Greystanes Uniting Church Child Care Centre

Greystanes Uniting Church Child Care Centre is a sixty-place Long Day Care Centre which has been operating continuously since 1973. The Centre is managed by a local management committee made up of parents and church members, and parents are encouraged to become actively involved in the management of the Centre. The Centre is open 48 weeks every year, closing for 4 weeks over December/January, and Child Care Benefit is available for families who qualify. Hours of operation are 7.30am to 5.30pm Monday to Friday.

The children at the Centre are cared for by trained and experienced staff. The Centre also has a trained cook who provides nutritionally balanced meals for the children, prepared daily at the Centre. The menus change weekly and are displayed for parents to view.

The Centre runs an emergent curriculum throughout the Centre, meaning that the program is focussed on the children's interests. This method is widely recognised as the most appropriate form of programming for infants and pre-school aged children. During the day, staff take photos and record what the children have been doing in the daily diary. The Diary is an evaluation and reflective tool where parents are invited to comment and provide suggestions.

Individual portfolios are also compiled for all children throughout the calendar year. This includes regular documentation on their learning and experiences. The Centre has a School Readiness Program for children who will be attending school the following year. The Centre provides new families with a Parent Handbook on enrolment.

For further information or to make an appointment to view the Centre, please contact the Director on 9636 3246 or email here.