Creative and collaborative early learning in Coffs Harbour.
Join an early learning Centre that puts your child first and lets them lead. Share the gift of a lifetime love for learning.
Petit ELJ Coffs Harbour is located just five minutes south of central Coffs Harbour. We are a purpose-built service that allows for a beautiful flow of indoor and outdoor play throughout your child’s day. Our environments create calm spaces where children of all ages can actively engage in play and learning.
Our studios are designed to allow children to move throughout their environment freely and explore all that is on offer. Our team consists of suitably qualified educators who are passionate about building secure connections and relationships with each child.
Collaborative partnerships with children, families and the wider community drive our quality curriculum program for every child. Our philosophy guides us each day to support, nurture, encourage, reassure and build a love of learning for each child.
Meet Alex O’Sullivan, our Petit ELJ Coffs Harbour Centre Director
Tailored learning & curriculum for each age group.
At Petit ELJ, we tailor an early learning curriculum for each age group and constantly reflect and evaluate our programs to ensure they met your child’s individual needs.
0-2 Years Old
Through a gentle, supportive approach, we help your baby develop in key areas from the very beginning. Above all, we provide a safe, warm environment for your baby to build confidence and feel secure and loved.
2-3 Years Old
Bursting with energy and curiosity, we welcome toddlers with love, creativity and patience. As 2 and 3 year-olds become more active and involved in their daily activities, we give them freedom and space to flourish.
3-5 Years Old
Preparing for the school years ahead, preschoolers learn and grow immensely from ages 3-5. Through structured and play-based learning, we let your child explore and learn in the way that’s best for them.
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What makes Petit ELJ Coffs Harbour different.
Extra-curricular activities
To complement our quality educational program and enrich your child’s early learning journey, we offer numerous incursions and excursions throughout the year. Some of which are inclusive within your daily fee. At our Coffs Harbour Centre, we offer Gumbaymggirr Language Class and Music Class. Throughout the year we’re excited to provide thrilling and enriching experiences such as adventures to the library, age care facilities and our local supermarkets, to name a few!
Inclusions
We love to make our families’ lives a little easier by offering all day to day necessities. All nappies, wipes, bed linen and food are included in your daily fees. We also provide hats and sunscreen for all children. To enhance your child’s early learning journey with us, we are also pleased to include special extra-curricular activities within your daily fee.
Meals
Have peace of mind that your child is eating fresh nutritionally sound meals as they are prepared on-site by our very own chef. Collaborating with experts in nutrition and working alongside recognised nutritional bodies within each state on our menus, all meals are made seasonally to ensure we use quality ingredients. Included each day are breakfast, morning tea, nutritious lunch, afternoon tea and a late snack.
Fees and what’s included
$135 / day
Our fees are before the Child Care Subsidy (CCS). Petit ELJ Coffs Harbour is registered and eligible for CCS support. We offer flexible 12, 10, and 9-hour sessions which may assist in maximising CCS entitlement hours. Our Centre Director can assist in determining the best session for you. You can obtain an estimate of the subsidy you may receive under CCS.
Our 84 place centre has 4 studios and a separate sleep room attached to the nursery. Children are grouped in studios based on both age and learning dispositions and generally range no more than 16 months. The capacity of our studios ranges between 8 to 30 places.
What’s included
- Nappies, wipes, sunscreen and linen
- All wholesome meals are prepared by an in-house chef. Breakfast, morning tea, lunch, afternoon tea and a late snack
- All meals are monitored and assessed through the feedAustralia platform ensuring an alignment with Australian Dietary Guidelines
- Access to our secure, electronic sign in and sign out system
- Access to StoryPark – your child’s online learning portfolio
- Inclusion in our Early Childhood Teacher taught Preschool Program
- Starter Enrolment Pack (includes a sunhat and tote bag)
- Access to ChildcareNow App – a convenient platform to book
casual bookings and notify the Centre of any absence days - Access to Safe Sleep Spaces parent program – Nourish
Parents see their children loving Petit Early Learning Journey Coffs Harbour.
Brooke Louise Mason, Coffs Harbour NSW
Amazing staff, amazing environment. Could not praise enough
Elizabeth O’Brien, Coffs Harbour NSW
The centre and the staff give off really good vibes. Very welcoming and friendly. When you pick your child up and their happy and full of smiles, then you know your made the right choice with a fantastic centre.
Meredith Sawtell, Coffs Harbour NSW
What’s a beautiful centre to have in our community! Walking in you are immediately greeted by friendly smiles and a warm atmosphere. The children are clearly put first & that is evident in the both the indoor and outdoor environments and the interactions between staff and children. 100% recommend to anyone looking for a centre that puts their child first!
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