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VACANCIES

CROYDON PARK
Bee Happy Child Care Centre enrol now limited vacancies.
Croydon Park Cottage limited vacancies enrol now.

Leichhardt   
Rose Cottage Childcare
We currently have positions available in our toddler and preschool rooms from January 2020.  Wombats (toddler room) – Monday, Tuesday and Kangaroo (preschool room) – Monday and Tuesday, one Monday position.  Contact us asap.

Marrickville 
Kidzville Early Learning Centre has limited vacancies across all age groups in 2020.  To view our Centre and to find out more our Centre please visit www.kidzvillesydney.com Wishing all Families Merry Christmas and Happy New Year.

ST PETERS
St Peters Community Preschool limited vacancies enrol now

RHODES
Cherry Bridge Station Rhodes limited vacancies enrol now

ULTIMO
Believe Preschool Ultimo Enrolling now for 2020; taking waitlists for 2020, 2021 and 2022 (no fees applicable). Inquire about our gap free December promotion

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RESOURCES FOR PARENTS


PROFESSIONALS FOR CHILDREN


ADDITIONAL NEEDS PROVIDERS
RESOURCES FOR CARE PROVIDERS
CHILD CARE DIRECTORY 

ANNANDALE
MindChamps Early Learning Annandale

ASHBURY 
Canterbury Community Child Care Centre 
Little Troopers Long Day Care Centre Ashbury

ASHFIELD
Ashfield Baptist Childcare Inc
Ashfield Early Learning Centre 
The Infants' Home
PLC Sydney Preschools Ashfield

BROADWAY
MindChamps Early Learning Broadway

BURWOOD
ToBeMe Early Learning Burwood
Woodstock Child Care Centre Burwood

BURWOOD HEIGHTS
Elm St Early Learning Centre 

CAMPERDOWN
Camperdown Child Care & Pre-school

CHIPPENDALE
Chippendale Child Care Centre

CONCORD
Concord Occasional Child Care
Cubby College Child Care 
Endeavour Early Education Concord

CROYDON
Kiddies Kapers Learning Centre
Robyn Taylor Child Development Centre

CROYDON PARK 
Bee Happy Child Care Centre
Croydon Park Cottage
Love Of Learning Early Learning Centre

DULWICH HILL 
Dulwich Hill Childcare Centre
St Maroun's College

FIVE DOCK
Caring4Kids Five Dock
Caring 4 Kids Five Dock Great North Road  
Garfield Street Children's Centre
Kids@Play Early Learning Centre Five Dock
ToBeMe Early Learning Five Dock

HABERFIELD
Marys Kindy

HOMEBUSH WEST
Active Kids Homebush West 
 
LEICHHARDT
Explore & Develop Leichhardt 
Jennys Kindergarten & Early Learning Leichhardt
Rose Cottage Childcare 
Styles Street Children's Community Long Day Care Centre

LILYFIELD
Bambini of Lilyfield
Emmerick Street Community Preschool
Explore & Develop - Lilyfield 

MARRICKVILLE
ikid Early Learning Centre
Kidzville Early Learning Centre
Lee's Learning Centre
Marrickville Rd Extended Hours Preschool

MORTLAKE
Jenny's Kindergarten & Early Learning Mortlake

NEWTOWN
Active Kids Newtown

PETERSHAM
Greek Orthodox Community Child Care Centre

RHODES
Cherry Bridge Station Rhodes

STRATHIELD
Lighthouse Early Learning Centre 

STANMORE
Jenny's Kindergarten & Early Learning Stanmore
Stanmore Kindergarten

ST PETERS
St Peters Community Preschool

SUMMER HILL
Rise & Shine Kindergarten 

SYDNEY
Active Kids World Square 
Lighthouse Early Learning Centre, 
World Tower Child Care 

SYDNEY OLYMPIC PARK
Woodstock Child Care Centre Sydney Olympic Park
Woodstock Child Care Centre Opal @ Olympic Park

