Braitling Neighbourhood Centre welcome artwork with the words play, learn and grow

Play · learn · grow

A beautiful beginning for every child.

Not-for-profit long day care and early learning for children aged 6 months to 5 years—guided by qualified educators and shaped with families.

6 months–5 yearsEarly learning and care
7:30am–5:30pmMonday to Friday
CCS approvedChild Care Subsidy
Meeting NQSNational Quality Standard

Our centre

Big care in a small community.

We are a community, not-for-profit early childhood service run with the support of a parent-based management committee.

Our warm, home-like environment gives children room to feel safe, form strong relationships and become confident learners. Families are valued partners, with each child’s culture, identity, interests and needs reflected in their learning.

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01Nurture

Secure relationships help every child feel safe and known.

02Nature

Curiosity grows through hands-on play and discovery.

03Belonging

Culture, family and identity are welcomed and celebrated.

04Growth

Learning follows each child’s strengths, pace and interests.

What we offer

Learning that starts with the child.

Our educators create meaningful everyday experiences that build confidence, communication, creativity and connection.

02

Learning through play

Child-led experiences inspired by the Early Years Learning Framework, including stories, movement, creativity, nature and exploration.

03

Inclusive care

Thoughtful support for individual abilities, cultures, dietary needs and family circumstances, developed together with parents and carers.

Meeting the National Quality Standard

Our current overall quality rating is Meeting NQS. Contact the centre for vacancy and enrolment information.

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Inclusive by design

Different strengths.
Shared belonging.

Children learn in different ways. We work alongside families to understand each child and create a welcoming path into play, relationships and learning.

  • Individual routines, interests and learning goals
  • Respect for culture, language, religion and identity
  • Practical adjustments for disability or additional needs
  • Open communication with families and support networks

Please speak with our Director about your child’s needs so we can discuss suitable support and availability.

Looking ahead

Better together.

We hope to collaborate with values-aligned organisations that can help our not-for-profit service communicate, grow and make learning more accessible.

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Canva

Accessible design, family resources and community storytelling

Goodstack

Giving infrastructure and not-for-profit growth

ElevenLabs

Accessible audio and multilingual family communication

Future partnership aspirations only. No affiliation or endorsement is currently implied.

Visit or enquire

Come and meet our community.

Contact the centre directly to ask about vacancies, enrolment, fees, the Child Care Subsidy or support for your child’s individual needs.

Address153 Woods Terrace
Alice Springs NT 0870
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HoursMonday–Friday
7:30am–5:30pm
Closed Saturday and Sunday

A warm welcome awaits

Ready to find out more?

Talk with our team about your child, your family and what you’re looking for in an early learning community.

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