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Albyn Cottage Childcare Centre  We are a private organisation that provides Long Day Care for children 2 to 5 years and are licensed for 29 children per day. We also provide a Before and After School Care from Bexley Public School and Vacation Care for all children from school age to 12 years.

We are open from 7.30am to 6.00pm, Monday to Friday, closing on all public holidays and Christmas break.

We look forward to welcoming you to our centre, please contact us for all enquiries.

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Attunga Cottage Children's Centre   We are a small 29 place Childcare Service located on the grounds of Peakhurst Public School. We have had the privilege of providing quality care to our local community since 1994 and would love the opportunity to care for your child. We are very proudly rated as EXCEEDING National Quality Standards through ACECQA.

Families are very welcome to come along for a visit and explore our play environments both inside and out to get a feel for the type of program we offer and to see just what makes Attunga special. 

At Attunga we run an Extended Hours Preschool Session between the hours of 7:30am and 5:45pm as well as a Standard Preschool between 9:00am and 3:15pm for children 3 - 6 years. We also operate a Before School, After School and Vacation Care service for children attending Peakhurst Public School and our wider community. All meals and linen are included in our daily rate.

Please don’t hesitate to contact us on 95341625, 0434721625 or email us if you have any queries regarding our services or would like to arrange a tour.   NQS Rating: Exceeding National Quality Standard.

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Busy Bee Long Day Childcare Centre  we provide a warm, friendly, safe, healthy and educationally sound environment in which all children are treated as equals regardless of gender, race or ability. We provide the best possible learning environment where children can develop to their full potential.    Developmental ages and stages are catered for through appropriate learning programs and experiences. Educators guide children to make positive choices about their learning and development.

Our programs reflect diversity in culture and gender, promoting a happy and accepting environment for all children regardless of religion, culture, and family backgrounds. The program also considers the individual needs of families based on open communication, to respect values and the rights of children and their parents.

Our centre is open from 7.30am to 6.30pm Monday to Friday, 50 weeks per year.  The centre is closed on public holidays.  Contact us for more information.

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Bright Beginnings Family Day Care, Rockdale

Looking for QUALITY Care?  Then Bright Beginnings Family Day Care is for you!

Bright Beginnings Family Day Care is a relaxed, friendly, fun, caring, home environment. Children in my care are encouraged to make friends and learn through play. The program is based on the Early Years Learning Framework and children's interests.

Bright Beginnings Family Day Care Fully Insured and is registered with All Areas Family Day Care Scheme.  Childcare Benefit and Childcare Rebate Are Also Available To Eligible Families.

I have been working in Child Care Centre's for the previous 14 years, and throughout this period, I have had experience working with all age groups from 0-6 years. I am trained in Early Years Learning Framework Programming & Planning, (EYLF) and making sure the highest quality care is taken when looking after children.

My hours of operation are:
Monday – Friday – 7am – 6pm (Extended hours available upon request.)   Before & After School Care – (Drop off & Pick-Up)
Vacation Care – (School Age Children – Educational Program Offered.)  Weekend/Public Holiday Care – (Offered to enrolled children upon request.)

Contact me for more information.

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Danebank Prep Class 
Discover Danebank Pre-Kindergarten Centre
Danebank’s Pre-Kinder program uses play along with an understanding of little girls’ natural curiosity and sense of fun to enable them to explore and look at things in a new light, thoroughly preparing them for Kindergarten.

Our Pre-K girls are learning all the time, without even being aware of it. They are learning to socialise and develop new friendships, and gain the necessary skills and independence to be able to go to “big school”. They play and explore non-stop, while being encouraged to think, observe, identify and differentiate.

In the brand-new Pre-K facility, girls are welcomed and nurtured by a fully qualified and experienced early childhood teacher and a qualified trained teacher assistant. The aim is to give them the best start as they develop routines in a safe, caring and enriched environment so that the first year of “big school” is anticipated with excitement.