NORTH STRATHFIELD
Montessori @ North Strathfield

TEMPE
Betty Spears Child Care Centre

THE ROCKS
Little Kingdom Childcare

ULTIMO
Believe Preschool Ultimo
International Grammar School Pre-School


CARE IN OTHER AREAS

Sutherland Shire Local Child Care

St George Local Child Care

Parramatta Local Child Care

Liverpool/Fairfield Local Child Care

Camden Macarthur Local Child Care

Western Sydney Local Child Care

Canterbury/Bankstown Local Child Care

Eastern Suburbs Local Child Care

Ryde/Eastwood Local Child Care

Hills Local Child Care

North Shore Local Child Care

Northern Beaches Local Child Care

Illawarra Local Child Care


 
DECEMBER 2019/JANUARY 2020

Welcome to The Inner West Local Child Care & Services Directory newsletter. 

This month we welcome

read all about these great services below.

This month’s parent/carer resource about the different types of child care options, as choosing the right service can be an exciting and sometimes overwhelming time for you and your child. It’s important to consider your options early and research the type of early education and care that suits your family best and will provide the best outcomes for your child. Read more below.

WIN, WIN... a $50 Gift Card.  To enter simply like us/share on facebook and email us with your contact details to go into the draw to win.

FEATURED SERVICES

Cherry Bridge Station Rhodes is an early learning and childcare centre that offers long day care and a comprehensive preschool and school readiness program.

Located just 500m walk from Rhodes Train Station, and just off Concord Rd, we support our families by providing exceptional quality childcare that is accessible and affordable. We are 100% Australian owned and take pride in supporting our families on each child’s unique educational journey.   Contact us for more information.


Cubby College Child Care
Our dedicated, qualified and experienced Educators take the time to provide intentional and interest based activities that are rich and meaningful for each child by providing stimulating learning environments and innovative and creative programs.
Each one of our early childhood centre Educators aim to ensure that each child feels happy, content and settled in our safe and secure environment.
Our warm and friendly daycare Staff always look forward to meeting you and your child and developing quality relationships that are long lasting.

Cubby College Child Care Centre is open Monday to Friday from 7am-6pm per day, 52 weeks per year and caters for children 6 weeks - 6 years of age.  Contact us for more information.


International Grammar School Pre-School

visit https://www.igssyd.nsw.edu.au/ for more information.


Happy Little Campers We are well established centre that caters for children aged 2 to 6 years of age.

We provide a wholistic curriculum which supports all types of learning with an emphasis on building social skills and creating confident life long learners.  Contact us for more information.


Mini Skool  We would like to invite you to tour Mini-Skool today!
We currently have vacancies in our Nursery, Toddlers and Preschool spaces. With the new year near, these vacancies are filling fast. We would like to meet you and share with you why we are unique.

We have recently renovated our boutique style, 31 place childcare centre located in the heart of Croydon. We pride ourselves in providing a home away from home environment, for your child to grow to their full potential. We believe families are children’s first and foremost teacher.

In partnership with families, along with our passionate educators, the child’s environment and the wider community being crucial influences, we prepare each child for a journey of life-long learning. Our passionate, experienced and qualified educators deliver exceeding educational and care practice and programs that incorporate play-based learning and innovative curriculum to ensure that all children are active and capable learners.

At no extra cost, we have four embedded programs each week; a School Readiness Program, a Yoga and Mindfulness Program, a Dance and Movement Program, a Sports Program, these programs develop children’s confidence and self-esteem, social, emotional and physical well-being, Fundamental Movement Skills and build a foundation for being long-life active and healthy citizens and learners.

What makes us special,

  • We implement a Play-Based Program approach to learning,
  • We foster a child’s sense of agency in empowering their physical, emotional, social & cognitive development,
  • Individualised academic and developmental programs for all age groups,
  • Inclusion support program governed by qualified Educators – children with all abilities and diversities are enrolled at Mini-Skool,
  • Preschool and School readiness program,
  • Home-like environment – a home away from home for our little ones,
  • Specialised and individualised care and service that you can always count on,
  • Fees include all meals, nappies, weekly dance and sports programs with qualified early childhood development trainers; incursions and excursions,

Bi-lingual teachers in each learning spaces,

  • A welcoming and continuous orientation process, and
  • Maintains an open door policy with our families, families are welcome to visit at any time throughout the day.
You may also view our amazing work https://www.miniskool.com.au/  Or follow us on Facebook Call us today to book your tour, 9705 8297.

