Looking for a great childcare centre for your child on the North Shore? Choosing a childcare centre that best suits your child’s needs is a big decision. Our North Shore Childcare & Early Learning Centre Guide showcases some wonderful childcare centres across the North Shore, all with different philosophies and values for you to explore.
Click on the links below, to quickly go to the full listing in our North Shore Childcare & Early Learning Centre Guide:
- Adventures Preschool & Long Day Care, Turramurra & Pennant Hills
- Blue Gum Community School, Hornsby
- Children’s Choice Early Learning, Chatswood
- Gem Early Learning West Pymble
- Greenwood, Gladesville
- Greenwood, Hunters Hill
- Guardian Childcare & Education, Roseville, Pymble & St Ives
- Kindalin Early Childhood Centres, Frenchs Forest
- Little Gumnuts West Pymble Early Learning Centre, West Pymble
- Montessori Academy Childcare & Preschool, Chatswood, Crows Nest, Macquarie Park, Ryde & Turramurra
- Mosman Kinderland, Mosman
- Mount Colah Alphabet Academy, Mount Colah
- Orchard Early Learning, St Ives, West Pennant Hills, Ryde
- Play to Learn Early Learning Centre, Turramurra
- Prepare Early Education, St Ives & Forestville
- SDN Mosman, Mosman
- SDN North Sydney, North Sydney
- Senses Early Learning Centre, Milsons Point
- St Ives Chase Kindergarten, St Ives
- Tarella House Early Learning Centre, Cammeray
- Thomas Carlyle Children’s Centre, East Lindfield
- Turramurra Kindergarten, North Turramurra
Prefer a preschool? Take a look at our North Shore Preschool Guide too!
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Childcare Centres with multiple locations on Sydney’s North Shore
Montessori Academy (South Turramurra, Chatswood, Crows Nest, Lane Cove, Macquarie Park & Ryde)
Montessori Academy is a premier early learning provider in Crows Nest, Lane Cove, Macquarie Park, Ryde, and South Turramurra. Renowned for its dedication to the Montessori educational philosophy, the academy offers a nurturing and stimulating environment for children aged six weeks to six years.
Their centres feature purpose-built classrooms with high-quality Montessori materials that foster independence, critical thinking, and a love for learning. Their childcare and preschools boast passionate and highly trained educators who are committed to each child’s individual development and ensure personalised attention and support.
Montessori Academy is a standout choice for families seeking a holistic and enriching early childhood education.
- Ages: 6 weeks – 5 years
- Hours: 7:30am – 6:00pm
- Meals: All meals and snacks included.
- Fees: Infant 0-2 years: $172 to $187 | Toddler 2-3 years: $172 to $182 | Preschool 3-6 years: $167 to $176.50
Contact Montessori Academy
- Locations:
- 197 Kissing Point Road, South Turramurra
- The Zenith Tower B Suite G4, 821 Pacific Highway, Chatswood
- The Albany, 109-111 Willoughby Road, Crows Nest
- 23-25 Stokes Street, Lane Cove
- 2 Waterview Drive, Lane Cove
- 12 Waterloo Road, Macquarie Park
- 1 Ivanhoe Place, Macquarie Park
- 6A Nancarrow Ave, Ryde
- Email: [email protected]
- Phone: 1300 000 162
- Website: montessoriacademy.com.au
Childcare Centres on Sydney’s Lower North Shore
Senses Early Learning Centre, Milsons Point
Senses Early Learning Centre in Milsons Point offers a unique early learning experience rooted in sensory exploration.
Their philosophy emphasizes hands-on experiences through our standout Senses Ignite curriculum, which fosters communication, creativity, critical thinking, and collaboration.
Their tailored programs ensure each child’s educational journey is engaging and fulfilling, supported by a dedicated team of educators in a nurturing environment. Join them at Senses ELC for a foundation of love, learning, and growth. Give your child the best start in their educational journey.
Interested in exploring Senses Early Learning Centre? Call them on 02 9003 1300 or book your tour online.
- Ages: 6 weeks – 6 years
- Hours: 7:30am – 6:00pm
- Meals: All meals and snacks included.
