At Edge Ngunnawal, our team of qualified educators take pride in welcoming children into their place of play each day where we ensure children are safe, secure, and happy in their social environment. We are passionate about building lasting relationships with each family and understanding the individual needs of each child to provide them with a nurturing environment where they can grow to become confident learners. I invite you to come for a tour, meet our team and experience our wonderful centre for yourself.

- Carla, Centre Director

Edge Ngunnawal is unwavering in our commitment to ensuring that our centre provides a secure and nurturing environment where your child’s wellbeing is always our top priority.

• Our dedicated team prioritises safeguarding children through daily practices, educational programs, and adherence to national child safety principles.
• Our supervisory and senior staff complete regular Child Protection and Mandatory Reporting training.
• We proudly work with Bravehearts and other similar child safety advocate organisations to strengthen the personal safety education within our programming.
• Our S.A.F.E. framework (Spot, Act, Fix, Explain) requires staff to speak up if they see or suspect something isn’t right. With S.A.F.E. in place, we have created a culture of accountability where reporting is expected and encouraged.
• Our Active Supervision policy ensures all team members understand the importance of Plan, Position, Look & Listen.

Edge Early Learning's Teach A Rainbow education program underpins learning in our nursery, toddler, and preschool learning spaces. It has been designed to ensure children are confident and empowered to learn when they start school, giving equal focus to:

• Cognitive,
• Physical, and
• Social and emotional development including self-help skills and building resilience
  

At Edge Ngunnawal, our early childhood teacher and educators personalise the program to your child’s individual learning goals across 11 Key Learning Areas, aligning with the national Early Years curriculum.

Our team and families alike appreciate the truly holistic growth fostered by the Teach A Rainbow education program. Growth that’s founded in a strong partnership and conversation between educators and carers.

Children at Edge Ngunnawal also benefit from extra-curricular activities and a STEM program.

We believe open and collaborative communication is essential to every child’s learning journey. That’s why we encourage families to connect with our Centre Leadership Team and educators for face-to-face conversations about your child’s development, whenever it suits your schedule. As an Edge family, you can also expect to receive regular updates from our centre, including:

Weekly Communication

• Highlights of your child’s learning experiences
• Our Teach A Rainbow education program summaries and planned experiences in your child’s room
• Classroom updates, including projects, displays, and environment changes

Monthly / Bi-Monthly Communication

• Individual learning snapshots: goals, progress and meaningful moments
• Centre newsletter with classroom highlights, team introductions and centre events

Twice-Yearly / Annual Communication

• Summative Assessment offering a detailed overview of your child’s progress over the prior 6 months, linked to the Early Years Learning Framework V2.0
• A detailed transition report is shared with your child’s primary school, highlighting their strengths and readiness to support a smooth move into formal schooling. For children attending Preschool only
• A planned room transition program, including family discussions and a transition letter, to keep you informed, reassured, and supported throughout the transition

We’re here to partner with you every step of the way, fostering a supportive and engaging environment for your child’s growth.

Edge Early Learning's bespoke education program Teach A Rainbow underpins learning in our preschool. Our preschool teacher and educators set children up for a confident start to school through equal focus on cognitive, physical, social and emotional development through both play-based and structured learning.

• Our preschool program is Government-approved and subsidised so you can access free preschool* at our centre in addition to any Childcare Subsidy your family is eligible for. *The 2025 free 3-year-old preschool program subsidises 15 hours a week of Government-approved preschool programs for eligible children. For more information, please visit the free 3-year-old preschool government website.
• Our team personalises the preschool program to your child’s individual learning goals
• Our education program is delivered by our early learning childhood teacher and educators who will partner with your family throughout the preschool year
• We pride ourselves on strong relationships with local primary schools, to assist in your child’s confident transition to Kindy

Your child will enjoy fresh, nutritious meals prepared daily by our on-site chef, using recipes developed in collaboration with accredited dietitians at The Biting Truth. Designed with growing bodies in mind, our seasonal 4-week rotating menus are designed to be age-appropriate and nutritionally balanced, aligning with the Australian Dietary Guidelines to support healthy growth and development. Featuring a variety of whole foods and culturally inspired dishes, meals can be tailored to suit individual tastes, dietary needs, and allergy requirements—ensuring every child receives nourishing meals each day.