Happy Days Preschool & Long Day Care Centre, we see our indoor and outdoor physical environment as a third teacher, making learning opportunities possible through open-ended experiences inviting inquiry, investigation and imagination. We are passionate about designing our natural backyard to promote hands-on learning, with our sustainable practices always in mind. Our pet chickens, fruit trees and herb centres, vegetable patch, mud kitchen, sensory garden and quiet play spaces allow children to make lasting connections to their environment. Our program offers play-based learning opportunities that are designed with children's individual interests in mind, as well as collaborative and intentional teaching experiences that support children in developing confidence and school readiness.

3 Bears Cottage is a family run business locally owned for over 20 years by Renae Donovan. Having six children of her own in which all six children at various times have been enrolled at the service, Renae has a great understanding of what busy families want and need. Located in the beautiful beachside city of Coffs Harbour the service is only minutes away from the Coffs Harbour CBD making pick up and drop off time more of a breeze. We have eliminated the morning stress put on families rushing to get ready for work on time, by providing the children with all their daily needs at the service. As we focus on the needs of the whole family, we don't believe in closing over school holidays, as parents still need to work during these times and finding alternative child care arrangements bring many challenges for busy families. We operate 52 weeks a year, Monday to Friday, 7.30am - 6pm. The whole family is welcomed to 3 Bears Cottage by accepting children from six weeks to school age, eliminating the needs for parents to make a number of drop offs in the mornings to various services. We accommodate this by having two baby rooms, one toddler room and one pre-school room. Our Educators work with our families to build partnerships to encourage a sense of belonging upon entering our service. Ensuring good communication methods enables 3 Bears Cottage to maintain high quality care and appropriate support to our families. The service also recognises partnerships with the community as a fundamental belief. Collaborating and networking with other organisations with the community enhances educator learning.

We provide a diverse range of childcare and family aid services to the Coffs Harbour community. We have dedicated, highly qualified staff who have been with us for years and are committed to our mission and the children and families in our region. Our service is Child Care subsidy approved. New School of Arts Neighbourhood House Inc also runs a variety of programs including: Volunteering Clarence Valley The Hub on Skinner - Information & Referral Centre Soup A Stars Community Visitors Scheme Brighter Futures Program Staying Home & Leaving Violence Program For more than 40 years, we have been aiding and assisting the people of Grafton to create healthy, safe and loving environments for their family and friends. Contact us today to find out more!