Picton Early Learning Centre
A friendly preschool and long day care community focused on relationships, open ended play and strong links with local schools. Educators plan engaging, EYLF aligned learning that builds confident, kind learners.
Highlights
Welcoming rooms and natural outdoor spaces
Visual supports and calm corners for regulation
Active supervision, safe sleep and allergy aware mealtimes
Community walks and mini bus excursions across Wollondilly
Rooms and programs
Nursery 0 to 2 years (Green Room)
Unhurried care routines with safe sleep and sensory rich play. Babies explore with songs, stories and outdoor time while building secure relationships with a focus educator.
Toddlers 2 to 3 years (Orange Room)
Language bursts, pretend play and early problem solving. We support big feelings with visuals and gentle coaching and build independence through simple daily jobs.
Prekindy 3 to 4 years (Pink Room)
Rich play with early literacy and numeracy, science and nature inquiry, creative arts and independence. Children practise turn taking, care for belongings and build confidence for the fundamental skills required to trnaition into the preschool room
Preschool 3 to 5 years (Blue Room)
Projects that follow questions, small group learning, and early literacy and numeracy in meaningful, playful ways. Children practise turn taking, caring for belongings and joining group times.
Children move rooms when they are ready. Transitions are gradual and planned with families.
My first day
Your child’s first day is a big and exciting step. We will greet you warmly, keep familiar routines and move at a pace that suits your child. You are welcome to stay during settling, and we will share friendly updates so you know how the day is going.
My first day
Arrival warm welcome and free play
Morning tea and shared conversation
Learning blocks indoors and outdoors
Group times stories, songs and small group projects
Rest quiet time suited to each age
Afternoon tea and outdoor play
Afternoon tea followed by outdoor play and small group learning
Pick up gentle wind down and update for families
A typical day
A typical day
Arrival warm welcome and free play
Morning tea and shared conversation
Learning blocks indoors and outdoors
Group times stories, songs and small group projects
Rest quiet time suited to each age
Afternoon tea and outdoor play
Afternoon tea followed by outdoor play and small group learning
Pick up gentle wind down and update for families
Centre Gallery
Meet the team
Chantelle Formosa is the Centre Manager at Picton and a Bachelor-qualified teacher with more than eight years in early childhood education, six of those in leadership roles. Her practice is grounded in inclusion and high expectations, ensuring each child is welcomed, heard and supported to reach their full potential. Chantelle believes strong, positive relationships are the foundation for growth, and she mentors educators to align program goals with children’s interests and family priorities.
She leads a collaborative, reflective team culture focused on continuous improvement, visible learning and warm communication with families. Under Chantelle’s leadership, the program balances open-ended play, social and emotional learning and community connections so children build confidence and independence every day.
“When educators feel empowered, children feel it too — confidence and curiosity thrive.”
Chantelle Formosa
centre Manager
Marnie
Lead Educator
I truly love working within my role at NextGen because I feel consistently supported, encouraged, and nurtured both professionally and personally. The environment here not only allows me to grow and develop in my career but also provides the guidance and opportunities to reach my full potential. What I value most is the strong focus on maintaining a healthy work life balance, which makes it possible to thrive in my role while also being present and connected with my family.
Location
Parking and Facilities Information
Operating hours
Monday to Friday, 7.00 am to 6.00 pm
location
Unit 4/8 Eliza Pl, Picton NSW 2571
Parking
Parking Centre and short stay street parking on Eliza Place.
Phone
(02) 4611 8717
