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Creative Garden Early Learning Mount Annan Centre overview
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(02) 4637 0813Creative Garden Early Learning Mount Annan Centre highlights
- We are proud to be rated exceeding by the Australian Children’s Education and Care Quality Authority (ACECQA). This rating means that we exceeded the requirements of the National Quality Standard (NQS). It is the NQS that sets the benchmark for the early education and care sector in Australia.
- 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 Sustainability program helps children develop and understand the importance of embedding sustainable practices into everyday life. Children learn about recycling, conserving water, growing food, solar power and the importance of looking after and protecting our planet.
We are conveniently located for families in or commuting through Narellan Vale, Currans Hill, Smeaton Grange, Blairmount and Blair Athol in Sydney.
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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Kindergarten/Preschool Programs
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
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.
Morning
Brianna 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. Brianna 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
Brianna has finished her lunch and is preparing to take a nap. Her educator changes her nappy, prepares a bottle and reads Brianna a story before her afternoon sleep.
Afternoon
Brianna and some of her nursery friends enjoy some story time and songs outside in the shaded garden. They read ‘Peepo’ which is Brianna’s favourite book.
Morning
Todd 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, Todd is learning about himself and the world around him. Dramatic play is helping Todd identify his interests, abilities, likes and dislikes.
Lunch
Todd is watering the vegetables in the garden. By doing this, Todd is learning the importance of growing and caring for the veggies in the garden. Todd picks a tomato from the garden, which the Chef will use to help make Todd and his friend’s lunch - Spaghetti Bolognese!
Afternoon
Todd 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, Todd is learning how to express himself creatively and how to convey his ideas and emotions. Painting is also helping develop Todd’s hand eye coordination, finger, wrist and hand strength. Making marks on paper is important for self expression as well as later learning.
Morning
Carly is almost five years old and can’t wait for today’s carpentry experience - she loves building things! Carpentry experiences allow Carly and her friends to extend their learning through real-life experiences. While participating in carpentry, Carly is learning to problem solve, experiment and predict. She is also improving her hand eye coordination, manipulative skills and muscular strength.
Lunch
Before Carly sits down for lunch with her friends and educators, Carly takes part in the centre’s sports program. Carly loves sports. Sports helps Carly improve her flexibility and strength (perfect for growing bodies!). Sports also allows her to practice different skills in a fun and engaging way.
Afternoon
Carly is off to ‘big school’ next year and she can't wait to start! Carly 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.
Health and Nutrition
Health and Nutrition
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.
Meet the team
Meet the team
Hi my name is Sabrina, and I am the Centre Manager here at Creative Garden Mount Annan. I began my career in early childhood education in 2008, and I started at Creative Garden Early Learning Mount Annan in 2012.
I currently hold a Bachelor of Education and previously received a Diplomas in Children’s Services. I became centre manager in 2017 and supported my own service and the region and other services within the company. Being an educator within the service previously has taught me the importance of each educator, their value and their experience and what we can bring to each and every child daily.
I have always had a passion for children and education. I love teaching children how to grow and develop and be the best person they can be in their early years. It is amazing to see their milestones and watch their friendships form with their peers and educators.
Children are resilient to change within the world, the environment, and themselves. Every day, we can learn from them if we just stop and take in the moment. It is such a reward learning from them, being their educators, support, role model and friend. Working alongside them and with them is such a powerful thing.
I love watching, guiding and supporting children to grow and develop in their own unique ways. I have a strong passion for the creative arts and love to share this with the children. Seeing them engage with passion and a love for what they are working on demonstrates the ability that children have and the investigations skills they develop. They are truly inspiring.
There are many learning benefits of attending a dedicated early childhood education centre. Social and emotional development is the most important thing a child can learn at a young age. The early years of a child are the fundamental ages. Children learn best through play and engaging with other children and educators. They learn to engage, play and develop language skills to set them up for their next milestones in life and big school.
We have a long-standing team that are very passionate and dedicated educators. One of the educators has been here for 26 years, demonstrating the integrity that we show here at the service. We also have new trainees that we support in their new learning and within the industry, giving them the best chance to be the best educators they can be. The educators work well together, driving an educational program and experiences for the children.
We demonstrate to families that we build good relationships from the get-go. We offer a welcome email that gives families a chance to send their child’s likes and dislikes, allowing us to set the child/ren up for a great first day. We encourage families to call in as much as they would like throughout their first day/week, giving them that comfort to know that their little one is safe. We support families in any way we can by doing charity drives when and if we need to, allowing them to come into the services, share their special experiences with the children, and genuinely care for each family. Our services offer families a chance to feel like part of our Creative Garden family each and every day.

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152-154 Waterworth DriveMount Annan, NSW, 2567

Centre Reviews

1) Admission people said they have 4 days availability and yesterday when i visited with my son they said Admission people do not... 1) Admission people said they have 4 days availability and yesterday when i visited with my son they said Admission people do not know the information. 2) Bad odour all over as they have Rabbit, in kids room which was so unhygienic and gross. 3) Dirtiest day care ever which I have seen in my life. Good luck to those parents who are sending their kids. 4) I wanted to give minus star to them and it should be reported Read more
Hi Shakeel, Thank you for your feedback. We’re sorry to hear that your recent visit to our centre did not meet your expectations. We understand how frustrating it can be when information around availability isn’t aligned, and we’re currently reviewing our communication process to help avoid confusion in the future. Occupancy levels can change quickly, and we do our best to provide the most up-to-date information at all times. Regarding your concerns about cleanliness and our centre environment, we take health and hygiene very seriously. Our pet rabbit is a very loved member of our community, and is cared for and cleaned daily. Our presence is part of our educational program designed to teach children about empathy, responsibility and caring for living things. That said, we’re disappointed to hear your impression of the centre and have shared your feedback with the team. Thank you again for taking the time to share your experience. Kind regards, Creative Garden Mount Annan
My daughter started at creative garden a few months ago and haven’t had any issues and have always felt comfortable with dropping her... My daughter started at creative garden a few months ago and haven’t had any issues and have always felt comfortable with dropping her off as she is always happy and excited to start her day engaging with other peers and the resources. The girls in the room have always been lovely and helpful when I have had questions and always willing to help where they can. One little minor thing that I would like to see a little more improvement with is just seeing more photos of my child throughout the day!! I love just seeing different photos throughout the day of what she is doing even if there is no writing. Makes my day seeing her enjoy her day so would love if I could see more activities and messy play like painting etc. Overall have always said how beautiful the centre is and how lovely the educators are. Read more
Hello Shanae, Thank you for your fantastic 5-star review! We’re thrilled that you have always felt comfortable and your daughter is always happy and excited to start her day. Your positive feedback is invaluable to us and motivates our entire team to keep delivering excellence. Best regards, The Creative Garden Team
We are a new Creative Gardens family. I was quite nervous when I moved my boys having loved their previous centre but the... We are a new Creative Gardens family. I was quite nervous when I moved my boys having loved their previous centre but the team at Creative Gardens have been incredible and have really ensured a smooth transition. Every educator I have come across is fantastic. The children (especially in the preschool rooms) are lovely when interacting with new friends, which is a credit to the care and welcoming environment created for them, in which they reciprocate to new children. The centre is clean, and I love that the team keep me informed via the app of everything that occurs in their day. I love that my kids are in a shared yard too, meaning they can play together throughout the day. Read more
Hello Kristen, We’re so grateful for your 5-star review! It’s fantastic to hear that every educator you have come across has been fantastic. Thank you for being a part of our early learning community and for sharing your positive experience with us. Best regards, The Creative Garden Team