At Hunter Mobile Preschool, we strive to develop positive, mutually respectful relationships with families and encourage family participation through many aspects of our service such as policy development and program input. We endeavour to support families with advice, encouragement and resources.

By working in partnership with families, we aim to provide continuity of care to enhance each child’s learning and development.

What do parents and carers say?

The following are testimonials from 2024 parents and carers of Hunter Mobile Preschool:

“My son’s smile at drop off and pick up says everything – he would go every day of the week if he could.”

“Quality, simplicity, consistency. Quality educators who are present and engaged. Simple play with a rotation of toys and educators who encourage learning through indoor and outdoor play and the world of imagination. Did I mention consistency? There’s no high turn over of staff because the staff love what they do and, as a parent, I couldn’t ask for more.”

“More than 30 years ago I attended this preschool and loved every minute of it and now, when the rest of the world is changing and evolving so much and we just want a little reminder of the simplicity of play, I can offer my child this thanks to Hunter Mobile Preschool.“

“You know you have made the right decision when your child not only learns to count, but starts to count down until the next “preschool day” because they just can’t wait to go back each week.”

“I am not exaggerating when I say that I contemplated delaying my eldest child’s enrolment in primary school because I wanted her to experience one more year of, in her words, “the best preschool ever”. With our youngest son now getting to enjoy preschool, my daughter still wishes she could go back (and she’s about to start high school)!”

“The only thing I’d change is that I wish I found out about this preschool sooner.”

“If you’re looking for a childcare centre with crisp, clinical white walls and not a colour in site, then this isn’t the preschool for you. But if you want your child to immerse themselves in play, get their hands dirty and come home with the biggest smile on their face and stories from the many adventures they have had with their friends, this is the preschool for you!”

“Hunter Mobile Preschool? Our savior! The epitome of that saying ‘not all heroes wear capes’. Our kid wore a cape to preschool most days though which was quite fitting.”

Offering a safe, friendly and caring environment for your child to learn and thrive, enrol your child today!

Parent testimonial – Emma, April 2025

Hi, my name’s Emma and I’m writing to parents who, most likely, have been recommended Hunter Mobile Preschool as the best place to send their child/ren for a wonderful preschool experience in the Hunter Valley, NSW but want to be reassured they’re making the right choice.

I want to reassure you that you’re definitely making the right choice and you’re so lucky to have found this little gem of a preschool because it, quite literally, has changed the life of my three children for the better.

You have stumbled across the Hunter’s best kept secret – the most humble, play-based, friendly, wholesome, welcoming preschool with long-term staff who love their job and are dedicated to nurturing your child’s interest and helping them learn and grow.

All my children attended Hunter Mobile Preschool’s Lochinvar location and, if they had their way (as much as they love primary school) would all go back in a heartbeat because it holds such a special place in all their hearts.

Right now, you’re probably doing exactly what I did before deciding on which preschool or daycare to send your children to; ringing different services, visiting different centres, getting a feel for how they operate, asking other parents what their thoughts are, reading reviews, exploring websites, getting a vibe and, most importantly, trusting your gut!

Comparison culture told me that I “needed” to send my kids to the ‘instagram-worthy’ newest childcare centre, because freshly painted white walls and an array of beige on beige wooden toys were aesthetically pleasing to my (very sleep deprived) eyes. However, when I visited these other ‘new’ venues, something inside me told me this wasn’t what my kids needed (or would want)

So, when I toured Hunter Mobile Preschool at Lochinvar, overhearing laughter and seeing children running around outside engaged in imaginative play and rainbow paintings drying, symbolic of the colourful life the kids were enjoying- it confirmed everything positive I had already been told about the place. Word of mouth had already confirmed my children would absolutely love this place and it turns out – my gut instinct was also right. It wasn’t instagram perfect…it was reality and it was all kinds of perfect.

Our kids are only little once. My kids want to play; they want to be out in nature on real grass getting their hands dirty, exploring their surroundings, creating friendships, connecting and learning through play.

I needed to know my children were safe and happy. We are so lucky to have found Hunter Mobile Preschool which offered us this, and so much more, in a setting close to home with educators who continually communicated with us about all the wonderful adventures my kids had, and the achievements they all made.

I couldn’t have asked for a better preschool and a better start to my children’s lives. We will be forever grateful to Hunter Mobile Preschool for offering our children such a safe and happy place to grow and learn.