Celebrating the Magic of Childhood!

We embrace the wonder, joy, and endless possibilities of childhood. Our nurturing environment is designed to inspire curiosity, creativity, and a love for learning through play.

Quality Children's Educational Services

Since 1987, our community-based not-for-profit learning centre has provided exceptional education and care to families in and around Padbury. We believe in building strong relationships with children and their families so that we can deliver responsive and nurturing care to each individual child. Our qualified educators work in partnership with families to provide a rich play-based learning environment, while our spacious natural gardens allow children to explore and investigate in a safe, supervised setting.

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Our Early Childhood Education Centre

Our Programs

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We provide a variety of early learning programs to support families with children aged 6 weeks to 5 years old. All programs focus on enriching, nature-based learning experiences.

Our Facilities

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The facilities at our centre are designed to nourish your child both physically and mentally. With a focus on safety, fun and development, our facilities ensure an enriching and memorable experience for every child.

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Announcements, Events and Updates

Our News

Stay up to date on everything that’s going on at our early childhood education centre. From important announcements to fun learning experiences and seasonal events, there’s always something new to learn about!

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11 June 2025

Reconciliaton Week

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27 March 2025

Containers for Change

News and Events Harmony Week
21 March 2025

Harmony Week

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14 March 2025

Holi Festival of Colours

Explore Our Early Learning Centre

Come and visit - we’d love to show you around! You’ll get to explore our play-based early learning facilities and meet our friendly team of educators. 

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Testimonials

Why Families Love Padbury Education and Child Care Centre

  • Jasmin
    “We definitely made a great choice in deciding to come here for our daycare journey. Thank you for all the energy, love, time and care you all give every day. This is definitely a magical place with lots of special memories for her and our family”

    Jasmin

    Parent
  • Rina
    “To everyone at Padbury Education and Child Care Centre, thank you for being such a wonderful team of amazingly dedicated and supportive people. You’ve really helped Isla to settle in well and we are so glad we made the choice to enrol  here.”

    Rina

    Parent
  • Sarah
    “To the staff of Padbury Education and Child Care Centre,  thank you for taking such good care of our children. We are so grateful for all that you have done for our children over the past few years. We will be sad to say goodbye and will miss all the amazing educators”

    Sarah

    Parent
  • Chenae
    “To the whole team,  thank you for all the ways you have contributed to our daughter’s care and education in 2024. We are so happy with our choice to enrol here and have so much trust in the Service you have provided. Thank you for keeping her safe, teaching her and helping her body grow with nutritious food.  Most of all, thanks for being part of our family’s village.”

    Chenae

    Parent
  • Lisa
    “Thank you for all your amazing hard work – what you do is beyond words and so appreciated.”

    Lisa

    Parent
  • Lauren
    “Your constant smiles, positivity and friendliness each and every day is warming to the heart. All the small things you each do are so very appreciated and noticed.  All the big things we are deeply grateful for”

    Lauren

    Parent