St Ives Chase Kindergarten
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St Ives Chase Kindergarten Centre overview
Phone
(02) 9072 0613St Ives Chase Kindergarten Centre highlights
- Large Outdoor Playground
- Natural Area
- Highly Qualified and Caring Team
St Ives Chase Kindergarten is a licensed multicultural Centre catering for up to 40 children aged between 2.5 - 6 years for 1 - 5 days per week.
We provide a welcoming, safe and stimulating environment where children can become active learners, exploring and learning through a wide variety of experiences and activities each day.
We provide a varied program for all children based on the children’s interests, observations and family input. The Centre’s program incorporates the Emergent Curriculum and the Early Years Learning Framework. At our Centre we encourage family input into the program and believe in creating a strong link between the home and the Centre. All staff attend regular training and seminars to ensure they are up to date with current early childhood practices and information. The Centre has been assessed under the current National Quality Standards.
The centre's spacious natural playground and variety of equipment offers endless opportunities for play, exploration and imagination amongst the children. With a mud kitchen, worm farm and sensory and veggie garden as well as a cubby house, climbing fort, slides, tunnels and sandpits children can enjoy this big outdoor area.
Both classrooms are filled with natural light, and provide an abundance of play and learning resources for the children to help develop their skills and growth. We provide a variety of educational programs that promote socialisation through stimulating play environments.
Children are made to feel welcome thanks to the bilingual staff and an orientation program designed to help children settle in. We have 2 classrooms in the Centre and each room is run by experienced and qualified Early Childhood Educators.
A nutritionally balanced afternoon tea is provided by the Centre to the children that attend Long Day Care.
Centre Highlights and Inclusions
- School Readiness Program
- Literacy Programs
- Creative Arts Programs
- Focus on nature and sustainability
- Daily photos and updates via parent app
- Incursions and excursions
- Sports Programs
- Sun Safe Awareness
The centre is conveniently located on Warrimoo Avenue, walking distance from St Ives North Public School and minutes away from St Ives shopping village. We also have plenty of parking space for our families.
Fees & Vacancies
St Ives Chase Kindergarten Service features
See more (14)St Ives Chase Kindergarten service include:
Looking for a nurturing and engaging early learning environment? Enrol at St Ives Chase Kindergarten by 28th February 2026, and receive 25% off your first month!
🌟 Why Choose St Ives Chase Kindergarten?
✔️ Established in the community since 1991
✔️ Experienced and caring educators
✔️ Supportive learning environment for children aged 2.5–6 years
How It Works:
✅ Enrol your child within the promotional period
✅ Start attending on or before 28th February 2026
✅ Receive 25% off your first month with us
📍 Limited places available – Enrol now!
📞 Call 02 9449 8829 or 📧 Email director@stiveschase.nsw.edu.au
T&Cs apply. Offer valid for new enrolments only.
Get to know us
What the parents say
What the parents say
St.Ives Chase Kindergarten is a wonderful day care. All of the educators are always helpful and very caring of the children. Their days are structured with a mixture of learning and play, both inside and out, giving them a great place to learn and grow.
Sue - parent
Our son loves it here. How can he not with all the outdoor space, the educators are lovely, genuine & thoughtful people with years of experience.
Mark - parent
We are so happy with St.Ives Chase Kindergarten for our child. We previously went to a larger and new daycare, but we feel that St.Ives Chase Kindergarten is a much better fit for my daughter. There is an incredibly warm and friendly vibe at every pick up and drop off, and we know our daughter is happy and comfortable with all of the educators. We love getting our daily updates and photographs on the parent app and we are so impressed with the range of different activities and educational experiences that are provided every day. Definitely 5 stars from us and highly recommend St.Ives Chase Kindergarten.
Jin Chung - parent
Programs
Programs
At St Ives Chase Kindergarten, educators provide a varied program based on the children’s interests, observations and family input.
- Sports and dance program: a multisports program focusing on ball skills, coordination, locomotor movement and participation.
- Music and movement program: the children enjoy experiences throughout the day that build on their skills in this area.
- Gardening: the children love helping with the veggie garden, growing their own herbs and food to taste.
- Incursions: the children enjoy visits from special guests based on their interests.
- School readiness: preparing the children for the next steps in their education.
