Headstart Early Learning Centre West Ryde

6-8 Wattle Street, West Ryde, NSW, 2114

5.0 Average score

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7:00AM to 6:00PM

Licensed for 110 Children

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Our community engagement program encourages our children to interact with and discover their local community. We often welcome visits from community services and adventure outside the centre on excursions that complement and enhance their learning experiences.
Our centre proudly offers the NSW Government-approved Preschool program as part of our enhanced learning program. Our Preschool program supports your child's learning, development and well-being, to help ensure a successful transition to school.
Our music programs have been designed to help develop fundamental skills that help support childrens self regulation, memory and concentration. Children learn to appreciate and develop understanding.

Welcome to Headstart Early Learning Centre West Ryde

We are conveniently located for families in or commuting through West Ryde, Denistone, Ryde, Putney, North Ryde and Melrose Park. Many of our Children go on to attend local schools such as West Ryde Public School, supporting a smooth transition to school.

We offer nurturing care and quality early education for children from 6 weeks to 6 years, with flexible hours (9, 10, 11, and 12-hour sessions) to suit busy families.

Our Learning Environments

Our children benefit from familiar faces as they grow, creating a sense of continuity:

Nursery (0-2 years): A safe, nurturing environment for babies to explore with tailored sensory and social experiences.
Toddler (2-3 years): Play-based learning encourages curiosity, confidence, and social skills.
Preschool (3-6 years): A stimulating learning environment that prepares our children for school through our Enhanced Learning Program.

We’re proud to have qualified teachers and educators, supported by a team of national education experts, ensuring the highest quality childcare and early education.

Innovative Early Learning Programs

Our teachers deliver the Early Years Learning Framework (EYLF or the national curriculum) through play-based learning that covers language, literacy, numeracy, STEM, social, and emotional development. Our program also includes:

Rhythm and Movement for Self-Regulation (RAMSR), an evidence-based program developed by Queensland University of Technology to support children’s executive function and self-regulation.
Environmental and social sustainability learning experiences.
Personalised learning plans for each child.
Local school connections.

We focus on strong family partnerships through regular learning and development conversations with your child’s lead educator, learning showcases, and in-centre family events. Our Xplor app provides real-time updates and learning summaries daily to keep you informed on your child’s journey.

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Offer - Receive up to $500 Fee Discount for New Enrolments*

It’s the perfect time to join our centre and experience the difference at Headstart West Ryde.

We are excited to offer new families up to $500 fee discount for new enrolments!*

Speak to our team today for more information.

*Terms and Conditions:
Available from 9 June 2025 to each new child enrolling before 31 October 2025 (or later at our discretion)
for families choosing a minimum of 2 days of care per week. The discount will be applied as a $100
reduction to the gross fee for the first 5 days of attendance (totalling $500 in gross fee reductions). This
offer applies only to the gross fee before Child Care Subsidy (CCS) is applied. Gap fees must still be paid
in accordance with CCS requirements. This offer cannot be used in conjunction with any other discounts
or offers applied to the same days and is subject to availability of places on your preferred days at the time
enrolment is confirmed.

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Kindergarten/Preschool Programs

Our centre offers the NSW Government-approved "Start Strong" Preschool Program, providing 600 hours of quality preschool education annually for children aged 3–5 years. This program includes fee relief funding to make early childhood education more affordable for families.

Our Enhanced Learning Program for Preschool children focuses on:

Numeracy & Literacy: Developing key skills for lifelong learning.
Self-Regulation: Fostering emotional control and resilience.
Social & Emotional Development: Supporting independence and building healthy relationships.
Creativity & Problem-Solving: Encouraging curiosity and critical thinking.

With extended hours and a year-round program (excluding public holidays), our Preschool program is delivered by qualified Early Childhood Teachers committed to supporting your child’s individual development.

Additional Benefits Include:

Government subsidy: Further reduces out-of-pocket Preschool fees in addition to your eligible Childcare Subsidy (CCS).
Personalised Learning Plans: Tailored to your child’s unique needs.
Rhythm and Resilience Program: Music and movement to improve emotional regulation.
School Readiness: Preparing your child for a smooth transition to school.

We also engage with local schools and provide transition statements, ensuring your child feels confident and prepared for the next steps in their education journey. Stay connected with your child’s progress via our Xplor platform, which offers regular updates on their learning and development.

About the Curriculum

“Let the child be the scriptwriter, director and the actor in their own play” - Magda Gerber

Nursery Space: 6 weeks – 2 years

Learning starts from before birth, and our Educators have created a welcoming and nurturing nursery environment where each baby feels safe to explore and discover new things - through their senses, their communication and cues (body language, facial expression and sounds) and through experimentation. On any given day you can see the nursery children engaging in all types of play including sensory play, music time, story time and more. Every day provides a brand new, exciting adventure for our babies to support their development, learning and wellbeing.

Toddler Space: 2 - 3 years

Our teachers and educators encourage the children to learn through play to help enhance their sensory-motor development. This happens through carefully planned music, dance, games, role playing and reading experiences.

On any given day the Toddlers can be seen developing their numeracy by building a tower, sorting objects, pointing and identifying shapes and patterns and participating in counting songs and games.

Children in our toddler space are encouraged to participate in group play. Group play is important as it helps our toddlers develop important social skills such as, turn-taking, developing self-confidence and emotional self-regulation. Our skilled team helps children through talking, planning and role modelling.

Preschool Space: 3 – 6 years

Preschool is a unique time for learning with peers and developing skills for later learning including confidence and curiosity, important skills for starting school. Our play-based program has school readiness at its core, encouraging active engagement in learning and supporting a range of positive developmental outcomes including resilience, independence, critical thinking and creativity.

The oral language supports literacy learning and a child’s oral language ability is the best predictor for later success in learning to read and write. Hearing the sounds within a language is the first critical step for all literacy learning. Our team supports our Preschool children's literacy development by engaging in rich discussions, reading, storytelling, dramatic play and experimentation all of which introduce new vocabulary as part of everyday conversations.

Throughout the Preschool year, children use their language to share ideas, ask questions, express themselves, and connect with peers and adults in social settings.

Social-emotional skills, including the ability to self-regulate emotions, are supported through group learning experiences. Our team supports each child’s social and emotional development by labelling and talking about emotions and supporting appropriate responses as together, they engage in new and challenging situations. Our goal in the Preschool year is to prepare children and families for a smooth transition to primary school.

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Yau Sing Leng (Keith)

Aug, 2025

My son has been at Headstart West Ryde for a while now and honestly, we couldn’t ask for a better place. The team... Read more

Response from the owner 19 Aug 2025

Hello Yau, Thank you for your fantastic 5-star review! We’re thrilled that you have been at our centre for a while now, and that you couldn’t ask for a better place. Your positive feedback is invaluable to us and motivates our entire team to keep delivering excellence. Best regards, The Headstart Early Learning Centre Team

Qing Guo

Aug, 2025

My child has been attending to west ryde center for nearly 3 years and I’ve been very impressed with the level of care... Read more

Response from the owner 19 Aug 2025

Hello Qing, Thank you for taking the time to leave us a 5-star review! We’re delighted that you have been with us for nearly 3 years and are always impressed by our centre. Your feedback fuels our passion to provide outstanding care. Kind regards, The Headstart Early Learning Centre Team

Benedetto mastrogiovanni

May, 2025

My child attends West Ryde Headstart. It has definitely improved in the 4 months since the new centre manager commenced Angela Sun. I noticed... Read more

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