The TOP 10 BEST Preschools & Kindergartens in Northern Rivers NSW

Me & My House Child Care Centre is a Lismore childcare centre, offering long day care options for parents in the NSW Northern Rivers region. If you are looking for responsible, warm and attentive staff to care for your child, our friendly, safe environment provides a home away from home for preschool young ones between the ages of 6 weeks and 6 years. We present a family based environment with a homely atmosphere, and our centre staff are committed to providing high quality care through all stages of your child's growth. Our clean, bright and cheery early learning centre is staffed by truly dedicated team members, who are always welcoming and accommodating. We have a large shaded outdoor play area and climbing equipment, as well as a worm farm onsite. We utilise eco-friendly materials in our play areas, as well as encouraging organic and recyclable product use. Me & My House Child Care Centre also provides school readiness programs, where children can participate in activities similar to those they will take on once they begin attending school. We encourage and support your child through these programs, assisting them in the transition to school life. Our Centre Exceeds the National Quality Standard for childcare.

Christian school catering for students from Kindergarten to Year 6.

East Lismore Community Pre-school is a child care centre that offers a flexible learning environment to nurture children in a safe and caring way. We encourage children to pursue their passions.

Bumblebee Early Education Centre is a purpose-built long day care centre located in Goonellabah, owned and operated by an experienced and highly trained team. We're centrally located for parents in Lismore, Ballina, Alstonville, Wollongbar, Wyrallah and Eltham. We provide an early childhood program that meets each child's social, emotional, physical and intellectual needs, with a stimulating environment with experiences and materials that can be explored at the child's own pace. Our centre was purpose-built for day care and it encompasses a large natural outdoor area for children to enjoy. At Bumblebee Early Education Centre, three large rooms are used to divide children into developmental and age appropriate groups: baby and toddler room (6 weeks - 2 years); toddler and pre-school room (2 - 3 years) and pre-school and prep room (3 - 6 years). Our Goonellabah child care centre hours of operation allow for working parents needing early starts or late finishes. All staff are committed to ongoing development in their child care qualifications and our chef prepares meals daily, using fresh local ingredients in accordance with our balanced nutrition policies. We also have a qualified music teacher on staff. The centre operates under regulations and guidelines set down by Early Childhood Education and Care Directorate working within the National Quality Standard. We teach from the Early Years Learning Framework, as well as incorporating environmentally friendly programs and daily physical activity programs.

College catering for students from Pre-Kindy to Year 12.

Alstonville Communtiy Preschool is a child care centre that provides quality safe and nurturing care for your child. Our goal is to provide a stimulating environment for your child to play and learn.

Coraki CWA Pre-school is a child care centre committed to providing a safe, nurturing environment for children to grow and develop through play and exploration.

Nimbin Pre-school is a child care centre offering your child a great start to learning and play. We provide a safe and warm learning environment for all children.

Nimbin Early Learning Centre offer care to children from 6 months to 5 years old. We provide a safe, nurturing environment for your child to learn and play.

Tuntable Falls Early Childhood Centre provides a safe, nurturing environment for pre-school aged children. Give your child the great chance of success with our pre-school preparation program.

Welcome to Imagine Childcare & Preschool Ballina! Our beautiful childcare centre is designed to provide families with a warm and nurturing environment where children learn and grow, and most importantly have fun! Imagine aims to go beyond the delivery of standard childcare, providing a real sense of community and belonging for families. Our centre design includes large classrooms that open onto landscaped playgrounds, an onsite kitchen for preparing nutritious meals, and a parent lounge for our busy parents to take a moment and relax with a free barista coffee.

Seeds Early Learning Ballina is the best rated Childcare centre in Ballina. Featuring a beautiful outdoor playground, age appropriate toys and a team of dedicated Ballina Childcare educators - Seeds Early Learning is a wonderful place for your child to learn and grow.

School catering for students from Kindergarten to Class 6.

Catering for students from Kindergarten to Year 12.

Catering for students from Kindergarten to Year 12.

Children learn more during their early years than at any other time in their life. We love inspiring young minds - we encourage them to explore the world around them and learn about themselves through interactive play with others. Our early learning centres throughout Northern New South Wales offer plenty of opportunities for your child to reach their full potential in a creative and nurturing environment. Choosing a family owned and operated centre with a hands on approach means you can feel confident that your child will receive a head-start in their education. We focus on getting your children better prepared for school both socially and emotionally. We inspire their imaginations with innovative, leading-edge, play-based learning programs. Our interactive program is unique to Kool Beanz Academy, giving your child an exciting, rare experience.

Catholic primary school catering for students from Kindergarten to Year Six.

Give your child a great start with Kunghur Community Pre-school. We offer childcare and early education programs in our secure, purpose-built facility. Our friendly staff encourage confidence and individuality.

Designed to nurture & educate each child's' creativity, the staff at Kool Beanz Academy Ocean Shores will bring out your child's inner explorer.

Aetaomah school is a Steiner education school for children from kindergarten to Year 8.

