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Long Day Care

Gosford City Council Long Day Care Services

What We Offer

Our long day care centres are open between 7.00am and 6.00pm (varies between some centres).

Our Long Day Care Centres are guided by The Early Years Learning Framework and implement the Emergent Curriculum approach to programming which focuses on children's individual development and interests, the aesthetics of the environment and input from the children, their families and staff. Our centres all implement innovative programs where each child has the opportunity to explore, discover, imagine and create with a wide range of resources, materials and equipment.

Each of our Long Day Care Centres incorporate comprehensive school readiness experiences as part of the program and have formed strong partnerships with surrounding schools to ensure the transition to kindergarten is as smooth as possible.

    

Our Services

Our services regularly welcome qualified musicians, drama specialists and storytellers all of whom serve to enhance the richness and variety of the children’s experiences and learning within the program.

Our services are all equipped with purpose built outdoor play areas. The outdoor play areas are aesthetically appealing, environmentally friendly and sun safe. They are arranged to physically challenge children, to encourage social interaction and to promote imaginative play.

Through various provisions in the program and aesthetically appealing environments children at each of our long day care centres are exposed to and develop an appreciation, acceptance and respect for the cultural diversity that exists within our communities.

   

Our Programs

Our programs are designed to cater for and foster the unique potential of each child. Staff work closely with children with additional needs and their families offering acceptance, support and contact information for other support services as they strive to ensure the best possible outcome for all.

Each of our Long Day Care Centres offers a nutritionally balanced and appetising selection of meals each day. Special dietary, cultural and religious requirements are catered for without difficulty.

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Gosford City Council Day Care Centres

Centre Location Operating Hours Telephone Facsimile
James Mitchell Care and Learning Centre 51 Japonica Drive, Wyoming Monday to Friday
7.00am to 6.00pm
(02) 4324 1252 (02) 4325 2488
Kariong Child Care Centre 46 Langford Drive, Kariong Monday to Friday
7.30am to 6.00pm
(02) 4340 1823 (02) 4340 4860
Niagara Park Childrens Centre 209 Narara Valley Drive, Niagara Park Monday to Friday
7.00am to 5.30pm
(02) 4328 5485 (02) 4328 5002
Papalya Childrens Centre 6 Woodport Close, Erina Monday to Friday
7.00am to 6.00pm
(02) 4367 6160 (02) 4367 6120
Terrigal Childrens Centre 4 Duffys Road, Terrigal Monday to Friday
7.00am to 5.30pm
(02) 4385 1088 (02) 4385 3389
Umina Child Care Centre 10 Australia Avenue, Umina Monday to Friday
7.30am to 6.00pm
(02) 4342 3633 (02) 4344 5418