Rose Cottage Childcare is an Early Childhood Education and Care Service delivering high quality care for children aged 0-6 years in Leichhardt. Our purpose built centre caters for 39 children each day between the hours of 7.30am – 6pm.

Our dedicated, passionate and knowledgeable team of educators draw on a range of perspectives, theories and pedagogical practices to embed our curriculum within the educational program and daily routines at the service.

Our children are grouped into three different play spaces according to these age groups: Birth-2 years, 2-3 years and 3-5 years. Each educator has their own personal philosophy and beliefs when it comes to Early Childhood Education, and we work collaboratively as a team along with our children and families to ensure the quality of care and learning delivered is of a high standard and continuously self-assess against the National Quality Standards to plan for future improvements.

​Our philosophy at Rose Cottage reflects each aspect that forms who we are, what we do and why. This includes our children, families, community, our educators and our profession. Together we aim to ensure that each child and family that become a part of Rose Cottage are given the very best opportunity in learning and are able to form strong, secure and safe relationships with all educators.   www.rosecottagecc.com.au 

ToBeMe Early Learning Burwood

The right start in life makes all the difference. A curiosity of the world is instilled, a love of learning is ignited, and the seeds for a lifelong love of learning are planted. Allowing children to become their best self — at ToBeMe.

ToBeMe Early Learning aims to challenge Early Childhood in Australia and abroad. Our team of thought leaders and innovative educators have come together to create a learning experience like no other.

We’ve taken the best elements of the most successful teaching theories, including Reggio Emilia, Montessori, and THRASS Phonetics and overlaid them with proven behavioural and child psychology principles to create our ToBeMe Early Learning Curriculum™.

To learn more about our ToBeMe Guiding Principles, our Thought Leadership Team and the ToBeMe Early Learning Curriculum™, please visit www.tobeme.com.au

We also have additional purpose-built special use spaces including

  1. Dedicated outdoor areas with garden beds, sandpits, real trees and shrubs
  2. A state-of-the-art library
  3. A multipurpose gymnasium that can be used for sports, music, and parent & staff workshops
  4. Children’s restaurant
  5. An interactive LEGO® room
  6. A shared consulting room for professionals including Speech Pathologists and Paediatric Occupational Therapists with access to specialist equipment in the gym
  7. Preparatory classroom for 4 – 5 year olds

Other inclusions

  1. Highly secure with swipe card or appointment access only
  2. Onsite chef providing delicious nutritional meals using locally sourced in-season ingredients (breakfast, morning tea, lunch, afternoon tea, late snack)
  3. Huggies nappies, cotton face washers, bibs and bed sheets.

Our opening hours will be 7:00am until 6:00pm Monday to Friday.   If you would like to register your interest, you can do so through our ‘Expression of Interest’ page on tobeme.com.au


All we need for Christmas is you!

Give your little one the love of learning and reading with our unique Early Learning and Preschool curriculum based on 2 decades of research.

Our unique pedagogy relies on the 4 domains of Education, Psychology, Neuroscience and Theatre and nurtures the Champion Mindset in every child.

The holidays are a time for giving and our gift to you is 2 weeks of free education and care over the holidays. No need to wait until Christmas day, book a tour now to get your present today!

Call 1300 646 324 and ask about MindChamps Early Learning Annandale and MindChamps Early Learning Broadway


We are Stanmore Kindergarten- Supporting children and families since 1965. A small unique family owned centre with long standing and committed educators. 

