Headstart Early Learning Centre Bella Vista

13/4A Meridian Place, Bella Vista, NSW, 2153

4.0 Average score

74 Reviews

6:30AM to 6:30PM

Licensed for 90 Children

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(02) 9072 0429

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Welcome to Headstart Early Learning Centre Bella Vista

We are conveniently located for families in or commuting through Bella Vista, Norwest, Glenwood, Kings Langley, Parklea, Castle Hill and Kellyville in Sydney.

Many of our Children go on to attend local schools such as Bella Vista 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:

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

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

“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.

Meet the team

Hi my name is Kathleen, and I am the Centre Manager here at Headstart Bella Vista. I started my career in the early childhood education sector in 2000 completing my Diploma in Children’s Services in 2002. I’m passionate about meeting the needs of children and families and helping them achieve many milestones during their early learning journey.

During my early education and care career, I have discovered that all children are unique. So, I have a deep passion for children and their development and truly value the importance of learning through play. For children to gain positive experiences, they need to be offered challenging and stimulating experiences, within an environment they feel supported, safe and secure.

Our dedicated team of educators provide a nurturing and stimulating environment for children to engage in a wide range of play-based learning experiences. I’m so proud at how they support each other, our families, and most importantly our children.

We’re all extremely passionate about creating a centre that is a home away from home for both families and children where our team celebrates the diversity of all cultures. We’re fortunate to have educators who speak a variety of languages including Vietnamese, Filipino, and Hindi, to name just a few and hold regular celebrations to embrace all our inhouse cultures and beyond. The centre really is an extension of the home environment, and we work in partnership with families to ensure this is the case, understanding each child’s individual needs.

The whole process of starting at a new centre can create confusion and anxiety for families. It’s a busy life we all lead, and we understand that parents need a place where they can drop off their precious bundle to people that genuinely care about them and will help them in those crucial first five years of their learning journey.

All children have inbuilt curiosity and potential. Our job is to both nurture and helps children develop by exploring the world in which they live. We have unlimited orientation visits prior to your child’s start date to assist in easing both your child and you into daycare.

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Geet Pathirage

Sep, 2025

We are very pleased with staff like Scola, Marian and Jodi. I recommend for any parents pleased with staff to kids ratio.. I... Read more

Zala Zal

Jul, 2025

Dear Headstart Bella Vista team, I just wanted to take a moment to thank you all for the wonderful care, warmth, and support you... Read more

Response from the owner 10 Jul 2025

Hi Zala, What a wonderful 5-star review! We're so happy that you had peace of mind that you had leaving your child with our team. Your kind words encourage us to continue offering the best for our children. Warm regards, The Headstart Early Learning Centre Team

Mohit Makkar

May, 2025

The educators provide a lovely, nurturing environment where my son Viraj feels safe, happy, and supported. It’s clear the team is dedicated to... Read more

Response from the owner 29 Aug 2024

Dear Mohit, thanks for leaving us such a wonderful review. We are thrilled that you loved your experience; our staff will definitely be happy to read what you wrote. We put customer experience and satisfaction as our priority, and your review reaffirms the hard work we put in every day. Kind regards, The Headstart Early Learning Team.

Kathleen Nash

Apr, 2025

Response from the owner 15 Apr 2025

Dear Kathleen, We can’t thank you enough for your 5-star review! Your support encourages us to continue creating a positive and enriching environment for your child. Warm wishes, The Headstart Early Learning Centre Team

Evgenia

Dec, 2024

Headstart Bella Vista is a wonderful center, my son has been very happy going there. The facilities are awesome, spacious rooms, heaps of... Read more

Response from the owner 29 Dec 2024

Dear Evgenia, thanks for leaving us such a wonderful review. We are thrilled that you loved your experience; our staff will definitely be happy to read what you wrote. We put customer experience and satisfaction as our priority, and your review reaffirms the hard work we put in every day. Kind regards, The Headstart Early Learning Team.

Andrew Jeyaruban

Oct, 2024

A great childcare. Very attentive to details. Very friendly staff. Would highly recommend it!

Response from the owner 14 Oct 2024

Dear Andrew, thanks for leaving us such a wonderful review. We are thrilled that you loved your experience; our staff will definitely be happy to read what you wrote. We put customer experience and satisfaction as our priority, and your review reaffirms the hard work we put in every day. Kind regards, The Headstart Early Learning Team.

joshua hilton

Aug, 2024

Excellent centre and amazing team members and great manager.

Mandeep Singh

Aug, 2024

My child has been attending for around 4 years now. Great staff, friendly and very caring.

Response from the owner 23 Aug 2024

Hi Mandeep, Thank you so much for your 5-star rating! We would love to learn more about the reason behind your rating, so that we can celebrate this with our team - please reach out to familycare@headstartelc.com.au. Kind regards, The Headstart Early Learning Team.

Lindsay Scholz

Aug, 2024

Erin Starkey

Aug, 2024

This centre is absolutely beautiful and the staff so loving and caring which has made my 1 year old son's transition so easy.... Read more

Response from the owner 23 Aug 2024

Dear Erin, thanks for leaving us such a wonderful review. We are thrilled that you loved your experience; our staff will definitely be happy to read what you wrote. We put customer experience and satisfaction as our priority, and your review reaffirms the hard work we put in every day. Kind regards, The Headstart Early Learning Team.

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