Ocean Shores Pre-school is a child care centre offering your child a safe, nurturing learning environment. We offer quality educational programs tailored to each individual child.

Tyalgum Public School is very much a community school, located 25 minutes northwest of Murwillumbah. The school was first established in 1907. The central purpose of Tyalgum PublicSchool is to provide learning experiences and opportunities, which enable all students to gain access to knowledge and develop the skills required for full, active and fruitful participation in society. The school's central purpose is to provide learning experiences and opportunities which enable all students to gain access to knowledge and develop the skills required for full, active and fruitful participation in society. The school values and encourages students to strive for excellence in all areas of human growth. Literacy skill development has continued to be a focus of the school. This focus has been supported by the Disadvantaged Schools Program. Student learning is a feature of the school. It is achieved through participation in a whole school plan which provides individual support and allows for a degree of specialisation by members of staff. So too is the students' involvement in environmental care, exposure to a range of sporting and fitness activities, their access to internet technology and their involvement in a Korean language program. The school is an integral part of the Tyalgum community and acknowledges the valued support it receives from them.

Bossy Boots fully qualified educators provide care for babies from 6 weeks of age to school age. We are open from 6:30am to 6:30pm Monday to Friday 52 weeks a year, only being closed on NSW public holidays. We also have limited places for before and after school care. Our experienced cook prepares nutritious morning teas, lunches and afternoon teas which are included in the daily fee, and nappies and sunscreen are also provided. In short, we at Bossy Boots aim to provide the best quality of care possible. We realise that we are serving the children and also their parents and their families. In providing care, our goal is to do all that we can to foster the development and happiness of the child, while making sure that parents feel confident that their children are in good, safe hands. Philosophy At Bossy Boots, we view children as individuals with unique talents, capabilities, and aspirations. We aim to provide the highest level of care and education for all children, while providing a stimulating, healthy, and caring environment so that they can achieve their full potential. We aim to provide a nurturing and caring environment that enhances the learning and development of children from birth to school age through a process of belonging, being and becoming. Partnership We recognise that families are children's first and foremost educators. We recognise the importance of collaboration between families and educators and strive to facilitate this process by creating a warm and welcoming environment. We aim to be approachable, flexible, and receptive to the feedback and input of others. Secure, respectful, and reciprocal relationships We give priority to nurturing relationships and to providing children with consistent emotional support, assisting them to develop the skills and understanding that they need to interact positively with others. We educate children about the value of collaboration and teamwork, providing them with opportunities to practice these skills in their interactions with peers and educators. High expectations and equity We aim to recognise and respond to barriers that children face in achieving educational success. We encourage and promote curriculum decisions that promote the inclusion and participation of all children. Respect for diversity We recognise that diversity contributes to the richness of our society and aim to promote greater understanding of Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islanders' ways of knowing and being, and to understand and promote other cultures within our community. We believe that the experience of diversity provides opportunities for learning about similarities and differences while demonstrating how to live, learn, and play harmoniously. Ongoing learning and reflective practice We understand the importance of reflective practice as a form of ongoing learning and as a means of gaining a more detailed understanding of our work with children. As professionals, we aim to examine our experiences from varying perspectives, providing us with opportunities for continual improvement and the development of new ideas. We aim to become co-learners with children and their families while valuing the richness of local knowledge shared by community, including Aboriginal and Torres Strait Island elders, and other cultures represented within our community.Our curriculum, policies and practices are guided by the Early Years Learning Framework, �My Time, Our Place', the National Quality Framework and the relevant regulations and laws.

At Offspring Story House Early Learning Chinderah, we cater for children 6 weeks to 6 years in age appropriate room configurations. The Centre also operates a comprehensive Transition to School preschool program, preparing children for formal schooling. Located just 5 minutes from Kingscliff and conveniently located for families across the Tweed Coast, our aim is to provide a secure and happy environment where children can develop their skills and become confident individuals.

Catering for babies to Pre-school 0-5 Years Safe, secure semi-rural environment Small family owned centre End of street, zero passing traffic We cater for individual needs Massice grassed backyard

Kindergarten in Yamba

Among the many child care centres in the Northern Rivers region, Banora Point Early Learning Centre stands out, offering world-class but affordable services. At Banora Point Early Learning Centre, we know what every working family needs. A nurturing environment with a clean and safe setting that will help your baby grow into a happy and healthy child. At our long day care centre, we care for children from 6-weeks to school age. Our 20 caring and emphatic staff and on-site directors have more than 50 years of combined industry experience, with a high focus on early childhood education. Our staff, who are also mostly raising families of their own, have the hands-on experience of devoted parents. Each is a natural expert in child raising and education. Their skills and abilities far exceed government standards for qualified and experienced staff in child care. Banora Point Early Learning Centre also boasts of spacious and well-planned indoor and outdoor areas that are safe and suitable for every child's age and stage of development. Our childcare centre is a beneficiary of the Australian Greens' Program that gives establishments like us the ability to offer quality care and flexible options that parents seek for their children.