Children's services

Early education and care centres and preschool facilities operated by the Bega Valley Shire Council.

Approved provider: Bega Valley Shire Council PR-00005462
Authorised delegate: Yvette Parker, Manager Community and Cultural Services

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Individual service details and contacts

For all enrolment enquiries please call the relevant service (listed below) or email children@begavalley.nsw.gov.au

Bandara Children's Services, Bega (Long Day Care and Preschool)

Monday to Friday
Long Day Care: 7.45am to 5.45pm
Preschool: 8am to 3.30pm

52-56 Rawlinson Street Bega

Nominated Supervisor: Kristy Whitney
Ph: 6492 4360

  • Long day care and preschool programs for children 0 to 5 years
  • Meals provided
  • ACECQA rating: Meeting National Quality Standards
  • Bandara offers both State-funded and Commonwealth-supported preschool programs to children aged 3-5 years under separate funding arrangements. As well as Start Strong for Long Day Care funding (for children over 3 years of age)
  • Start Strong for Community Preschool has no restrictions on how many children can attend, how many days a child is enrolled per week, and when the child can get dropped off or picked up.
  • Children enrolled in State-funded preschool must attend a two-day session. State-funded preschool will operate between 8am and 3.30pm, and only during school terms. State-funded places will be strictly limited.
  • All preschool places at our service receive access to the same preschool educational program

 

 

Eden Early Learning Centre (Long Day Care and Preschool)

Monday to Friday
Long Day Care: 7.30am to 5.30pm
Preschool: 8.00am to 3.30pm

2A Bimmil Street, Eden

Nominated Supervisor: Julie McDonald
Ph: 6496 1660

  • Long day care and preschool programs for children 0 to 5 years
  • Meals provided
  • ACECQA rating: Meeting National Quality Standards
  • Eden Early Learning Centre offers both State-funded and Commonwealth-supported preschool programs to children aged 3-5 years under separate funding arrangements. As well as Start Strong for Long Day Care funding (for children over 3 years of age)
  • Start Strong for Community Preschool has no restrictions on how many children can attend, how many days a child is enrolled per week, and when the child can get dropped off or picked up.
  • Children enrolled in State-funded preschool must attend a two-day session. State-funded preschool will operate between 8am and 3.30pm, and only during school terms. State-funded places will be strictly limited.
  • All preschool places at our service receive access to the same preschool educational program

 

Sapphire Mobile Preschool

Monday to Thursday: Candelo Sports Centre - 8.30am to 3.30pm

Fridays: Bemboka Community Hall - 8.30am to 3.30pm

Nominated Supervisor: Sarah Brownlie
Ph: 0428 871 159

  • Early childhood education programs available for children aged 3 to 5 years
  • ACECQA rating: Meeting National Quality Standards
  • State-funded preschool that offers flexible days of attendance which allows care to be offered over the 5 days

Additional information:

  • Quality services rated against National Quality Standards
  • Highly experienced and qualified staff
  • Disability Inclusion Programs and support packages available
  • Aboriginal cultural programs
  • Transition to school programs
  • Centres are University of Wollongong ‘Early Start Engagement Centres’

Enrolment and Orientation

Prior to formal enrolment you are welcome to visit any of our services with your child. We appreciate a call in advance to ensure that the Nominated Supervisor is present at the service to meet you and your child. Whilst at the service you will be able to ask questions, meet some of the educators who will work with your children and have a look at our classrooms and outdoor environments.

To secure a place for your child you will need to complete a waitlist form (please see link below for each service). Your child will then be placed on a list. Vacancies are offered following our Priority of Access guidelines. Once a place is available for your child the Administration Officer will contact you and make an offer of placement. Please submit a waitlist form with as much notice as possible - places are often in high demand.

Cancellation of care or change of booking

If you wish to make changes to your bookings or cancel care for your child, please contact the relevant service, or email Children@begavalley.nsw.gov.au

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