Childcare at TAFE NSW
TAFE NSW welcomes families and offers on-site childcare services. This early childhood education and care service is for students, staff and the public.
We are licensed to care for children aged between 6 weeks to 6 years old. Our care standards follow the National Quality Framework.
The best start in life
TAFE NSW has 15 inclusive Children's Centres across NSW. These centres provide long day care and a welcoming space for children’s learning and play.
Our approach to early learning
All TAFE NSW Children’s Centres follow the National Early Years Learning Framework.
This framework focuses on:
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nurturing children's sense of self
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developing their sense of belonging
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encouraging ongoing development.
Our play-based learning programs are designed to spark children’s imagination in a positive environment where the children are encouraged to play together.
This enables kids to:
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build confidence
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develop socialisation skills
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express and explore their ideas
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engage with the ideas of others.
Our programs also help prepare children to easily adapt to the school environment.
Our licensing
All TAFE NSW Children’s Centres are licensed under the Australian Children's Education and Care Quality Authority regulations.
Each children's centre undergoes the full licensing process and is issued with an individual licence.
Our teams
TAFE NSW early childhood educators tailor practical teaching to meet the individual needs of the children in our care.
We value collaboration with families in the education process, and provide enriching and stable environments where children can thrive.
Our facilities
TAFE NSW’s Children’s Centres include communal spaces where children of all ages are encouraged to safely play together.
Our facilities include:
- babies' rooms
- infant and toddler rooms
- preschool rooms
- outside play areas.
As children play together, they learn to socialise with one another, developing their confidence and empathy, as well as negotiation and social skills.
Before enrolling your child
Before you enrol your child at a TAFE NSW Children's Centre, it’s good to be aware of a few things that may affect your childcare planning decisions.
There are three key things to know:
- Centres have limited spaces, especially for children aged under three years.
- To apply for your child to attend a TAFE NSW Children’s Centre, you must provide your child’s up-to-date immunisation history statement.
- Depending on demand for places at your chosen centre, your child’s application may go on a waitlist.
- Offer of a place for your child is not held open past an acceptance date, set by the centre.
Find your Children’s Centre
Visit the Australian Government service finder website to find a childcare service or centre.
