Enter at 57 Church St, Lidcombe and drive to the end of St Andrew’s Church car park
Enrol now for children 25MTHS to 5YRS – Hubworks
We provide Long Day Care & Preschool Sessions. Our Program includes Sports, Music, Zumba, Community visits & Incursions, apart from lots of fun learning experiences.
Welcome – Вітаємо – 歡迎 – Bienvenidos – Benvindo – 어서 오십시오 – Chào mừng – स्वागत छ – ยินดีต้อนรับ – Karibu –
St Joseph’s Childcare Centre & Preschool is a unique educational setting run by the Ukrainian Catholic Sisters of St Basil the Great. We have 30 years of experience teaching preschool-age children. St Joseph’s is one of the best local educational programs you can offer your child before school, and we plan to extend our age range from next year to cater to younger children. Our enrolment process is easy and does not require bond payments.
The program delivers quality education for 25mths to 5-year-old children, designed by an Early Childhood Teacher and 4 Diploma-qualified educators. Our centre offers dedicated Preschool Sessions where children develop their learning dispositions in preparation for Kindergarten. All our staff are permanent, providing continuity of care and a familiar environment for the children. Our child-to-educator ratios are excellent, ensuring a smooth curriculum.
Hours of Operation
The centre operates from 7.45 am to 5.30 pm – Monday to Friday.
Lunch & Teas
During lunchtime, children learn to handle their lunch boxes, eat from their containers, and pack them away. These skills take longer to acquire, and they are vital for children starting school. Therefore, we serve morning and afternoon teas. Both teas offer healthy options that help children gradually expand their taste buds. Teas include a combination of natural cereals, savoury/healthy bakes, vegetables, fruits, and milk.
Sleep and Rest times
Younger children sleep from 12:30pm to 2pm. Older children have their preschool sessions, then have rest/quiet time until 2pm. If a child does not sleep, they can have books / quiet activities during this time. Older children can join the young ones if they feel tired and need some sleep.
Communication with Families
The centre’s curriculum and children’s journals are shared with families through our website. Families are always welcome to come and see us for a chat. We offer monthly newsletters and keep in contact via email, phone, and messages.
Health and Safety
Our centre is always being recognised for its close attention to cleanliness and the well-being of children and staff. Children learn about hygiene and develop an awareness of its importance for keeping themselves and others healthy.
Centre’s Compliance History
Children in our Program Develop
- Safe and protective behaviours
- Literacy and numeracy skills
- Self-help skills and school readiness
- Arts awareness through professional music, dancing and drama teachers
- Sustainable awareness and caring for the environment
- Knowledge of the local and broader community
- Healthy living and sustainable practises
- Early Years Learning Framework outcomes
Our Philosophy
St Joseph’s Child Care Centre provides safe environments that facilitate children’s agency, creativity, and learning relationships while shaping their unique personalities and interests.
Our Philosophy commits to the care and overall development of each child in a safe, caring environment and is based on the National Early Years Learning Framework and the principle of children’s paramountcy.
Waiting list form & appointment request to visit our centre
Our Waitlist link is available here: Hubworks. Please remember that if you intend to enrol, this will serve as your enrolment form, so please complete it accurately.
If you wish to visit us, email us at info@stjosephchildcare.com.au to request an appointment or message us on 0487 401 645.
Contact Details
Phone 02 9649 8374
Mobile 0487 401 645
Emails stjosephsccc@hotmail.com
Our Address
Our facility is located at 29 Mary St, with entry now available via 57 Church St, Lidcombe. We have closed the Mary St entrance due to increased local traffic and high carpark demand, which compromises children’s safety.