Contact Senses Early Learning Centre
- Address: 48 Alfred Street, Milsons Point
- Email: [email protected]
- Phone: (02) 9003 1300
- Website: senseselc.com.au
SDN North Sydney
SDN North Sydney is in a serene location, nestled at the end of a quiet cul-de-sac with ample outdoor natural spaces. It is a 75-place inclusive centre for children from birth to school age. SDN North Sydney has been a part of the community for over 95 years and provides high-quality education and care, supporting children to get more than school-ready—get life-ready.
As a not-for-profit organisation, it centres children’s well-being, learning, and development at the centre of everything it does.
SDN is committed to being a child-safe organisation.
- Ages: 6 weeks – 6 years
- Hours: 7:30am – 6:00pm
- Meals: All meals and snacks included.
- Fees: 0-3 years = $224/day | 3-6 years = $205/day | Half day (9am-2pm) 0-3 years = $135 | Half day (9am-2pm) 3-6 years = $123
Contact SDN North Sydney
- Address: 8 Rodborough Ave, Crows Nest
- Email: [email protected]
- Phone: 1300 831 445
- Website: https://www.sdn.org.au/services/our-centres/sdn-north-sydney/
Tarella House Early Learning Centre (Cammeray)
Tarella was originally the home of Sir Joseph Palmer Abbott, built in 1886. Abbott was a former speaker of the NSW Legislative Assembly, Chairman of AMP, and member of the Conventions to form a Constitution for the Commonwealth of Australia.
The historic State Heritage Listed home is located in the heart of Cammeray Village on Sydney’s Lower North Shore. It retains its natural charm, including ornate ceilings, 8 fireplaces, a grand staircase, and LED light windows. A 62-place childcare Centre opened in 2016.
They named the Centre Tarella House Early Learning Centre in honour of Sir Joseph Palmer Abbott. Tarella House caters to 0-5 year olds, providing high-quality care for babies and a school readiness program for preschoolers.
- Ages: 6 weeks – 6 years
- Hours: 7:30am – 6:00pm
- Meals: All meals and snacks included.
- Fees: 0-3 years rooms – $192 per day | 3-5 years rooms – $172 per day
Contact Tarella House Early Learning Centre
- Address: 3 Amherst Street, Cammeray, NSW 2062
- Email: [email protected]
- Phone: (02) 9954 9317
- Website: tarellahouse.com.au
SDN Mosman
SDN Mosman provides early childhood education and care for 56 children per day and feels like a home away from home.
SDN Mosman has been a part of the community for over 80 years and provides high-quality education and care, supporting children to become more than school-ready—they should become life-ready.
As a not-for-profit organisation, they put children’s wellbeing, learning and development at the centre of everything they do.
SDN is committed to being a child-safe organisation
- Ages: 6 weeks – 6 years
- Hours: 7:30am – 6:00pm
- Meals: All meals and snacks included.
- Fees: 0-3 years = $228/day | 3-6 years = $208/day | Half day (9am-2pm) 0-3 years = $137 | Half day (9am-2pm) 3-6 years = $125
Contact SDN Mosman
- Address: 33 Brierley St, Mosman
- Email: [email protected]
- Phone: 1300 831 445
- Website: https://www.sdn.org.au/services/our-centres/sdn-mosman/
Mosman Kinderland
Mosman Kinderland is a small 33-place centre. Both owners are educators at the service. Lexi has owned and run Mosman Kinderland for over 17 years. They offer quality care and education for children from 2 years old to school age. They have a full preschool program.
Families can claim childcare subsidies, and they offer preschool funding. They pride themselves on providing above-staff ratios, have little staff turnover and fantastic continuity of care.
They have a play-based program but also believe in providing fun preschool education that prepares children for big school and their future learning.
- Ages: 2 years – 5 years
- Hours: 8:00am – 6:00pm
- Meals: Bring your own morning tea and lunch. They provide afternoon tea and late snack.
- Fees: 8am to 4pm – $128 per day | 8am to 6pm – $158 per day
Contact Mosman Kinderland
- Address: 15 Lang Street, Mosman
- Email: [email protected]
- Phone: (02) 9969 2297
- Website: mosmankinderland.com
Greenwood Early Education Centre (Gladesville)
At the heart of the Gladesville community, this purpose-built childcare and preschool centre provides more than just early learning—it creates a space where children can thrive. Supported by a team of longstanding, multicultural, and highly experienced Teachers and Educators, the centre offers a warm, nurturing environment where children are encouraged to explore, play, thrive, and grow at their own pace.