If you are searching for quality childcare, come and see us at Stanmore Kindergarten.
We invite you to experience for yourself:

  • Engaging and friendly atmosphere
  • A strong Mission statement and core values that underpins all that we do
  • Established long term qualified staff with three university trained Early Childhood Teachers
  • High staff to child ratios (above industry standard)
  • Interest-based curriculum based on the national Early Years Learning Framework
  • Integrated Transition to School program
  • Fresh, nutritious meals prepared daily onsite 
  • Natural outdoor play space with native and vegetable gardens
  • A focus on family and community relationships including regular excursions to local library, nursing home, cafes, parks and family homes.
  • A commitment to sustainability and a passion for finding ways to help our planet. 
  • Child Care Benefit (CCB) approved

Email to book in a tour or ring our wonderful director Ngaire for a chat (02) 9550 2446. Check us out on Instagram for an insight to life at Stanmore Kindy - @stanmoreKindy. 


Believe Preschool Ultimo is a family run childcare that feels welcoming and homely. We’re located on the cusp of Darling Harbour and Ultimo. Ideal for local families, and those commuting to the city with off-street car parking, and pram access. We have established a gorgeous little community feel over the past 7-8 months since opening at Easter.
Our prices offer great value and are all inclusive providing;

  • 2 meals 3 snacks daily (all Halal, even cheese; allergy, vegetarian and vegan alternatives tailored to individual dietary profiles)
  • Nappies (Huggies), sustainable and natural, non-toxic wipes (Gaia) and creams (Moogoo)
  • Incursion’s provided by external parties;
    • Gymbaroo
    • Ukebebe
    • Growfit
    • Chifunese
  • Kindyhub parent app provides daily photo journals and digital albums you can access on any device
  • Capped class sizes

Fees prices to support our community in accessing our services.

  • Birth-2 $135 (8 places)
  • 2-3 $130 (14 places)
  • 3-6 $125 (two 19 place classes)

We offer overlapping ages to enable early entry for advanced progression
10% discount for Ultimo UTS employees and students, Ultimo TAFE employees and students and ABC studios and Sydney City Council employees.

We proud of our gorgeous environments, with an abundance of natural light, indoor and outdoor playgrounds, communal art studio. Located on the entire top floor of the Ultimo Community Centre. Come imagine, create and discover Believe Playschool.  Contact us for more information.


Little Travel Adventures  
Planning your entertainment calendar for 2020? 

Why not book Little Travel Adventures multicultural incursions to celebrate one of the following multicultural dates at your centre:
 25 January 2020 – Chinese New Year (Year of the Rat)
26 January 2020 – Australia Day
1 March 2020 – Clean up Australia Day
9 March 2020 – Holi Day (Hindu Festival)
17 March 2020 – St Patrick’s Day (Irish celebration)
21 March 2020 – Harmony Day
29 April 2020 – International Dance Day
26 May 2020 – National Sorry Day (to remember and commemorate the mistreatment of the country’s Aboriginal people)
4 July 2020 – Independence Day (USA)
5-12 July 2020 – NAIDOC week (National Aborigines and Islanders Day Observance Committee)
24July-9August 2020 – Summer Olympics Tokyo
9 August 2020 – International Day of the Worlds Indigenous People
31 October 2020 – Halloween
14 November 2020 – Diwali festival (festival of lights)
25 December 2020 - Christmas 

Classes can be booked as a once off visit, or regular visits throughout the year for children to experience different countries and cultures.   For booking enquiries or any further information please feel free to contact Kristy on 0412 688 170. Or visit website www.littletraveladventures.com.au


Helen O'Grady Drama Academy offers after-school & Saturday drama classes for children aged 5-17 years. We help children develop essential life skills and explore their creative side through developmental drama programs while providing them with the necessary life skills to prepare them for life after school. 

Our programme helps to:

•    Empower students
•    Increase energy and enthusiasm
•    Encourage listening and conversational skills
•    Promote social and Emotional Learning
•    Stimulate creativity and concentration

The programme we offer in the Academy is one of self-development.  Our stimulating classes cover speech, improvisation, mini-scripts, snippets, movement and production techniques.  In the middle of the year parents and friends are invited to see a Class presentation. 

At the end of the Academy year our students present a short, scripted production and all family members and friends are invited to this exciting event!  

Drama classes with Helen O’Grady are a fun and exciting way to learn acting skills. The joy of learning drama with us will boost your child’s enthusiasm and energy levels, helping them to feel more positive about themselves and the world around them.  Each lesson is motivational and fun!  Contact us for more information.


