Petersham Child Care
Where little ones belong
A community-based early learning centre in Petersham, caring for children from 6 weeks to 6 years since 1979.
Where to find us
Location
264 Stanmore Road,
Petersham NSW 2049
Hours
7:30am – 6:00pm
Monday to Friday
Phone
02 9560 4040
NQS Rating
Meeting the National
Quality Standards
A place to learn, grow and belong
Since 1979, we've cared for children from 6 weeks to 6 years, welcoming families across generations, many of whom grew up here themselves.
Our centre is built around two dedicated spaces: one for infants up to two years, another for children two and over. Two outdoor playgrounds, a covered hall for wet-weather play, and up to 58 children at a time, small enough that every child is known by name.
How we care for children
Our approach, in one picture:
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A home away from home, where children feel safe to explore, ask questions, and be themselves.
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Learning through play, guided by the Early Years Learning Framework, shaped by each child's curiosity.
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Educators who stay, building real relationships with children and families over time.
Ready for school, ready for life
Starting school is a big step. Our preschool program builds the quiet, everyday skills that make it easier — independence, early literacy and numeracy, communication, and the confidence that comes from being listened to.
Children grow through play, guided by the Early Years Learning Framework. By the time they leave us, they're not just school-ready — they're themselves, ready.
Start Strong fee relief is available for children aged 3–5.
What children learn with us
Our program is shaped by the EYLF and lived through everyday play.
Child safety is at the heart of everything
Every educator, volunteer, and student at our centre is screened through Working with Children Checks and ongoing training. We follow the National Child Safe Principles and Standards, and our Child Safe Environment Policy holds zero tolerance for abuse.
Children are taught they have the right to be safe, and the words to use if they don't feel it.
Inside our centre
Our spaces, indoors and outdoors.
Get in touch
Book a tour or ask a question
The best way to know if we're the right fit is to walk through the centre and meet our team. Tours run during opening hours by appointment.
Inspire. Empower. Flourish.
At the Greek Orthodox Community of NSW Childcare Centre, we believe educators deserve to feel encouraged, valued, and empowered every day.
More than a workplace, we're a welcoming community where teamwork, creativity, and professional growth are embraced. We celebrate the strengths each educator brings, value fresh perspectives, and prioritise wellbeing, so every team member has room to grow with confidence.
Why work with us
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Supportive leadership grounded in shared values.
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Ongoing professional development and mentoring.
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Thoughtfully designed learning environments.
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Clear opportunities for career progression.
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Genuine focus on wellbeing and work–life balance.
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An inclusive culture where your ideas are valued
Send us your resume at: gocldc@goc.com.au