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Wentworthville Childcare & Preschool Centre overview
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(02) 8318 0442Wentworthville Childcare & Preschool is more than a childcare service – it’s a welcoming community where children and families feel supported, safe, and connected.
Led by Jing Zhang, an experienced Early Childhood Teacher with over 15 years in the sector, our centre is trusted by local families for its warm atmosphere and long-standing, dedicated team. All of our educators are permanent staff, well known in the community, and committed to creating strong, lasting relationships with children and families.
Our purpose-built centre caters for 72 children aged 6 weeks to 6 years, with a strong focus on quality, safety, and education. Families value the stability and high standards we provide, including:
- A preschool program guided by the Early Years Learning Framework (EYLF), enriched with PreLit Literacy, Montessori-inspired learning, and a comprehensive School Readiness Curriculum.
- An Educational Leader and a weekly consultant from Sydney University (currently completing a PhD in inclusive teaching) to ensure programs remain innovative and inclusive.
- The highest safety standards, with a full-time compliance manager on site five days a week.
- Nutritious meals prepared daily by Kids Gourmet Food.
- No hidden fees – our daily rate includes regular incursions three times a week plus monthly themed events such as Hatch and Grow, Healthy Harold, Ranger Jamie, Beyond the Beanstalk, and more.
- Strong community connections through local excursions, incursions, and charitable projects.
We are open 52 weeks a year (excluding public holidays), Monday to Friday from 7:00am – 6:00pm. Child Care Subsidy and Start Strong Funding are available for eligible families.
Call us or drop in for a visit and see how we can support your child’s learning and development.
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Centre philosophy
Centre philosophy
Understanding Children in Context
Here at Wentworthville Childcare and Preschool, we believe that children grow and thrive when they are supported not only as individuals, but within the many relationships and environments that surround them. Drawing on Bronfenbrenner’s Ecological Systems Theory, our philosophy reflects a deep respect for the people, places, and connections that shape children’s lives—from their families and educators to the wider community and society.
By nurturing these relationships, we create a safe and secure foundation for children to develop confidence, independence, and a love of learning. We view each child’s journey as unique and dynamic, and we support their development through play-based, intentional experiences that spark curiosity and build essential skills for school and beyond.
Our Four Pillars
The heart of our practice is grounded in four key relationships—those with the child, the family, the community, and the educators. These pillars shape every aspect of our approach and reflect our belief that learning is most meaningful when it is built on connection, collaboration, and respect. Through these relationships, we strive to create a nurturing and inspiring environment that supports each child’s growth and sense of belonging.
The Child
We see every child as capable, competent, and full of potential. We support children as active participants in their learning by offering a rich, play-based environment that encourages exploration, decision-making, and creativity. Through warm relationships and thoughtful guidance, we promote children’s autonomy, emotional resilience, and critical thinking. These qualities form the building blocks of academic success and ensure that each child is well-prepared to transition into the next stage of their educational journey.
The Family
We recognise families as children’s first and most influential teachers, and we are honoured to be a part of their child’s learning story. We build strong, respectful partnerships with families, encouraging open communication and collaborative involvement in the life of the centre. By acknowledging the diverse cultures, experiences, and hopes that families bring, we create a space where everyone feels welcome and valued. This shared understanding helps children feel secure, connected, and confident.
The Community
We are proud to be part of a close-knit community where relationships and traditions are deeply valued. Our centre actively builds connections with local schools, organisations, and services to enrich children’s learning and sense of belonging. Through community walks, shared events, and intergenerational experiences, we help children understand their place in the world and nurture their growing identity as kind, capable, and contributing members of their community.
The Educators
Our educators are thoughtful, professional, and deeply committed to supporting every child’s development. We see ourselves as guides and facilitators who respond to children’s interests and extend their learning through purposeful experiences. By embedding early literacy, numeracy, and thinking skills into our daily program, we prepare children with the tools they need for formal schooling—while keeping their sense of wonder and agency at the heart of all we do. We are committed to reflective practice, ongoing learning, and building warm, consistent relationships with children and families.
This philosophy is a living document that evolves with our community’s needs and aspirations. We invite feedback and collaboration to ensure it remains relevant and reflective of our shared values.
Meet the team
Meet the team
Our passionate and experienced educators have strong ties to the local community, with many having supported families for decades. Led by Lisa, our dedicated Director with over 10 years of experience in early childhood education, and supported by Jamie, our Educational Consultant who brings current research insights through his PhD studies, the team works collaboratively to create warm, inspiring environments where children can thrive, explore, and reach their full potential.
Their leadership focuses on:
Safety and compliance – ensuring our centre meets and exceeds all regulatory standards, providing a safe, secure, and well-maintained environment for every child.
