We pride ourselves on providing a service that is distinctively welcoming. Our learning environment is naturally beautiful and aesthetically pleasing. Soft furnishings, a relaxed quiet atmosphere, smiling faces and a listening ear create a positive environment where children develop trust, feel safe, and are happy and content.
Our Lake Munmorah Early Learning Centre is a haven for creativity, fun, laughter and enjoyment. We value a routine that is relaxed and flexible and responds to children’s aspirations. We believe that children have an unquenchable curiosity and are intrigued by anything and everything. They are eager explorers with an intense desire to make sense of their world.
We respect and value all children for their unique qualities, individuality, diversity, interests, abilities and characteristics. We aim to support children as they begin their educational journey so they can grow and develop into strong and confident beings.
We are a purpose-built preschool on the grounds of St Brendan’s Catholic Primary School.
We have an outstanding reputation amongst our families, other services and educational institutions within the local area. We pride ourselves in providing a safe environment, where play and discovery provides opportunities for children to explore new interests, problem solve and think creatively. Our playground is engaging and has lots of room to explore. We have lots of plants, a vegetable and herb garden and a huge, sheltered sandpit. Other features include a mud pit, water pump with creek bed, large soft fall area and covered paved areas for quieter activities.
- We welcome children aged 3 – 6 years.
- Our preschool hours are Monday to Friday 7.45am – 3.15pm during the school term.
- We support families and children from varying ethnic, cultural and religious backgrounds.
- We welcome children with additional needs.
- We welcome enrolments from all areas of the Northern Central Coast regardless of your religious beliefs or the primary school your child will attend.
- Our staff are all highly qualified educators.
- We are a not-for-profit organisation and our fee structure is designed to cover the operations of the preschool.
FEE RELIEF IS AVAILABLE
Lake Munmorah ELC receives funding under the NSW Department of Education’s Start Strong for Community Preschools program and fee relief is available for families.
- Fee relief funding up to $4,347 per eligible child per year is available to deliver affordable quality preschool education. Fee relief can only be claimed at one service. If you are claiming relief at another service, you will be required to pay fees without the Start Strong Fee Relief.
- Families can receive fee relief for 15 hours per week (2 days). Additional days can be requested however these are unfunded days.
- Children from priority cohorts including Aboriginal & Torres Strait Islander backgrounds, families holding a Health Care Card or Pensioner Concession Card, or those with disability or additional needs are eligible for further reduced fees (known as an equity fee).
Please reach out and we will work with you to understand and maximise your Start Strong fee relief funding.
CONTACT
Director, Lake Munmorah ELC
29a Carters Road
LAKE MUNMORAH NSW 2259
P: (02) 4358 1102
E: elc.lakemunmorah@catholiccaredbb.org.au