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Chipmunks In The Park

Family Owned & Operated Early Learning In Lethbridge Park

At Chipmunks In The Park, we offer a warm, engaging, and supportive environment where children can learn, explore, and thrive through play-based learning, social interaction, and creative activities.

With secure play areas, modern facilities, and dedicated educators, we prioritise each child’s safety, well-being, and individual development, creating a welcoming space where they feel valued and inspired.

Our curriculum blends structured learning with open-ended play to build essential social, cognitive, and motor skills, providing enriching experiences that nurture confidence, independence, and a lifelong love of learning.

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Chipmunks in the Park, Preschool – Childcare in Lethbridge Park

Location: 18 Mariana Crescent Lethbridge Park NSW 2770

Telephone: 02 8319 5816

Email: park@chipmunkschildcare.com

Opening Times: 7:00am to 6:00pm (Monday – Friday)

Rooms: Tiny Wanderers (0-2 years), Little Explorers (2-3 years). The Preschoolers Room (3-5 years)

Inclusions: Registered under Child Care Subsidy (CCS) and NSW Start Strong Funding, Enhanced School Readiness and Transition to school program, Nappies & Wipes Provided, Complimentary gourmet meals provided.

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What makes our childcare Lethbridge Park different

Chipmunks in the Park is a small, high-quality childcare centre in the heart of Lethbridge Park conveniently located next to Lethbridge Park Public School. We are a family operated daycare and are always open to discussions with families and the community on how we can deliver better educational outcomes to children attending our service. We take enrolments for our preschool from Lethbridge Park, Emerton, Tregear, Shalvey, Willmot, Bidwill, Ropes Crossing, Dharruk, Whalan and Blackett.

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Lethbridge Park daycare centre features

✔ Care for children 3 months – 5 years

✔ Located conveniently near Lethbridge Park Public School

✔ Large outdoor play space

✔ 3 seperate rooms

✔ All meals prepared onsite and provided from breakfast – late snack

✔ 4 week rotating menu, catering for allergies, dietary requirements and preferences

✔ Long standing, knowledgeable educators

✔ Experienced and knowledgeable director

✔ Daily communication and photos via closed Facebook group

✔ Monthly observations on children’s development and interests

✔ Age appropriate fun learning experiences

✔ Incursions including; dental, eye sight testing and more

✔ 2 large separate outdoor yards

✔ Nappies provided

The latest updates on our child care in Lethbridge Park

Our child care Lethbridge Park ensures the children have access to purposeful, engaging experiences each day. Below you will be able to look through what the children have been up at the centre recently.

Take a look at our preschool Lethbridge Park

At our Lethbridge Park preschool our educators strive to ensure their learning environment reflect the developmental needs of the children in their care. Our environments are age appropriate and engaging. Please have a look below at some Chipmunks in the Park preschool highlights.

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Children's outdoor play area with toy construction vehicles, hard hats, and playground equipment, surrounded by trees and greenery.
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Outdoor play area with kitchen toys, pots, pans, and utensils on a wooden floor under a shade. Wooden shelves and plants against a wooden fence.
Preschool playroom with a play kitchen, dress-up clothes on a rack, a large leaf-shaped rug, and tree stump stools.
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A young girl with a ponytail is playing with a wooden puzzle featuring farm animals, including a cow, giraffe, and sheep. There is a farm-themed puzzle with animals and another puzzle with colorful animals in the background on a table with green chai
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Find Chipmunks in the Park Childcare – Lethbridge Park early learning centre

Our Lethbridge Park early learning centre is conveniently located just next door to Lethbridge Park Public school. We service families in all surrounding areas including but not limited to; Emerton, Tregear, Shalvey, Willmot, Bidwill, Ropes Crossing, Dharruk, Whalan and Blackett. Our childcare offers ample onsite parking for families. Have a look at the map below to ensure our location is convenient for your families needs.

 
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Meet the Lethbridge Park Chipmunks in the Park daycare team

Meet our team of knowledgeable and dedicated educators at our Lethbridge Park daycare centre. We have listed their personal philosophies and why they chose early childhood as their career and passion.

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Marian

Operations and Compliance Manager

My educational philosophy centres on fostering a nurturing, inclusive, and stimulating environment where every child can thrive. I believe in a child-centred approach that values each child's individuality, encouraging their natural curiosity and creativity.
My philosophy emphasises the importance of early childhood education as a foundation for lifelong learning and development.

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Kellie

Lethbridge Park Childcare Centre Nominated Director

I believe that the early years of a child’s life are busy and important, I believe that a child’s learning is happening all the time and is interwoven through all developmental areas. Therefore my goal is to ensure this ongoing learning is safe, positive, fun and nurturing for each child. I also believe children need the assurance of being loved and cared for while they are enjoying their educational environment.

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Emily

 Lethbridge Park Childcare Centre 2IC / Room Leader

I believe being a part of a child’s development is rewarding. I believe every child is curious and capable learners. I believe every child is unique as they have their own ways of solving problems as well as their own interests and abilities. I enjoy working alongside families and children and I believe it is important as an educator to build positive relationships and trust with the children and families.