About the curriculum
About the curriculum
At St Ives Chase Kindergarten, there are two classrooms for two age ranges, the Kangaroos (3-4 year olds) and the Koalas (4-5 year olds), with up to 20 children per day in each room. The children are able to engage in a wide variety of experiences that are planned to further enrich their development and provide a positive and supportive start to their education. The experiences planned offered are a balance of children led and teacher led, ensuring that the plans are relevant to the children and their skills and interests.
Teachers provide a heartfelt, caring, happy environment that inspires the children’s natural curiosity, and instils self-assurance in their innate abilities. Educators ensure that children will be fully prepared for their first years at school, and that they will become confident and involved learners, effective communicators, and have a strong sense of identity and wellbeing.
Meet the team
Meet the team
The highly experienced educators at St Ives Chase Kindergarten offer a secure and safe environment where curiosity is encouraged, ideas are explored, and discovery is celebrated. Relationships with families are key for the educators, as they recognise that families are a child’s first and most influential teacher.
With a low staff turnover rate, the team places great value on culture, whether it be a family’s cultural background, their family traditions and practices or languages spoken. They believe that it is important for children, families and educators to feel connected to the kindergarten, that their culture is reflected in their experience, that they belong. Educators communicate with families in person as well as through the centre app, where parents can maintain contact with their children’s experiences through photos, stories and learning outcomes. Educators are committed to helping each child reach their full potential.
Being an educator means having the privilege of witnessing amazing learning in the early years and encouraging that learning each and every day. It’s especially exciting to see young preverbal children demonstrate how much they already know about their world, people and things around them.
As an early Childhood teacher, I feel privileged to participate in their learning experience. I am committed to advocating for Children’s rights and inclusion practices. I’m passionate about connecting with our community through strong relationships to support families and children to thrive. It’s such a rewarding job and it amazes me every day that I play a small part in our children’s lives helping them grow and develop all their skills for life.
Tina, Centre Manager, St Ives Chase Kindergarten
Programs
Programs
Morning
Alex is three years old and likes to start his day playing outside with his friends. They balance on the beam and pretend that they are pirates walking the plank.
Lunchtime
Alex is helping one of the educators to pull some weeds out of the herb garden. He has a taste of some cherry tomatoes and makes sure they have enough water.
Afternoon
Alex and his friends are excited as they have a special guest today from the library who is coming in for storytime.
Morning
Sophie is four and a half years old and loves to play outside. She and her friends are playing in the cubby house, pretending that it is a shop.
Lunchtime
Sophie is joining in with some fun soccer games today. The children take turns at the goal, and then Sophie tries being the goalie.
Afternoon
The educators have set out some instruments for the children to explore. Sophie chooses a tambourine and taps along with the beat from the music.
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120 Warrimoo AveSt Ives, NSW, 2075
Centre Reviews
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Since our family recently moved to Australia, we had many worries about sending our kids to kindergarten, both language-wise and culturally. But in the... Since our family recently moved to Australia, we had many worries about sending our kids to kindergarten, both language-wise and culturally. But in the end, both of our children have happily adapted and are truly enjoying their time here. Here are the things I love most about this kindergarten: 1. The teachers always treat the children with genuine warmth and care. (Our whole family truly love every teacher here 🤍) 2. We receive detailed and thoughtful feedback about the children’s daily activities. 3. Because it’s not a large centre, each child receives more personal attention and support during their adjustment period. 4. The centre is nature-friendly and has a wonderful playground where children can play freely. 5. The director, Tina, is always warm and professional. She’s honestly one of the most lovely people I’ve met. We’re so thankful and wanted to leave this heartfelt review. If you’re considering this kindergarten, I truly recommend visiting, you’ll see why we love it so much! Read more
