environmental awareness.
  • Connected educational pathways: With priority enrolment at local Catholic schools, we provide a seamless education pathway for families.

Our commitment to Gillieston Heights families

At St Nicholas Early Education Gillieston Heights, we are deeply committed to supporting families in our community. We aim to provide high-quality early childhood education and care in a safe, nurturing, and engaging environment. By fostering partnerships with local families, our education centre serves as a hub for lifelong learning and community connection.

We understand the challenges faced by working parents and strive to offer flexible care options, including access to the Child Care Subsidy. Although vacation care is not provided directly at our Gillieston Heights centre, nearby St Nicholas OOSH services offer convenient school hours and vacation care options.

Our mission is to uphold the National Quality Framework and the National Quality Standard, ensuring every child at our centre receives the best possible start to their educational journey.

Frequently Asked Questions

  • How can I enrol my child at St Nicholas Early Education Gillieston Heights? 

    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.

  • What age groups do you cater to at St Nicholas Early Education Gillieston Heights?

    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.

  • Is there a Transition to School program at Gillieston Heights?

    Yes, we offer a comprehensive Transition to School program to prepare preschool-aged children for their next step in education.

  • Does the Gillieston Heights centre offer vacation care?

    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.

  • How can I apply for the Child Care Subsidy?

    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.