Located in Waterloo, SDN Lois Barker is a welcoming centre providing high-quality education and care for up to 44 children per day.

Families value the centre's calm atmosphere, inclusive approach and strong sense of community, often describing it as an "oasis in the city". Children enjoy bright, well-resourced learning environments and a vibrant outdoor space that encourages exploration, creativity and play.

Our qualified Early Childhood Teachers and Educators create engaging, child-centred learning experiences that build on each child's strengths, interests and goals. We are committed to supporting every child to feel valued, included and confident as they learn and grow.

SDN Lois Barker is also home to our dedicated Autism Specific Program, which provides intensive and targeted support for autistic children aged 4–5 years. The program supports children's development, learning and successful transition to school through individualised, strengths-based approaches.

Centre history

104 Wellington Street
Waterloo NSW 2017
Directions

Street parking available around the centre. The centre is a 5 minute walk from Waterloo metro station.

02 9384 6401

loisbarker@sdn.org.au

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Centre Inclusions

Nappies & wipes

SunSmart certified

Fresh meals

Educational
program

Storypark

Nappies & wipes

SunSmart certified

Fresh meals

Educational
program

Storypark

Child-safe

Long-serving team

Excursions

Family events

Outdoor environment

Fees and vacancies

Under 3 years

$184

3 years and over

$171

Autism Specific Program

$248

The majority of families in our centres do not pay the full daily fee because they receive Child Care Subsidy (CCS) from the government.

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Latest centre reviews

Overall rating 5.0
7 Google Reviews
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Shony A-
I could not talk more highly of this center and the staff that put safety, care and professionalism ...Read more
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Tahereh H
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Nice little centre with lovely staff, Not packed with kids, it had just enough, all happy aswell 😀
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Jennifer Saunders
SDN Lois Barker is a village, rather than a daycare. My son and daughter have done nothing but grow ...Read more
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Catherine Bendall
Our elder son attended SDN Lois Barker from 1 to 5 years of age - the staff have always been incredi...Read more
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Dean Saunders
Staff at the centre are amazing, couldn’t ask for a better group. My kids have flourished under ther...Read more
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Paul Hill

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