Quality Childcare and Preschool in Cootamundra

Your best choice in early education, childcare and Kindergarten.

Address

54 Centenary Avenue, Cootamundra, NSW, 2590

Open Hours

Monday - Friday
6:30 am to 6:30 pm

Ages

0-5
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Early Learning Cootamundra

Welcome to Milestones Early Learning Cootamundra, quality early education and child care in Cootamundra for children aged 0-5 years.

Here at Milestones Early Learning we offer a safe, nurturing and exciting environment for babies, toddlers and children to develop social connectivity, emotional confidence, foundational learning, and physical health and wellbeing.

Our experienced educators and bachelor qualified teachers are recognised for their loving and caring commitment to children. They are attuned to the needs, personalities and interests of each child, and establish trusting and secure relationships to allow children to feel the confidence to connect with others and explore their learning potential.

We invite you to get in contact and take a tour of our centre. We can't wait for you to meet our educators, see the learning environments, playground and tell you more about why our initiatives and curriculum really set us apart.

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Our Lifelong Learning Curriculum Includes:

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    Language Lessons
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    Yoga
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    Sustainability
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    STEAM
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    Multi-sport
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    Performing Arts
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    School Readiness
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    Cooking

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Milestones Early Learning Centre Outdoor Playground for Kids

Outdoor Play Equipment

Outdoor play is an essential experience for young children as it plays a vital role in their physical, cognitive, social and emotional development.

Each Milestones Early Learning Centre features an exciting outdoor play area for children to explore, build confidence, and develop friendships. The outdoor play area is different at each Milestones centre, but all include a large playground, sandpit and space to run, jump, balance and climb.

Milestones Early Learning Centre Outdoor Playground for Kids
Our onsite cook prepares fresh meals for children daily

Meals Prepared Onsite

Each day our Centre Cooks prepare a wide variety of nutritious meals and purees onsite for the children and babies in our centres, taking the time to involve the children in meal preparation and healthy food education.

Creativity is essential when satisfying a number of young food critics every day, as is care, to ensure children's daily nutritional needs, and any individual cultural or dietary requirements are being met.

Note: A small number of our centres do not provide meals. The Centre Manager will let you know when you meet the team prior to enrolment though.

Our onsite cook prepares fresh meals for children daily
Affinity Expands Lifelong Learning Curriculum Through Partnership With Wandana Aboriginal Education

Reconciliation

We have partnered with Wandana Aboriginal Education to deliver a purpose-built Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander cultural education program for children.

This unique program is an immersive cultural learning experience for all students and teachers, and includes weekly classroom activities, as well as an authentic Aboriginal handmade artefacts and education kit.

 

Affinity Expands Lifelong Learning Curriculum Through Partnership With Wandana Aboriginal Education
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Our Lifelong Learning Curriculum

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Healthy Beginnings

Babies aged 0-1 years

Your baby will start their lifelong learning journey in a safe, nurturing environment. Educators will:

  • Develop strong, positive bonds;
  • Encourage confidence to explore new surroundings;
  • Spark curiosity through sensory experiences; and
  • Establish helpful routines that support health and wellbeing.
Toddlers | Child Care for Children Aged 1-3 Years | Early Experiences

Early Experiences

Toddlers aged 1-3 years

Your toddler will enjoy an exciting environment in which to explore and experiment as their confidence and social skills emerge. Educators will:

  • Introduce literacy and numeracy through learning games;
  • Support self expression through language skills; and 
  • Develop social and friendship skills in group settings.
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School Readiness

Children aged 3-5 years

Your child will be given the very best start before they begin Primary School where they will delve into enquiry based project work, and literacy and numeracy programs. Educators will:

  • Guide self-awareness, self-help skills and socialisation;
  • Investigate literacy, mathematics, science, technology and the arts;
  • Stimulate creativity, deeper thinking and problem solving; and
  • Prepare children for classroom environments through play-based preschool and kindergarten programs.
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Meet our Early Learning Centre Director, Jessica Lambert

Name: Jessica Lambert

Years in Childcare: 10

Qualifications: Diploma in Children's Services

What makes you passionate about working in childcare? As an educator my role is to model lifelong skills, that enables children to explore who they are and prepare them for their transition to school. This is such a rewarding experience, watching children grow as they achieve their goals. There is a unique feeling you have when reflecting on your day when you know you have made a positive difference in children’s lives. Each day is different and provides me with opportunities to express who I am (a big kid), where I provide various exciting and challenging experiences and join in on the FUN!

Why do you believe your centre is an excellent choice for parents seeking the best child care? Here at Milestones Early Learning Centre Cootamundra we pride ourselves in the high quality care we provide for children and families of our community. Our educators are passionate and caring, who each bring knowledge and individual strengths that make our amazing team. The longevity of our team can be seen through our educator and children relationships. Each child at Milestones is valued and treated equally. Where our educators provide exciting, fun and challenging learning experiences that enable children to grow as they prepare for their transition to school.
Fun fact about you? Did you know that my passion for caring doesn't stop at children? I have a love for furry, feathered and scaly friends too. Owning small amount of acreage with my partner, where we have established a small hobby farm. Our most unique pets being our camels, Charlie and Coco Pops. Did you know camels are fascinating animals that love cuddles and kisses just as much as your cat or dog.

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Our Centre Gallery

Before you book a tour of our early learning centre and meet our wonderful team of educators, you can take a look at our rooms and environments below.

What our families say about us

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Milestones' onsite cook prepares fresh healthy meals daily for children

Fresh Healthy Meals

Milestones centres feature an onsite cook who prepares healthy meals for the children daily, including breakfast, lunch and several snacks throughout the day. The weekly menu can be found in your centre, and is also often published on Facebook (so be sure to follow your centre!).

Milestones' onsite cook prepares fresh healthy meals daily for children
Health, safety and wellbeing at Milestones

Health, Safety & Wellbeing

At Milestones Early Learning Centres, we believe that child safety is everyone’s responsibility. We are committed to upholding the safety, rights and wellbeing of all children and promote a culture of child safety with a zero-tolerance approach to child abuse and harm.

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Family participation and communication

Family Participation & Communication

Verbal face-to-face communication is important to us and helps to establish our relationship. Communication will also take the form of emails, newsletters, displays and notices in the centre and digital forums such as Facebook, SMS and Storypark.

Family participation and communication

Get in touch with one of our friendly team and start your journey with Milestones Early Learning Cootamundra