Daycare Centre
Hunter Early Childhood Centre - Mayfield
Not-for-profit, community-owned long day care centre in Mayfield with over 40 years of service to the Newcastle region.
About
Hunter Early Childhood Centre (formerly Six Hats Early Childhood Service) is a not-for-profit, community-owned long day care centre that has served the Mayfield community for over 40 years. The centre is committed to high-quality, affordable childcare with strong family partnerships.
Programs
Comprehensive early education aligned with contemporary frameworks, emphasising play-based learning, family partnerships, and community engagement.
Questions to ask this centre
Use these when booking a tour or calling ahead.
- → What is the current educator-to-child ratio for my child's age group?
- → What is your current vacancy situation, and how does the waitlist work?
- → What are the full fees and what subsidies do you help families apply for?
- → What does a typical daily program look like?
- → What is your most recent ACECQA quality rating?
- → How do educators communicate with parents day-to-day?
- → What is the enrolment process and how long does it take?