Precious Cargo Lockleys

Montessori childcare, kindergarten and early learning in Lockleys, South Australia.

Precious Cargo Lockleys
390 Henley Beach Road
Lockleys, SA 5032
6.30 am to 6 pm Mon to Fri
Closed on Public Holidays

About Our Centre

Equipped with two outdoor play areas, a kitchen cooking platform, music room and book library, Precious Cargo at Lockleys is ideal for kids with all kinds of interests and skills.

Our sustainability and agricultural focus is demonstrated through our vegetable gardens, where children are involved with the planting process, maintaining and finally picking and cooking with their produce. We have a Grow Free Cart in our foyer for families and educators to contribute to. As a centre we are continually looking at ways that we can improve on our sustainability and recycling items to reduce waste.

This centre has very close connections with the local nursing home, Happy Feet Dance and Vinnies through our much loved Community Links program. We also have an arrangement for a monthly book swap with the West Torrens Library.

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    What's Included

    A few of the things families love about our service.
    5 Day Week Discount
    Children enrolled for 5 days per week receive a 5% discount on fees.
    Centre Pets
    Part of the Precious Cargo family are our wonderful Centre pets. Come meet them!
    Dinner
    We understand work arrangements and schedules mean that dinner time can be a stressful experience. We provide your child dinner if they attend their Centre until late.
    ELC Program
    Funded kindergarten 4, emphasizing school readiness, and a tailored program to meet your child's needs and learning.
    Holiday Discounts
    50% discount on holidays. Limits apply.
    Inclusive Support
    All educators are trained in allergy awareness, CPR and first aid and we welcome children who require additional support.
    Indoor and Outdoor Environments
    Children have access to purpose built indoor and outdoor classrooms.
    Infant Formula
    Just like supplying solid meals to older children, we also provide formula for our infants.
    Montessori Curriculum
    Purposeful environments, emphasizing real life learning and experiences and trained educators in the Montessori method of learning.
    Nappies and Wipes
    No need to provide your child's nappies and wipes as these are included in your fees.
    No Charge on Public Holidays
    If your child is enrolled on a day that falls on a Public Holiday, you will not be charged the daily fee.
    Sunscreen
    Sun safety is highly important, and practices to ensure children are safe from the sun is imbedded into the program and routines. Sunscreen is provided to all children who attend the Centre.

    Where You'll Find Us

    390 Henley Beach Road, Lockleys, SA 5032

    Meet Our Team

    Tarni

    Assistant Centre Manager

    Growing up, I had a passion for Early Childhood Education and I was fortunate enough to begin my career at Precious Cargo Lockleys in 2012 when the Centre was established. I immersed myself in learning the Montessori method and was instantly inspired about the child-focused environment and supporting children’s independence. As I have grown and learned, I have fulfilled roles as an Educator in Nursery, Waddlers and Pre-Kindy, Team Leader in Kindy, and now Assistant Director and Educational Leader. Each day I remain grateful that I continue to have the opportunity to nurture, support and build relationships with the children, families, and educators to make a difference in our community.

    Betina Pfeil

    Centre Manager

    I have been part of the Precious Cargo family for nearly 10 years and have spent over 9 of those years at St Peters before moving to our service at Lockleys.

    Through helping out at the school with reading and other support over many years a passion was ignited inside me, a desire to make a difference in early childhood education and my journey with Precious Cargo began. Now after working in all rooms as an educator and most recently as a Montessori Mentor and WHS Representative I have been fortunate to have the opportunity to join our Lockley’s service and become part of their family first as Assistant Director and now Director.

    This position will allow me to continue to inspire staff to offer children in our care the best possible start to their education, to learn life skills that set the foundation for their future in an ordered, caring and prepared environment during what is our children’s most formative years.

    What Our Families Say

    "My two kids have attended the lockleys precious cargo. I am so grateful to this centre as my kids learned so much and loved it! The staff f is so caring, emphatic and kind to the kids. I have met so many wonderful carers and you can tell they enjoy their job, I know many of them over the years and they still there. The chef is amazing and my kids loved the food she cooks, it is so lovely to talk to the carers and I feel so happy that I can leave my kids there knowing they will be safe, happy and well looked after! Thank you!"
    Yeidy Cano
    Parent, Precious Cargo Lockleys
    "My daughter has been at Lockleys since she was 4 months old and absolutely adores the centre and all of the staff. I can't speak highly enough of the quality of educators, management, admin, and kitchen staff. She has learnt so much and I look forward to seeing her blossom there in her formative years."
    Caitlin Alvaro
    Parent, Precious Cargo Lockleys
    "Absolutely love Montessori - the team are so child focussed and supportive to my children’s individual needs. The outside nature play area & delicious meals are a bonus! Highly recommend the centre."
    Rajat Patyal
    Parent, Precious Cargo Lockleys

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    Centre Details

    Address
    390 Henley Beach Road
    Lockleys, SA 5032
    Opening Hours
    6.30 am to 6 pm Monday to Friday
    Closed on Public Holidays

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