The NSW Government’s ‘Start Strong’ Preschool Program is available year-round, with extended hours and casual days, ensuring a smooth transition to formal schooling. The centre offers the youngest children a dedicated nursery environment where babies receive tailored care and learning experiences, fostering their early development and learning.
Greenwood Gladesville’s Education Strategy supports children’s lifelong learning and development through innovative and evidence-based teaching approaches, while its learning environments are designed to engage and support children to discover, grow and learn.
Greenwood Gladesville’s educational programs include:
- Community Engagement Program: Encourages children to interact with and discover their local community through visits from local services and adventures exploring the surrounding environment.
- Music & Movement Program: Designed to support self-regulation, memory, and concentration, while helping children develop a love for music and movement in a fun, dynamic way.
- Ages: 6 weeks – 5 years
- Hours: 7:00am – 6:00pm
- Meals: All meals and snacks included.
- Fees: 0-2 years rooms – $182 per day | 2-3 years rooms – $182 per day | 3-5 years rooms – $178 per day
- Book a tour: Parents can book a tour via the website or call 1800 413 921
Contact Greenwood Gladesville
- Address: 4 Frank Street, Gladesville
- Email (enrolments): [email protected]
- Phone: 1800 413 921
- Website: greenwood.com.au
Greenwood Early Education Centre (Hunters Hill)
Greenwood Hunters Hill is a vibrant and nurturing childcare and preschool centre, purpose-built to inspire learning, growth, and exploration for children aged six weeks to 5 years. The centre encourages curiosity, active play, and discovery with homely indoor spaces and expansive outdoor environments.
The dedicated team members at Greenwood Hunters Hill celebrate each child’s individual strengths and needs through meaningful interactions, experiences and relationships, creating lifelong positive impacts. A multicultural team of highly experienced Teachers and Educators provides a safe and supportive environment where children can thrive and reach their full potential.
The centre offers NSW ‘Start Strong’ Government-approved Preschool Program year-round, with extended hours to accommodate family needs. The Preschool Room is designed to prepare every child for their transition to school, ensuring they feel confident and ready for the next stage of their educational journey.
Included in the daily fee are a variety of enriching programs:
- Sustainability Program: Educates children on the importance of recycling, water conservation, and embedding sustainable practices into everyday life.
- Community Engagement Program: Connects children with their local community through exciting excursions and visits from community services.
- Music & Movement Program: Develops essential skills like self-regulation, memory, and concentration through rhythm-based activities that also enhance their appreciation for music.
- Sports Program: Encourages children to be active and explore different sports, promoting physical development and a love for movement.
- Ages: 6 weeks – 5 years
- Hours: 7:00am – 6:00pm
- Meals: All meals and snacks included.
- Fees: 0-2 years rooms – $180 per day | 2-3 years rooms – $179 per day | 3-5 years rooms – $177 per day
- Book a tour: Parents can book a tour via the website or call 1800 413 921
Contact Greenwood Hunters Hill
- Address: 22A Joubert Street Hunters Hill
- Email (enrolments): [email protected]
- Phone: 1800 413 921
- Website: greenwood.com.au/our-centres
Children’s Choice Early Learning (Chatswood)
Children’s Choice Early Learning is a brand-new family-owned premium Childcare Centre in the heart of Chatswood. Their fantastic, highly qualified educators speak several languages from English, Mandarin, Vietnamese, and Spanish to help support your family.
Taking care of children aged 0-6 years. They have a fun, fresh approach to early years development.
They take care of your little ones like they are our own, where they will be nurtured and cared for and feel safe and secure when they come through the door every day.
Let your child explore further with all-inclusive extra-curricular activities such as cooking classes, Yoga, Sports, Dance, Language and Music.
- Ages: 6 weeks – 5 years
- Hours: 7:00am – 6:00pm
- Meals: All meals and snacks included.
