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St Marys
Opening in 2026
Expressions of Interest – Now Open!
Secure your child’s place today at Hand in Hand – St Marys.
CENTRE INFORMATION
- (02) 9894 9963
- 187-189 Adelaide Street, St Marys.
- Hours: 7am – 6pm
What Families Can Expect
Nurturing, Consistent Educators
School-Ready, Life-Ready
Healthy, Nutritious Meals Included
Real-Time Updates for Families
Nurturing, Consistent Educators
School-Ready, Life-Ready
Healthy, Nutritious Meals Included
Real-Time Updates for Families
Our Learning Spaces
Fairies Room (0–1 years)
A nurturing space for our youngest learners, with a focus on sensory play and early childhood development.
Unicorns Room (1–2 years)
A dynamic environment promoting curiosity, creativity, and essential social skills.
Mermaids (2 - 3 years)
A playful, imaginative space where children build independence, explore new challenges, and develop foundational learning skills.
Dragons Room (3–4 years)
A space where early education programs prepare children for school and beyond.
Phoenix (4 - 5 years)
A vibrant, supportive space designed to build confidence, school readiness, and lifelong learning habits as children prepare for their transition to primary school.
All-Inclusive Experiences
Coming to Narellan are a range of enriching activities to inspire creativity, movement, and
wellbeing — all included in your child’s day at no extra cost!
Start Strong Program
Overview:
Hand In Hand proudly participates in the NSW Government’s Start Strong 2026 Program, offering significant fee relief to eligible families and ensuring every child can access high-quality early learning in the years before school. This initiative helps children receive at least 600 hours of play-based learning, supporting their social, emotional, and cognitive development for lifelong success.
Key Benefits:
- Fee relief of up to $2,563 per child (4-year-olds and above)
- Fee relief of up to $769 per child (3-year-olds)
- Designed to provide the greatest support to families experiencing vulnerability or disadvantage
- Encourages strong attendance and participation in early learning to help children transition confidently into school
4-Year-Olds
- 4-Year-Olds: Children who are 4 years old on or before 31 July 2026.
- 3-Year-Olds: Children who are 3 years old, but not yet 4, on or before 31 July 2026.
- To receive Start Strong fee relief, families will need to complete the 2026 Families Declaration Form and nominate Hand In Hand as their provider.
Program Principles
- The Start Strong 2026 Program is built on core principles designed to support children and families.
- Ensures every child has access to at least 600 hours of early childhood education each year.
- Promotes inclusive, high-quality learning, particularly for Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander children, children from multicultural backgrounds, and families experiencing disadvantage.
- Helps improve school readiness, strengthen developmental outcomes, and support overall family wellbeing.
COMING TO St Marys
Expressions of Interest Now Open!
