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Great Beginnings Orange

Great Beginnings Orange

174 Dalton Street, Orange, NSW, 2800 view map
Verified
4.6
1800 517 086

Care Type:

Long Day Care

Hours:

7:00AM to 6:00PM

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Address:

174 Dalton Street, Orange, NSW, 2800

4.6

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We love Great Beginnings! It’s an amazing centre. My daughter made a lot of friends and enjoyed her time there. Great team!

- Guadalupe Caballero Escuti

About Great Beginnings Orange

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, ensuring high 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. We have a range of Centre pets that the children have watched grow and help us care for. 
  • Personalised learning plans for each child (Individual learning Plans) that you can access at any time and we build on as they transition rooms. 

We prioritise clear and consistent communication with families to foster a strong partnership in supporting each child’s development. We ensure families feel informed, involved, and confident in their child’s early learning journey. Our families love hearing about their child’s progress and the experiences they’re having day to day. We share these moments through centre newsletters, our Xplor App, one-on-one meetings, and at various centre events.

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Services Provided by Great Beginnings Orange

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Animal Care & Learning Experiences

Children engage with our centre pets, learning responsibility and care while observing life cycles—from caterpillars to butterflies and beyond.

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Family Communication & Updates

We use the Xplor app to keep families connected with real-time updates on daily routines, learning, and individual development.

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Expansive Outdoor Learning Environments

Our thoughtfully designed outdoor environments provide engaging, age-appropriate play opportunities that support every stage of development.

Get To Know Us

Kindergarten/Preschool Programs

Kindergarten/Preschool Programs

Our centre offers the NSW Government-approved "Start Strong" Preschool Program , providing access of 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.

Health and Nutrition

Health and Nutrition

We have created a 6 week menu that includes a cultural dish from all our children, families and staff's cultural backgrounds. We cater to all allergies and dietary requirements. We get the children involved in cooking in regular cooking experiences. 

Programs

Programs

We have an extra curricular rooms in our Centre to extend the childrens learning. It is a space where the children can engage in physical activity even when the weather is not great outside. We have a trampoline, stepping stones, sensory cushions and much more avaliable inside to keep the children active. We have yoga mats which we use to complete yoga classes with the children. We have a large smartboard set up to extend the childrens learning. We use RAMSR Rhythm and Music for Self Regulation in this space to help the children with their self regulation and grow their love of music and movement. 

Meet the team

Meet the team

Hi, my name is Rebecca, and I am the Centre Manager here at Great Beginnings Orange. When children feel safe and secure, they can confidently be themselves, develop their skills, and explore their interests.

My journey in early learning began in 2016, and I joined the team at Great Beginnings Orange in 2019. Since primary school, I have aspired to be an early childhood teacher. I love the idea of working with children to help them develop their skills and reach their full potential. Watching children achieve significant milestones and become part of their families’ lives is incredibly rewarding.

I have learnt that no two children are the same, which means my teaching style continuously evolves to meet their current needs. My approach focuses on building strong relationships with both children and families. When children feel safe and secure, they can confidently be themselves, develop their skills, and explore their interests.

We cater to the individual needs of each child, incorporating their interests and skills into their learning from nursery until they transition to kindergarten. We keep families informed through our fortnightly newsletter and regular discussions with their educators.

Our team is very multicultural, bringing a range of skills and experiences in early childhood education to the Centre. They are supportive of one another and always welcoming to new team members. I prioritise building strong relationships with families by being available for discussions, listening to their feedback and suggestions, and implementing them into the Centre. My goal is to support families in any way they need.

We look forward to welcoming your family to our Orange early learning centre and being a part of your children’s early learning journey.

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Fees & Vacancies

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$181.60 /day

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$181.60 /day

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$179.40 /day

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$172.85 /day

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Great Beginnings Orange Reviews (54)

4.6 /5

Based on 54 Reviews

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Guadalupe Caballero Escuti

5.0 • 5 days ago

We love Great Beginnings! It’s an amazing centre. My daughter made a lot of friends and enjoyed her time there. Great team!

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Sharne Moolman

5.0 • 1 week ago

Friendly staff and a happy playful environment for kids to learn and play.

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Muhammad Umair Tariq

5.0 • 1 week ago

Staff is really good. I recommend the centre

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Imogen Deacon

5.0 • 1 week ago
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jãëpàppï

5.0 • 2 months ago

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$177.95

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