- 17 Dec 2025
- 1:58 pm
The Christmas and New Year period can be a joyful time but for many families, it can also be one of the most challenging.
While some workplaces slow down, many parents continue working through the festive season. Others find themselves juggling reduced care options, last-minute plans, or needing a little extra support while getting everything organised.
If you’re searching for childcare or casual daycare over the Christmas break, Stride Early Learning is here for you.
Are Childcare Centres Open Over Christmas?
Many families are surprised to learn that childcare availability over Christmas and New Year can vary significantly.
At Stride Early Learning, our centres remain open throughout the Christmas and New Year period, closing only on public holidays.
This means:
Consistent care during a time when routines often change
Support for working parents who don’t get extended leave
Flexibility for families needing short-term or casual care
If you’ve been searching for:
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you’re not alone, and you’re in the right place.
Casual Childcare Over the Holidays — Without the Stress
The festive season shouldn’t come with added pressure or penalties.
Stride offers casual care options over the Christmas and New Year break, with no holiday loadings or penalties. Whether you need care for a few days or something more regular over the holidays, we aim to make the process simple and supportive.
Casual care can be ideal if:
Your usual care is unavailable over the holidays
You’re balancing work commitments
You need flexibility during a busy season
You want your child to enjoy social connection and routine
Our educators focus on creating a calm, welcoming environment even during the festive buzz.
A Familiar, Nurturing Place for Your Child
For children, the holidays can feel exciting but also unsettling. Changes in routine, environments, and schedules can be overwhelming.
At Stride, we prioritise:
Strong relationships between educators and children
Familiar routines that provide comfort and confidence
Play-based learning that keeps children engaged and happy
Whether your child attends Stride regularly or joins us casually over the holidays, they’ll be welcomed into a community where they are known, supported and cared for.
Information for Our Existing Families
If you’re already part of the Stride community and your usual day of care falls on a public holiday that we’re closed, we encourage you to review our holiday policy so you understand your options.
You can read more here:
Do You Still Pay for Childcare When You’re on Holidays? Here’s a Better Way
Need Childcare Over Christmas or New Year?
If you’re currently searching for childcare over the Christmas and New Year break, we’d love to help.
Stride Early Learning offers:
Care over the festive period (excluding public holidays)
Casual childcare options
Flexible support for working families
A warm, people-first approach to early learning
Because care doesn’t pause just because it’s Christmas and neither do we.
👉 Get in touch with your local Stride centre to enquire about holiday care today
