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Find out what a typical day at Garfield Street Children’s Centre is like, our Educational Philosophy, and browse our Frequently Asked Questions.
A Daily Routine Chart is on display and provides a guide to daily, regular occurrences. This routine may alter from time to time according to seasonal changes or the changing needs of the children. A chart of planned learning experiences and activities will also be available directly to you via the EarlyWorks app and may be discussed with staff at any time.
Children arrive and settle in with free play, morning tea, and engaging learning activities including art, music, storytelling, sensory play, and outdoor exploration.
A nutritious lunch is shared together before children enjoy rest time or quiet activities to recharge.
The afternoon includes creative play, group activities, outdoor fun, and afternoon tea before winding down for home time.
We provide long day care for children aged 0 to 6 years.
Our centre is open Monday to Friday from 7:30am to 6:00pm, all year round, excluding Public Holidays and a two-week closure during the Christmas period.
Garfield Street Childcare Centre is located at:
5 Garfield Street, Five Dock NSW 2046
We are behind the Five Dock Uniting Church.
Our daily fees are:
Daily fees do not include incidental expenses such as Excursions, Visiting Shows etc. We usually provide these at no cost to parents, but larger events may be billed separately.
Fees are to be paid weekly by direct debit. We will send you an email during the enrolment process to set up direct debit to your preferred account.
If you are unable to make timely payments, please discuss arrangements with the Director. Termination of enrolment may result if fees are one week in arrears unless an alternative agreement has been arrived at.
A Deposit equivalent to one day’s full fees is held for the duration of the child's enrolment at the centre. This deposit is fully refundable provided that 2 weeks written notice of the child's withdrawal from the centre is given and all fees are paid up to the child's last day of enrolment.
Daily fees do not include incidental expenses such as Excursions, Visiting Shows etc. We usually provide these at no cost to parents, but larger events may be billed separately.
Yes. Families may be eligible for the Australian Government Child Care Subsidy (CCS), which is paid directly to the centre on your behalf.
Yes. We provide all prepared meals, including morning tea, lunch, and afternoon tea.
We have a thoroughly planned menu which provides current recommended dietary requirements for young children. Our 3 weekly cycle menu is developed and maintained in collaboration with the NSW Government “Munch and Move” program.
The menu is made flexible enough to reflect cultural diversity and medical restrictions for individuals.
Garfield Street Childcare Centre has been owned and operated continuously since 1994.
Our centre features large indoor and outdoor play areas designed to support exploration, creativity, and active learning in a safe and caring environment.
We use EarlyWorks and Smart Central to share daily updates, learning observations, developmental records, routines, meals, and important notices with families. Parents also have access to policies and procedures through these systems.
Families receive regular updates about meals, sleep, routines, activities, and learning experiences through EarlyWorks notifications and communications from educators.
Families should provide:
Meals are provided, so food from home is generally not required.
Fees are still payable during absences due to illness or holidays. If your child will be absent, please contact the centre. Extended absences may be discussed with management.
Children must be collected by 6:00pm. A late fee of $20 applies for each additional 10-minute period after closing time.
The first step is to contact us to arrange a visit to the Centre. See our Enrolment page for more information.
We follow NSW Health guidelines for infectious diseases and exclusion periods. Immunisation records are required for all enrolled children, and medication procedures are carefully managed by staff.