- Fees: 0-2 years – $173 per day | 2-3 years – $168 per day | 3-5 years – $163 per day
Contact Children’s Choice Early Learning
- Address: Level 4, 18 Thomas Street, Chatswood
- Email: [email protected]
- Phone: (02) 9167 0240
- Website: childrenschoiceearlylearning.com.au
Childcare Centres on Sydney’s Upper North Shore
Thomas Carlyle Children’s Centre (East Lindfield)
Thomas Carlyle Children’s Centre (TCCC) provides quality full-day care for young children in a stimulating, safe, and nurturing environment. It aims to promote self-esteem and positive attitudes to learning in an atmosphere of emotional and physical security. It encourages choice, fun, growth, and active participation!
- Ages: 6 weeks – 6 years
- Hours: 7.30am-6pm
- Meals: All meals and snacks included
- Fees: $150-$160 per day
Contact Thomas Carlyle Children’s Centre
- Address: 2c Carlyle Road, East Lindfield
- Email: [email protected]
- Phone: (02) 9424 0326
- Website: krg.nsw.gov.au
Guardian Childcare & Education (Roseville, Pymble & St Ives)
Guardian Childcare & Education supports children in being brave, curious, and imaginative in their learning to give them the best possible start to life. We have several centres across the North Shore with fantastic teams and wonderful learning spaces, including their Roseville, Pymble, and St Ives centres.
Guardian’s play-based learning programs ensure that children are supported in their social and emotional growth every step. Foundations for language, literacy and numeracy are embedded into these programs so children can develop the important skills they need to transition to school and thrive in a rapidly changing world.
Included in each Guardian centre’s fees are:
- Hat, wetbag and sunscreen
- 5 fresh meals per day, prepared by the in-house Chef or Cook.
- All incursions and excursions
- Nappies and wipes
- Storypark parenting app
- Long day care hours year around
In addition to learning programs, Guardian offers language learning through Early Learning Languages Australia (ELLA). Discover the wonders of science, technology, engineering, and mathematics through age-appropriate activities that are designed to foster curiosity and develop foundational skills like problem-solving and creativity. Excursion where children get to know their community and have a sense of belonging.
A dedicated two-year preschool program led by degree qualified Teachers supports children to develop the foundational literacy and numeracy skills for school. It comes with a long day care setting where children can make friends and have loads of fun while they learn.
- Ages: 6 weeks – 6 years
- Hours: Roseville: 7:30am-6pm, St Ives: 7am-6pm, Pymble: 7:30am-6pm
- Meals: All meals and snacks provided. The children enjoy healthy and delicious food prepared onsite by a fully qualified cook each day. All special diets such as vegetarian, fish, nut, gluten and dairy allergies are catered for, as well as cultural or specific health needs.
- Want to know more? Visit the Guardian website to find your nearest centre and book a tour.
Contact Guardian Childcare & Education
- Address: Roseville Centre: 81 Clanville Road, Roseville | St Ives Centre: 6 Eastern Arterial Rd, St Ives | Pymble Centre: Building 2, 20 Bridge Street, Pymble
- Email: [email protected]
- Website: guardian.edu.au
- Phone: 1300 001 119
Gem Early Learning West Pymble
Gem Early Learning West Pymble is a Long Day Care and Preschool that caters for children aged 6 weeks to 6 years.
They offer a warm, inviting “home away from home” learning environment that delivers a high-quality learning curriculum where your child will strive to develop and learn. Their educational program created by their experienced and highly qualified professionals will see highlights of their community relationships, strong partnerships with families and ability to foster each individual child’s sense of agency and excitement to learn.
Their delicious meals cooked and prepared fresh on site by their in-house cook delivers the children’s nutritional needs daily and approved by the NSW Government Much and Move program. Their meals include breakfast, morning tea, lunch and afternoon tea.
- Ages: 6 weeks – 6 years
- Hours: 7:00am – 6:00pm
- Meals: All meals and snacks included.
- Fees: Infant 0-2 years: $160 | Toddler 2-3 years: $140 | Preschool 3-6 years: $130
Contact Gem Early Learning West Pymble
- Address: 67 Yanko Rd, West Pymble
- Email: [email protected]
- Phone: (02) 9988 0656
- Website: GEM Early Learning
Little Gumnuts West Pymble Early Learning Centre
About Little Gumnuts West Pymble Early Learning Centre
At Little Gumnuts Early Learning, they believe that the early years are a pivotal time for nurturing each child’s unique potential, creating lasting memories, and laying the foundations for a lifelong passion for learning.
