Parkes Early Childhood Centre is a community based non-profit organisation based in the Central West of NSW.

The Centre is licensed for 86 places per day, with ages ranging from 6 weeks to 6 years. PECC receives funding from both the Commonwealth and State Governments and Parkes Shire Council is a sponsor of the Centre. PECC is managed by a voluntary committee who are elected annually from parents and interested persons.  

The goal of the Centre is to support the family’s efforts to help their children acquire skills, knowledge, attitudes and sensitivities that will allow them to make the most of their potential.

We have XX playrooms operating during school term.  The XX Room caters for 0 to 3 year old children, the XX Room caters for 3 to 4 year old children and the XX Room caters for 4 to 5 year old children.  We also provide before and after school care for children upto XX years old, as well as a school holiday program. 

Our hours of opening are from 8.00am to 6.00pm.  A traditional preschool program operates between the hours of 9.00am and 3.00pm,however children attending this program can still attend for the fullday if paying long day care rates.  The Centre is open for 50 weeks of the year. 

The Parkes Early Childhood Centre (PECC) was established in October 1994. The centre is licensed for 86 places per day.

Parkes Early Childhood Centre aims to provide high quality care and education through:

• More qualified staff

• Higher adult:child ratios

• Smaller group sizes

Positive and stimulating experiences are provided, fostering all aspects of early childhood development.

Fundamental to the ongoing success of the Parkes Early Childhood Centre is effective communication between the Staff, Management Committee, PECC Families and the wider community. In order to provide services that meet you and your child’s needs, the staff encourage you to discuss any thoughts, ideas or issues you may have. We are working toward the same goal – being committed to providing a secure, nurturing, positive and enriching environment for children birth to six years (PECC Philosophy).