Experienced and highly qualified team – our long-term local educators hold above-average qualifications, bringing deep community knowledge and professional expertise to every aspect of children’s care and learning.
School readiness and holistic learning – supporting children’s academic, social, and emotional growth.
Community connections – helping children develop a sense of belonging and active citizenship.
Family relationships – building a genuine “home away from home” through strong, respectful partnerships.
Come meet Lisa, Jamie, and our wonderful team—educators dedicated to nurturing children’s learning, wellbeing, and confidence every day.
Parent communication and involvement
Parent communication and involvement
Families form one of the core pillars of our community. We recognise parents as children’s first and most influential teachers and value our relationships as true partnerships. By combining families’ deep understanding of their children with our professional knowledge and experience, we enrich every child’s learning journey.
Communication is nurtured through ongoing engagement, daily updates, and our Family Communication App, OWNA, ensuring families stay informed and connected. We warmly invite families to participate in centre events, celebrations, and programs as active members of our Wentworthville Childcare and Preschool family.
Kindergarten/Preschool Programs
Kindergarten/Preschool Programs
Our School Readiness program is carefully curated and designed to support children transitioning to primary school, fostering academic skills, social-emotional growth, and a lifelong love of learning.
Key features of our programs include:
Early Literacy (PreLit Program): An evidence-based program developed by Macquarie University, supporting phonological awareness and oral language through structured, engaging activities that build a foundation for confident reading and writing.
Community Connections: Regular excursions to local schools community spaces, included at no hidden cost, to foster a sense of responsibility, active citizenship, and engagement with the wider community.
Our Senior Preschool program provides a well-rounded, engaging, and intentional learning experience that balances academic preparation with play, creativity, and meaningful relationships, ensuring children are confident and ready for their next stage in education.
Programs
Programs
In addition to our Kindergarten and Preschool program, Wentworthville Childcare and Preschool offers a wide range of excursions and incursions, all included with no additional or hidden costs, available centre-wide. These experiences are carefully designed to complement children’s learning, build essential skills, and encourage curiosity and engagement in meaningful ways.
Weekly Incursions:
Happy Feet and Ready, Steady, Go, Kids! are two weekly programs that focus on developing children’s physical abilities, coordination, and dynamic movement. Through these activities, children also build teamwork, problem-solving, cognitive skills, and confidence, all in a fun and engaging environment.
Specialised Excursions and Incursions:
Our centre offers tailored experiences that enrich children’s learning across multiple domains. These include:
Cultural Experiences: Regular visits from members of Aboriginal and First Nations communities, providing opportunities for children to engage with culture, storytelling, and traditional knowledge.
Health and Wellbeing Visits: Local professionals introduce children to topics around personal care, nutrition, and wellbeing, fostering lifelong healthy habits.
Science and Discovery Experiences: Hands-on, inquiry-based activities that spark curiosity, encourage exploration, and inspire a sense of wonder about the world.
Additional Learning Opportunities: Further excursions and incursions are facilitated throughout the year to complement the curriculum, support school readiness, and encourage engagement with the wider community.
These programs enrich the children’s daily learning, offering a holistic approach that integrates physical development, cognitive growth, cultural understanding, and social-emotional learning—while ensuring every child benefits without additional cost to families.
What the parents say
What the parents say
Families at Wentworthville Childcare and Preschool consistently highlight the sense of welcome, belonging, and partnership they feel with our educators. They appreciate the thoughtfully designed programs that support children’s learning and development, the inviting indoor and outdoor environments, and the caring, professional staff who make every child feel valued and supported.
Here are some testimonials from the families:
“We feel so incredibly blessed to have found this centre for our daughter. She has been attending for the past 1.5 years and I truly can’t speak highly enough of the experience we’ve had.
After touring just about every childcare centre in the area and surrounding suburbs, this was the only one where I felt completely comfortable and I’m so glad I trusted that instinct.
The educational program is exceptional with thoughtfully planned experiences that support real learning through play. The rooms and outdoor spaces are always set up in the most beautiful, inviting ways that make my daughter excited and want to go to school each day to see what ‘new things’ she will be learning about.
The food provided is amazing, but what really makes this centre stand out is the staff. Every educator is so caring, kind and genuinely committed to building strong, nurturing relationships with the children.
The management team are also fantastic. They’re warm, approachable and clearly passionate about creating the best possible environment for families and educators alike.
Thank you for everything you do. It means the world to us knowing our daughter is in such safe and loving hands every day.” – R.S.
