Edgeworth Child Care Centre Inc.

Edgeworth Child Care Centre is a community run, not-for-profit long day care. We care for children aged 8 weeks to 5 years. Edgeworth Child Care Centre Inc.

With just 39 places across two rooms, we offer a nurturing environment where every child is known, valued and supported. SERVICE PHILOSOPHY

Children - We see children as unique and capable individuals, who come to our Service with their own interests, talents, skills, and ideas. We as Educators are well trained and passionate. We value, respect and appreciate this uniqueness. We feel children hav

e a right to be active participants in their own learning and must be empowered to express their views and ideas. A child’s opinion must be valued for its validity to their perspective and their autonomy and initiative needs to be respected. We as Educators will protect and cherish the innocence of children and thus provide a safe and secure environment. As we unpack the Early Years Learning Framework (EYLF) we will work alongside your child to actively promote children’s learning through worthwhile and challenging experiences and interactions that foster high-level thinking skills. Family - We acknowledge that family is the most important and influential aspect in the lives of young children and the significance of their relationships cannot be underestimated. We aim to ensure we involve parents and families into all aspects of the programs development and implementation. We strive to develop positive, mutually respectful relationships with each family member, as we work in partnership to achieve the best possible outcomes for all. We believe that working in partnerships with families is central to ensuring continuity and progression in a child’s learning, development and future success. Program - In Early Childhood Education the curriculum is not the focus, the children are. We feel that a meaningful, integrated, emergent curriculum using EYLF as the Framework is the most beneficial to children’s learning across all developmental domains. A curriculum in which children are active participants and collaborators allows for a more individualistic and meaningful involvement by the children. We believe children are unique individuals who develop at their own rate, and thus by providing enriching, meaningful and realistic opportunities children will explore, create, discover, and imagine. Our programs reflect planned and spontaneous experiences designed to support children’s development in all domains. Through the EYLF, the program will see Educators use intentional teaching, (it’s deliberate, purposeful and thoughtful). Educators who engage in intentional teaching recognise that learning occurs in social contexts and that interactions and conversations are vitally important for learning. They actively promote children’s learning through worthwhile and challenging experiences and interactions that foster high-level thinking skills (EYLF).

21/08/2026

Meet the Team: Sam’s Journey ❤️

Meet Sam, one of our wonderful educators whose journey with our centre began back in 2016!

After spending several years with us, Sam decided to take some time away in 2019 to travel. Her passion for early childhood education never left her, and we were so happy to welcome her back to the team.

Sam is a passionate and dedicated educator who brings so much care, enthusiasm and warmth to her role. She is nearly finished her ECT degree, continuing to build on her knowledge and skills and further her passion for providing meaningful learning experiences for children.

Sam’s caring nature, dedication and commitment to the children and families in our centre make her such a valued part of our team.

Thank-you, Sam, for your dedication, passion and for the wonderful difference you make in the lives of our children and families. ❤️

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19/08/2026

Staff Development: Always growing ✨

Our team recently participated in valuable professional development with Insightful Learning and Education 🤍

The session explored the importance of effective communication and provided our educators with practical strategies to strengthen connections, communicate with confidence and support positive relationships with children, families, and colleagues.

We love opportunities to learn, reflect, and grow together as a team, continually building our knowledge and skills to support the best outcomes for our children and families. 🌱

14/08/2026

LET’S CREATE TOGETHER! 🌈

We’re inviting families to bring in a piece of yarn, wool, ribbon or string from home to add to our collaborative artwork. You can also use the materials provided!

As you enter the centre, choose your favourite piece and tie, wrap, weave or decorate.. there are no rules, just creativity!

Every little piece added makes our artwork more special and represents the children, families and educators who make up our wonderful community.

We can’t wait to watch our creation grow 🤍

12/08/2026

✨ Swinging into sensory play! ✨

Our new sensory swings are here, and we’re already seeing some beautiful moments of connection, calm and joy.