As an Australian-owned, family-operated childcare service, they are dedicated to fostering a safe, supportive, and vibrant learning environment where children can thrive. Their programs and facilities are carefully designed to offer a holistic learning experience that ensures every child receives the optimal care, support, and opportunities every day.
Their West Pymble Centre has the best childcare outdoor play area in Sydney, and offers 2 indoor learning rooms: the Platypus room for 2-3 year olds, and the Kangaroo Pre-School room for 3-5 year olds.
- Ages: 2 years – 6 years
- Hours: 7:30am – 6:00pm
- Meals: All meals and snacks included.
- Fees: $165.00 per day, inclusive of meals, nappies, sunscreen, educational activities, and extracurricular activities
Contact Little Gumnuts West Pymble Early Learning Centre
- Address: 57 Kendall Street, West Pymble
- Email: [email protected]
- Phone: 1300 206 005
- Website: https://www.littlegumnutsgroup.com.au
Prepare Early Education (St Ives & Forestville)
Prepare Early Education at St Ives and Forestville sets a new benchmark in Early Education. They provide an environment that enhances exploration, discovery, curiosity, positive social interactions, self-confidence and autonomy.
The state-of-the-art centres offer the Prepare™ Early Education Program, which focuses on numeracy, literacy, science, creative arts, health, well-being, and sustainability. It showcases expansive indoor and outdoor learning environments. The pre-school program is introduced to children from 3 to 6 years old as they begin their transition into school.
The centres cater for children from 0 to 6 years and offer a range of indoor and outdoor play areas to explore. Their professional staff work to the highest standards to create a positive environment for learning. They offer a comprehensive range of incursions, including yoga, languages, art therapy, sports, movement, and dance.
Both centres also feature a large underground car park with more than 20 spaces for easy drop-offs and collections.
Want to know more? Book a tour or call your preferred centre using the phone number below.
- Ages: 6 weeks – 6 years
- Hours: 7am – 6pm at St Ives and 7am-6.30pm at Forestville
- Meals: All meals and snacks provided. The children enjoy healthy and delicious food prepared onsite by a fully qualified cook each day. All special diets such as vegetarian, fish, nut, gluten and dairy allergies are catered for, as well as cultural or specific health needs.
Contact Prepare Early Education
- Address:
- 36 Killeaton Street, St. Ives
- 12 Violet Ave, Forestville
- Email: [email protected]
- Phone: St Ives (02) 9144 1256 | Forestville (02) 9975 7002
- Website: prepare.nsw.edu.au
St Ives Chase Kindergarten
Open since 1991, St Ives Chase Kindergarten is a CCS approved Long Day Care Centre open from 7am to 6pm, catering for up to 40 children aged between 2.5 – 6 years for 1 to 5 days per week, 50 weeks per year.
They aim to provide a welcoming, safe and stimulating environment where children can become active learners, explore, and learn through a wide variety of experiences and activities.
Their school aims to offer your child the most comprehensive learning experience possible in a safe and warm learning environment.
- Ages: 2 years – 6 years
- Hours: 7:00am – 6:00pm
- Meals: Afternoon tea included. Bring your own recess & lunchbox.
- Fees: Preschool hours (9am-3pm) $130 per day | Long Day Care house (7am-6pm) $146 per day
Contact St Ives Chase Kindergarten
- Address: 120 Warrimoo Avenue, St Ives Chase
- Email: [email protected]
- Phone: (02) 9449 8829
- Website: stiveschase.nsw.edu.au
Orchard Early Learning (St Ives, Ryde & West Pennant Hills)
Orchard Early Learning Centre offers a fresh approach to early learning. Drawing on the natural environment, they look to inspire children to become discoverers, learners, and thinkers – holistically preparing them for a life of learning and wellbeing.
Led by an experienced and warm educational team, they focus on creating playful learning experiences that allow children to engage thoughtfully and inquisitively with the ever-evolving world around them.
The indoor and outdoor spaces have been carefully designed to facilitate their unique approach to early childhood learning and immerse children in their paddock-to-plate philosophy.
Want to know more? Book a tour with their team.
