Inverell & District Family Services

At Inverell District Family Services, we are committed to providing high-quality early education and care services to families in Inverell and the surrounding district. As the largest not-for-profit community-run childcare approved provider in the North West and New England region, we understand the importance of giving families genuine choices and reliable options for their children's care.

Our Services

We offer a range of services to cater to all families with children aged 0-12 years. Our services include mobile preschools that service rural and remote areas, preschools, long day care centres, vacation care, family day care, and the Inverell Toy Library. Our qualified early childhood educators are dedicated to creating inspiring, engaging, and relaxed environments that encourage fun and learning for children.

Our Philosophy

At IDFS, we believe that children have the right to quality and inspiring play and learning environments, especially in the preschool years. We are focused on helping children learn and develop both socially and emotionally, and our staff are trained to help prepare your child for the challenges of school and later life. We understand the importance of providing a positive learning environment and a great range of services to support families.

Our Locations

We have 11 well-established and respected services that form part of the IDFS family. Our locations include Jack and Jill Preschool, Catherine Campbell Centre, Little Sprouts Learning Centre, Kindamindi Preschool, Northern Roads Activity Van, Baby Sprouts, Ashford Preschool, Tingha Preschool, and Grow Community Hub. Each of our services is designed to provide a safe, loving, and stimulating environment that encourages fun and learning for children.