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Childcare options in Bathurst

There are many childcare options around Bathurst. You may not need care for some months, but it is worth researching early, as some centres have long waiting lists.

Last reviewed May 2026 by Dr Sarah Koffmann

The centres below are grouped by area to help you find one close to home. We checked these against the national childcare register in May 2026, but please confirm current availability, ages and fees directly with each centre.

A young child playing at a Bathurst childcare centre

West Bathurst, Windradyne and Robin Hill

Papilio Early Learning Bathurst

21/1 Wark Parade, Windradyne
Long day care, 6 weeks to 5 years

Call 02 6332 9994 Website

West Bathurst Preschool

7 Wark Parade, Windradyne
Preschool, 3 years to school age

Call 02 6331 5582 Website

Circle Early Learning

10 Keightley Avenue, Windradyne
Nature-based long day care, 0 to 5 years

Call 02 6332 4706 Website

Bathurst ELC

9 Watt Drive, Robin Hill
Long day care, 6 weeks to 6 years

Call 02 6331 8425 Website

Central Bathurst

Scallywags Long Day Care and Preschool

34 William Street, Bathurst
Long day care and preschool (Bathurst Regional Council)

Call 02 6333 6560 Website

Bathurst Family Day Care

Care in educators' own homes across the region, coordinated by Bathurst Regional Council, 34 William Street

Call 02 6333 6560 Website

Jenny's Kindergarten and Early Learning

128 George Street, Bathurst
Long day care and preschool

Call 02 6332 6663 Website

Elizabeth Chifley Preschool

74 George Street, Bathurst
Preschool

Call 02 6331 1279 Website

Keppel Street Kindy

13 Keppel Street, Bathurst
Long day care

Call 02 6332 3982 Website

Mitchell Early Learning Centre

Panorama Avenue, Bathurst
Long day care and preschool

Call 02 6338 4346 Website

Bathurst Little Learning Centre

169A Havannah Street, Bathurst
Long day care

Call 0478 255 911

Kelso

Goodstart Early Learning Kelso, Gilmour Street

151 Gilmour Street, Kelso
Long day care

Call 1800 222 543 Website

Great Beginnings Bathurst

1 Jacks Close, Kelso
Long day care and preschool

Call 1800 517 086 Website

Kelso Children's Centre (NurtureOne)

52 Kabbera Boulevard, Kelso
Long day care and preschool

Call 1800 517 027 Website

Grow Early Education Kelso

11 Ingersole Drive, Kelso
Long day care, 6 weeks to 6 years

Call 02 6331 6405 Website

Eglinton

Juniors Journey Eglinton

23 Park Street, Eglinton
Long day care and preschool

Call 1300 908 874 Website

Little Kindy Eglinton

25 Alexander Street, Eglinton
Long day care

Call 02 5318 3997 Website

For a fuller picture, including outside school hours care and the latest quality ratings, you can search the national register at acecqa.gov.au or compare centres at careforkids.com.au.