(02) 9072 0439
(02) 9072 0439Address:
6-8 Wattle Street, West Ryde, NSW, 2114
Care Type:
Long Day Care, Pre-school
Hours:
7:00AM to 6:00PM
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Your enquiry will be sent directly to the Headstart Early Learning Centre West Ryde.
Address:
6-8 Wattle Street, West Ryde, NSW, 2114
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Both of our children started at this childcare centre from around 1 year old, and choosing this centre has been one of the best decisions we have made as parents. From the very beginning, the educators made our children feel safe, loved, and supported. The centre is thoughtfully set up with different rooms for each age group, ensuring the children are always in an environment that suits their developmental stage. We have been so impressed watching our children grow, gain confidence, and reach milestones through the many engaging activities provided each day. The variety of nutritious meals is another big highlight, and the preschool program is well planned and prepares the children beautifully for the next stage of their learning journey. A special mention to the Centre Manager, Nancy — her experience, leadership, and genuine care truly shine through in the way the centre is run. The educators are also amazing and incredibly dedicated. Seeing how happy our children are every day gives us complete peace of mind. We are truly grateful to the whole team and would highly recommend this centre to any family looking for a nurturing and high-quality early learning environment.
- Or Michelle
My son has a good time at this CC.We recommend all my friends children to here.
- Y STEVEN
We have been with Headstart west ryde since my son is 11 months. I can definitely speak for nursery and toddler room. Teachers are great and patience. Can't thank enough to Jade and Chloe from nursery room. More recently, my son transferred to toddler and all teachers have been great with the transition (Skye, Clara, Chantel, Arifa). With new center manager Nancy on board, things have also improved so much. Especially the bike/scooter excursions, we love it so much hopefully there are more coming. My son gets to see how other older kids and learn quickly.
- Yingyun Yan
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:
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:
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.
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:
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:
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.
Our centre offers the NSW Government-approved "Start Strong" Preschool Program , providing access of 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:
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:
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.
“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.
Morning
Sarah is 11 months old and enjoys sensory play outside in the sandpit with her friends. She sits near her educator who helps teach her how to scoop the sand into the bucket. Sarah is learning how to dig, carry, and move the sand. She is also exploring texture and learning what happens to the sand when she adds water!
Lunch
Sarah has finished her lunch and is preparing to take a nap. Her educator changes her nappy, prepares a bottle and reads Sarah a story before her afternoon sleep.
Afternoon
Sarah and some of her nursery friends enjoy some story time and songs outside in the shaded garden. They read ‘Peepo’ which is Sarah’s favourite book.
Morning
John is two and a half years old and loves to start his day at the centre outside on the climbing equipment. His friends join him, and together they pretend to be pirates on a ship looking for treasure. Through this exciting dramatic play, John is learning about himself and the world around him. Dramatic play is helping John identify his interests, abilities, likes and dislikes.
Lunch
John is watering the vegetables in the garden. By doing this, John is learning the importance of growing and caring for the veggies in the garden. John picks a tomato from the garden, which the Chef will use to help make John and his friend’s lunch - Spaghetti Bolognese!
Afternoon
John enjoys art, and today he is painting a beach scene from a recent family holiday. He adds the finishing touches and sets the painting aside to dry; so that he can take it home to share with his family.
While painting, John is learning how to express himself creatively and how to convey his ideas and emotions. Painting is also helping develop John’s hand eye coordination, finger, wrist and hand strength. Making marks on paper is important for self expression as well as later learning.
Morning
Camilla is almost five years old and can’t wait for today’s carpentry experience - she loves building things! Carpentry experiences allow Camilla and her friends to extend their learning through real-life experiences. While participating in carpentry, Camilla is learning to problem solve, experiment and predict. She is also improving her hand eye coordination, manipulative skills and muscular strength.
Lunch
Before Camilla sits down for lunch with her friends and educators, Camilla takes part in the centre’s sports program. Camilla loves sports. Sports helps Camilla improve her flexibility and strength (perfect for growing bodies!). Sports also allows her to practice different skills in a fun and engaging way.
Afternoon
Camilla is off to ‘big school’ next year and she can't wait to start! Camilla and her friends will be visiting the local primary school next week. In preparation for the visit, the class is creating a list of questions to ask the Principal and school children.
Our centre chef prepares and cooks nutritious meals daily, catering to the unique dietary requirements of every child. We believe that by encouraging active participation (such as growing their own fruit and vegetables, preparing, and finally cooking!) children learn to appreciate and understand the importance of healthy eating across a wide variety of food.
Our centre offers seasonal whole food-based menus – created to delight the fussiest eaters.
Want to see the centre first hand? Book a tour with Headstart Early Learning Centre West Ryde below.
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Your enquiry will be sent directly to the Headstart Early Learning Centre West Ryde.
Rating Score
Or Michelle
Both of our children started at this childcare centre from around 1 year old, and choosing this centre has been one of the best decisions we have made as parents. From the very beginning, the educators made our children feel safe, loved, and supported. The centre is thoughtfully set up with different rooms for each age group, ensuring the children are always in an environment that suits their developmental stage. We have been so impressed watching our children grow, gain confidence, and reach milestones through the many engaging activities provided each day. The variety of nutritious meals is another big highlight, and the preschool program is well planned and prepares the children beautifully for the next stage of their learning journey. A special mention to the Centre Manager, Nancy — her experience, leadership, and genuine care truly shine through in the way the centre is run. The educators are also amazing and incredibly dedicated. Seeing how happy our children are every day gives us complete peace of mind. We are truly grateful to the whole team and would highly recommend this centre to any family looking for a nurturing and high-quality early learning environment.
Y STEVEN
My son has a good time at this CC.We recommend all my friends children to here.
Hello Y Steven, We’re so grateful for your 5-star review! It’s fantastic to hear that your son is having a good time at our centre. Thank you for being a part of our early learning community and for sharing your positive experience with us. Best regards, The Headstart Early Learning Team
Yingyun Yan
We have been with Headstart west ryde since my son is 11 months. I can definitely speak for nursery and toddler room. Teachers are great and patience. Can't thank enough to Jade and Chloe from nursery room. More recently, my son transferred to toddler and all teachers have been great with the transition (Skye, Clara, Chantel, Arifa). With new center manager Nancy on board, things have also improved so much. Especially the bike/scooter excursions, we love it so much hopefully there are more coming. My son gets to see how other older kids and learn quickly.
Hi Yingyun, Thank you for the glowing 5-star review! We're so grateful for your continued trust over the years with your son's early learning journey. The team takes great pride in the attention to detail and care they provide, as well as introducing creative ways of learning where our children are engaged and having fun! We will certainly pass on your kind words to Jade and Chloe for their dedication, and praise to Skye, Clara, Chantel, and Arifa for supporting his smooth transition to Toddler room, and to Nancy for her invaluable leadership. Knowing that our efforts are appreciated truly inspires us to keep striving for excellence. Kind regards, The Headstart Early Learning Centre Team
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