Lochinvar Childcare and Early Learning
Cnr New England Hwy and Station Ln, Lochinvar, 2321 (02) 4015 2840 ee-lochinvar@stnicholasmn.org.auMonday | |
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St Nicholas Early Education Lochinvar is a 144-place early education and care centre designed to meet the needs of families seeking exceptional early childhood education in Lochinvar, NSW 2321. With an award-winning play environment that captivates both children and parents, our Lochinvar centre has been a trusted part of the community since opening in 2018. In response to increasing demand, we expanded our licensed places from 124 to 144 in 2022, ensuring more families can benefit from our unique educational community.
Our Lochinvar early learning centre features bright, open-plan rooms and engaging outdoor areas, including sandstone sandpits, tepees, bicycle tracks, a cubby house, garden beds, a mud kitchen, water pumps, and dry riverbeds. These environments are thoughtfully designed to nurture your child’s interests and support their individualised education journey.
Conveniently located alongside St Patrick’s Primary School, St Nicholas Early Education Lochinvar provides a seamless drop-off and pick-up experience for families with children attending both facilities. As part of the Diocese of Maitland-Newcastle, our Lochinvar centre offers a connected educational pathway, including *greater priority enrolment at St Patrick’s and a comprehensive Transition to School program for preschool children.
Hi, I’m Alana, Centre Director at St Nicholas Early Education Lochinvar. With eight years of experience in early childhood education – including four in leadership – I’m passionate about creating strong connections with families, educators and our wider community.
I believe children thrive when they feel supported and seen, so I focus on building warm, respectful relationships and creating outdoor learning environments that inspire exploration and discovery. As someone who loves the outdoors myself, I bring that energy into our centre every day.
I’m proud to lead a team that lifts each other up, supports every child’s learning journey, and embraces the joy of early education.
Start by completing our enrolment expression of interest form, located on this page. Once submitted, a friendly member of our Lochinvar team will contact you to guide you through the enrolment process and answer any questions you may have.
Our long day care hours are designed to support working parents, operating from 6:30 AM to 6:00 PM, Monday to Friday.
Our award-winning facilities, highly qualified educators, and strong community connections make us a standout choice for Lochinvar childcare. We don’t just focus on educational development but also help your child foster a sense of belonging and confidence to set them up for a bright future.
We prepare preschool children for their next educational step through a comprehensive program that focuses on social, emotional, and academic transitions.
Yes, we offer nutritious meals prepared onsite, catering to all dietary requirements to support children’s wellbeing and development.
For a full list of St Nicholas frequently asked questions, visit our FAQ page.
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