Childcare and preschool in Kelso, NSW
Kelso Children’s Centre offers long day care and a preschool program for children aged 6 weeks to 6 years, conveniently located for families in Kelso, Bathurst, Gormans Hill, Raglan and nearby communities.
Large established outdoor environments
Children have plenty of room to explore large, established outdoor spaces with trees, bike tracks, fairy gardens, vegetable gardens, mud kitchens, sandpits, obstacle courses, cubby houses and swings. These spaces give children many ways to move, imagine, create and spend time outdoors.
Purpose-built indoor learning spaces
Indoors, purpose-built spaces are designed around children’s emerging interests. Children can explore resources, follow their curiosity, express ideas and show creativity through play-based learning experiences across the day.
Stable team and family connections
Our long-standing team of highly trained educators and teachers creates a calm, comfortable environment where children feel valued. The centre has built lasting relationships with families across generations. Strong relationships help children feel settled, understood and confident to take part in daily learning.
Individual Learning Plans for every child
We create Individual Learning Plans for each child, based on their interests, strengths and developmental goals, and partner with families to regularly review and update each plan.
Government-approved Preschool program
Our preschool program helps children build confidence, independence and the skills they need before school. Children develop early literacy, numeracy, social skills and self-help skills through play, routines and group learning experiences.
Strong community connections
Children regularly welcome special community guests, including emergency services and council sustainability programs. Our strong cultural program focuses on Indigenous education and inclusive practices. We work closely with community support groups, inclusion services and schools to help children build respect, belonging and connection.
Nutritious meals provided daily
Children enjoy nutritious meals prepared each day, helping to support healthy growth, wellbeing and learning. Meals are planned to provide variety and balance, with consideration given to individual dietary requirements and allergies.
Family communication app
Families stay connected through our family communication app, which provides updates about their child’s day, learning experiences, routines and important centre information. The app helps strengthen partnerships between educators and families through regular communication.
Secure your place today
Book a tour to experience the centre and confirm availability for your child.
Meet our Centre Manager
We’re all about healthy, nutritious eating
At our Kelso child care centre, your child can expect healthy, nutritious, and yummy meals. We offer a rotating seasonal menu, providing breakfast, morning tea, lunch, afternoon tea, and a late snack freshly made daily. We cater to all dietary requirements, including halal.
Fees
The Child Care Subsidy can reduce your daily out-of-pocket fee by up to 95% depending on your family’s entitlements.
Nursery
0 – 2 years
$183.25/day
Toddler
2 – 4 years
$175.65/day
Preschool
4 – 5 years
$172.30/day
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Matrix Out of Pocket Cost
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*Kindergarten/preschool subsidy applied: $0.00
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Frequently asked questions
A centre tour is a convenient way to experience the childcare centre of your choice and meet with our qualified educators at a time that is suitable for your family’s schedule. Click here to book a tour online.
On the day of the tour, you can observe practices and interactions within the centre environment. You’ll be able to see all the rooms and playgrounds, ask the team members any questions you have in mind, and get all the information you need to make the best decision for your child.
Enrolling is simple, and our Family Support Team will guide you through each step.
First, find your local centre and book a tour so you can meet the team and explore the learning environment. If the centre is the right fit and a place is available, you’ll receive an enrolment offer for your child. If a place is not currently available in your child’s age group, we can add your child to the waitlist and keep you updated.
To finalise your enrolment, you’ll complete an online enrolment form through a secure link sent by our Family Support Team. You’ll also need to provide key details and documents, including your child’s birth certificate, Medicare details, immunisation history statement and, if eligible, your Child Care Subsidy details.
Before your child’s first day, you may be invited to attend a Stay and Play session. This gives your child time to explore the centre, meet their educators, and start feeling comfortable in their new environment. Once your paperwork is complete, your child is ready to start their early learning journey with us.
Starting child care is a big milestone, and a little preparation can help your child feel more comfortable and confident.
Before your child’s first day, you can talk positively about their new centre, explain what their day might look like, and practise small routines such as packing their bag, saying goodbye, washing hands and sitting down for meals. You may also like to visit the centre with your child, meet their educators and ask our team about what to bring on the first day.
When your child starts, our educators will take the time to get to know your child’s routine, interests, comfort items and individual needs. Settling in looks different for every child, so we work closely with families to help children feel safe, supported and ready to learn.
Most of our child care and early education centres offer nappies and wipes, sunscreen and hats, as well as nutritious meals prepared by our in-house cook. Some centres also provide sheets and formula, so you may not need to remember to pack them.
For nursery children, be sure to bring: nappy rash cream, dummies, bottles and teats, comfort toys or blankets, three spare outfits, spare socks and a plastic bag for wet clothes.
For toddlers and preschool or kindergarten-aged children, it’s best to bring: spare underwear, water bottle or sippy cup, sun hat, closed-toe shoes, two spare outfits, spare socks and a plastic bag for wet clothes.
Plus, anything else your individual child may need, such as breast milk, a sleeping bag, a comforter or medication.
It’s best to speak to your centre of choice for a full list of everything included.
Nurture One uses Xplor Home as our family communication app. It is the best and easiest way to keep track of your child’s day.
After you enrol your child with the centre, you can utilise Xplor Home to book child care days, manage your account, receive the photographs that capture your child’s learning, learn about your child’s progress, as well as keep up-to-date with upcoming centre events and important information.
If your child shows signs of an infectious illness when they arrive at the centre or becomes sick during the day, you may be notified that you need to make alternative arrangements or pick up your child from the centre and keep them home until they are no longer infectious. While we understand that this can be inconvenient, Nurture One is committed to maintaining a healthy environment and reducing the risk of infection for all children.
Under the Child Care Subsidy (CCS), families are allowed 42 absence days per child, per financial year. These can be taken for any reason, including public holidays and when children are sick, without requiring families to provide documentation.
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We look forward to welcoming your family.