Communities at Work

Supporting wellbeing, confidence and learning for Canberra Region children and families.

As a local not-for-profit organisation, we have a long-standing reputation for supporting families with integrity and care. Children are welcomed into a secure learning environment where safety, wellbeing and belonging come first. Our educators support each child’s social, emotional, and learning development, helping them feel confident and successful. 

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Why families choose Isabella Plains Early Childhood Service

We have close links to the local school and surrounding community, children regularly explore their environment through guided excursions. During the warmer months, visits to Isabella Ponds give children the chance to observe birdlife, collect natural materials for creative play, and enjoy calm, mindful moments in nature.

Learning also extends into the local community. Visits to nearby shops help children build confidence, develop a sense of belonging, and understand the world around them in a practical way.

Children are encouraged to take part in community-focused experiences such as Clean Up initiatives and the Sorry Day Bridge Walk. These opportunities support children to care for the environment, show respect for others, and understand their role within the community.

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Our quality rating

All approved education and care services in Australia are assessed and rated by their state or territory regulatory authority against the National Quality Standard.

Isabella Plains Early Childhood Service is proud to hold the following rating:

Our overall rating Meeting National Quality Standard Quality rating issued October 2019

For more details about Isabella Plains Early Childhood Service assessment rating visit the Australian Government’s official website: www.startingblocks.gov.au

What families say

“Great centre! Such caring staff, very low staff turnover, always responsive to enquiries, great facilities including a lot of outside areas for the kids to play. I feel very safe dropping my kids here and would recommend to anyone in the area looking for a daycare”.

– Brionie Thompson /  Verified Google review

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Operational Information

Located alongside the local early childhood school, we work in close partnership to support a smooth Birth to 8 learning journey. This connection helps children feel confident as they grow, learn, and transition into school.

We also build strong relationships with families and local services, creating a warm and inclusive environment where children feel safe, supported, and ready to thrive.

We offer regular bookings for our centre-based care services at this service.

Opening hours:

7:30 am to 6 pm, Monday to Friday.

We accept children from birth to eight years of age. Our service also offers a thoughtfully designed school holiday program, providing enriching experiences and continuity of care for older children during holiday periods.

Meals provided:

Children at our centre enjoy freshly prepared, nutritionally balanced meals each day, including morning tea, lunch, and afternoon tea, all created by our onsite chefs. We take great care in catering to individual dietary requirements and specific needs, ensuring every child is nourished, supported, and able to thrive.

Fees:

Effective from 30th June 2025. Please note these rates are before the Child Care Subsidy (CCS) is supplied, if you are eligible.

Fees for centre-based care:

• Centre-based Care: The fee for our Isabella Plains Early Childhood Service (daily rate) is $164.40.

New fees for Isabella Plains Early Childhood Service will take effect from 29 June 2026. The new daily rate will be $171.30.

Fees for Before and After School Care

• Before School Care: Daily rate (permanent) is $28.70
• After School Care: Daily rate (permanent) is $43.30

From 29 June 2026, new fees will apply:

• Before School Care: Daily rate (permanent) is $29.90
• After School Care: Daily rate (permanent) is $45.10

Casual bookings incur an additional $4 fee per session.

Fees for School Holiday Programs

The daily rate for our school holiday program is:

• $95 for in-service days, i.e. days on which educators at the service run activities for the children.
• $111.70 for incursion days, i.e. days on which external providers bring in special activities to the school holiday program.
• $133 for excursion days, i.e. days on which educators and children visit an external location from the school holiday program location for fun activities.

• $98.90 for in-service days, i.e. days on which educators at the service run activities for the children.
• $116.30 for incursion days, i.e. days on which external providers bring in special activities to the school holiday program.
• $138.50 for excursion days, i.e. days on which educators and children visit an external location from the school holiday program location for fun activities.

Contact Information

Book a tour at Isabella Plains Early Childhood Service, located in Isabella Plains ACT, today by contacting the centre via phone on (02) 6142 3774

You can also email ipecs@commsatwork.org

Alternatively, you can contact the main switch of Communities at Work on admin@commsatwork.org and 02 6293 6500

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