Early Education and Care (Child Care) Centres
Communities at Work operates 11 Early Education and Care (Child Care) Centres across Canberra. These centers provide long day care services.
Browse all our Child Care and Education Centres – click on the relevant centre page to find out more about the centre and place an enquiry.
- Abacus Child Care & Education Centre
- Taylor Child Care & Education Centre
- Capital Hill Early Childhood Centre
- Illoura Child Care & Education Centre
- Greenway Child Care & Education Centre
- Narrabundah Early Childhood Service
- Isabella Plains Early Childhood Service
- Isabella Plains Child Care & Education Centre
- Richardson Child Care & Education Centre
- Ngunnawal Child Care & Education Centre
- Appletree House Child Care & Education Centre
About Our Child Care Centres
Our child care centres are dedicated to providing a safe, family-friendly environment that fosters your child’s wellness, well-being and love of learning. Our reliable and supportive educators focus on delivering high-quality education and care to ensure a happy, educational and socially expansive experience for your child. Taking the time to get to know each and every family allows us to provide programs and environments where every child is safe and feels like they belong. We operate 12 Child Care and Education Centres across the ACT.
Operational Information
We offer regular bookings for our long day care services at our child care and education centres. Fees are charged for 51 weeks of the year, including public holidays and any absences. A close-down period between Christmas and New Year occurs during which no fees will be due.
All our centres are approved for Child Care Subsidy (CCS). Find out more about CCS and other relevant information to our children’s services at our Frequently Asked Questions.
Our Commitment
We are committed to pursuing excellence in all areas of service delivery and are constantly improving. Practice across our centres reflects the standards of the National Quality Framework. Our Early Years Learning Framework (EYLF) is based on interests, abilities and social dynamics of individuals as well as groups of children, allowing for play, discovery, investigation and critical thinking.
We also encourage family involvement across our early education and care centres as aspects of family lifestyle, work, culture and interests offer important learning opportunities for all children. We value the opportunity for diverse involvement and invite all families to share their interests, skills and cultures with us.
Search for a centre near you using our search functionality by clicking the button below and navigate to the relevant centre page.
Stories from our Child Care Centres
‘I never thought I would have my children in childcare five days a week while I work,’ said a mother at one of our early childhood centres.’ ‘But due to unforeseen circumstances, I had to put aside the idea that I could spend all my days educating them, nurturing them, and watching them grow. This had been quite hard for me.
‘However, the service has provided my children with safety and consistency while I go to work – showering the girls with education, social skills, value-based practice, autonomy, and kindness.
‘One of my children had a speech delay but has thrived in her language since attending additional childcare days. She often has her hair braided at childcare. ‘Mummy, look at my hair,’ she will say with delight as I pick her up from the centre. One of her educators does her hair during the day and this language of love has been so imperative in fostering her sense of belonging.
‘My other daughter was recently diagnosed with a significant medical condition. After speaking to the Infants Room team, I felt confident to leave my daughter in their care and not stop work altogether. After three months, her specialist confirmed an incredible improvement, which I credit to the Infant Room educators. Their continual support has meant I have been able to continue working to provide for my children.
‘It has meant the world to me having my daughters attend a safe place that is invested in their growth and development.’
This story is just one of the many ways our early education and care centres make a difference in the lives of children and instil a sense of community while inspiring curious minds.
What Families Say
“Our little guy transferred across from another centre where he would cry all day and would never want to let us leave. The staff at Appletree have made him feel like part of the family from the first day. He almost instantly stops crying when we leave because he feels so safe and cared for.
We receive constant communication from the centre about upcoming events, his development and daily feedback. He absolutely loves going to “school” every day and I attribute that to the excellent team at Appletree.
– Parent, Appletree House Child Care & Education Centre
“I adore this centre, the workers, the routines and the system they have is just brilliant. I feel so much better about my child going into care knowing he is so well looked after.” – Parent, Narrabundah Child Care & Education Centre
Why Choose Us
Communities at Work’s child care and education centres provide a supportive environment that encourages growth and inculcates a love for learning in children. Our educators are caring and approachable who build long-lasting relationships with children and families.
We regularly engage in excursions, provide flexibility with rooms and transitions, and have strong leadership teams in place that drive a clear vision and plan for the centre and the children.
Watch: Happy mum from our Richardson Child Care & Education Centre shares her experience (August 2020)
Contact Information
Find a convenient centre near you by using our search functionality here.
Please visit our Enquiry page to find out more and place an enquiry.
If you’re ready to enrol your child, click the button below to be taken to our MyWaitlist Enrolment Portal.
Alternatively, contact us using our get in touch form here. You can also email us on admin@commsatwork.org or call us on 02 6293 6500.