Little Zak's Academy Burwood Heights

Thoughts from Little Zak’s Academy families:

Great environment and culture at Little Zak’s. Staff and director are so friendly and professional.

Anh - Mother

The facilities and staff at Little Zak's are incredible. I feel at ease knowing my little one is in a safe environment, nurtured and happy in their care.

Karen - Mother

We love the centre and the staff, we are so happy with the new director who has started. My children enjoy coming to school everyday.

Karen - Mother

At Little Zak’s Academy, the educators are a team of dedicated professionals who value the importance of maintaining an optimum level of care and education for all children. They are selected due to their knowledge and values, their vision for children and learning, and their commitment to families. 

Little Zak’s Academy believes that early childhood is a celebration of learning that, when valued and nurtured appropriately, fosters happy individuals that positively contribute to their community and the greater society. 

The educators seek to make the centre a place where all are welcomed, safe and loved. Their high standards, as well as the modern, secure and cosy environment, mean children feel safe. Professional development is also conducted by the team to ensure high support and knowledge is maintained. 

Each child is respected without discrimination or bias and are given the opportunity to succeed with their diversities respected. Through active engagement the educators model positive behaviour and develop meaningful, equitable and socially responsible relationships.

In order to support children within the service the team works hard to create a collaborative partnership with families. This is through welcoming and acknowledging family and cultural perspectives, including Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander in the centre program, collecting vital information regarding the care of the children and opening a number of platforms where communication is provided on their care, growth and development. 

The centre’s local community influences their practices through incursions, excursions and collaborations with local businesses and schools. Due to their community influence, the team advocates a focus on being environmentally sustainable.