We’re so grateful for the caring, professional team at St Ives Chase Kindergarten. The educators don’t just supervise—they actively teach good manners and... We’re so grateful for the caring, professional team at St Ives Chase Kindergarten. The educators don’t just supervise—they actively teach good manners and nurture creativity through thoughtful activities and everyday moments. The centre itself is fantastic: there’s a generous open space where children can safely run and explore, and the classrooms are always clean, tidy, and well organised. Hygiene is clearly a priority, you can see how much time and effort the staff invest in keeping everything spotless. I also personally love the brightness from the rooms, which is not very common around here for some reasons. We’ve also been impressed by how smoothly and thoughtfully events are managed. Communication is clear, details are considered, and families always feel included. It’s reassuring to know the centre consistently follows government guidelines and best practices. A special THANK-YOU to Tina and her team for supporting our family through a very tough period. We’re deeply grateful for the kindness and care we received. Thank you for creating such a warm, safe, and inspiring environment. Our family truly appreciates everything you do. Now that our daughter has a little sister, we’ll definitely be back when she’s old enough! Read more
I have had experiences with 5 nurseries and pre-schools in three different countries over the past 5 years and St Ives Chase Kindergarten... I have had experiences with 5 nurseries and pre-schools in three different countries over the past 5 years and St Ives Chase Kindergarten has been the best. The team brings such warmth, calm and enthusiasm to all of their activities with the children. This is a special place where I can see my child gaining in confidence, growing at his own pace and having fun. Read more
We love St Ives Chase Kindy. Our two sons have both been there, with one still currently attending! The staff are nothing short of... We love St Ives Chase Kindy. Our two sons have both been there, with one still currently attending! The staff are nothing short of supportive, loving & caring. We’ve lived all over Sydney (incl. Central Coast) and still drove our eldest down to St Ives Chase Kindy each day. If you’re looking for a service that acts a second home, then St Ives Chase Kindy is it ❤️ Read more
We are very happy with St Ives Chase Kindergarten. Eight years ago, we sent our daughter here and she had a safe, joyful... We are very happy with St Ives Chase Kindergarten. Eight years ago, we sent our daughter here and she had a safe, joyful experience. Even though many new centres with seemingly better facilities have opened nearby since then, we still chose to send our second child here. Director Tina is highly responsible, always responsive to parents’ needs, and stands firm on the right values. The teachers are all very caring and nice; from what I’ve observed, many of them are also parents themselves, which makes them empathetic and understanding of families’ needs — something we value a lot. We strongly recommend this kindergarten. Read more
Fabulous Preschool, staff are amazing, very nurturing and knowledgeable the program works to support children at all stages before big school. Beautiful grounds... Fabulous Preschool, staff are amazing, very nurturing and knowledgeable the program works to support children at all stages before big school. Beautiful grounds which are a rarity in Sydney now. Read more
We cannot express enough how happy we have been with the care our child has received at St Ives Chase Kindergarten. After moving... We cannot express enough how happy we have been with the care our child has received at St Ives Chase Kindergarten. After moving from another centre, it has been the best decision to choose this centre. Tina and her team have created such a safe and nurturing environment where the children are engaged and supported to learn and grow. The centre has a great community feel with lots of parent involvement and activities, and we have felt welcomed from the very first day. My child is always excited to go to kindy, and comes home talking about all the amazing things she has done throughout the day and how much she loves all the educators and her new kindy friends. Read more
We're extremely grateful to the care provided to our daughter by the team at Chase Kindergarten. Moving her from her previous place of... We're extremely grateful to the care provided to our daughter by the team at Chase Kindergarten. Moving her from her previous place of care was a big decision but has proved to work well for her and her development. The team at Chase provide an ideal structure and rhythm for the kids, that we feel sets them up well for primary school. The photos the team post on the parents app, the events they hold for kids (and parents) and the regular communications mean you are not just joining a kindergarten you are joining a community. Having checked out numerous other alternatives before choosing Chase, the yard and the play equipment are exceptional and give the kids a great amount of space to enjoy themselves Read more
We absolutely love St Ives Chase Kindergarten! Both Isabelle and Ava have thrived there, they’re always excited to go and come home happy.... We absolutely love St Ives Chase Kindergarten! Both Isabelle and Ava have thrived there, they’re always excited to go and come home happy. Tina and the staff are so kind, caring, and truly amazing with the kids. The centre feels like a second home, and we’re so grateful to be part of such a warm and supportive community. Read more
Love love love this centre! We recently changed centres due to a variety of reasons and I was nervous to have my daughter... Love love love this centre! We recently changed centres due to a variety of reasons and I was nervous to have my daughter start somewhere new, but I can easily say it was the best decision we could have made. The teachers are so welcoming, wholesome and their approach to each and every child is very positive. The activities they do, the little concerts they put on for events (Easter Mother’s Day, fathers Day, Christmas) are so thoroughly organised and you can tell how much love and care goes into the centre. Don’t hesitate! Read more