Our early education child care services and centres
Children First is a community-based, not-for-profit organisation that provides early childhood services across the Blacktown local government area. Established in 1948, Children First began as a local mothers’ group seeking early childhood services for their children and has grown into a thriving early education community.
Our services include Preschools, Long Day Care, Vacation Care and Outside School Hours Care. Operating at six sites, these services educate and care for about 700 children every week.
We are proud to say that of the 60-plus languages spoken in Blacktown, more than 50 are spoken by the families who access our centres and more than 20 languages are represented among our staff members.
One of the benefits of being enrolled at Children First, is the connections to our range of easy-to-access family services that are enriching, supportive and help your family thrive. Visit our Family Services page for more information.
Children First is a service provided by Growing Potential Ltd. which provides a range of services for children, families, and educational professionals throughout the Blacktown local government area and beyond.
Preschools
Limited spaces available – get in quick!
Children First – Balmoral Street Preschool
Preschool 3–5 year olds | 8am – 4pm
Providing a stimulating environment where every child is encouraged to learn and have fun.
Waitlist Form
If you would like to add your child to our waitlist, please click below.
Long Day Care Centres
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Children First –
Plumpton Long Day Care
0-5 year olds | 7am – 6pm | Preschool Program | Child Care Subsidy
Our large outdoor adventure playground allows children to explore and indoor playrooms inspire creativity.
Waitlist Form
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Children First – Blacktown Road Children’s Centre
0-5 year olds | 7am – 6:30pm | Child Care Subsidy
Open extended hours and conveniently located between Blacktown’s CBD and the M4 with state of the art facilitates.
Waitlist Form
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Outside School Hours
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Children First –
Hassall Grove Outside School Hours
Before and After School Care | Vacation Care | Child Care Subsidy
Enjoy a variety of activities as well as breakfast and afternoon tea at Before and After School Care. Join us for action-packed Vacation Care in the school holidays and make new friends with others from different schools in the community.
Waitlist Form
If you would like to add your child to our waitlist please click below.
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Children First –
Shelley Outside School Hours
Before and After School Care | Vacation Care | Child Care Subsidy
Enjoy a variety of activities as well as breakfast and afternoon tea at Before and After School Care. Join us for action-packed Vacation Care in the school holidays and make new friends with others from different schools in the community.
Waitlist Form
If you would like to add your child to our waitlist please click below.
ENROLLING NOW – Come and join the fun!
Children First –
Tamworth South Outside School Hours
Before and After School Care | Vacation Care | Child Care Subsidy
Enjoy a variety of activities as well as breakfast and afternoon tea at Before and After School Care. Join us for action-packed Vacation Care in the school holidays and make new friends with others from different schools in the community.
Waitlist Form
If you would like to add your child to our waitlist, please click below.