- Ages: 6 weeks – 6 years
- Hours: 7am – 6pm
- Meals: 5 delicious meals a day included and cooked by their in-house chef
Contact Orchard Early Learning
- Locations:
- 58 Woodbury Road, St Ives
- 176 Quarry Road Ryde
- 72 Castle Hill Road, West Pennant Hills
- 723 Warringah Road, Forestville (coming early 2025)
- Email: [email protected]
- Phone: 0424 891 191
- Website: orchardelc.com.au
Play to Learn Early Learning Centre (Turramurra)
Play to Learn Early Learning Centre in Turramurra, opening in early 2025, offers a premium, holistic approach to early childhood education.
As the second location of this prestigious centre, it provides an enriching environment where children thrive through innovative programs like the Empowered Children’s Program and Academic Enrichment. With a focus on natural, organic elements and state-of-the-art facilities, highly qualified educators deliver personalised care that nurtures each child’s growth.
Play to Learn Early Learning Centre offers a comprehensive range of programs, including Qigong for Kids, an Empowered Children’s Program, music classes, language lessons, and outdoor nature activities. Our emergent curriculum supports cognitive, language, physical, and emotional development, using the Story Park Platform to engage with children’s interests.
Now accepting tour bookings and enquiries for this exceptional early learning experience. Join the waitlist.
- Ages: 6 weeks – 6 years
- Meals: All meals and snacks included
- Hours: 7am – 6pm
- Fees: TBA
Contact Play to Learn ELC
- Address: Corner of Pacific Highway and Finlay Road, Turramurra
- Email: [email protected]
- Phone: (02) 4397 1683
- Website: playtolearnelc.com
Adventures Preschool & Long Daycare (Turramurra, Pennant Hills, West Pennant Hills)
Adventures Preschool offers a community focus, a play-based, structured preschool curriculum across 9 key learning areas (e.g. Literacy, Numeracy, STEM & Creative Arts).
Collaboration with local schools, has contributed to their long-term success and importantly, children’s successful transition to school.
As a family-owned operation, Adventures Preschool enjoys a thoughtfully designed environment, engaging experiences for children and a homely space for their infants.
They truly value their wonderful team of highly qualified and experienced educators, and on-site management will guide you through enrolments, orientation sessions and CCS.
Adventures has two ‘Exceeding’ preschools in the Sydney Hills District (Pennant Hills and West Pennant Hills) and welcomes you to join their brand-new service in South Turramurra.
Tours are welcome by appointment. To book, please call or email Rochelle.
- Ages: 6 months – 5 years
- Hours: 7.30am-6:00pm
- Meals: All meals and snacks included
- Fees: $160 – $180 per day
Contact Adventures Preschool and Long Day Care
- Locations:
- 102 Kissing Point Road, South Turramurra | Phone: (02) 7258 7900
- 23 Bellamy Street, Pennant Hills | Phone: (02) 9481 7765
- 25 New Line Road, West Pennant Hills | Phone: (02) 9875 3391
- Email: [email protected]
- Website: adventurespreschool.com.au
Turramurra Kindergarten (North Turramurra)
Turramurra Kindergarten is a beautiful 50-place family-owned boutique long daycare centre in North Turramurra.
Early experiences and the environment shape and influence children and prepare them for their futures. By providing a caring and nurturing environment, they build on your children’s home experiences and work closely with your parents to provide a learning environment with a holistic approach to reading, writing, numeracy, environmental awareness, and sustainability.
Their preschool team offer a well-structured preschool curriculum, across 9 key learning areas (e.g. Literacy, Numeracy, Munch and Move, local excursions/incursions & Creative Arts), and collaboration with local schools, has contributed to our success and importantly, children’s successful transition to school. Their evolving curriculum supports cognitive, language, physical, and emotional development, using the OWNA Platform to engage with children’s interests. Their service also offers an exceptional Sustainability Program they have a vegetable & herb garden for worm farming, composting and recycling hubs. Their service has an abundance of Outdoor Sensory experiences including sandpits, slides, climbing equipment, water play areas and mud kitchens. Their team of passionate educators is proud to provide your child with exceptional care!
