The TOP 10 BEST School Readiness Programs 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.

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.

The Channon Public School, located 20 kilometres north of Lismore, is set high on a hill, overlooking a picturesque valley and the Nightcap Ranges. The playground offers the children an interesting, pleasant and stimulating environment in which to learn and socialise. The school works with the community to provide relevant educational experiences aimed at developing each child intellectually, physically, socially, culturally and emotionally. The school community aims to provide a safe, attractive and accepting environment that supports child-centred learning; and varied programs that develop individual confidence and promote learning as a life long process

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.

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.

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.