Ngunnawal Child Care & Education Centre
At Ngunnawal Child Care & Education Centre, children are supported to learn, explore and build strong connections with their community. Located within the grounds of Ngunnawal Preschool and Primary School, our service provides welcoming, vibrant and flexible learning environments that respond to the individual and culturally diverse needs of each child.
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. Every enrolment helps us give back to the Canberra community, supporting Communities at Work programs and services that assist local people and families.
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.
Why families choose Ngunnawal Child Care & Education Centre
Our location within the grounds of Ngunnawal Preschool and Primary School helps children build connections with the school community and supports a smoother transition into the primary school environment.
Learning extends beyond the centre through excursions, storytelling sessions, cultural programs and community initiatives such as Lids4Kids. These experiences give children opportunities to explore their local community, learn about sustainability and develop an understanding of how their actions can make a positive difference.
Sustainability and caring for the environment are embedded in everyday learning. Children take part in experiences such as planting seeds, growing food and caring for plants, helping them understand where food comes from and the importance of looking after the natural environment. Produce grown at the service is shared with children, families and educators and used within the service.
We also celebrate the cultural and linguistic diversity of our community. Children are introduced to different ways of communicating, including Auslan and/or visual communication, while the diverse languages and cultural knowledge of our educators help create an environment where different identities and experiences are valued.
Families choose our service for:
- Close links with Ngunnawal Preschool and Primary School to support a smooth transition to school
- A strong focus on safety, wellbeing and consistent routines
- Experienced educators who build trusted, lasting relationships
- Play-based learning that supports confidence, independence and development
- Inclusive practices that celebrate different cultures, languages and ways of communicating
- Sustainability experiences, including gardening and participation in Lids4Kids
- Opportunities to connect with the local community through excursions, storytelling and cultural programs
- Early childhood education and care, Before and After School Care and School Holiday Programs in one convenient location
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.
Ngunnawal Child Care & Education Centre is proud to hold the following rating:
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Our overall ratingMeeting National Quality Standard Quality rating issuedOctober 2019 |
For more details about Ngunnawal Child Care & Education Centre assessment rating visit the Australian Government’s official website: www.startingblocks.gov.au
What families say
“Thank you all for your amazing care and education. Words cannot express the gratitude I have for the commitment you all have for the children, parents and community members you work with on a daily basis. We are lucky and blessed to have your support and guidance as we navigated our early years of being a family. You will all be forever in our hearts.”.
– Parent feedback for Ngunnawal Child Care & Education Centre
Operational Information
Located within the grounds of Ngunnawal Preschool and Primary School in Ngunnawal, ACT, our service provides early childhood education and care for children from birth to school age.
We also provide Out of School Hours Care, including Before School Care, After School Care and School Holiday Programs. Our connection with the local school helps children become familiar with the school environment and supports continuity as they move through their early learning journey.
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, and afternoon tea. We take great care in catering to individual dietary requirements and specific needs, ensuring every child is nourished, supported, and able to thrive.
Families are asked to provide a nut-free lunch for their child.
Fees:
Effective from 29 June 2026. Please note these rates are before the Child Care Subsidy (CCS) is supplied, if you are eligible.
You can use the Online Centrelink Calculator to see what subsidy payments and services you may be eligible for.
Please note that by enrolling with us, you are helping support local people and families across Canberra through Communities at Work’s community programs and services.
Fees for centre-based care:
- Centre-based Care: The fee for our Ngunnawal Child Care & Education Centre (daily rate) is $166.40 effective from 29 June 2026.
Fees for Before and After School Care
- 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 rate for our school holiday program is $166.40
Contact Information
Book a tour at Ngunnawal Child Care & Education Centre, located in Isabella Plains ACT, today by contacting the centre via phone on (02) 6126 9069
You can also email necc@commsatwork.org
Alternatively, you can contact the main switch of Communities at Work on admin@commsatwork.org and 02 6293 6500
Location
Ngunnawal Child Care & Education CentreWanganeen Ave, NGUNNAWAL ACT, 2913
Wanganeen Ave, NGUNNAWAL ACT, 2913