Enrol now for 2020 and secure your child’s spot so you aren’t disappointed.

Head to our website jennyskindy.com.au to complete your online enquiry or contact your local Jenny’s centre today. 


Learning Links offers a range of professional assessments to support your child’s learning, or their NDIS plan. Assessments can focus on cognitive ability/IQ, academic skills, dyslexia, Autism Spectrum Disorder, ADHD, behavioural, speech and language, and fine and gross motor skills.

If your child is showing signs that they struggle with learning, have social, emotional or behavioural issues, or are behind their peers with speech development or fine and gross motor skills, an assessment can be the first step in understanding these challenges so the right supports can be put in place.

The report from a formal assessment can also be used to support your child’s NDIS plan, and long-term goals. 

Learning Links has over 47 years’ experience in helping kids learn. Our mission is to provide children who have learning difficulties with the skills, services and family support to empower them to reach their full potential.

To find out more about our range of assessments, contact our Customer Care team on 1300 003 900 or visit www.learninglinks.org.au. Our Alexandria Learning Centre is located at Suite 3, Level 1, 140 Bourke Rd Alexandria NSW 2015.


HoPALoNG Occupational Therapy
Providing the best possible service to help children and young people develop confidence and skills to successfully cope with life’s challenges.  Mention this ad for a free strengthening ball with your first appointment.

  • Do you find it difficult to read your child's handwriting and book work?
  • Does your child have difficulty playing on playground equipment, riding their bike, swinging a swing, climbing or balancing?  
  • Does your child have difficulty opening recess packets, using cutlery, getting dressed, doing up zippers and button, doing a puzzle or playing with small games?  
  • Does your child 'over-react' to your sudden touch, clothes tags, lying backwards, dogs barking, the vacuum cleaner or grass/sand on their feet? Or do they constantly move about to seek out those sensations?
  • Does your child have difficulty asking their friends to play, thinking before doing, self esteem and confidence? 

If you can answer yes to any of the above questions, then your child may benefit from Occupational Therapy.     At Hopalong we run individual assessment and therapy programs as well as group programs to address the above skills and for children age 2 years to 18 years.   Contact us to find out more.


Frontrunner Learning Centres

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PARENT INFORMATION

Types of child care services

Choosing the right service can be an exciting and sometimes overwhelming time for you and your child. It’s important to consider your options early and research the type of early education and care that suits your family best and will provide the best outcomes for your child.

There are many education and care options available to suit the needs of your child and your family:

+ Long Day Care
Long day care is perfect for those who work long days and need care for their children during business hours. It operates for at least 8 hours a day, typically Monday to Friday in a child care centre and caters for children, from birth to school age.

+ Family Day Care
Family day care is great for parents who want their children to learn and play in small groups, in a homelike environment. It caters for children, birth to 12 years and is held in the home of a registered educator.

+ Preschool Services
Preschool usually caters for children aged three to five years and is perfect for parents with children who are almost ready for primary school. Sometimes known as kindergarten, it can be a standalone service or part of another education and care service or school.

+ Outside School Hours Care
Outside school hours care operates before and after school and/or during school holidays. This service works well for parents with school age children, who need care outside of school hours.

These services are not regulated under the National Quality Framework (NQF):

+ Occasional Child Care
Occasional child care works on a casual basis for short periods of time. It caters for children, birth to school age and suits those who would like or need a temporary service.

+ Mobile Services
Mobile services travel through communities to offer occasional, preschool or long day care services in rural, urban and remote areas. It generally caters for children up to six years old, and is great for parents who live too far away from an early education and care service.

+ Other Child Care Options
There is a wide range of other child care options available, including family, friends, babysitters and nannies. These types of services are flexible and rely heavily on the family’s needs. They are generally run in a home and operating times may vary.

To find out more visit https://www.startingblocks.gov.au/
The Inner West Child Care & Services Directory
web: www.innerwestchildcare.com.au
email: info@innerwestchildcare.com.au
Ph: 0403 187 292

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