“LOVE! We love it at Wentworthville Childcare & Preschool. My two little boys were settled in very quickly, the educators are so caring and very attentive. The children are very friendly here too, not too much sickness. We have been here 6 weeks now and have thoroughly loved it. There communication is excellent too and how they handled a small fall from my youngest too. I highly recommend it here.” – J.W.
“This is an amazing centre. My daughter has developed so much in such a short period of time. Programs are meaningful and engaging. The educators are caring and supportive. They give their time to give feedback. Would definitely recommend!” – J.S.
“Wentworthville childcare & preschool is absolutely one of the best around. The staff are amazing and so caring. I couldn't ask for a better school for my child. They are always there with a listening ear when needed whether it's a complaint or just for a chat. Thank you to all the educators, managers we appreciate you all” – S.C.
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56 Hampden RoadSouth Wentworthville, NSW, 2145
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Good Afternoon I just wanted to share how truly happy I am with how my daughters’ orientation went yesterday. The educators and the centre... Good Afternoon I just wanted to share how truly happy I am with how my daughters’ orientation went yesterday. The educators and the centre manager were so warm, caring and welcoming, and they made the whole experience such a positive one. The girls had the best time and did not cry once, they were genuinely so happy to be there. It means so much to see them excited and comfortable from the very beginning, and I am so grateful to the team for creating such a beautiful first experience. From Charbel and Katia El-Halabi Read more
My daughter has settled in so quickly and the educators are all so attentive and treat her like their own. They make the... My daughter has settled in so quickly and the educators are all so attentive and treat her like their own. They make the effort to ensure she is always presentable and clean on pick up which I am so beyond impressed with. I toured many centres in the surrounding area and found by far that WCP excels in all areas, particularly cleanliness and communication. I feel so comfortable that my daughter has been taken great care of and highly recommend. Read more
Our son’s transition from the sister company to WCP was incredibly smooth and positive. From the very beginning, we felt welcomed and supported,... Our son’s transition from the sister company to WCP was incredibly smooth and positive. From the very beginning, we felt welcomed and supported, and most importantly, so did our son. One of the things that truly stands out is how well he knows and connects with all the educators in each room. As parents, that means so much to us because it shows that he feels safe, comfortable, and confident enough to ask for help or express himself when needed. The environment is always clean, organized, and thoughtfully prepared every single day. We are also very impressed by the engaging programs that WCP offers, such as Happy Feet, Soccer Joeys, and the various incursions and excursions that expose children to new cultures and real-world experiences. These programs have significantly contributed to our son’s learning and development. We also had the opportunity to take part in some helpful health services like dental checks and eye screenings. It was a wonderful bonus that supported our son’s overall well-being. What truly makes WCP special is the people behind it. The admin and management team consistently show kindness, care, and genuine support for families. Their warm and family-oriented approach made us feel comfortable and confident in enrolling our son full-time. We are truly grateful to be part of the WCP community. It is a nurturing, supportive, and enriching environment, and we highly recommend it to any parent looking for quality childcare. Read more
This is an amazing centre. My daughter has developed so much in such a short period of time. Programs are meaningful and engaging.... This is an amazing centre. My daughter has developed so much in such a short period of time. Programs are meaningful and engaging. The educators are caring and supportive. They give their time to give feedback. Would definitely recommend! Read more
Wentworthville childcare & preschool is absolutely one of the best around. The staff are amazing and so caring. I couldn't ask for a... Wentworthville childcare & preschool is absolutely one of the best around. The staff are amazing and so caring. I couldn't ask for a better school for my child. They are always there with a listening ear when needed whether it's a complaint or just for a chat. Thank you to all the educators,managers we appreciate you all 😊❤️ Read more
Hi Sharon, Thank you so much for your kind words and for trusting Wentworthville Childcare & Preschool with your child’s care and learning. It means so much to us to know you feel supported and heard, whether it’s for a concern or just a friendly chat. The team at Wentworthville Childcare & Preschool truly values the relationships we build with our families, and your appreciation motivates us to keep creating a caring and welcoming environment every day. We are so grateful to have you as part of our Wentworthville Childcare & Preschool family. Warm regards, WCP Team
Great care for my son. Accomodating and thorough, his allergies have been catered to without compromise and I’m so grateful to have found... Great care for my son. Accomodating and thorough, his allergies have been catered to without compromise and I’m so grateful to have found wentworthville childcare and preschool. Staff are great and the education program is really preparing my son for primary school. Highly recommend Read more
