Young Academics Early Learning Centre - Marsden Park

At Young Academics, we recognise the paramount importance of fostering strong partnerships between our dedicated educators and parents. Open and transparent communication is at the core of our philosophy, ensuring that parents are well-informed and actively involved in their child's journey with us. Through regular updates, newsletters, and our parent app, we provide valuable insights into your child's developmental milestones, daily activities, and any special achievements. 

We believe that collaboration is key to a child's success, and we welcome and encourage parents to share their insights, concerns, and aspirations for their child's growth. Our commitment to involving parents extends beyond formal communication channels; we organise engaging events and workshops, creating a supportive community where families can connect, share experiences, and actively participate in their child's early education. 

At Young Academics, we view parents as valued partners, working together to create a nurturing and enriching environment for every child entrusted to our care. We hold parent involvement in a high regard, recognising it's invaluable role in enriching the educational experience for children. We see parents as active participants in their child's education and thus priorotise our focus towards this aiming to build a strong sense of community.

Our Philosophy We embrace a holistic approach to collaborative learning by establishing relationships between children, families, educators, community and the environment. We believe that all children are knowledgeable, curious, and have a right to be respected and valued for their ideas, creativity and uniqueness within a socially diverse community and culture.

The role of educator is to facilitate co-learning by allowing children to explore their ideas and interests through opportunities for hypothesizing, investigating and discovery. Through team collaboration, reflective practice and professional development, our educators will continue to challenge their knowledge and understanding. 

The educators advocate for the wellbeing and the rights of the child and believe their voices should be upheld and acknowledged. Educators will implement equitable opportunities and additional support if barriers to success are identified. We acknowledge that family and community involvement is intrinsic to the child’s learning. We value reciprocal relationships wit the families and the community to enhance their foundation for learning. 

Our governance and leadership demonstrate our belief towards ensuring that our educators have effective systems in place to support children’s learning and development. Management and educators at Young Academics work collaboratively in partnership and value personal strengths and professional experiences. 

Professional development enhances the knowledge and implementation of the professional standards that is inclusive of the Code of Ethics, National Quality Framework, National Regulations, National Law, Early Years Learning Framework and Young Academics’ policies and procedures. 

Young Academics acknowledges Australia is a nation of great diversity that has been cared by indigenous Australians for thousands of years. We have a shared responsibility to contribute to building an inclusive society to support children, families and their community.  

Our Values - We are Family: We want Young Academics to always feel like a home away from home, so we keep family values at the heart of everything we do. Together, our valued teams strive to accomplish our common goal of providing an exceptional experience to our children and our families. 

Passionately Professional: We love looking after children – it is that simple. As passionate professionals that is what drives us to ensure we always implement best practice in everything we do - from qualifications to processes, programming and everything in between. 

Positively Proactive: Always on the front foot, we are constantly seeking ways to improve what we do for our children and families. Our team are forward thinking and innovative in everything they do. 

Open & Honest: At Young Academics we value honesty and openness in all interactions. Trust is everything in childcare, and we work hard to earn it. Whether we are communicating with families or with each other, we are always accountable, truthful, respectful and responsive.

As your child is getting ready to start ‘big school’, our Transition to School Program recognises the importance of the formative preschool years in terms of building their emotional, cognitive and physical development. 

Our Transition to School program is thoughtfully designed to prepare children for the exciting adventure of formal education. Recognising the significance of this pivotal milestone, our Transition to School program focuses on cultivating the essential skills and confidence needed for a successful transition to school life. 

Our dedicated educators work closely with each child, providing support to ensure they feel emotionally ready for the next chapter of their educational journey. Through a blend of structured learning, play, and interactive experiences, we aim to instill a love for learning while nurturing their independence and resilience. 

At Young Academics, we take pride in guiding children towards a seamless and positive start to their school years, laying the groundwork for a lifetime of academic success and personal growth. We are committed to providing children with the best possible start to their future education and fostering a lifelong love of learning. 

