• Smaller numbers

  I have decided to limit my intake to 5 children aged from 5 months to 5 years. As a Family Day Care I could have up to 7 children (form 0-12 yrs) at certain times of the day but chose to restrict age range and numbers to ensure the focus on each individual.

• Developmental program

  The programs are the result of having been a university qualified Teacher and Lecturer with a Masters in Education. I have 25 years experience working with children. My focus with the children is on confidence, etiquette, compassion, rights/responsibility, learning through fun and being prepared for 'big school.' A paced integration program ensures parent and child have positive experiences settling into day care which ensures parents help their child slowly adjust, building up from short dual visits to gradual separation. A qualified ballet teacher visits to teach classical and jazz valley as well as mime. Additionally, a language teacher teachers Portuguese and Spanish fitting with the research that children 'soak up language in their formative years. Children also go on outings to park, museum, art gallery, Crown Plaza and tram ride, etc.

• Child Psychology

  At Merewether Day Care children are treated with respect and their individuality is recognised and valued. I provide an environment reflecting qualities of consistency, harmony, affection, fairness, warmth and sensitivity. Behaviour management strategies that are used guide children to recognise, manage and learn from their behaviours and express their emotions in positive, non-threatening and productive ways

• Above required standards

  Safety, good health and hygiene practices are priorities. This day care has top quality facilities and equipment. Food and nutrition is based on university studies. Annual toys and equipment budget is equivalent to some commercial centres. Daily diary helps you connect with your child's day.

• Pick up and Delivery

  Children are picked up and delivered from your home in a 5 Star Safety little VW bus and taken 10 mins to 1/3 acre grassland / gums, purpose built house.

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Pickup from 8.30am
Drop off 5.00 - 5.30pm
Open Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday & Friday

Registered with Newcastle Five Star Family Day Care, phone 4904 3477, email family@ncc.nsw.gov.au

Merewether Day Care is part of an accredited scheme that allows government benefits and rebates. The Child Care Rebate can cover up to $7,500 of fees for the year plus families may be eligible for a range of other benefits. Go to mychild.gov.au and/or check with the Newcastel Five Star Family Day Care Scheme.

Contact us

Phone 0417 902 800
PO Box 3331 Merewether NSW 2291
Email enquiries@merewetherdaycare.com.au