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Childcare and preschool in Hahndorf, SA
Welcome to Zebra Early Learning Centre in Hahndorf. Our daycare and preschool centre is convenient for local families in Hahndorf or nearby suburbs Aldgate, Balhannah, Bridgewater, Echunga, Meadows, Nairne, and Woodside. Zebra Early Learning Centre offers long day care and a preschool program for children aged 6 weeks to 6 years, with extended hours to suit busy families.
Our purpose-built childcare and preschool centre in Hahndorf offers innovative early learning programs in a safe, nurturing environment. Our natural outdoor environment features a cubby house, slides, a veggie garden, and a mud kitchen. Our purpose-built indoor spaces are homely, allowing children to explore natural resources and ignite their imagination and creativity. Our passionate educators focus on achieving the best learning outcomes and providing real-life experiences linked to our program. Our Bachelor-qualified Early Childhood Teacher delivers a preschool program, preparing children for a smooth transition to school. With consistent and knowledgeable educators, we uphold high standards of child safety and care. Our children enjoy walks within the local community and access the oval and the neighbouring school.
Why you’ll love Zebra Early Learning Centre in Hahndorf
Spacious outdoor environments
Passionate, qualified educators
Nappies and wipes provided
Chef-prepared meals
Preschool program
Family communication app
Individual learning plans
Incursions/excursions
Sun protection aware
Allergy and anaphylaxis aware
Preschool and school-readiness program
At our early learning centre, your child will benefit from our enhanced learning program in preschool combined with our play-based learning program. With the added convenience of long daycare hours, our preschool program runs all year round, perfect for busy families.
The added benefits of our preschool program include:
- Extended long day care opening hours
- Open all year round (excl. public holidays)
- Programs developed and delivered by our qualified educators and teachers
- Exclusive music and movement program for self-regulation
We’re all about healthy, nutritious eating
Thanks to the in-house chef at our Hahndorf child care centre, your child can expect healthy, nutritious, and yummy meals. We offer a rotating seasonal menu, providing breakfast, morning tea, lunch, afternoon tea, and a late snack freshly made daily. We cater to all dietary requirements, including halal.
Communicating with families
We prioritise clear and consistent communication with families to foster a strong partnership in supporting each child’s development. We ensure families feel informed, involved, and confident in their child’s early learning journey.
Our families love hearing about their child’s progress and the experiences they’re having day to day. We share these moments through centre newsletters, our Xplor App, one-on-one meetings, and at various centre events.
Fees
The Child Care Subsidy can reduce your daily out-of-pocket fee by up to 95% depending on your family’s entitlements.
Nursery
0 – 2 years
$175.65/day
Toddler
2 – 4 years
$175.65/day
Preschool
4 – 5 years
$175.65/day
Child Care Subsidy Estimator
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2026 3-Day Guarantee
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Matrix Out of Pocket Cost
Is your CCS working for you? Check the out-of-pocket cost matrix per child against session lengths and weekly days below. Please note: The table in the matrix only shows out-of-pocket costs after CCS (Child Care Subsidy).
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*Kindergarten/preschool subsidy applied: $0.00
Frequently asked questions
A centre tour is a convenient way to experience the childcare centre of your choice and meet with our qualified educators at a time that is suitable for your family’s schedule. Click here to book a tour online.
On the day of the tour, you can observe practices and interactions within the centre environment. You’ll be able to see all the rooms and playgrounds, ask the team members any questions you have in mind, and get all the information you need to make the best decision for your child.
Enrolling is simple, and our Family Support Team will guide you through each step.
First, find your local centre and book a tour so you can meet the team and explore the learning environment. If the centre is the right fit and a place is available, you’ll receive an enrolment offer for your child. If a place is not currently available in your child’s age group, we can add your child to the waitlist and keep you updated.
To finalise your enrolment, you’ll complete an online enrolment form through a secure link sent by our Family Support Team. You’ll also need to provide key details and documents, including your child’s birth certificate, Medicare details, immunisation history statement and, if eligible, your Child Care Subsidy details.
Before your child’s first day, you may be invited to attend a Stay and Play session. This gives your child time to explore the centre, meet their educators, and start feeling comfortable in their new environment. Once your paperwork is complete, your child is ready to start their early learning journey with us.
Starting child care is a big milestone, and a little preparation can help your child feel more comfortable and confident.
Before your child’s first day, you can talk positively about their new centre, explain what their day might look like, and practise small routines such as packing their bag, saying goodbye, washing hands and sitting down for meals. You may also like to visit the centre with your child, meet their educators and ask our team about what to bring on the first day.
When your child starts, our educators will take the time to get to know your child’s routine, interests, comfort items and individual needs. Settling in looks different for every child, so we work closely with families to help children feel safe, supported and ready to learn.
Most of our child care and early education centres offer nappies and wipes, sunscreen and hats, as well as nutritious meals prepared by our in-house cook. Some centres also provide sheets and formula, so you may not need to remember to pack them.
For nursery children, be sure to bring: nappy rash cream, dummies, bottles and teats, comfort toys or blankets, three spare outfits and spare socks.
For toddlers and preschool or kindergarten-aged children, it’s best to bring: spare underwear, water bottle or sippy cup, sun hat, closed-toe shoes, two spare outfits and spare socks.
Plus, anything else your individual child may need, such as breast milk, a sleeping bag, a comforter or medication.
It’s best to speak to your centre of choice for a full list of everything included.
Early Learning Services uses Xplor Home as our family communication app. It is the best and easiest way to keep track of your child’s day.
After you enrol your child with the centre, you can utilise Xplor Home to book child care days, manage your account, receive the photographs that capture your child’s learning, learn about your child’s progress, as well as keep up-to-date with upcoming centre events and important information.
If your child shows signs of an infectious illness when they arrive at the centre or becomes sick during the day, you may be notified that you need to make alternative arrangements or pick up your child from the centre and keep them home until they are no longer infectious. While we understand that this can be inconvenient, Early Learning Services is committed to maintaining a healthy environment and reducing the risk of infection for all children.
Under the Child Care Subsidy (CCS), families are allowed 42 absence days per child, per financial year. These can be taken for any reason, including public holidays and when children are sick, without requiring families to provide documentation.