Our Childcare Services Team offer a range of Approved and Licensed Childcare programs to suit the needs of parents and children living in the west. From the Kindergarten Program to Vacation Care Program and Outside School Hours Care Program, the friendly and dedicated staff at the Childcare Centre can help you choose the type of care that will best support your family. To enquire about a spot for your child at the Longreach Childcare Centre please use the form below. Once received a representative from the Childcare Centre will get in touch with you to discuss further steps.

Childcare Centre Services Enquiry Form

Families using Approved Childcare Programs are able to claim Child Care Subsidy to help offset the cost of childcare. Please discuss your eligibility with staff at the Child Care Centre and Centrelink.

Longreach Childcare Services Fees and Charges 2022-2023

Contact Details

Phone: (07) 4652 5300

Fax: (07) 4752 5399

Email: adminccs@longreach.qld.gov.au

Address: 5-7 Wompoo Road, Longreach  |  PO Box 144, Ilfracombe QLD 4727

Childcare Programs

Childcare Centre

Located in Longreach, the Child Care Centre operates under the National Quality Framework and is licensed to cater for children from 6 weeks to 12 years of age. There are 4 full-time rooms and staff work weekdays from 7.30am to 5.30pm, 50 weeks of the year.

Kindergarten Program

This Program operates at the Child Care Centre on Wednesdays, Thursdays and Fridays of the school term. It reflects the Early Years Learning Framework and Queensland Kindergarten Guidelines.

Longreach Vacation Care Program

The Vacation Care Program operates in Longreach during the school holidays for school-aged children. The Program runs from weekdays from 7.30am to 5.30pm, and includes fun activities and excursions.

Longreach Outside School Hours Care Program

The Longreach After School Care Program for school aged children during each school term weekday morning (7.30am to 8.30am) and afternoon (3pm to 5.30pm).

Fees include all activities, bus to and from school, food for special events and afternoon tea.