Chipmunks in the Park Preschool – Childcare in Lethbridge Park
Location: 18 Mariana Crescent Lethbridge Park NSW 2770
Telephone: 02 8319 5816
Email: park@chipmunkschildcare.com
Opening Times: 7:00am to 6:00pm (Monday – Friday)
Rooms: Tiny Wanderers (0-2 years), Little Explorers (2-3 years). The Preschoolers Room (3-5 years)
Additional: Freshly cooked gourmet meals, Early Learning Years Framework curriculum applied, and registered under Child Care Subsidy (CCS)
What makes our childcare Lethbridge Park different
Chipmunks in the Park is a small, high-quality childcare centre in the heart of Lethbridge Park conveniently located next to Lethbridge Park Public School. We are a family operated daycare and are always open to discussions with families and the community on how we can deliver better educational outcomes to children attending our service. We take enrolments for our preschool from Lethbridge Park, Emerton, Tregear, Shalvey, Willmot, Bidwill, Ropes Crossing, Dharruk, Whalan and Blackett.
Lethbridge Park daycare centre features
- Care for children 3 months – 5 years
- Located conveniently near Lethbridge Park Public School
- Large outdoor play space
- 3 seperate rooms
- All meals prepared onsite and provided from breakfast – late snack
- 4 week rotating menu, catering for allergies, dietary requirements and preferences
- Long standing, knowledgeable educators
- Experienced and knowledgeable director
- Daily communication and photos via closed Facebook group
- Monthly observations on children’s development and interests
- Age appropriate fun learning experiences
- Incursions including; dental, eye sight testing and more
- 2 large separate outdoor yards
- Nappies provided
The latest updates on our child care in Lethbridge Park
Our child care Lethbridge Park ensures the children have access to purposeful, engaging experiences each day. Below you will be able to look through what the children have been up at the centre recently.
Take a look at our preschool Lethbridge Park
At our Lethbridge Park preschool our educators strive to ensure their learning environment reflect the developmental needs of the children in their care. Our environments are age appropriate and engaging. Please have a look below at some Chipmunks in the Park preschool highlights.
Find Chipmunks in the Park Childcare – Lethbridge Park early learning centre
Our Lethbridge Park early learning centre is conveniently located just next door to Lethbridge Park Public school. We service families in all surrounding areas including but not limited to; Emerton, Tregear, Shalvey, Willmot, Bidwill, Ropes Crossing, Dharruk, Whalan and Blackett. Our childcare offers ample onsite parking for families. Have a look at the map below to ensure our location is convenient for your families needs.
What our parents say about our childcare Lethbridge Park
At our Lethbridge Park child care centre we ensure to have strong communication and relationships with families. Below you can read some lovely Google reviews given to us by families both past and present.
I recently looked at quite a few other childcare centres and I think what makes Chipmunks in the park different is that they’re a family situation. They’re all very friendly and all very easy to communicate with.
George ClarkeVery friendly staff and perfect environment for children. Highly recommended.
Mamta GurmukhaniPerfect place for children! Safe environment, great facilities and trained staff!
Ferly Joy CasidsidStaffs are amazing, caring and very supportive.
Nyma MituMeet the Lethbridge Park Chipmunks in the Park daycare team
Meet our team of knowledgeable and dedicated educators at our Lethbridge Park daycare centre. We have listed their personal philosophies and why they chose early childhood as their career and passion.
Marian
Operations and Compliance Manager
My educational philosophy centres on fostering a nurturing, inclusive, and
stimulating environment where every child can thrive. I believe in a child-centred
approach that values each child's individuality, encouraging their natural curiosity
and creativity. My philosophy emphasises the importance of early childhood
education as a foundation for lifelong learning and development.
Hayley
Lethbridge Park Childcare Room Leader
My name is Hayley or the one with the purple hair yes that is me. I have been working in the early childhood industry for 25 years as I started when I was 16 years old. I love what I do and I am so grateful the be apart of the children’s lives each and every day.
Bronwyn
Lethbridge Park Childcare Room Assistant
I believe in fostering an ongoing learning environment that is safe, positive, fun and nurturing for each child, where I deeply value security and trust to ensure positive relationships with each child.
Jacqueline
Lethbridge Park Childcare Centre Director
I strongly believe that the most effective learning occurs when the home and early childcare centre work in partnership together. As an Educational Leader I will work alongside the educators of my service to ensure your child is actively involved within the learning programs.
I believe that us being early childhood educators hold and play an important role in the early year’s development of all children to me.
