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North Ryde Early Learning Centre

North Ryde Early Learning Centre

12-24 Talavera Road, Macquarie Park, NSW, 2113 view map
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1800 413 885

Care Type:

Long Day Care, Pre-school

Hours:

7:00AM to 6:30PM

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Address:

12-24 Talavera Road, Macquarie Park, NSW, 2113

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"A warm, caring Centre with long-standing, passionate Educators."

- Enrolled Family

About North Ryde Early Learning Centre

We are conveniently located for families in or commuting through Macquarie Park, Epping, North Ryde, Ryde, and Schofields in Sydney. Many of our Children go on to attend local schools such as North Ryde 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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Services Provided by North Ryde Early Learning Centre

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NSW Government Approved Preschool Program

Our Preschool program supports children’s learning, development, and well-being, ensuring a confident transition to school.

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Experienced & Nurturing Educators

Our long-standing team provides a calm and supportive environment where children feel safe, secure, and valued.

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Community Engagement Experiences

Children explore their local community through excursions and visits, helping them build connections and learn about their environment.

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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.

About the Curriculum

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.

Health and Nutrition

Health and Nutrition

Our centre chef prepares and cooks nutritious meals daily, catering to the unique dietary requirements of every child. We believe that by encouraging active participation (such as growing their own fruit and vegetables, preparing, and finally cooking!) children learn to appreciate and understand the importance of healthy eating across a wide variety of food.

Our centre offers seasonal whole food-based menus – created to delight the fussiest eaters.

Meet the team

Meet the team

Hi my name is Sue-Ellen, and I am the Centre Manager here at North Ryde Early Learning Centre. I have worked in early childhood education since 2006 and have been part of North Ryde Early Learning Centre since 2012. I hold a Bachelor of Education (Birth to 5 Years) and bring many years of experience working closely with children, families and educators.

What I love most about early education is seeing children grow in confidence, develop new skills and form relationships with the people around them. I’ve learnt that every child develops differently, so I take the time to understand each child’s personality, interests, strengths and way of communicating. My approach is flexible, relationship-based and guided by children’s interests. I want children to feel comfortable asking questions, making choices, trying new things and learning through play. Some of the most rewarding moments are often the small ones, when a child has a go at something new or feels proud of what they have achieved.

Early learning builds on the experiences children already have at home. At our centre, children have additional opportunities to develop communication, social skills, independence and problem-solving while learning alongside other children and educators through intentionally planned play-based experiences.

One of the strengths of North Ryde Early Learning Centre is the experience and stability of our team. Collectively, our educators bring more than 120 years of experience in early childhood education and care, and many have been at the centre for years. That continuity means children and families see familiar faces and are cared for by educators who know them well.

I believe strong family relationships are built through trust and open communication. By listening, sharing updates on children’s learning and achievements, and understanding each family’s priorities, we help families feel comfortable approaching us and confident their child is genuinely known and cared for.

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$194.85 /day

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$194.85 /day

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$188.60 /day

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$182.35 /day

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North Ryde Early Learning Centre Reviews (30)

5.0 /5

Based on 30 Reviews

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Tiffany Langford

5.0 • 1 week ago

North Ryde ELC is such a warm, inviting and friendly environment and our son has thoroughly enjoyed his 4 years here. The staff are exceptional - very friendly, knowledgeable, caring and professional. They always have time for you and your child and you’re updated throughout the day via the app. There is great attention to detail in everything they do and each child is greeted by name and with a smile. Meals are prepared on site, the outdoor space is lovely, lots of amazing activities inside and outside and a great preschool program. We have thoroughly enjoyed our time here and have found it hard to find another centre that offers this level of care. I highly recommend NRELC, you and your child will love it!

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Leigh Drummond

5.0 • 2 weeks ago

We've been really happy with North Ryde ELC. One of the things that initially attracted us to the centre was the long tenure of so many of the educators. Having familiar faces there each day has given our kids a real sense of stability and has helped them build strong connections with their educators.<br><br>We feel that our children are safe, well cared for and learning so much, and it's lovely knowing they genuinely enjoy going each day. The rooms are really well set up and provide lots of opportunities for learning and play, and the outdoor area is fantastic.<br><br>We've also found the transitions between rooms to be very well organised and supported, which has made each move much easier for the kids and us!<br><br>We're really grateful to all the educators for the care and attention they give to our children. It's a lovely, welcoming environment and we're very happy to recommend it to other families.

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Lucy Kim

5.0 • 2 weeks ago

As a first-time mum, choosing the right childcare was a really big decision for me. I visited five or six different centres before deciding on North Ryde Early Learning Centre, and I’m so glad we chose this one.<br><br>My daughter had quite a bit of separation anxiety when she first started, which was something I was really worried about. The educators have been incredibly caring, patient and supportive, not only with her but with us as parents as well. They communicated with us closely and genuinely worked together with us to help her settle in at her own pace. Seeing her become more comfortable and confident over time has been so reassuring.<br><br>As a working mum, it means so much to be able to go to work knowing that my daughter is in a place where she is genuinely cared for and understood.<br><br>The centre also has a great outdoor play area, which my daughter really enjoys. But what makes this centre truly special is the educators. Many of them have been there for a long time, and you can really feel the experience, stability and genuine care they have for the children.<br><br>We’re very grateful to all the educators for the love, patience and support they’ve given our daughter. I would highly recommend North Ryde Early Learning Centre to any parent looking for a warm, caring and supportive environment for their child. ❤️

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Bonnie Gardiner

5.0 • 2 weeks ago

I am so grateful to have the wonderful educators at this centre as part of my village. They are a joy to interact with, and it's such a comfort for me to know my children are in their capable and caring hands. They have always been very professional, patient, kind, supportive, responsible, and a pleasure to know.

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Lulu Li

5.0 • 1+ year ago

From the moment I first stepped into this childcare centre, I knew – this was the place. The hallways echoed with the joyful laughter of children, and the classrooms buzzed with little figures full of energy. Every teacher knelt down to speak to the children at eye level, their eyes shining with warmth, and the children responded with smiles as bright as flowers blooming in the sun. That welcoming atmosphere instantly eased my nervousness as a first-time mother. I feel incredibly fortunate that time has gently affirmed my choice. Over just two months, my son’s growth here has been nothing short of miraculous. From clinging to my clothes in tears at first, to now greeting me at pickup with eyes full of excitement and security—his journey has been a testament to the nurturing environment. I know deep down that all of this stems from the teachers’ professionalism and love. With patience, they eased his separation anxiety; with creativity, they ignited his curiosity; and with countless hugs and words of encouragement, they made this place his second home. Every day on our way back, as he babbles excitedly or proudly shows me his paint-stained hands, I silently rejoice: *This must be what early education is meant to be.* To all the dedicated teachers—thank you. What you sow is not just knowledge, but a child’s first love and trust in the world.

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