- Ages: 6 weeks – 5 years
- Hours: 7am-6pm M-F excluding public holidays
- Meals: All meals and snacks included
- Fees: $175 -$195 per day based on differing age groups
Contact Turramurra Kindergarten
- Address: 196 Bobbin Head Road, North Turramurra
- Email: [email protected]
- Phone: (02) 9000 3400
- Website: turramurrakindy.com.au
Blue Gum Community School (Hornsby)
Positioned within the stunning and historic homes and gardens of Mount Errington, Blue Gum Community Preschool is for children aged 3 to 5.
Their setting inspires wonder and adventure in all community members, and their approach is informed by best practices in Australia and around the world.
The Blue Gum approach ensures that learning is always meaningful, contextualised and marked by joy – so crucial in a time of uncertainty triggering high anxiety levels.
Small by design, Blue Gum’s high teacher-to-child ratios ensure high-quality relationships can be established with each child and their family. Working closely with the children, their teachers partner with them in the learning process—co-collaborators in their pursuit of understanding, lending their competencies, skills, and support to equip them to discover and actively find their answers.
Underlying Blue Gum’s educational approach is our empowering image of the child as competent, capable, creative, responsible, resourceful, and resilient, rather than an empty vessel to be filled.
They represent a new and hopeful option for families in and around Hornsby who are looking to reimagine education and find joy as they enrol their child in a school that places rich learning encounters, creativity, exploration, collaboration, relationships, and joy at the centre of every day.
Would you like to know more? Complete a waitlist application here. You will then be invited to attend a monthly tour to experience the wonder and adventure at Blue Gum.
- Ages: 3-5 years
- Meal: Morning and afternoon tea provided. Children bring their own lunch.
- Hours: Full Day: 8.00am – 6.00pm | Regular Day: 8.30am – 3.30pm | Short Day: 9.00am – 3.00pm
- Fees: Childcare Subsidy and Start Strong for LDC available, if eligible. Full Day: $170 Short Day: $102
Contact Blue Gum Community School
- Address: 1 Rosemead Road Hornsby, NSW 2077
- Email: [email protected]
- Phone: (02) 9138 2019
- Blue Gum Community School website
Mount Colah Alphabet Academy
As a small 24-place preschool, Alphabet stands uniquely within its area: a preschool community where everyone can be known. Their team of educators delivers an “Exceeding”-rated, educationally focused preschool program framed in traditional values of learning, nurture, and discovery.
With one educator for every eight children, you can be assured that your child’s uniqueness will be supported through individually tailored learning experiences, delivering the very best preparation for school and for life.
Every day they look to inspire their little learners with creative approaches to education, self-determination, and socialisation; a multifaceted preschool program specifically tailored to support them as they transition to school.
- Ages: 2-5 years
- Meal: All meals and snacks included.
- Hours: 7.00am – 6.00pm
- Fees: $157.50/day
Contact Mount Colah Alphabet Academy
- Address: 34 Kuring Gai Chase Road, Mount Colah
- Email: [email protected]
- Phone: (02) 9476 1225
- Website: mtcolahalphabet.com.au
Northern Beaches Childcare Centres
Kindalin Early Childhood Learning Centres (Frenchs Forest)
Kindalin French Forest is generously spread across two levels with indoor and outdoor areas. It provides children with a modern yet natural space to explore and grow. Their Exclusive Preschool Program starts at an early age and continues until the transition to kindergarten.
Inside the centre, four bright and airy rooms focus on children of different ages. Downstairs, there are three rooms for three age groups, each equipped with the tools and resources to spark imaginations: a writing centre, a home corner, a construction centre, and quiet areas for stories and reading, to name just a few. The upstairs space provides a large room with three separate spaces dedicated to preschool-aged children, including indoor learning spaces and an indoor/outdoor jungle room.
They offer extracurricular activities, including Music Man, Jingle Jam, Soccer Pat, GrowFit, Art with Maree, and Reid the Music.
Want to know more? Book a tour online.
- Ages: 6 weeks – 5 years
- Meals: All meals and snacks included.
- Hours: 7am – 6.30pm
- Fees: from $165-$189 per day
Contact Kindalin Early Childhood Learning Centres
- Address: 18 Aquatic Drive, Frenchs Forest
- Email: [email protected]
- Phone: (02) 9451 5455
- Website: kindalin.com.au
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