Childcare and preschool in Macquarie Park, NSW
North Ryde Early Learning Centre offers long day care and a preschool program for children aged 6 weeks to 6 years, conveniently located for families in Macquarie Park, Epping, North Ryde, Ryde and Schofields in Sydney.
Two-level outdoor play and bike area
Children have plenty of space to play outdoors, with two sandpits, built-in slides, a two-level play area, trampoline, vegetable gardens, cubby house, climbing frames, drinking fountain and a spacious bike-riding area. The indoor-outdoor program also gives children choice in where they play and learn.
Quiet spaces and nursery cot rooms
Our indoor environments include interactive whiteboards, natural resources and spaces for quiet downtime. Separate nappy change areas help support children’s care routines throughout the day. Our nursery children also have their own cot rooms.
Educators with 10 years at the centre
Most of our educators have been with the centre for around 10 years, giving children and families the comfort of familiar faces. This consistency helps educators build strong relationships and understand each child’s routines, interests and needs.
Individual Learning Plans
Individual Learning Plans are developed in partnership with families, reflecting each child’s strengths, interests and developmental goals. Educators use these plans to guide learning experiences that feel relevant to each child.
Government-approved Preschool program
Our Government-approved Preschool program is delivered by a Bachelor-qualified Early Childhood Teacher. The program helps children practise routines, build friendships and feel more prepared for the move to school.
Happy Feet fitness program
Children take part in the Happy Feet children’s fitness program, adding movement, music and fun to their week. It gives children another way to build coordination, confidence and active habits.
Munch & Move meals by our in-house chef
Our in-house chef prepares breakfast, morning tea, lunch, afternoon tea and a late snack each day. The four-week seasonal menu is reviewed and approved by Munch & Move, with halal meals, allergies and dietary requirements catered for. Pureed meals are also available for babies.
Updates through our family app
Families stay connected through regular conversations with educators and updates shared in our family app. Photos and updates help families follow their child’s routines, learning moments, centre activities and weekly experiences.
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Age-appropriate early learning
0 to 2 years
Nursery
In our nursery room, children are supported to feel safe, secure and connected through warm, trusting relationships with educators.
Educators respond to each child’s individual needs while supporting key developmental skills, including crawling, walking and self-feeding. Children are also encouraged to build early social connections with educators and peers.
In this room, children are encouraged to:
- Build trusting relationships with educators
- Feel safe, secure and supported
- Develop skills such as crawling, walking and self-feeding
- Build early social connections with peers and educators
2 to 3 years
Toddlers
In our toddler room, children are supported to build independence and a stronger sense of self.
Educators help children develop everyday skills such as self-feeding, caring for their belongings and beginning toilet training. Through group and individual experiences, children build confidence, social skills and engagement with peers and educators.
In this room, children are encouraged to:
- Build independence and a sense of self
- Practise self-feeding and caring for belongings
- Begin developing toilet training skills
- Take part in group and individual learning experiences
- Build social connections with peers and educators
3 to 5 years
Preschool
In our Preschool room, children are supported to prepare for school-based learning by building confidence, responsibility and an understanding of the world around them.
Led by Bachelor-qualified Early Childhood Teachers, the program includes large group, small group and individual learning experiences. Educators support children to build relationships, ask for help when needed and develop the skills they need for a successful transition to school and beyond.
In this room, children are encouraged to:
Build confidence and a love of learning
Develop responsibility and independence
Understand the world around them
Seek help when needed
Take part in large, small and individual learning experiences
Prepare for a successful transition to school and beyond
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
$194.85/day
Toddler
2 – 4 years
$188.60/day
Preschool
4 – 5 years
$182.35/day
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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.
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