Upper Hunter Early Learning Centre

Upper Hunter Early Learning Centre (UHELC) provides quality care for children six weeks to school age and is registered with the National Childcare Accreditation Council.

Care is provided 7.00am to 6.00pm weekdays and is available for 51 weeks per annum with one week's closure over the Christmas/New Year period. The Centre is licensed with the Department of Community Services for up to 57 places and provides care in three rooms, Rainbows, Moonbeams and Starbrights.

Rainbows (Nursery Program 0 - 2 years)
This program reflects age/stage development and encourages self-help skills. A nurturing and caring environment is provided for all children to grow and learn. UHELC caters for a child's overall routine of sleep and eating patterns.

Moonbeams (Toddler Program 2 - 3 years)
This program reflects age/stage development and encourages self-help skills including toilet training and personal hygiene practices. A nurturing and caring environment is provided for all children to grow and learn. Children are encouraged to have a rest after lunch.

Starbrights (Pre-School Program 3 - 5 years)
This program reflects age/stage development and is pre-school based. UHELC encourages self-help skills including toilet training and personal hygiene practices. A nurturing and caring environment is provided for all children to grow and learn. Children are encouraged to have a rest after lunch. A school readiness program is provided in Term 4 to assist with transition to school.

With each program, daily observations and follow-ups are recorded about each individual child's development and this assists staff in implementing appropriate programs.