The girls in our Pre-K classes enjoy the full benefit of being part of the Danebank school community and educational environment, with specialist Sports, Library, Music and Christian Studies staff also teaching them weekly.

Parents further appreciate the on-site extra activity opportunities such as Learn to Swim and Gymnastics meaning parents don’t have to “drive all around Sydney” for these programs.

If you would like to discover more visit us on Saturday 11 May 2019 at our annual Autumn Fair and Open Day, where you will be able to take a tour with current students and experience a little of what it would be like for your daughter at Danebank.  Classrooms will be open with students and staff on hand to answer your questions.   Discover Danebank www.danebank.nsw.edu.au/pre-kindergarten

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Hide and Seek Family Day Care, Hurstville Grove
My Name is Antonia and I live with my husband and two school age children.  I am a registered educator with Family Day Care Sydney Wide.

Hide and Seek Family day care provides a safe and nurturing environment looking after children in the home offering a warm, safe, secure and stimulating home environment .  Small numbers and more individual care. Program tailored to suit each individual child and their age group to meet their care and learning needs.  All children have different interests and strengths  and I plan to tailored to those as well as helping with new interests and working out other strengths.   

Looking after children 6months - 5 years.
Open Monday-Friday 7.30am-7pm.  Child care benefit/child care tax rebate available for eligible parents.  If you have any questions please don't hesitate to contact me. 

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Little Star Early Learning Centre  conveniently located at 6 Nielsen Avenue, Carlton.  We are a purpose built long day care centre, we are open from 7.00am to 6.00pm and cater for children 2-6 years.

We have highly qualified and experienced bilingual staff.  We provide 3 nutritious meals including a hot meal.  We have an excellent school readiness/pres program.  Our program caters for individual needs and interests. 

To enrol your child and/or to discuss your child care needs further, please contact us on 9587 3703 or drop into the centre at any time.

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Sans Souci Preschool is a non-profit service funded by the NSW Department of Education and Communities (DEC) and regulated by the Education and Care Services National Regulations.  The preschool operates in a beautiful environment and is well resourced with extensive indoor and outdoor areas. A variety of stimulating and inviting experiences are provided in a warm, safe environment that is appropriate for all children. The preschool employs well above the required staff:child ratios and qualifications of staff as we believe this enables us to deliver a high quality early childhood education.

Sans Souci Community Pre-school follows the NSW Department of Education school terms, closing for School holidays. We also close on Public Holidays and pupil free days which are generally held on the first and last day of the school year. Our licensed hours of operation are from 8.30am to 4.00 pm. 

The preschool caters for up to 72 children daily between the ages of 2 and 6 years of age. Preference is given to 4 year olds so we cannot guarantee placement for a younger child and it is rare for a 2 year old to be offered a place (they would normally need to turn 3 before the end of Term 1). 

There are 3 classrooms with up to 24 children in each class who are guided by a team of 3 early childhood educators lead by an Early Childhood University trained teacher. Children usually attend 2 or 3 days per week – 2 days Monday and Tuesday or Thursday and Friday or 3 days Monday to Wednesday or Wednesday to Friday.
Contact us for more information.

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Talking Heads Speech Pathology  Attention all parents and early childhood educators!  Talking Heads Speech Pathology has a valuable podcast all about children; CHATABOUT CHILDREN with Sonia Bestulic.

Podcast episodes include;

• Autism Spectrum Disorder
• Attention, Learning and Children
• Sleep and Children
• The Latest on Peanut Allergy
• The Bilingual Child
• How to Boost children’s first words
• Ears, Hearing and Tonsils

Most episodes feature interviews with local St George and Sutherland Shire based medical and allied health professionals!   This information is free to access; through iTunes, Stitcher or through the podcast website www.chataboutchildren.com

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The Play Cave   A new exciting indoor family play centre in a wonderful play world of forest inspired play areas, slides, ladders, tunnels, mini sports fields, private party rooms like you have never seen before, and many more fun activities for all kids.

