Business Details
Your Trusted Child Care Centre in Baulkham Hills
At Fern Gully Child Care Centre, we are dedicated to creating a nurturing environment where children feel safe, supported, and inspired to explore their world. Our approach is rooted in the Early Years Learning Framework, which guides our holistic focus on child development through play, discovery, and meaningful connections. We prioritise building strong relationships with families, recognising them as a child's first and most important educators. Our team of qualified educators fosters curiosity, creativity, and social responsibility, ensuring children develop essential life skills. With purpose-designed learning spaces for different age groups, we provide tailored experiences that promote physical, emotional, and cognitive growth.Our commitment to inclusivity and cultural diversity ensures every family feels respected and valued. Through structured routines and engaging outdoor environments, we prepare children for school while nurturing their individuality. We maintain transparency through accessible policies on health, safety, and curriculum, and we encourage open communication to address family needs. Our bushland setting offers unique opportunities for nature-based learning, including hands-on activities with plants and animals. At Fern Gully, we strive to be more than a childcare centrewe aim to be a community where children, families, and educators grow together in a spirit of trust and collaboration.
Services
Child Care Services
School Readiness Program
Outdoor Learning Activities
Family Partnership Program
Early Childhood Education
Bush Tucker Garden Program
Transition-to-School Preparation
Cultural Celebrations
Health & Safety Policies
Play-Based Curriculum
Highlights and features
- We offer family-owned, community-driven childcare with strong family partnerships
- Our educators include university-qualified early childhood teachers
- We implement structured school readiness programs aligned with national frameworks
- Our bushland setting provides unique nature-based learning opportunities
- We maintain transparent policies on health, safety, and child development
Services
Child Care Services
Our childcare services cater to children from infancy to school age, providing a safe and stimulating environment for daily learning and development. We offer age-specific programs in two dedicated learning spaces with qualified educators. Our approach combines structured activities with free play to support physical, social, and cognitive growth.
School Readiness Program
This program prepares children for formal education through structured learning activities focusing on literacy, numeracy, and social skills. We incorporate daily assemblies, transition routines, and educational games to build confidence and independence. Our qualified educators use evidence-based practices to develop essential school readiness skills.
Outdoor Learning Activities
Our bushland setting supports outdoor learning through exploration of natural environments. Children engage with our bush tucker garden, caring for plants and animals while developing environmental awareness. These activities promote physical development, sensory learning, and appreciation for nature through hands-on experiences.
Family Partnership Program
We prioritise family involvement through regular communication, orientation sessions, and collaborative planning. Our educators work closely with parents to understand each child's needs and cultural background. This partnership approach ensures consistent support for children's development across home and childcare environments.
Play-Based Curriculum
Our curriculum uses play as the primary learning method, aligning with early childhood development principles. Children engage in creative, social, and exploratory activities that build problem-solving skills and emotional intelligence. This approach fosters natural curiosity while meeting educational outcomes through enjoyable, child-led experiences.
Questions
What age groups do you cater for?
We provide care for children from infancy to school age, with separate learning spaces for 0-3 year olds (Kookaburra Room) and 3 years to school age (Echidna Room).
How do you prepare children for school?
Our School Readiness Program includes literacy and numeracy foundations, social skills development, and structured routines to ease transition to formal education, guided by qualified early childhood teachers.
What outdoor facilities do you have?
Our outdoor spaces include play areas, a bush tucker garden where children care for plants and animals, and shaded areas for year-round outdoor learning experiences.
How do you involve families?
We maintain open communication through regular updates, orientation sessions, and collaborative planning to ensure families are integral partners in their child's development journey.
What are your operating hours?
While specific hours aren't listed, we operate as a standard childcare centre with structured daily routines including morning assemblies and educational activities.
Reviews (1)
Alexandra Butler
Jun 02, 2020
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Positive:Professionalism,Quality,Reliability,Responsiveness,Value
Our son has gone for the last 3 years and next year will be his last, as he will go off to kindy. I am so grateful for the exceptional care, wonderful staff and fabulous experience we have each week. Claire and the team run absolutely the best childcare facility in the hills area.
Our son has gone for the last 3 years and next year will be his last, as he will go off to kindy. I am so grateful for the exceptional care, wonderful staff and fabulous experience we have each week. Claire and the team run absolutely the best childcare facility in the hills area.
