Learning & Care

Our Centre is conveniently located in the heart of Roxby Downs, with accessible parking for families on Richardson Place, ensuring a smooth drop-off and pick-up experience.

We proudly provide care for children from 6 weeks old up to Year 6 School Students, operating Monday to Friday, except on South Australian public holidays and designated closure periods determined by our Management Committee. We are open from 6:00am and offer varying session times of care until 6:30pm.

Our Management Committee carefully plans closure dates each year to accommodate up to 10 days for staff professional development. Additionally, our service closes for a period over the Christmas and New Year holidays to support the well-being of our staff and families during this festive season. Over Public Holidays and Closure Days no charges or loss of allowable absences will apply during this time.

Roxby Downs Child Care is overseen by an elected Management Committee of parent representatives, the Director and a Staff Representative elected by staff. Roxby Downs Child Care is approved for 170 children. Roxby Downs Child Care must only operate with a maximum of 104 children at times when Roxby Downs Preschool is operating.

At our service, children are thoughtfully grouped into age-appropriate sections to ensure their developmental needs and interests are nurtured in a supportive and engaging environment:

• Nursery Room: Catering to children aged up to 24 months, this space provides a warm and nurturing environment where infants and young toddlers can explore, develop, and thrive through sensory and play-based experiences.
• Toddler Room: Designed for children aged 2 to 3 years, this section emphasises fostering independence, enhancing social skills, and promoting active learning through hands-on exploration and discovery.
• Junior Kindy Room: Supporting children aged 3 years to school age, this section offers a stimulating environment that promotes school readiness, encourages curiosity, and helps develop practical life skills through play, creativity, and structured activities.
• OSHC Room: During South Australian school holidays, we transition our Before and After School Care program into a Vacation Care service, offering a diverse range of engaging activities tailored to school-aged children.

• Child Care Handbook
• Meet Our Team