Kurri Early Childhood Centre

Kurri Early Childhood Centre is a not-for-profit long day care service located in Kurri Kurri, Australia, dedicated to providing comprehensive early childhood education and care for young children. Operating as a community-focused organisation, the centre serves families in the region by offering quality educational programs and childcare services designed to support children’s development during their crucial early years. The centre operates throughout the year, providing accessible and inclusive care that prioritises the wellbeing and learning outcomes of all children in its care.

Early Childhood Education and Care Services

The centre’s flagship activity centres on delivering comprehensive early childhood education to children aged 6 weeks to 6 years. Operating as a long day care facility for 50 weeks annually, the centre provides structured learning environments that foster child development across multiple domains. The service emphasises creating safe, nurturing spaces where young children can explore, learn, and develop essential skills for their future success.

Mission and Vision

The centre is committed to partnering with families and communities to nurture children’s learning, development, and wellbeing. The organisation recognises childhood as a special time for exploration and discovery, fostering the development of identity, confidence, and capability that form foundations for lifelong learning.

Main Objectives

• Provide high-quality early childhood education in safe and inclusive environments
• Support holistic child development across social, physical, emotional, and intellectual domains
• Ensure children’s voices contribute to organisational decisions and programs
• Build strong partnerships with families and the broader community

Benefiting Groups

The centre primarily serves children aged 6 weeks to 6 years and their families within the Kurri Kurri community. By providing accessible childcare and education services, the centre supports working families whilst ensuring young children receive quality early learning experiences during critical developmental periods.

Types of Services and Activities

• Long day care services operating 50 weeks annually
• Early childhood education programs tailored to different age groups
• Child development support across multiple learning domains
• Family engagement and community partnership initiatives
• Safe, inclusive learning environments promoting exploration and discovery