Lee's Learning Centre Kirrawee is a small “family orientated” centre, we are committed and proudly provide our children with:

• The best care in a safe and happy environment along with a preschool program delivered from our qualified Early Childhood Teachers
• Premium education and care for children from birth to six years of age 
• Highly qualified and passionate educators
• Experienced and caring operators
• Fresh, healthy and nutritious multicultural meals prepared by our full-time chef
• Nappies and bedding for all age groups
• Operating 50 weeks per year 
• Opening hours 7:30 am – 6:00 pm Monday - Friday
• High staff to child ratios across all age groups exceeding national standards
• We are conveniently located a few doors away from The North Sutherland primary school with plenty of car parking on premises.

Our anticipated centre opening is scheduled for February 2019

Please visit our website www.leeslearning.com to join our waiting list.

Connect Preschool Engadine is a non-profit Church based community preschool.  It is subsidised and licensed by the Department of Community Services for 27 children per day, and operates between 9am and 3pm daily (school terms only).  Extended hours - 8am-4pm are available.

Our objectives are to:

• provide a play-based educational programme that is designed to meet the:
  • cognitive
  • language
  • physical (fine and gross motor)
  • social and
  • emotional needs of the children
• provide children with a child centred, safe environment designed to foster learning and discovery in a warm and informal atmosphere
• provide children with a programme that caters for their individual needs and interests
• to provide families with support and activities designed to increase self-esteem and parenting skills
• children with a disability are welcome to attend the preschool and their individual needs will be catered for as required
• ramp access is available to children in wheelchairs.

We welcome all enquiries so please contact us for more information.

St George Montessori Early Learning Centre - Engadine
Highest quality education and care for your child. Places still remaining for 2019.  Book a tour and meet our new Centre Manager Alysha.

Our features include:
- Montessori Curriculum
- Long Day Care and Preschool 
- Open 52 weeks of the year 6 weeks - 6 years old
- Extensive School Readiness program
- Hot nutritious meals provided
- Yoga and French Lessons
- Nature Play (we have our own veggie garden and chickens)

Kids Aquatic Survival School we teach children under the age of 5 (the highest risk age bracket for childhood drownings) not just water familiarization or exploration but aquatic SKILLS. 
     
We do things very differently here from most swim school however we strongly feel these differences are vital in teaching adequate skills and reducing the drowning rate for children under 5.  
For more information contact www.infantswim.com.au

Learning Links Our exciting new Prep 4 Preschool playgroup is a program for children with additional needs who are not attending a preschool, childcare care or early learning service. The program will run from our Oatley centre, commencing February, in a relaxed and engaging environment to enhance the development of your child. Our experienced Early Childhood Educators and Therapists will be available to provide information and the support to help your child communicate, move and play. The program is FREE, generously funded by the Department of Education (Start Strong Pathways program). To find out more or to apply please call Sarah or Melissa on 8525 8230. Places are limited. Find out more by visiting www.learninglinks.org.au 

Ready to Read Community Literacy Program  Are you comparing options to teach your child to read and write in the year before school? Ensure your choice offers the following:

- Small class sizes (we accept max. 5 per class)
- Qualified teachers
- A fun, sequential program which builds on previous skills mastered
- A balanced program covering ALL aspects of literacy – not just phonics
- Proven results

Ready to Read was the first program of its kind when it was designed in 2001; and offers all of the above. There are many offerings now available which simply don’t meet our standard. 

Term 1 enrolments are closing fast, for more information go to https://readytoread.com.au/community-literacy-program/ or call 9502 3422 to find out more about our free trial class and special introductory offer.

Childcare vacancies are available in Council’s 11 Early Education Centres and Family Day Care program.  Our services are enjoyed by families who appreciate our caring and dedicated Educators, outstanding learning programs, fully compliant and safe environments and welcoming, inclusive environments.  

Our Early Education Centres are smaller in scale and meet the individual needs of every child (school readiness preparation, learning needs, social skills support, food preferences, toilet training - our team warmly supports parents with any child's specific requirements).

Family Day Care offers small group numbers (only four children under school age) and safe, nurturing environments. It’s rich in learning and fun, with personalised care provided by our highly qualified Educators.  

