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)

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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.

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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.

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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 Clarke

Very friendly staff and perfect environment for children. Highly recommended.

Mamta Gurmukhani

Perfect place for children! Safe environment, great facilities and trained staff!

Ferly Joy Casidsid

Staffs are amazing, caring and very supportive.

Nyma Mitu

Meet 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.

Jacqueline

Lethbridge Park Childcare Centre Director

I have enjoyed working in the industry for over 10 years. It absolutely takes hard work and commitment, however the satisfaction of creating and being part of an inclusive environment while leading a team is excellent and so rewarding.

Jessica

Lethbridge Park Childcare Room Assistant

I believe each child is an individual. I believe children learnt a lot through play. I will provide opportunities for children to explore, discover, create, and imagine. I love to watch every child grow and become more advanced in many ways. I will value and develop each child’s strengths, interests, skills, abilities, and knowledge to extend their learning.

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.

Gayatri

Lethbridge Park Childcare Room Assistant

I believe that children will open their minds when you’ve been kind to them. I will focus on supervising children for safety. It is important to work with parents, families, educators and children so that families feel secure, safe and respected. I believe all children are different and they have unique ways to explore the world and solve problems. As an educator, I am responsible for providing children with positive learning and to help them reach their goals.

Tamara

Lethbridge Park Childcare Centre Operations & Compliance

I believe that as Early Childhood Educators we are setting the foundations for children’s future learning and must ensure to take this as a great responsibility. It is my passion to motivate teams and individuals to understand the importance of their role as an Early Childhood Educator.

Annalise

Lethbridge Park Childcare Centre Educator

I am currently completing my traineeships. I love the childcare sector so far because I love seeing and helping children become their own person and develop individual personalities.

Faale

Lethbridge Park Childcare Room Leader

I enjoy working with children and families. I believe children should have our best when it comes to teaching, supporting, and advocating for children. I am a firm believer in inclusive learning and that every child deserves our best as educators. When we come to work, we need to bring: our best smile, our best attitude, our best voice, our best everything. This is how we become great role models and inspire the children to become great adults.

Tayla

Lethbridge Park Childcare Centre Educator

I enjoy this industry because I love to help children grow and shape into their future selves. I love to see their smiles light up the room and enjoy the things we set out for them

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.

Brieana

Lethbridge Park Childcare Centre Educator

I believe that as an early childhood educator I am responsible for providing a positive learning experience to the children as each child is unique & has different ways of learning. I will help to develop children’s strengths, skills, abilities & interests. I’ll ensure that they will have the ability to explore & learn through play.

Caitlin

Lethbridge Park Childcare Room Assistant

I believe it is my role as an educator to go above and beyond. As an educator, I will strive to create an environment that is fulfilling, enriching, and supporting of all possible learning and growing opportunities for children. I believe all children are different and individuals who have their unique ways of exploring their world. It is important to build positive relationships with families and educators as this connects to children’s development, self-esteem and positive learning.

Kellie

Lethbridge Park Childcare Centre Room Leader

I have been working in the industry for 7 years. I have chosen to work in childcare as I have always had an interest in educating children and felt this career would allow me to pursue that interest as well as allow me to be a positive influence in children’s lives.

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.

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.

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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.