Swinging provides vestibular input, which is the movement our brains receive as we move through space. That gentle, rhythmic back-and-forth motion is incredibly supportive for children’s emotional regulation - helping them feel calm and settled.

Our beautiful educator Jaz took a moment to play peek-a-boo with one of our little learners in the swing - turning a simple sensory experience into giggles, eye contact, anticipation and shared joy. 🤍

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07/08/2026

🎉 We're Hiring! 🎉

We're looking for a passionate, motivated Early Childhood Educator to join our team!

Know someone who would be a great fit? Tag them in the comments or share this post with them.

Apply here via SEEK!

Early Childhood Educator Job in Edgeworth, Newcastle, Maitland & Hunter NSW - SEEK Community-run small not-for-profit centre seeking a passionate Qualified Educator to join our supportive team and inspire young learners.

05/08/2026

School readiness in action 🎒

Today our Preschool children enjoyed a wonderful excursion to Edgeworth Heights Public School, building confidence and familiarity with the school environment ahead of their transition to Kindergarten.

After discussing road safety skills before we left, the children walked to the school where they joined the assembly and enjoyed watching Indigenous dance performances. They then explored Indigenous culture through hands-on activities, learnt about native plants, tasted traditional wattle damper, played on the school playground and decorated their own boomerangs.

A huge thank-you to EHPS for welcoming us, and to our wonderful parent volunteers, Stacey and Emma, for supporting today's adventure 💛

28/07/2026

We're Hiring! 🌟

Do you have a passion for working with children and making a positive impact every day? We'd love to hear from you!

Join our friendly and supportive team, where you'll help create a safe, nurturing, and fun environment for children to learn and grow.

27/07/2026

Family, Fun & Pyjama Day 💙

On Friday, we had the loveliest afternoon celebrating Pyjama Day with our wonderful families who joined us for afternoon tea in their favourite PJs 🧸

Together, we enjoyed delicious treats from the bake sale, fun activities, and plenty of opportunities to connect, laugh, and make memories. It was heartwarming to see our children sharing special moments with the people who mean so much to them.

Events like these remind us what early learning is all about- building strong relationships, creating a sense of belonging, and bringing our community together.

A big thank-you to everyone who came along and supported the Pyjama Foundation. Your generosity makes a difference✨

23/07/2026

Reminder: Pyjama Day afternoon tea is tomorrow! 💙

Don't forget to join us tomorrow, Friday 24 July at 2:00 pm, for our cosy Pyjama Day Afternoon Tea! Come along in your favourite PJs and enjoy a fun afternoon of activities with our children and educators.

🍰 Delicious baked treats will be available to purchase, with all proceeds supporting the Pyjama Foundation.
👕 Pyjamas are encouraged - the comfier, the better!

If you'd still like to support this wonderful cause, you can make a donation via our fundraising page: https://fundraise.thepyjamafoundation.com/fundraisers/edgeworthchildcarecentre

We can't wait to see you there :)

Edgeworth Child Care Centre We're raising money for a cause close to our hearts and would love your support. Donate here: https://fundraise.thepyjamafoundation.com/fundraisers/edgeworthchildcarecentre

15/07/2026

🌿 Indigenous Connections 🌿

Recently, our learning has been inspired by the rich cultures, stories and artistic traditions of Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Peoples.

Our Preschool children explored the work of Indigenous artists, using their artwork as a provocation for learning. Through observation, discussion and creativity, they experimented with colours, symbols and patterns, developing an appreciation for the many ways stories and culture can be shared through art.

For our younger learners, we encouraged a connection with Country by adding natural materials to playdough invitations. Exploring native leaves, seed pods and textured botanicals invited children to engage their senses, spark curiosity and build meaningful connections with the natural environment. 🌿

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Telephone

0249586282

Website

http://www.edgeworthchildcarecentre.com.au/

Address

2a Durham Drive, Edgeworth
Newcastle, NSW
2285

Opening Hours

Monday	7am - 5:30pm
Tuesday	7am - 5:30pm
Wednesday	7am - 5:30pm
Thursday	7am - 5:30pm
Friday	7am - 5:30pm