Merewether Heights Public School, located in the school district of Newcastle, was established in 1970. The school has always enjoyed the support and interest of the parent community. It is a friendly school where the students have made positive efforts to be cooperative and caring towards one another. The school is proud of its fine academic standards. Students are encouraged by parents and teachers to pursue learning success and to achieve to the best of their ability, and this is reflected in the school motto Strive for Excellence. The school is officially open on school days from 9.00 am to 3.25 pm. At other times, including public holidays and weekends, the school is closed. Pupils are not permitted in the school grounds outside school hours unless under the supervision of an adult who has the permission of the school principal or the Out of School Hours (OOSH) care service.

Our beautiful and wonderfully historic centre incorporates a lovely old church built in the 1800’s, yet with a full complement of modern facilities, offering children a safe environment in which they have maximum potential to grow, learn and experience the world in a secure, stimulating, healthy and enjoyable setting. We have state or the art, refreshingly ‘natural’ age appropriate playgrounds which allows our children to experience the natural world around them and feel the grass between their toes, exploring the sensory wonders of a natural environment. Moving away from the plastic and synthetics society we have become – our playgrounds have been designed to be a wonderland of discovery through a child’s eyes. Learning for Life is a family owned and operated Private Long Day Care Education facility with a separate Preschool facility catering to the needs of children aged from birth to 12 years. Outside school hours and vacation programs are available for school aged children. We are open from 6.30am to 6.30pm, 52 weeks a year excluding gazetted public holidays. Full Meals are provided from breakfast through to late snack. All meals are prepared with the best of local produce, are fresh and are fully prepared in our onsite kitchen by our centre Chef. Menus are designed in consultation with a Child Nutritionist. Allergies and special considerations or requests can be easily catered for. Also provided are nappies, linen, sunscreen, hats and a T-shirt upon enrolment. So all you need to bring each day is yourself, your child, a spare change of clothes and a big smile.

Tillys Play & Development Centres in Newcastle and Maitland are all about making learning as enjoyable as possible. We offer long daycare, early childhood education and school readiness programs in modern, safe and fully equipped centres. Our Newcastle childcare professionals understand that every child's interests and talents are unique, which is why we provide a nurturing, caring and supportive environment. All nutritious meals are provided and inclusive in our fees. At Tillys Play & Development Centres, we adhere to the The Early Years Learning Framework for early childhood learning. This government-approved kindergarten program ensures your child is encouraged to meet challenges and learn through play. Privately owned and operated, we take pride in offering the best in long day care in Newcastle and Maitland. To enquire about enrolment, contact your nearest Tillys Play & Development Centre today. We are located in Newcastle, Maitland, Waratah, Greta, Mayfield, Hamilton, Lambton and New Lambton.

Little Zak's childcare centre in Thornton is equipped with a dedicated team of educators who provide early education to teach children social skills and engage them in fun and educational activities. We only employ qualified, highly experienced and trustworthy professionals to care for your children.

Lochinvar Public School projects a family centred learning environment. It is a community school serving a small local population and a larger population in surrounding rural communities. It is the only public school in a town situated between expanding residential areas on the New England Highway. The school's culture is driven by the mission and vision statements developed by parents and staff and reviewed regularly. The school aims to provide a happy, secure environment where children can develop academically, physically, socially and emotionally.

Discover and Learn Academy is family-owned, purpose built early learning centre that focuses on nurturing your children through their early years. Our child care centre is built on a wealth of knowledge, many years of experience and passion, lead by our dedicated educators and management, catering for children 0-6 years. We also offer before and after-school care as well as vacation care for primary school children up to 12 years of age.

Northlakes High School is a comprehensive high school, proudly serving our local community. Our core programs are Positive Behaviour for Learning (PBL), School Wide Advancement via Individual Determination (AVID), Quality Teaching and a very successful Stage Teams class structure. We provide a broad academic, vocational and cultural curriculum. There is a wide range of sporting, creative and leadership programs. Students with disabilities are strongly supported.The school's vision is to ensure the experiences of our students prepare them for the future.

Welcome to Kids Academy Woongarrah, our qualified educators and teachers are trained in the Lifelong Learning Curriculum for ages 0-5. We nurture a lifelong love of learning through a combination of play-based and intentional teaching experiences which help your child develop Social Connectivity, Emotional Confidence, Foundational Learning and Physical Health and Wellbeing.

When your child attends Bees Nees Early Learning centre you will feel content in the knowledge that they are being cared for in a safe, friendly, nurturing environment. Our toddler and preschool programs provide an excellent learning foundation as your child grows and develops.

If you are looking for a caring learning environment for your child, contact North Wyong Wadalba Early Learning Centre. We provide individual care for newborns through to school-aged children. �?Safe, happy and caring environment �?Fully accredited �?Special room for newborns �?Long day care hours �?School readiness program �?Large dining room with nutritional meals �?900 square metres of grassed play areas �?Individual learning rooms �?Purpose-built building