Service
Offering Preschool, Long Day Care & Occasional Care
The Cubbyhouse Preschool & Occasional Care Centre is licensed for 29 children per day and accessible to all children aged 6 weeks – 6 years. We are a small, community based, not-for-profit early learning centre, with qualified and experienced Early Childhood Educators.
We offer: Pre School, Long Day Care and Occasional Care services to the community in a family grouped, homely environment.
A community based centre & service
The Cubbyhouse is a beautifully resourced, purpose-built centre.
With a flowing indoor to outdoor play space, nestled in among the trees, we are conveniently located within walking distance to everything the Menai Community has to offer. This means, we can often take our learning outside of the centre and explore a more holistic approach to teaching.
As a Community based service, we value collaborative partnerships with our families and the broader community. We value family and community involvement and welcome this wherever possible.
As a not-for-profit service, our Management Committee is involved in planning and implementing fundraising events to ensure the children at our centre receive the best possible education and resources during their time here at The Cubbyhouse.
Information & Enrolment
We are open 49 weeks of the year, from 8am to 5pm (excluding public holidays), providing Registered and Approved Care.
The Centre provides nutritious morning, lunch and afternoon teas to children including fruit, healthy snacks, milk and water. We also provide nappies, bed linen and a Cubbyhouse hat for all children.
Once families are enrolled in the centre, Occasional Care days can be booked up to 1 month in advance.
Permanent attendance in our Long Day Care and Pre School program is also available pending vacancies.
Occasional Care
Flexible care when you need it — supporting families with casual, short-term care in a familiar, nurturing environment.
- Age
All Ages - Price
$25/hour (min 2hrs)
Babies & Toddlers
Gentle beginnings with loving routines, sensory play, and strong bonds to help your little one feel safe and settled.
- Age
1-3 Year - Long Day Care
$125/day*
Preschool
A play-based learning program that builds confidence, curiosity, and school readiness — all at each child’s own pace.
- Age
3-5 Years - Long Day Care
$123/ day*
Annual membership $50 per child
* Families may be eligible for Child Care Subsidy (CCS) Contact Centrelink for further information regarding subsidies.
We are a recipient of Start Strong Long Day Care Funding
The Program
Learning through play, growing with purpose
The curriculum consists of a variety of interest based experiences, with a balanced approach to both intentional teaching and open ended play. As children prepare for their final year of preschool, a school readiness program is implemented within the service. This allows children to engage in age appropriate, small group experiences, promoting language, numeracy, literacy and STEM as well as supporting the extremely crucial social/emotional development.
Nutrition
Nourishing little bodies (and minds)
The Centre provides nutritious morning, lunch and afternoon teas to children including fruit, healthy snacks, milk and water.
Educators will sit with the children at meal times and encourage positive eating behaviour. Children are never forced to eat but they are encouraged to try.
Please let us know if your child is allergic to or unable to eat certain foods. Some children have severe allergies to nuts and nut products. We have therefore made the Centre a ‘nut aware service’. With no nut products permitted at the centre.
Our Philosophy
The Cubbyhouse Values
Bridging the gap between the home environment and early childhood settings.
Being global citizens, taking responsibility for the planet on which we live.
Valuing learning.
Valuing improvment.
The value of childhood.
We believe in guiding, nurturing and supporting every child through their early years
Loved by Local Families
Join our waitlist
We’d love to welcome your family to The Cubbyhouse.
Our small, community-based centre offers limited places to ensure personalised care and meaningful connections. If you're interested in joining us, pop your name on our waitlist and we’ll be in touch as soon as a spot becomes available.