The Child Care Subsidy applies to all Council childcare services.  For details and to apply for care:  sutherlandshire.nsw.gov.au/childcare  or call 9710 0466 to discuss your specific childcare needs

Gran Nannies  We are not your usual Babysitting Nanny Agency.
 
We are a boutique Introduction and Booking Agency specializing in placing caring experienced women, possessing deep life experience with families. Our special Gran Nannies have had several years of experience raising their own families and now wish to help you with yours. They have the experience that only years of spending time with their very own children can offer.

Our lovely Gran Nannies are of mature age and we cater to the Sutherland Shire district only. They are flexible and happy to help for just a few hours a day, which is perfect for working parents who need school pick ups, afternoon snacks for the children and dinner to be made. Our Gran Nannies look forward to caring for your children and allowing you the peace of mind to return to work, attend that social function or simply enjoy that much-deserved night out knowing that your children are in extremely capable hands and enjoying themselves as well. We also offer Overnights & Emergency Gran Nannies for that unexpected engagement. 

• Babysitting 
• Casual & Permanent Placements
• Mothers Helper
• Nannying
• Emergency Sitters
• Overnight Stays
• New Years Eve Sitters

Our Gran Nannies don't text or tweet while they are watching your kids!  We are an Australian family business with children of our own.   Contact us for more information.

MummyMeTime 
We're so excited to announce that as of the 1st Jan, Mummymetime now has the honour and privilege of helping families in the Sutherland Shire & surrounding Sydney regions as a NSW and Commonwealth Government Approved In Home Care Childcare Provider! For any families that are struggling please contact Centrelink to see if you are eligible for In Home Care so we can help you with rebated fees, or go to our website www.mummymetime.com.au for more information.

At Mummymetime we provide care by highly qualified & experienced staff from just 2 hours to as long as you need. Whether you’re looking for a nanny, a babysitter or pregnancy support, we have you covered. We work when other centres are closed, providing experienced, qualified Carers in your own home & to take your children to activities. We specialise in supporting emergency service workers, and shift workers. If daycare or preschool isn’t working for your family due to the inflexible hours or ongoing sickness, a Nanny will enable you to continue to meet your work commitments while your child receives high quality care.

What sets Mummymetime apart? All of our Carers are highly experienced and qualified with training in Early Childhood, Education, or Medical professions and we’re fully insured so the most important people in your life are ALWAYS in safe hands.

• All Carers have First Aid Training
• Specially trained Carers are available for special needs
• All Carers have working with children and police checks

At Mummymetime we don’t just Care for children, we Care for the whole family. Don’t just take our word for it – check out the reviews from happy clients on our website http://www.mummymetime.com.au/ or Facebook page. To find out more or make a booking, contact Leanne day or night:  Leanne@MummyMeTime.com.au  or 0415 402 133.

Frontrunner Learning Centres can help your child thrive in 2019. If you have noticed any learning issues in your child, we offer free educational assessment. 

Book online at https://www.frontrunnerlearningcentres.com.au/

Sensory Tools Australia   The Traffic Jam In My Brain.   Live Workshop 2019   REGISTER HERE.     A Sensory Processing Approach to Challenges Associated with Autism, ADHD, Learning and Behavioural Differences.

Presented by international speaker and songwriter Genevieve Jereb O.T., "The Traffic Jam In My Brain” is a fun, informative and interactive seminar designed for parents, therapists and other professionals. You will gain understanding of the basics of sensory processing and learn "ready-to-use" strategies to support learning, attention, social and emotional relationships and behaviour in children.

This workshop gives you a set of dynamic, practical tools incorporating:
•          Regulation
•          Respiration
•          Rhythm
•          Relationship
•          Play & Movement

Who Should Attend?  Parents, Educators, Care Givers, Pre-School Teachers,  Child Care Workers,  Occupational Therapists,     Speech Pathologists, Physical Therapists, Physicians, Paediatricians and other Professionals who work with children

Group Discounts Apply   5 or more participants 10% .  10 or more Participants 20% off  Please email   Early Bird Rate $219  (Up to one month before your conference) Full Rate $245