Tanisha
Lethbridge Park Childcare Room Assistant
I believe in cultural diversity. I will celebrate the benefits of diversity with each individual child and enable them to understand and acknowledge differences. I believe children need the assurance of loved and to be cared for whilst they are enjoying their education environment. Teaching children is my passion.
Gayatri
Lethbridge Park Childcare Room Assistant
I believe all children are different as individual and they have
unique ways to explore the world, solve problems and have different interests and abilities. As an educator I am responsible for providing children with positive learning, and a nurturing environment where they can flourish.
Kellie
Lethbridge Park Childcare Centre 2IC / Room Leader
I believe that the early years of a child’s life are busy and important, I believe that a child’s learning is happening all the time and is interwoven through all developmental areas. Therefore my goal is to ensure this ongoing learning is safe, positive, fun and nurturing for each child. I also believe children need the assurance of being loved and cared for while they are enjoying their educational environment.
Emily
Lethbridge Park Childcare Room Leader
I believe being a part of a child’s development is rewarding. I believe every child is curious and capable learners. I believe every child is unique as they have their own ways of solving problems as well as their own interests and abilities. I enjoy working alongside families and children and I believe it is important as an educator to build positive relationships and trust with the children and families.
Glaiza
Lethbridge Park Childcare Room Assistant
There is so much value in making sure each and every child has a space to feel safe and supported while they learn about the world around them and that is what I strive for every day as an educator.
Emiliee
Lethbridge Park Childcare Centre Educator
I believe that each child has a unique personality & way of learning, which shapes the way they view the world. As an educator, I have a strong passion for helping nurture these personalities in order to help them flourish in life. I hope to help create an environment that involves the child’s interests & diverse backgrounds, as well as incorporating a wide range of learning styles into their daily routines so each child can get the most out of their day.
Maria
Lethbridge Park Childcare Centre Educator
I have been in the childcare industry since 2017 and I love it. My first two years were challenging as I improved on my knowledge and skills in so many different ways. I love being apart of the Chipmunks in the Park family as they support me with this also.
Leesa
Lethbridge Park Childcare Room Assistant
I believe that children learn through play and will provide opportunities for children to explore, discover, create and imagine.
What our parents ask about preschool Lethbridge Park
Below we have answered some FAQs on childcare in the area as we understand that finding the right preschool in Lethbridge Park for your child and family is no easy task.
How much does daycare cost for an infant per day in Lethbridge Park?
Daycare for a baby can range in price dependant on the area you are looking for childcare, the size of the centre as well as what is offered. It is important to ask the daycare centre you are looking at what they include in their fees. You may be out of pocket quite a lot and have to supply your own nappies, milk and even food. Chipmunks in the Park childcare centre includes all of this in the fees. The best way to ensure the centre fits within your budget is to call and speak to the manager directly and enquire about the fees for your child’s age group. You can then ask them to calculate what your fees would be using your Child Care Subsidy percentage.
What is the difference between child care and day care?
Many childcare centres brand themselves differently from daycare, child care and early education. All centres follow the same framework and standards so its important to look at a few centres near you and ensure they are right for you and your children.
How do you stimulate a child's learning?
Daycares / Early learning centres work with families and children to gauge an understanding on each child’s most current interest. This is done to ensure that learning programs are developed to harness these interests and ensure that children will engage with activities provided. These programs will challenge the children’s self help skills, social skills, gross motor skills, cognitive skills and so much more. Learning programs are developed no matter the age of the child and always ensure the activities provided are age appropriate and working towards relevant developmental milestones being reached.
Can newborns go to daycare in Lethbridge Park?
Many Lethbridge Park daycare centres take babies from 6 weeks, after having their first round of vaccinations. Some preschools however may take children from an older age, so the best option is to call your local child care centres to see if they cater for your childs age group. It is also important to ensure that their resources cater for your child age i.e cots, highchairs etc.
Can I send my 4 year old to kindergarten?
If your child is attending a daycare or preschool it is beneficial to speak with their educators on their development and ensure they are meeting all development milestones that will support a smooth transition to school. Children should have confident self help skills as many primary schools do not have the staffing numbers to support children with simple tasks such as putting on their shoes, collecting their belongings and such. Children should be confident in using the bathroom, and recognising when they need to go. If your child is attending an early learning centre or preschool, speak with the educators regularly on these areas. If your child is not attending childcare or preschool, it is very beneficial to have them in care for at least 6 months prior to sending them to primary school. This will help with social and emotional skills and ability to self regulate, especially at drop off times.