“There’s a reason parents and carers choose Hunter Mobile Preschool for their children, and have done so since 1979. Offering a play-based learning experience tailored to my child’s interest in a safe and welcoming environment, I can honestly say that choosing this preschool (for all our children) has been one of the best decisions we have made as parents. Not only does it set them up for school, it sets them up for life as engaged, creative, social learners who learn and connect through play,” Daniel 2025.
About
Licensed by The NSW Department of Education, Hunter Mobile Preschool is a mobile preschool service which was established to accommodate the needs of preschool children (aged 3-5 years) in outlying and rural areas in, and around, the Lower Hunter area including Cessnock and Maitland.
Preschool is offered at seven different locations and we also currently offer an Outside School Hours Care (OSHC) service from Vacy.
History
For more than 40 years, The Lower Hunter Activity Van Association (trading as Hunter Mobile Preschool) has been committed to offering a safe, nurturing, quality and fun preschool experience to the children in our care.
As a preschool service, we consistently strive for excellence. Our educators are passionate about what they do and this is evident in the high quality education on offer that’s matched only by a genuine enthusiasm and passion for teaching and education through play.
We aim to create a welcoming, caring and friendly environment with learning opportunities that will allow your child to learn, and feel supported to develop, at their own rate.
Hunter Mobile Preschool is a Not-for-Profit, Community Based Preschool Service
Being a Community Based Preschool means Preschool is managed by the parents whose children are attending the preschool at that time, strengthening the community’s investment in the service.
As a Not-for-Profit Preschool, all money that comes in is put back into the preschool for the children. This is a requirement of the NSW Department of Education however, as we are not aiming to generate a profit, we can spend more on staffing, equipment and other resources which benefits every child who attends our service.
Learn more about the Parent Management Committee here.
Programming
Programming is based on the needs of each individual, observed in each child through social, emotional, physical, intellectual and language development. Teaching occurs through organised play activities in the areas of the arts, crafts, manipulative play, constructive play, language, music, maths, science, drama and movement.
We maintain balance between child initiated experiences and those which are facilitated or supported through intentional teaching. Importance is placed on our learning environments, including our relationships with the children to ensure a positive impact on the child’s learning with adequate time for support, exploration, sharing ideas, investigating and experimenting.At Hunter Mobile Preschool we recognise the significance of the learning and development that occurs for children during the early years. We believe the environments we create and the experiences we create within these environments supports the children now and enhances their future learning. Hunter Mobile Preschool operates its mobile preschool service from seven venues on a weekly basis and provides provide programming based on the needs of each child, observed through social, emotional, physical, intellectual and language development.
Preschool locations
Our Hunter Mobile Preschool vans travels to seven different ‘remote’ venues to set up and cater for approximately twenty 3-5 year olds per day. These venues include:
Cessnock East- enrol here.
Gresford – enrol here.
Kitchener – enrol here.
Lochinvar – enrol here.
Mulbring – enrol here.
Vacy – enrol here.
Wollombi – enrol here.
See hours of operation and exact locations here.
OSHC
Hunter Mobile Preschool also operates an Out of School Hours Care Service in the grounds of Vacy Public School. More information on this service can be found on the OSHC page of this website.
Legislation
As a State-funded and licensed Service, we are bound by all legislation currently in operation, thus ensuring that the highest quality care and education is maintained through regular and adequate funding and accountability.
Our Policies
Prior to enrolment, we encourage all parents and carers to ensure they read the relevant Information and Policy booklet for Preschool or OSCH which are available at our office or by contacting our friendly team who can send you a copy.
Our staff
We are proud to employ a dedicated group of educators who are invested in each of the children’s interests and genuinely strive to support the success of preschool by furthering their personal development and interests to support learning.
Head across to our ‘Staff‘ page to meet our valued team and, if you are interested in joining our team, please get in touch to learn more or visit our current vacancies here.
