At Cudgegong Road Preschool and Child Care Centre (CPCC) we are dedicated to providing a unique holistic learning experience to our community. We are committed to the provision of the highest quality early education and care as an essential community service. As a family owned service, we acknowledge parents and families as their child’s first teacher and believe our service is an extension of the family unit. We strive to support and strengthen family ties and encourage open communication between families, children and staff.

We envision our service as a space where each child feels safe, secure and supported. Cudgegong Road Preschool and Child Care Centre endeavours to create and foster a warm and nurturing learning environment where children are able to learn confidently through play. Cudgegong Road Preschool and Child Care Centre has a broad vision of education as an aid for life and acknowledges the early childhood period as the most crucial period of development. Cudgegong Road Preschool and Child Care Centre actively promotes positive overall health outcomes through the incorporation of effective programs and procedures that facilitate each child’s developing mental, spiritual and physical wellbeing.

Educators at Cudgegong Road Preschool and Child Care Centre are experts in their field, skilfully developing and implementing an educationally appropriate and stimulating curriculum to assist in the development of the whole child, meeting their needs physically, socially, emotionally, cognitively, creatively and morally. At Cudgegong Road Preschool and Child Care Centre we view children as possessing an innate learning disposition and view our role as educators to facilitate, guide and support their ongoing learning journey. We understand that children are naturally eager for knowledge and are capable of initiating learning in thoughtfully prepared environments.

At Cudgegong Road Preschool and Child Care Centre we understand that active community engagement strongly supports holistic child development and recognise the importance of establishing strong community links. Cudgegong Road Preschool and Child Care Centre emphasises our appreciation for Australia’s multicultural society and enhances each child’s awareness of, and respect for our communities’ cultural diversity, celebrating both our similarities and differences. 

Your little ones need healthy and nutritious meals to fuel them throughout the day, and at Cudgegong Preschool & Childcare Centre (CPCC), we have you covered! Our on-site chef prepares all meals daily, including breakfast, morning tea, lunch, afternoon tea, and a late afternoon snacks. We cater to all dietary and religious requirements, and our seasonal menu rotates every four weeks. So you can rest assured that your child is receiving the best possible nutrition while in our care. 

Cudgegong Preschool & Childcare Centre (CPCC) is proud to welcome a leading team of educators who are highly qualified, and passionate about bringing out the best in every child. The centre’s educators live within the community and partner with families and local community groups. 

Each of the dedicated and loving educators works hard to create a safe and caring environment for the children. 

The team works collaboratively to equip children with the appropriate skills for school. They also nurture their independence, creativity and a respect for peers, family, the community and nature. 

Cudgegong Preschool & Childcare Centre recognise that families are the first and most important influence in a child’s life. Our educators are here to complement that relationship and aim to stay completely connected with families to incorporate your expectations into our learning goals. Any successful partnership is based on open communication. 

At any time, you are able, and encouraged, to contribute to the program or learning environment, share ideas or concerns or join in the serious fun that we have daily. Verbal face-to-face communication is important to us and helps to establish our relationship. Communication will also take the form of emails, newsletters, displays and notices in the centre and digital forms such as Facebook, Instagram and xplor.