The educational programs at McKay Children's Centre were created with our children’s and communities needs in mind. For more information, please check the ‘Our Centre’ page or contact us directly. 

Your child can attend preschool for up to 15 hours per week.
Times: Tuesday - Thursday: 8:45am - 3:00pm

We offer an engaging program lead by educators that understand the importance of learning through play in the early years. They offer an inviting and engaging environment, that encourages children to problem solve, to inquire and to be creative, while building on each individuals knowledge and strength. We also provide a supportive and nurturing environment, where relationships are at the core of everything we do.

CHILDCARE

Our childcare services offer bookings for half or full days, as well as before school care, Monday-Friday

Times:

Morning: 7.30am to 12.15pm Afternoon: 12.30pm to 5.30pm

Before school care (children 7 and under): 7.30am to 8.45am

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Within our childcare centre, qualified educators run a 0-2 year program in the Kabir room, a 2-3 year program in the Kurras room and our 3-5 year program is called the Taranggal.

We strive to provide a supportive and nurturing environment, and trusting and caring relationships..

By providing time and space for children to explore and play, we are inspiring creative and curious thinkers, problem solvers , building confident communicators, building on life skills and creating a love for learning.

Our out of school hours care service is available for children from Penola Primary School, Mary Mackillop Memorial School and McKay Children’s Centre Kindergarten. It is available to access from 3:10-5:30 every Monday-Friday during school terms.

During the school holidays and on pupil free days, we also offer a vacation care on a viability basis, if you are interested in using any of these services please contact us.

OSHC serves as a time for children to continue to learn through play, enjoy being outside, follow their interests and drive the program. We foster the children’s independence and provide them with opportunities to continue building skills for life.