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.

Millfield Public School is a small school situated in a picturesque rural setting, 12 kilometres west of Cessnock. The school provides quality educational programs within a positive, yet challenging framework. There is a strong emphasis on the development of students' literacy and numeracy skills. Student welfare is central to all school programs. Parents and community work in close partnership with the school to resource and maintain an ideal environment for learning. Millfield Public School aims to encourage students to accept challenges, value achievements and work together for a better future.

Since 1963 Cessnock Multipurpose Children's Centre Ltd has garnered a reputation for providing exceptional care and convenience. We are committed to helping young minds develop within a fun, safe and inclusive environment. The pre-school, long day care, occasional and out of school care services we provide cater for children aged 0-12. Our staff members are also happy to provide vacation care. Cessnock Multipurpose Children's Centre is a non-profit community based organisation. Our experienced Maitland child care professionals run innovative programs designed to nurture the interests and social interaction skills of the kids in our care. We believe in an individualised approach to learning and our highly qualified staff can work closely with families to ensure that the needs of their child are met. Going to school for the first time can be a daunting experience for any child. The Maitland day care staff at Cessnock Multipurpose Children's Centre specialise in running transition-to-school programs that will help your kids thrive in their new learning environment. Our programs are designed to improve the social, physical and intellectual abilities of the children in our care. We spare no effort to ensure that an inclusive atmosphere is maintained at all times and we always ensure all kids at our centre are sun safe. Benefit from more than 50 years of child care experience at Cessnock Multipurpose Children's Centre Ltd. Our staff are highly experienced and qualified in child care, so you can rest assured your children are in safe hands.

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.

School caters for students from Kindergarten to Year 2.