Hi Michelle, Thank you so much for your kind words and for trusting Wentworthville Childcare & Preschool with your son’s care and learning. We are so glad to know you feel confident in how we manage his allergies and that our program is helping prepare him for primary school. At Wentworthville Childcare & Preschool, we take pride in providing a safe, inclusive, and enriching environment for every child, and it’s wonderful to hear this has made a difference for your family. We truly appreciate your recommendation and are grateful to have you as part of our Wentworthville Childcare & Preschool community. Warm regards, WCP Team
My daughter started at the centre in March and recently the centre changed ownership and I couldn’t be happier. Lisa and Jing genuinely... My daughter started at the centre in March and recently the centre changed ownership and I couldn’t be happier. Lisa and Jing genuinely care about all of the children and families. Their programs are terrific and I’m noticing such a change in my daughter. She’s constantly learning so many new things and she has gained so much confidence. All of the educators both female and male are wonderful. I always feel happy knowing my daughter is safe and having a great time. The communication is also great. Families are always kept up to date and Lisa and Jing are always there to answer any questions. They’re always present and involved too which I really like. Read more
Hi Jessica, Thank you so much for your beautiful feedback and for trusting Wentworthville Childcare & Preschool with your daughter’s care and learning. It truly means a lot to hear that you’ve noticed such a positive change and growth in her confidence since joining. At Wentworthville Childcare & Preschool, we’re committed to creating a safe, engaging, and supportive environment where every child can thrive. Your recognition of our programs, communication, and the dedication of our educators means the world to us. We’re so grateful to have you and your daughter as part of the Wentworthville Childcare & Preschool family. Warm regards, WCP Team
Thanks to the new owners they have made this place such a happy and fun environment for the children. With the programs and... Thanks to the new owners they have made this place such a happy and fun environment for the children. With the programs and incursions have made my son so excited to be there. The educators are amazing and treat your child like their own!!! Thank you!! Read more
Hi Vanessa, Thank you so much for your kind words and for sharing your experience with Wentworthville Childcare & Preschool. It’s wonderful to hear that the programs, incursions, and caring approach of our educators have made your son so excited to attend each day. At Wentworthville Childcare & Preschool, our goal is to create a happy, fun, and nurturing environment where every child feels valued and supported. Your recognition of the positive changes means a great deal to us, and we are so grateful to have your family as part of our community. Warm regards, WCP Team
The new owners, Lisa and Jing are amazing. They have made the transition of taking over very easy and comforting for the kids!... The new owners, Lisa and Jing are amazing. They have made the transition of taking over very easy and comforting for the kids! They are more involved with the centre and the kids. Always in the centre and making you feel welcome. The ladies and men on there team are just as amazing and caring towards the kids and make sure that all the kids are well looked after. So happy with team! Read more
Hi Mel, Thank you so much for your beautiful feedback and for trusting Wentworthville Childcare & Preschool during this time of transition. It means so much to hear that you and your family have felt welcomed and supported, and that our presence and involvement at the centre have made a positive difference. At Wentworthville Childcare & Preschool, we’re proud to have such a dedicated and caring team who look after each child as if they were their own. Your kind words about both our educators and management truly mean the world to us. We’re so happy to have your family as part of the Wentworthville Childcare & Preschool community. Warm regards, WCP Team
We feel so incredibly blessed to have found this centre for our daughter. She has been attending for the past 1.5 years and... We feel so incredibly blessed to have found this centre for our daughter. She has been attending for the past 1.5 years and I truly can’t speak highly enough of the experience we’ve had. After touring just about every childcare centre in the area and surrounding suburbs, this was the only one where I felt completely comfortable and I’m so glad I trusted that instinct. The educational program is exceptional with thoughtfully planned experiences that support real learning through play. The rooms and outdoor spaces are always set up in the most beautiful, inviting ways that make my daughter excited and want to go to school each day to see what ‘new things’ she will be learning about. The food provided is amazing, but what really makes this centre stand out is the staff. Every educator is so caring, kind and genuinely committed to building strong, nurturing relationships with the children. The management team are also fantastic. They’re warm, approachable and clearly passionate about creating the best possible environment for families and educators alike. Thank you for everything you do. It means the world to us knowing our daughter is in such safe and loving hands every day. Read more
Hi Rebecca, Thank you so much for your beautiful words and for trusting Wentworthville Childcare & Preschool with your daughter’s early learning journey. We feel truly honoured to have been part of her growth over the past 1.5 years. Knowing she looks forward to coming each day, exploring new experiences, and enjoying the environment we create means the world to us. Our team at Wentworthville Childcare & Preschool takes great pride in providing a nurturing space, thoughtful educational programs, and a strong sense of belonging for every child and family. Your recognition of our educators, management, and the care we put into every detail is deeply appreciated. We are so grateful for your ongoing support and for being part of our Wentworthville Childcare & Preschool family. Warm regards, WCP team