Premium Childcare Centre in the North Shore
Academy for Early Learners is a premium official Reggio Emilia certified preschool and childcare located in Sydney’s North Shore, offering long-day care hours 6:30am to 6:30pm.
Our center has been awarded the ‘Most Outstanding Childcare Service’ on the North Shore.
Academy for Early Learners is a reputed premium preschool and childcare in Sydney’s north shore, offering long-day care hours. At Academy for Early Learners, we believe that high quality, committed staff are key to providing the highest level of care and guidance for our children.
We understand the need for a proper diet for a child’s development. We provide a government accredited menu consisting of five appetising and seasonal nutritious meals for breakfast, morning tea, lunch, afternoon tea and late afternoon tea. We are happy to cater for children with allergies, religious and special dietary requirements.
Our vision is to provide a holistic curriculum with quality education and care, using a multi-dimensional and value-laden approach. We provide engaging environments rich with natural resources to build the foundational blocks for young learners to reach their full potential.
Our centre is well resourced, has undercover parking and an available bus for excursions and all-inclusive activities.
Our fees include the following provisions:
- Nutritional Breakfast, Morning Tea, Lunch, Afternoon Tea and Late Afternoon Tea prepared by professional chefs and nutritionists.
- Sunscreen
- Nappies, wipes and formula milk
- Extracurricular ELSA learning program with a focus on STEM (science, technology, engineering, mathematics)
- Art lessions
- Music lessons
- Sport lessons
- Happy fitness dance classes
- ELLA language program (Mandarin, Italian and Armenian)
- Government Start Strong program
- School readiness program as designed by our qualified head teachers and educational leaders accredited by NESA
Early Childhood Education in NSW For Young Learners
Active children are healthy children. Our outdoor playground has numerous learning spaces and natural elements that facilitate imagination and explorative learning. Children have the opportunity to engage in a variety of gross motor activities, stimulating their love for physical activity. Developed by our qualified early childhood educators, Academy for Early Learners Children improve their fitness, motor planning, balance, coordination and body awareness. We provide yoga classes, soccer lessons and obstacle courses.
Extra activities we offer:
- Soccer and sports
- Cooking
- Gardening
- Music & Movement
- Languages
- Gymnastics
- Dance
- Bus Excursions (Bush Kindy program)
- Aboriginal Education with teacher
- Swimming lessons
- Nutritionist
- Speech Pathologist
- Occupational Therapist
- Optometrist
- Dentist
Our Learning Spaces
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To ensure you do all possible work towards providing for your infant student, our early childhood education in NSW caters to all the areas to encourage learning and development.
The children are taught the importance of sustainability and organically sourced foods by learning about our extensive vegetable gardens. They love eating the fresh produce, which they get to take home at any time during the year and added as ingredients in our nutritious menu.
We know that each child is unique and have their own set of needs. That is why we have adapted the way in which we teach young ones at our school based on world-leading research and responding to what they need personally. Sometimes kids can be shy or quiet when it comes down to how confidently they interact socially rather than speaking up first – though this isn’t always true!
Academy for early learners’ preschoolers are confident and aspiring learners. We encourage them to use their stimulating learning environment as a medium to grasp and mould the world around them. Our university qualified educational leaders take a play-based approach to a child’s learning through specifically focusing on each child’s needs, interests and knowledge. Our Educators continually adapt and change their ways of thinking to support the children who will require the following skills:
- Innovative and adaptable
- Creative, critical thinking problem-solvers and decision-makers
- Lifelong learners
- Able to work in partnership and collaboration with others.
Opening Hours
Monday-Friday
6:30am - 6:30pm
Location
17 Bandalong Avenue
West Pymble 2073
Ages
6 Weeks - 5 Years Old
A special shoutout to Miss Kristina and Miss Ilaria, who have gone above and beyond to create a nurturing and engaging environment. Their warmth, patience, and genuine love for the children shines through in everything they do. Whether it's morning greetings with big smiles or creative learning activities that spark curiosity and fun, they bring so much heart and professionalism to their work.
The regular updates, photos, and thoughtful communication from the team make you feel like you're there with your little ones Miss Kristina and Miss Ilaria make us feel connected and assured that our little one is in the very best hands.
We feel so lucky to have found this hidden gem!
One of the highlights for us has been the excellent communication between the centre and families. We always feel well-informed about our daughter's daily experiences.
When we moved to this area, transferring our daughter from her much-loved previous childcare was a difficult decision. However, over the past six months, we've been deeply grateful for the support from the toddler room educators and Kristina. They went above and beyond to help our little one settle in and feel at home.
We truly feel fortunate to have found such a caring childcare centre!
The team works closely with families to understand each child’s needs and interests, then thoughtfully tailors activities to support their development. Every day, they raise the bar higher—not just meeting expectations but exceeding them in every way. AEL is not just a childcare centre; it’s a second home where children are truly nurtured.
Their approach to holistic development is outstanding: from play-based learning and structured education to incursions, excursions, music, cultural events, exercise, and even unique experiences like live hatching programs and visits from local firefighters and police officers. You name it—they have it covered.
I rarely make strong recommendations, especially when it comes to children, but I cannot recommend AELS highly enough. Families travel from distant suburbs just to be part of this incredible community. Sending your child here is one of the best decisions you can make.
