Childcare Centres in Newcastle, Lake Macquarie and the Hunter Region

Trusted Early Learning Centres for Hunter Region Families

If you're searching for a childcare centre in the Hunter Region where your child will feel safe, supported, and excited to learn, you're in the right place. At Affinity Education, our early learning centres, close to suburbs like Warners Bay, Rutherford and Swansea, provide warm, inclusive environments where children aged six weeks to school age are guided by passionate educators and supported by a research-informed curriculum.

We’re proud to partner with families across the Hunter Region to give every child the best possible start in life, and to offer meaningful career opportunities for early childhood professionals.

Our Centres

Explore our Hunter Region locations below, or search by postcode to find the centre closest to you.

  1. Milestones Early Learning Medowie

    Milestones Early Learning Medowie
    22 Bower Road
    Medowie, NSW 2318
    6:30 am to 6:00 pm, Monday to Friday
    • Nursery
    • Toddler
    • Preschool
    1800 244 532
    Get in contact

  2. Milestones Early Learning Rutherford

    Milestones Early Learning Rutherford
    61 Aberglasslyn Road
    Rutherford, NSW 2320
    6:30 am to 6:30 pm, Monday to Friday
    • Nursery
    • Toddler
    • Preschool
    1800 244 532
    Get in contact

  3. Milestones Early Learning Swansea

    Milestones Early Learning Swansea
    19-21 Milray Street
    Swansea, NSW 2281
    7:00 am to 6:30 pm, Monday to Friday
    • Nursery
    • Toddler
    • Preschool
    1800 244 532
    Get in contact

  4. Milestones Early Learning Toronto

    Milestones Early Learning Toronto
    2 Leo Lewis Close
    Toronto, NSW 2283
    6:30 am to 6:00 pm, Monday to Friday
    • Nursery
    • Toddler
    • Preschool
    1800 244 532
    Get in contact

  5. Milestones Early Learning Fern Bay

    Milestones Early Learning Fern Bay
    43 Seaside Boulevard
    Fern Bay, NSW 2295
    6:30 am to 6:30 pm, Monday to Friday
    • Nursery
    • Toddler
    • Preschool
    1800 244 532
    Get in contact

  6. Milestones Early Learning Warners Bay

    Milestones Early Learning Warners Bay
    270 Hillsborough Road
    Warners Bay, NSW 2282
    7:00 am to 6:30 pm, Monday to Friday
    • Nursery
    • Toddler
    • Preschool
    1800 244 532
    Get in contact

  7. Little Beginnings at Hillsborough Road

    Little Beginnings at Hillsborough Road
    Unit 5, 363 Hillsborough Road
    Warners Bay, NSW 2282
    6:30 am to 6:30 pm, Monday to Friday
    • Nursery
    • Toddler
    • Preschool
    1800 244 532
    Get in contact

  8. Little Beginnings at Maryville

    Little Beginnings at Maryville
    65 The Avenue
    Maryville, NSW 2293
    6:30 am to 6:00 pm, Monday to Friday
    • Nursery
    • Toddler
    • Preschool
    1800 244 532
    Get in contact

  9. Little Beginnings at Warners Bay

    Little Beginnings at Warners Bay
    Unit 15, 363 Hillsborough Road
    Warners Bay , NSW 2282
    6:30 am to 6:30 pm, Monday to Friday
    • Nursery
    • Toddler
    • Preschool
    1800 244 532
    Get in contact

What Makes Affinity Early Learning Centres Special?

All Affinity Education centres follow our exclusive Lifelong Learning Curriculum. This play-based program supports children’s development at every stage, helping them build confidence, curiosity, communication skills and social-emotional wellbeing, all while preparing them for school and life.

Here’s what you’ll find at our Hunter Region centres:

  • Purpose-built indoor and outdoor environments designed for play and learning

  • Learning programs tailored to each child’s interests and stage of development

  • Healthy, fresh meals prepared onsite (in most centres)

  • Enrichment activities including music, movement, STEM, and creative arts

  • Positive Living Skills to support mental health and emotional wellbeing

  • Inclusive programs and First Nations cultural education

  • A strong commitment to child safety and wellbeing

We also offer a dedicated Preschool & Kindergarten program to help children aged 3–5 prepare for a confident transition to school.

👉 Learn more about our Preschool & Kindergarten program

Enquire or Book a Tour

We’d love to welcome you and your child to one of our Hunter Region early learning centres.

📞 Call 1800 244 532 or contact us online to ask a question, book a tour, or secure your place.

What Happens After You Enquire?

When you reach out, we’ll guide you every step of the way:

  • A team member will answer your questions and learn more about your needs

  • You’ll be invited to book a personalised centre tour

  • During your visit, we’ll introduce you to our educators and explore the learning spaces

  • If you're ready to enrol, we’ll help you get started and support your Child Care Subsidy (CCS) application

Understanding Childcare Costs

Your childcare fees will depend on your chosen centre and your CCS eligibility. Many families in Newcastle and the Hunter Region pay as little as $30 per day or less, thanks to government subsidies.

👉 Learn more about the Child Care Subsidy

Need help with an estimate? Just reach out - we’re here to assist.

Join Our Team

Affinity Education is home to over 5,000 early childhood professionals nationwide. If you’re an educator seeking a supportive, values-led workplace right here in the Hunter Region, we’d love to connect.

👉 Explore careers in early education

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