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
- Gateway Presbyterian Church, 43 Gan Gan Road, Anna Bay
Day and time
- Tuesdays from 9am to 3pm
Address
- Fern Bay Community Hall, Vardon Road, Fern Bay
Day and time
- Wednesdays from 9am to 3pm
- Fridays from 8:45am to 2:45pm
Address
- Wednesday: Grahamstown Public School, Hastings Drive, Raymond Terrace
- Friday: Boomerang Park OOSH, Corner of William and Irrawang Street, Raymond Terrace
Day and time
- Thursdays from 9am to 3pm
Address
- Medowie Community hall, Corner Ferodale and Medowie Road, Medowie
Our daily routine
| 9am | Children arrive at the mobile preschool venue and are encouraged to participate in indoor or outdoor activities |
|---|---|
| 10.45am | Children get ready for lunch and spend time with friends and educators as they enjoy their snacks. |
| 11.30am | Outdoor or indoor activities are available for children to experience and enjoy time with friends and educators. |
| 12.45pm | Children enjoy afternoon tea with friends and educators. |
| 1.30pm | Rest time or quiet time is available. Children are encouraged to have some time to themselves or quietly interact in small groups. |
| 2pm | Group time activities that encourage children's music and movement development. |
| 2.30pm | Group activities that encourage children's listening, turn taking and social skills. |
| 3pm | Children get ready to be picked up by their parent or caregiver. |
Fee information
Fees are outlined in the current Port Stephens Council Fee Schedule.
Fee payment policy
Permanently booked positions are to be paid for the days for which the child is enrolled whether the child attends or not, except for public holidays and some school holiday periods.
Fees are to be maintained at 2 weeks in advance. If fees are not maintained care may be cancelled. Any reduction in days permanently booked, requires 14 days notice.
All account enquiries are to be directed to the administration staff during office hours.
Contact us
- Administration office: 02 4988 0308
- Service mobile: 0428 951 387
- Service office: 02 4988 0662
- Email: thrivekids@portstephens.nsw.gov.au