Long day care, before and after school care and vacation care all under one roof
The most affordable long day care on the Central Coast
Long Day Care
Long Day Care at Central Gardens Childcare Early Education Centre starts from just $86/day, and is considerably more affordable than many other centres in the area. This is because we see our business as an extension of our family. We do this work because we love kids, not because we want to make huge profits.
Our fees cover everything that is needed to ensure your child has a great day at the centre every time they attend. The children recieve breakfast if they arrive early, morning
tea, afternoon tea and light snack for supper if needed. We ask that you provide lunch for your child and a communal piece of fruit daily.
The fees also allow us to implement many educational programs such as the Bonkers Beat Musical Program, the Let’s Count Mathematics Program, the Munch and Move Physical Movement Program, Yoga and Auslan Signing. The only things not included in our fees are nappies and cot sheets, which we ask that you provide so your child has some familiar sights and smells from home.
Long Day Care
Long Day Care at Central Gardens Childcare Early Education Centre starts from just $86/day, and is considerably more affordable than many other centres in the area. This is because we see our business as an extension of our family. We do this work because we love kids, not because we want to make huge profits.
Our fees cover everything that is needed to ensure your child has a great day at the centre every time they attend. The children recieve breakfast if they arrive early, morning tea, afternoon tea and light snack for supper if needed. We ask that you provide lunch for your child and a communal piece of fruit daily.
The fees also allow us to implement many educational programs such as the Bonkers Beat Musical Program, the Let’s Count Mathematics Program, the Munch and Move Physical Movement Program, Yoga and Auslan Signing. The only things not included in our fees are nappies and cot sheets, which we ask that you provide so your child has some familiar sights and smells from home.

Blossoms
6 weeks – 2 years
$93 / day

Gumnuts
2-3 years
$93 / day

Banksia
3-5 years
$86 / day
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Before and After School Care and Vacation Care
Our early education centre also offers before and after school care and vacation care for primary school aged children, starting from $18/day. We find that a number of our families have children of various ages, and the convenience of having all their children cared for in the same place is invaluable.
During before school care, we supply a nourishing breakfast for your child. During after school care, we provide a healthy afternoon snack, a nutritious supper of vegetables if needed, and offer Homework Support. The kids can also participate in our Yoga program if they like.
Our fees also cover the cost of a private bus driven by a qualified and licenced driver that will ensure the safe drop off and pick up of your child to and from school and the centre each day.
Our Vacation Care program includes a mixture of in-house activities and excursions to keep the children occupied and stimulated throughout the school holidays. We often visit the Australian Reptile Park, go to the movies and visit indoor physical movement centres.
Before and After School Care and Vacation Care
Our early education centre also offers before and after school care and vacation care for primary school aged children, starting from $18/day. We find that a number of our families have children of various ages, and the convenience of having all their children cared for in the same place is invaluable.
During before school care, we supply a nourishing breakfast for your child. During after school care, we provide a healthy afternoon snack, a nutritious supper of vegetables if needed, and offer Homework Support. The kids can also participate in our Yoga program if they like.
Our fees also cover the cost of a private bus driven by a qualified and licenced driver that will ensure the safe drop off and pick up of your child to and from school and the centre each day.
Our Vacation Care program includes a mixture of in-house activities and excursions to keep the children occupied and stimulated throughout the school holidays. We often visit the Australian Reptile Park, go to the movies and visit indoor physical movement centres.

Lorikeets
5 – 12 years

Lorikeets
5 – 12 years
Before School Care
Permanent $18 / day Casual $20 / day
After school care
Permanent $28 / day Casual $33 / day
Vacation care
$52 / day
Download the Vacation Care Program
Our Rooms
Our child care centre takes newborn babies from 6 weeks of age through to 5 year old children. With three age appropriate rooms, we can ensure your child receives the best care. For 5-12 year olds, we offer before and after school care as well as vacation care.
Find out more about our rooms and age groups.
Our Team
We know that the bond formed between a child and their carer is an important one. That’s why we only employ permanent staff, with no casuals. There will always be routine, consistency and a familiar face when your child arrives each morning.
Meet the team and read more about our qualified and dedicated staff.