George Street Children’s Centre

Our Inverell childcare centre is a modern purpose-built care and education facility boasting four large rooms to cater for each different age group and stage of development. Although the childcare centre is large, it has been designed to create an intimate homelike feel to encourage children to feel comfortable in their learning environment.

Our experienced and qualified educators provide programs based on the Early Years Learning Framework. Our Inverell centre proudly offers a preschool program to ensure your child is supported for their transition to school every step of the way. With a focus on language, literacy, numeracy, social skills and more, your child will become school ready.

At our Inverell centre, we believe the children’s safety, well-being and happiness is paramount and our job is to provide a happy, safe and welcoming environment. We treat everyone as equal and endeavour to involve families and the community as much as possible in our activities.

We look forward to meeting you and your family here at Nurture One George Street Inverell.

Brooke Cutmore

When I was younger and was asked what I wanted to be when I grow up, I always envisioned working with children. Prior to working in early childhood education, I worked in the Catholic school system for 4 years. I hold a Diploma in Children’s Services.

I became an early childhood educator as I believe it is important to introduce children to a world of lifelong learning. I believe by providing a safe, loving, creative and nurturing learning environment where children can interact with others, make new friends and build relationships away from the watch of their family members will build children’s strong sense of belonging.

Our educators provide love, care and support to all the children and families in our childcare centre in Inverell. The centre had built strong relationships with families as our educators are caring, nurturing and offer countless opportunities for children throughout their learning years. We strive to make the transition to care as stress-free and enjoyable as we can as we know it is hard to find the right care for your children. I can assure you that your child will be nurtured and their time at our centre will deeply connect to their home life.

The staff at George Street are dedicated to our families and put their heart and soul into making them proud to be our partners. They are compassionate and know that any small act of kindness can put a smile on someone face. Lastly, their integrity is most important and is true as they lead by example as little eyes watch and interpret their actions.

We are looking forward to welcoming you and your family soon.

Rooms 

Our Inverell centre provides care for the following age groups:

Facilities

Our service provides the following facilities:

• Nappies included
• Breakfast
• Morning tea
• Lunch
• Afternoon tea
• Sustainability program
• Veggie garden
• On-site parking
• In-house cook
• Fully air-conditioned
• Early Childhood Teacher
• Large Indoor and Outdoor Learning Environments

A centre tour is a convenient way to experience the centre of your choice and meet with our qualified educators at a time suitable to your family schedule. Nurture One also offers the virtual tour option in all our centres. Click here to book a tour online.

On the day of the tour, you’ll have the opportunity to 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.

Nurture One’s Family Support team will add your child’s name to our waitlist if one of our centres is currently full in your child’s age group. We will then contact you as soon as a place becomes available.

We also do monthly check-ins to review the availability, and you will receive a text message confirming if you’re still happy to remain on the waitlist each month. If you would like to get an update at any point, you’re welcome to reach out on our Web Chat or give us a call.

Our Family Support team can also help you find more G8 early learning centres near you, with the same offerings at the Nurture One centre you are interested in that have immediate availability.

It’s common for a child to experience separation anxiety when they first start child care. When you’re getting ready to start child care, you can help your child overcome anxieties by visiting the child care centre together for a Stay and Play session, and easing into new routines at home.

Click here to read more tips about how to make the transition easier for your child.

Most of our Nurture One child care and early education centres offer the following:

• Nappies and wipes
• Sunscreen and hats
• 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 the need for families to provide documentation.