Quality Childcare and Preschool in Dundas Valley

Your best choice in early education, childcare and Kindergarten.

Address

7 Quarry Rd, Dundas Valley, NSW, 2117

Open Hours

Monday - Friday
7:00 am to 6:00 pm

Ages

1-5
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Early Learning Dundas Valley

Welcome to Papilio Early Learning Dundas Valley, quality early education and child care in Dundas Valley for children aged 1-5 years.

Here at Papilio Early Learning we offer a safe, nurturing and exciting environment for babies, toddlers and children to develop social connectivity, emotional confidence, foundational learning, and physical health and wellbeing.

Our experienced educators and bachelor qualified teachers are recognised for their loving and caring commitment to children. They are attuned to the needs, personalities and interests of each child, and establish trusting and secure relationships to allow children to feel the confidence to connect with others and explore their learning potential.

We invite you to get in contact and take a tour of our centre. We can't wait for you to meet our educators, see the learning environments, playground and tell you more about why our initiatives and curriculum really set us apart.

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Our Lifelong Learning Curriculum Includes:

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    Language Lessons
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    Yoga
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    Sustainability
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    STEAM
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    Multi-sport
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    Performing Arts
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    School Readiness
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    Cooking

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Meals Prepared Onsite

Each day our Papilio centre cooks prepare a wide variety of nutritious meals and purees onsite for the children and babies in our centres, taking the time to involve the children in meal preparation and healthy food education.

Creativity is essential when satisfying a number of young food critics every day, as is care, to ensure children's daily nutritional needs, and any individual cultural or dietary requirements are being met.

Note: A small number of our centres do not provide meals. The Centre Manager will let you know when you meet the team prior to enrolment though.

Child Care Near Me | Papilio Early Learning Centres
Child Care Near Me | Papilio Early Learning Centres

Outdoor Play Area

Each Papilio Early Learning Centre features an exciting outdoor play area for children to explore, build confidence, and develop friendships.

Outdoor play is an essential experience for young children as it plays a vital role in their physical, cognitive, social and emotional development.

The outdoor play area is different at each Papilio centre, but all include a large playground, sandpit and space to run, jump, balance and climb.

Child Care Near Me | Papilio Early Learning Centres
Child Care Near Me | Papilio Early Learning Centres

Reconciliation

Papilio has partnered with Wandana Aboriginal Education to deliver a purpose-built Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander cultural education program for children.

This unique program is an immersive cultural learning experience for all students and teachers, and includes weekly classroom activities, as well as an authentic Aboriginal handmade artefacts and education kit.

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Our Lifelong Learning Curriculum

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Healthy Beginnings

Babies aged 0-1 years

Your baby will start their lifelong learning journey in a safe, nurturing environment. Educators will:

  • Develop strong, positive bonds;
  • Encourage confidence to explore new surroundings;
  • Spark curiosity through sensory experiences; and
  • Establish helpful routines that support health and wellbeing.
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Early Experiences

Toddlers aged 1-3 years

Your toddler will enjoy an exciting environment in which to explore and experiment as their confidence and social skills emerge. Educators will:

  • Introduce literacy and numeracy through learning games;
  • Support self expression through language skills; and 
  • Develop social and friendship skills in group settings.
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School Readiness

Children aged 3-5 years

Your child will be given the very best start before they begin Primary School where they will delve into enquiry based project work, and literacy and numeracy programs. Educators will:

  • Guide self-awareness, self-help skills and socialisation;
  • Investigate literacy, mathematics, science, technology and the arts;
  • Stimulate creativity, deeper thinking and problem solving; and
  • Prepare children for classroom environments through play-based preschool and kindergarten programs.
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Meet our team

Name: Rebecca Deo

Qualification: Master of Teaching (Birth to Five Years)

Years in childcare: 15 years

What makes you passionate about working in childcare? 

I enjoy sharing my love of learning with the children. My goal is to encourage children to become curious and independent learners. I enjoy sharing my knowledge and also learning from the children. I also am passionate about making a difference. It is our role as educators, teachers, carers and friend to the children to listen to them, support them and help them to feel confutable and confident in who they are.

What is the funniest or most memorable moment you can share from working in childcare? 

I will always remember when we went to the Water Park for an excursion with the Preschool Room and I ran through the Misty Tunnel and got completely drenched. It was so much fun!

Why do you believe your centre is an excellent choice for parents seeking the best childcare? 

Our centre has a community-based feel with all children, families and educators being familiar with each other. We not only cater for individual needs but embrace each child’s individuality. We encourage the children to be independent thinkers and to work collaboratively with each other. We use a strengths-based approach in supporting children’s interests, learning and development. We have a strong team of educators that have been here for many years.

 

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How to Enrol

If you’re thinking of enroling, we encourage you to book a tour of our centre. 

Family tours are an opportunity to explore our learning environments, meet our team of Educators, and see our curriculum come to life in the room where your child will learn and play.

Our dedicated Family Support Team is always available to answer any questions you may have about our programs and services. Contact us today at 1800 24453 2273 or fill in our online form to book a tour, meet our team of experienced and caring educators, and learn more about the Papilio Early Learning difference.

Flexible Sessions

To make the most of the CCS available to you, we also offer the option of 10-hour or full-day sessions. This means your fortnightly CCS hours can be spread out over more days. Talk to one of our Family Support Consultants on 1800 CHILD CARE. We can help you determine if you qualify to receive the Child Care Subsidy (CCS) and provide you with a quote.

Some families can also get extra support on top of the CCS through the Additional Child Care Subsidy (ACCS).

To estimate your Child Care Subsidy or other entitlements you may be eligible for, please visit our CCS Estimator.

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Big Thinkers STEM Program

Science, Technology Engineering and Mathematics (STEM) has always played a vital role in the development of our Lifelong Learning Curriculum for children in our preschool rooms (3-5 years*).   

The Lifelong Learning Curriculum - Big Thinkers STEM program is aligned to the Early Years Learning Framework, ensuring:  

Your child has a strong sense of identity - Through creating a safe secure and supported learning experience, your child will develop their emerging autonomy, inter-dependence, resilience, and sense of agency; through this, developing on their self-confidence with encouraging interaction with care, empathy and respect. 

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Get in touch with one of our friendly team and start your journey with Papilio Early Learning Dundas Valley