Mobile preschool

Our Mobile Preschool offers a challenging and stimulating educational program. We provide opportunities for children to try new experiences, practice new skills and enjoy playing with their peers.

We believe it's important for children to have a positive early learning experience. These experiences can affect how confidently they transition into 'big school'. We aim to make sure children learn skills to make this change as smoothly as possible.

Our Mobile Preschool is a quality program funded by the NSW Department of Education.

We offer:

  • care and learning experiences for children aged 3 to 5 years
  • qualified, experienced and caring Educators
  • a comprehensive school readiness program
  • The New South Wales Government currently provides additional funding called “Fee Relief” to subsidise the cost of Preschool. The subsidy is applied against the parent’s fees and the amount subsidised is determined by the number of days for which the child is enrolled.

Our locations

The Mobile Preschool travels around the Port Stephens region, visiting our different communities. See below to find out where we visit near you:

Day and time

  • Mondays from 9am to 3pm

Address

  • Salt Ash Community Hall, 1 Michael Dr, Salt Ash

Day and time

  • Tuesdays and Wednesdays from 9am to 3pm

Address

  • Fern Bay Community Hall, Vardon Road, Fern Bay

Day and time

  • Thursdays from 9am to 3pm

Address

  • Medowie Community hall, Corner Ferodale and Medowie Road, Medowie

Day and time

  • Fridays from 8:45am to 2:45pm

Address

  • Wednesday: Boomerang Park OOSH, Corner of William and Irrawang Street, Raymond Terrace
  • Friday: Boomerang Park OOSH, Corner of William and Irrawang Street, Raymond Terrace

NEW Mobile Preschool Holiday Program trial

We are excited to be offering this Holiday Program as a special trial initiative, partially funded through the NSW Government’s Early Childhood Education and Care Flexible Initiatives Trial.

The Holiday Program will be operating on the following dates:

  • Autumn – Tuesday 7 April to Friday 10 April 2026
  • Winter – Monday 6 July to Friday 10 July 2026
  • Spring – Monday 28 September to Friday 2 October 2026
  • Summer – Monday 25 January to Friday 29 January 2027

Day and Time

  • Monday to Friday (one week of each holidays only) from 9:00am to 3:00pm

Address

  • Boomerang Park OOSH building, Corner of William and Irrawang Street, Raymond Terrace

Our daily routine

9amChildren arrive at the mobile preschool venue and are encouraged to participate in indoor or outdoor activities
10.45amChildren get ready for lunch and spend time with friends and educators as they enjoy their snacks.
11.30amOutdoor or indoor activities are available for children to experience and enjoy time with friends and educators.
12.45pmChildren enjoy afternoon tea with friends and educators.
1.30pmRest time or quiet time is available. Children are encouraged to have some time to themselves or quietly interact in small groups.
2pmGroup time activities that encourage children's music and movement development.
2.30pmGroup activities that encourage children's listening, turn taking and social skills.
3pmChildren get ready to be picked up by their parent or caregiver.

Fee information

Fees are outlined in the current Port Stephens Council Fee Schedule.

Mobile Preschool fees are subsidised by NSW Government funding. Children attending up to three days are currently fee free, with children attending for a 4th and 5th day incurring a daily fee as per our Fees and Charges schedule.

The Mobile Preschool Holiday Program trial is not included within our regular NSW Government Mobile Preschool funding allocation, and does not provide funding for fee relief. As a result, a nominal fee per day is required to support participation in this program. This will be determined with each holiday period and will be advised when the Program is advertised.

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