Our Transition to School Program focuses on seven key areas which promote the holistic learning and development required as children prepare for kindergarten and is supported by our well-resourced environments and sector leading educators. Through our play based learning approach, every activity ensures your child is ready for real-life situations. Vital to preschoolers, we ensure your child is well supported to learn at their own pace, giving them the confidence to take on kindergarten.

At Young Academics, we pride ourselves on our signature approach to early learning education programs that meet the needs of every child, with the support of our well-resourced environments and sector-leading educators.

Our programs are strongly aligned with the Early Years Learning Framework and the National Quality Framework. The principles that underpin the United Nations on the Rights of the Child guide and inform our practices. The Young Academics Curriculum is underpinned by play-based learning. Play-based learning is how children under the age of five learn while having fun at the same time, and this program promotes a combination of outcomes and skills that will set your child up for a successful transition to their new school setting. 

With an equal focus on fostering physical, cognitive, and emotional development, children are guided by our expert educators to give them an understanding of the skills required for life, through play-based experiences. 

Evolution Program (0-3):

We recognise the importance of the first three years of a child’s life and as such, ensure individuals approach their growth and development. The Young Academics Evolution Program is designed to support children from birth to three years to reach their developmental milestones and build the necessary skills to support their future learning. 

Transition to school Program (3-5):

At Young Academics, we understand the importance of the formative preschool years in preparing children for school, and our program will help them prepare emotionally, cognitively, and physically for this significant transition. As your child prepares to start ‘big school’, our Transition to School Program recognises the importance of formative preschool years in terms of building their emotional, cognitive, and physical development. Beyond the core curriculum, we offer a range of enrichment activities, including music & movement, STEAM & Nutrition. These activities are designed to spark creativity, boost self-confidence, and enhance fine and gross motor skills.

At Young Academics, we are focused on the holistic growth and development of each child, with health and nutrition a top priority for us. Marsden Park features an inclusive menu of five delicious and nutritious daily meals prepared by our in-house cooks. All meals present an opportunity for our children to learn about the importance of a well-balanced diet, guiding them towards lifelong healthy eating habits. 

A child’s first five years are crucial in developing healthy eating behaviours, exploring new foods and meeting nutritional requirements to help them grow and develop. Nutrition is also integral to improving children’s wellbeing, self-confidence, and ability to concentrate. At Young Academics, we understand our early learning environments play a pivotal role in exposing children to a variety of nourishing foods and promoting healthy eating habits for life. 

Our holistic Nutrition Program allows children to take part in preparing and serving their meals and learn about the important connection between hygiene, physical activity, and healthy eating.Our nutritious seasonal four-week rotating menu meets 50% of your child’s daily nutritional requirements by serving a healthy variety of foods such as vegetables, fruits, lean meat, fish, chicken, dairy products and more.

Parent 1:

Being a first time mum and using childcare for the first time was daunting but everyone at Marsden Park made it such an easy, comforting process! The staff are all amazing and can’t thank them enough for everything they do! 

Parent 2:

What an absolutely fantastic centre! Our first daughter has been attending for around 5 months now and has developed immensely in that time - particularly in terms of social skills, affection, and independence. The team are all incredible, communication is top notch, and safety comes first across the centre. I couldn’t recommend this centre more! 

Parent 3:

Young Academics Marsden Park is such a wonderful, positive place for my four year old. They provide quality, developmentally appropriate programmes such as school readiness programmes and weekly STEAM, music, and movement programmes 

Parent 4:

A beautiful centre - it is apparent that the centre has been uniquely designed for children and each specific age - group. The dedicated Educators are very passionate and work hard to provide a friendly and welcoming feel for all. 

Parent 5:

The educators here are highly professional and caring. They take children here as their own. Not only very well looking after them but also educating children as early as possible, having them well prepared for schooling. The name of the Young Academics very well reflects the value of this wonderful Kindergarten.