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Tanisha

Lethbridge Park Childcare Room Assistant

I believe in cultural diversity. I will celebrate the benefits of diversity with each individual child and enable them to understand and acknowledge differences. I believe children need the assurance of loved and to be cared for whilst they are enjoying their education environment. Teaching children is my passion.

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Gayatri

Lethbridge Park Childcare Room Assistant

I believe all children are different as individual and they have unique ways to explore the world, solve problems and have different interests and abilities. As an educator I am responsible for providing children with positive learning, and a nurturing environment where they can flourish.

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Emilee

Lethbridge Park Childcare Room Leader

I believe that each child has a unique personality & way of learning, which shapes the way they view the world. As an educator, I have a strong passion for helping nurture these personalities in order to help them flourish in life. I hope to help create an environment that involves the child’s interests & diverse backgrounds, as well as incorporating a wide range of learning styles into their daily routines so each child can get the most out of their day.

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Dimitra

Lethbridge Park Preschool Room Leader

My Philosophy of early childhood education is that all children are unique and play is fundamental for learning. Creating a safe, secure and stimulating environment that caters to the interests of all children is important.

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Maria

Lethbridge Park Childcare Centre Educator

I have been in the childcare industry since 2017 and I love it. My first two years were challenging as I improved on my knowledge and skills in so many different ways. I love being apart of the Chipmunks in the Park family as they support me with this also.

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Leesa

Lethbridge Park Childcare Room Assistant

I believe that children learn through play and will provide opportunities for children to explore, discover, create and imagine.

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Tiffany

Lethbridge Park Childcare Room Assistant

I believe all children were created uniquely by god. I believe that the first five years are the most important years of their lives. Children learn all their fine and gross motor skills that help them in everyday life. I have a passion for helping children learn and grow into strong individuals.

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Maddison

Lethbridge Park Childcare Room Assistant

I believe that Children should be taught the importance of being a good person, looking after their peers, and taking a sustainable approach to life. While also understanding the interests and abilities of others whom they complete tasks with..

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Amelia

Lethbridge Park Childcare Room Assistant

I believe every child deserves to feel safe, valued, and supported as they learn and grow. My goal is to create a warm and nurturing environment where children can explore, build confidence, and feel proud of who they are.

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Khansa

Lethbridge Park Childcare Room Assistant

I believe that the early years of a child’s life are the most critical in shaping their future. My philosophy is centred around providing a nurturing and stimulating environment that fosters growth.

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Margo

Lethbridge Park Childcare Room Assistant

I believe that children learn best through play and meaningful experiences that reflect their interests and voices. I am committed to providing opportunities that encourage curiosity, creativity, and problem-solving.

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Bronwyn

Lethbridge Park Childcare Room Assistant

As an Educator I believe that I am responsible for providing children of all ages with a positive and enjoyable learning experience. I enjoy being able to see children thrive through their learning experiences.

What our parents ask about preschool Lethbridge Park

Below we have answered some FAQs on childcare in the area as we understand that finding the right preschool in Lethbridge Park for your child and family is no easy task.

  • Daycare for a baby can range in price dependant on the area you are looking for childcare, the size of the centre as well as what is offered. It is important to ask the daycare centre you are looking at what they include in their fees. You may be out of pocket quite a lot and have to supply your own nappies, milk and even food. Chipmunks in the Park childcare centre includes all of this in the fees. The best way to ensure the centre fits within your budget is to call and speak to the manager directly and enquire about the fees for your child’s age group. You can then ask them to calculate what your fees would be using your Child Care Subsidy percentage.

  • Many childcare centres brand themselves differently from daycare, child care and early education. All centres follow the same framework and standards so its important to look at a few centres near you and ensure they are right for you and your children.

  • Daycares / Early learning centres work with families and children to gauge an understanding on each child’s most current interest. This is done to ensure that learning programs are developed to harness these interests and ensure that children will engage with activities provided. These programs will challenge the children’s self help skills, social skills, gross motor skills, cognitive skills and so much more. Learning programs are developed no matter the age of the child and always ensure the activities provided are age appropriate and working towards relevant developmental milestones being reached.

  • Many Lethbridge Park daycare centres take babies from 6 weeks, after having their first round of vaccinations. Some preschools however may take children from an older age, so the best option is to call your local child care centres to see if they cater for your childs age group. It is also important to ensure that their resources cater for your child age i.e cots, highchairs etc.

  • If your child is attending a daycare or preschool it is beneficial to speak with their educators on their development and ensure they are meeting all development milestones that will support a smooth transition to school. Children should have confident self help skills as many primary schools do not have the staffing numbers to support children with simple tasks such as putting on their shoes, collecting their belongings and such. Children should be confident in using the bathroom, and recognising when they need to go. If your child is attending an early learning centre or preschool, speak with the educators regularly on these areas. If your child is not attending childcare or preschool, it is very beneficial to have them in care for at least 6 months prior to sending them to primary school. This will help with social and emotional skills and ability to self regulate, especially at drop off times.

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