Empowering children's growth and development to help them thrive.

Thrive at Childcare

First Steps Centres deliver exceptional Childcare, Preschool and Kindergarten services for your little ones. Discover our world that is welcoming, and filled with happiness and friendship.

ABOUT US: Established in 2006, we’re an Aussie family-owned business dedicated to creating the ideal learning opportunity for your child to thrive.

First Steps Childcare, Kindergarten and Preschool centres are located
in Agnes Water, QLD and Lismore, NSW

We’re an Aussie family-owned business dedicated to creating the ideal learning opportunity for your child.

AGNES WATER, Queensland
FREE KINDY*

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*Places are strictly limited and filling quickly.
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LISMORE, NSW UPDATE:

Our Early Learning Centre is now located up on high ground with lots of garden and play space.

BIG NEWS: Construction has commenced on our new custom-designed centre.

We’re excited to share our news updates with you via our Facebook page as they come through.

Family First

First Steps centres are operated by Mums for the benefit of you and your family. Enjoy a safe, nurturing and happy environment where each child feels love, security and a sense of belonging.

We are a family owned extended hours Child Care Service for children aged from 6 weeks and offer an excellent pre-school and school readiness program for 3 year olds and onwards – offering warmth, support and innovative educational programs lead by qualified Educators and Early Childhood Teachers.

First Steps is comprised of two nurseries for children under two years old and three well-appointed playrooms for learning and developing the skills and knowledge of older children and pre-schoolers.

We aim to foster children’s natural love of learning by surrounding them with warmth within a beautiful, safe environment, indoor and out. Large learning spaces inside and creative spaces outside provide for the delivery of innovative educational programs.

Ages 6 Weeks
to Preschool

New South Wales & Queensland

No Call Centre.
Speak to your Educator direct

Nature Play.
Adventure Playground

Educational Excellence.
Brand new centre at Agnes Water

Testimonials

Agnes Water

You have created such an incredible environment for our kids to grow...

I’ve been blown away with all the staff at First Steps, and highly recommend the centre. They have created such a kind and safe environment for all of the children. And have created such an incredible environment for our kids to grow in all aspects of their development.

Parents Agnes Water

Lismore

Forever grateful - 2 children & 7 years of care...

Today our son starts “big school”, which means the end of our time at First Steps. It was 7 years ago that we first walked through your doors with our first baby to meet you. It’s safe to say we never left.

We have been shown nothing but care and love – helping our 2 children to grow into the little rockets they are today.

We will be forever grateful to all of you, our family has gained so much from your training, knowledge and care.

Parents Lismore

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Our Centre Programs

Preschool Program

Our Bachelor qualified Preschool Teachers deliver a stimulating program which meets children’s individual needs.

Child Care Program

Our knowledgeable, qualified educators deliver innovative educational programs guided by the Early Years Learning Framework.

Are you ready to thrive at First Steps?

Growth, imagination, nurture.