Community Kids Thornton

Part of your village at Community Kids Thornton Early Education Centre. Our early learning and long day care centre is perfectly located for families living or commuting through Thornton, or nearby suburbs Berry Park, Woodberry, Beresfield, Metford, Millers Forest, Sophia Waters and Chisholm.

As you open the door to our centre, you will be immersed in a world where children are inspired to explore and grow. Our adventure-filled playground includes sandpits, climbing fort, vegetable garden and other exciting play equipment for children to explore and to engage all the senses. Children are provided time and space for uninterrupted play as they explore the outdoor spaces to test their limits and develop strength, balance, and self-confidence.

Our indoor environments invite exploration with quality resources and learning experiences. Children marvel, create, and test out their ideas as they play with a range of materials in purposeful play spaces.

Our team of experienced educators plan play-based learning experiences around children’s interests and learning goals. Literacy and numeracy concepts are embedded in play-based learning, as children engage as architects, storytellers, scientists, artists and designers.

Our dedicated studio space invites innovative ways of working with unique materials. Project work enables children to visit and work in the studio space over time with peers, educators, and specialists. Project-based learning promotes the integration of learning areas and skill sets as children problem-solve, think critically, and collaborate with others to design, create and evaluate their ideas.

There is no need to pack your child’s lunch or snacks as we provide healthy, freshly made meals created daily by our in-house cook catering for all dietary requirements. Shared mealtimes between children and educators strengthen relationships, with opportunities to share stories and experiences, and model healthy eating practices. Allow us to treat you to hot coffee and a snack to go each morning.

No two days are the same at Community Kids Thornton. Our educators and children explore our local community with regular excursions and walks, also visiting the Maitland show and art gallery yearly. We welcome special guests and community members to the centre including he library to the centre based on the children's interests.

As members of our Community Kids community, we look forward to partnering with you to provide information, support, and high-quality education and care in your child’s formative years.

Our Family Support Team are happy to chat through your child care needs. Call them today on 1800 411 604 to book a tour at our centre, meet our team of educators, and learn more about why these first five years are so important for your child’s development.

2 Darlaston Ave, Thornton NSW 2322 (02) 4013 6112 thornton@communitykids.com.au

Why you’ll love Community Kids Thornton

These are just some of the highlights included in your child’s early childhood education and care experience at our centre.

Adventure-filled playgrounds

Healthy, freshly made meals

Regular community excursions

Preschool program

Specialised programs

Sustainability program

Community visits

All in one family app

Meet your Centre Manager

Tina Barbie

“The great African Proverb states, “it takes a village to raise a child” and this could not be truer to the experience we provide here.”

A sneak peek inside our centre

CK Thornton childcare educator stacking blocks with a child

Day care child in the playground at CK Thornton

Community Kids Thornton building entrance

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Take a walk in your child’s footsteps

Every day is a different adventure with children, but there are some key elements that make your child’s time so enjoyable at our Community Kids early education centres. Scroll through the below to see what a typical day might look like.

Arrival at the centre

Experience a sense of belonging as you are welcomed by our friendly centre teams. On arrival, share information about your child’s specific needs for the day. Our experienced educators will support you and your child with the morning transition from home to centre.

Mealtimes

Your child enjoys a nutritious menu prepared by our centre cooks. Shared mealtimes between children and educators strengthen relationships, with opportunities to share stories and experiences. Educators model healthy eating practices and social behaviours, and support children’s growing independence with mealtime routines.

Infant care

Infants are held in educators’ arms for feeding. Bottle feeding with educators or breastfeeding with Mum provides one-on-one time for connection, talking gently and responding to baby’s cues. Everyday routines provide opportunities to strengthen relationships and build language skills through songs, games, and conversations.

Play-based learning

As your child plays, they develop dispositions for learning including curiosity, problem-solving, confidence and resilience. Educators plan play-based learning experiences around children’s interests and learning goals. Play-based learning supports all areas of children’s development, including language and motor movement, memory, concentration, emotions, and social relationships.

Sleep, rest and relaxation

Sleep, rest and relaxation routines match your child’s individual needs. Effective sleep practices help children feel safe and secure to support better sleep. Opportunities for rest and relaxation are always available across the day. Play-based learning experiences are provided for older children who don’t sleep.

Heading home

Experience a sense of satisfaction that your child has enjoyed and benefited from their day at the centre. As you prepare to head home, speak with our friendly educators about your child’s learning and experiences across the day. We look forward to welcoming you back tomorrow.

Useful Information

Convenient opening hours to support your busy family life!

Monday	06:30 AM - 06:30 PM
Tuesday	06:30 AM - 06:30 PM
Wednesday	06:30 AM - 06:30 PM
Thursday	06:30 AM - 06:30 PM
Friday	06:30 AM - 06:30 PM

Even more reasons why families love our centre:

We offer an interest-based program guided by the national Early Years Learning Framework (EYLF) and a preschool program taught by a Bachelor-qualified early childhood teacher to prepare your child socially and emotionally for the next step in their early education journey.
You’ll receive daily photos and updates through our all in one family app that will allow you to stay connected with your child and keep track of their learning, nutrition, sleep times and other updates.
Sustainability philosophy embedded at our centre teaching children to care for the environment
On-site parking is available for easy pick-ups and drop-offs.

Call our Family Support Team today on 1800 411 604 to chat through your child care needs!

What we provide	What you'll need to bring
Hat Nappies Wipes Bed linen Sunscreen Meals - Breakfast, Lunch, Morning and Afternoon Tea, Late Snack Specialised programs	Soft toy or comfort blanket for nap time Spare change of clothing in a bag Water bottle Bottle, milk or formula

Our team of educators provide an unparalleled early childhood education and care experience for your child. They are trained, qualified and passionate about the importance of the first five years of learning, along with the positive impact this will have on your child’s future.

The learning programs your child will experience at our centre reflect modern educational research and practices as outlined by the Early Years Learning Framework (EYLF) which our program is built from.

Age Group	Daily Fee
Nursery	$132.00
Toddler	$131.00
Kindergarten	$130.00

Note: The above prices are before the Child Care Subsidy has been applied. To calculate your estimated subsidy, view our subsidy calculator. We also offer 9-hour, 10-hour and full-day options at our centre which could help optimise your child care subsidy - learn more about our Flexible Hours options.

If this is your child’s first time in child care, or you’re unsure about the subsidy, click here to learn more about how to apply for the subsidy and see what our enrolment process looks like here.

Don’t forget that our team of experts are always on hand to guide you through the process, simply call 1800 411 604.

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Read our Google reviews

“Very welcoming staff, very informative. My child takes a while to warm up in the mornings but there's always someone to give him a cuddle until he is ready to start the day😊.”

Destinee Lee

“Community Kids Thornton is a family centred daycare. My child was only meant to be at the centre for 2 months. Within that time they had made such valuable friendships with not just their peers but also the staff. The staff are more than accommodating to assist with any routines you have set in place in your home and will continue to follow routines at the daycare.”

Warden Clothing

“5 star rated centre.”

Brittany Nutt