Enjoy a quality mediterranean inspired meal from The Rock Cafe whilst your children play.   Conveniently located in Miranda.   Contact us to find out more.

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Hearty Health are the leading specialists in Child Care Catering.  Meals are prepared and delivered daily.  We prepare and deliver nutritious meals to Child Care Centres.  We employ only qualified chefs and use fresh and natural produce in meal preparation. 

Menus change with every season to reflect seasonal fruit and vegetables. We cater for special diets including dairy free, egg free, vegetarian, etc. 

No lock in contracts.  Contact us for more information www.heartyhealth.com.au  P: 1300 728 762.

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Vision Australia  Support for children, adolescents and families.

School Holiday Horse Riding Activity…..Have you ever been curious to meet a horse? Have you ever wanted to ride a horse? You are invited to join us on Thursday 18th April as we meet some of the horses at Kurnell Boarding Stables and learn about the horses and how to look after them.   You can also try riding one of the horses with guidance from an instructor from Kurnell Riding School.

 We are inviting all school students who are clients of Vision Australia.              Thursday 18th April, 2019 Arrive: 10:15 am
Pony rides: 10:30 am to 11:30 am  Home time: 11:45 am
Kurnell Boarding Stables and Riding School Lot 2 Captain Cook Drive, Kurnell Click here for full information…places limited
Contact us for more information about our programs visionaustralia.org
Contact us for more information visionaustralia.org

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St George Martial Arts Academy
Running 'Family Friendly' Martial Arts classes in Sydney's St George area and operating our Dojangs in Kogarah and Kingsgrove, SGMAA offers a timetable of over 50 classes per week for students of all ages and our age specific programs are built on the respected tenets of Martial Arts – courtesy, integrity, perseverance, self control and indomitable spirit.

We aim to teach every student the importance of self respect, focus, discipline and living your life with a Black Belt mindset. 

Change your life and discover for yourself why Martial Arts is for EVERYONE!   Contact us for more information.

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Nana's Weighted Blankets are attending the Sydney Royal Easter show This year. We are having a stand in the Home and Lifestyle pavilion. Come and visit us and grab a bargain.

http://www.nanasweightedblankets.com.au/  or phone Nana on 0410478810

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CENTRE NEWS

Babyland Child Care Centre  
We hope you have all had a great start to the new year and would like to take the opportunity to welcome all new families to the Babyland family.

Here at Babyland, March means preparing for yearly Special Events such as the Easter hat parade, Mother’s Day and beginning our prep for school program as well as working with families to set goals for their child for the year.

This year marked 11 years since Babyland opened its doors. To celebrate such a milestone all our friends and families were invited to the park across the road from the centre, that’s our Children’s favourite. Thank you to every one for attending this special event, we look forward to celebrating together throughout the year. Thank you to all our local Educators and Families of the community who make our centre a wonderful place to learn and play in a healthy and happy environment.

Congratulations are extended to the Babyland team in becoming a finalist in the 2019 St George Local Business Awards. Thank you to all who voted for us!

Over the years Babyland has developed its foundations and seen children throughout the centre grow, develop and celebrate milestones, in a safe and friendly environment. Thank you to the community of the St George area for your ongoing support.

Little Dolphins has had a busy few months as we welcomed our new children who have now settled well into their rooms. The children within our service have been discovering their imagination and sensory skills through play as we continue to create experiences that allow us to extend on children’s learning.

The 3-5 room have recently refurbished their garden beds with seasonal fruits and vegetables and are supper excited as we have observed our Beans sprouting and the corn well into their “SHELL” as the children call it. The children have also been collecting the basil leaves which we’ve added to our delicious lunch.

The children are also currently working on their Easter Hat Parade Rehearsal for their performance and fun day as we are super excited for a visit from the Easter Bunny and a Special Treat.

Congratulations to Little Dolphins team in becoming a finalist in the 2019 St George Local Business Awards. We thank all our families and their friends for their support in nominating us as finalists.