Wonder Garden Early Learning Centre
Wonder Garden Early Learning Centre overview
Wonder Garden Early Learning Centre highlights
- Exceeding Quality: Rated Exceeding in all quality areas, we provide top-tier care near your workplace, enabling you to visit and participate in activities.
- Child-Centered: We focus on building your child's confidence, self-esteem, social skills, and respect for others.
- Community Involvement: We welcome parent involvement and strive to build positive, supportive relationships with families. Book a tour to experience our nurturing centre!
Welcome to Little Kingdom Childcare - The Rocks!
Little Kingdom Childcare is family owned and operated, for families! We provide a home away from home for little ones aged 0 to 5 years.
Assessed Exceeding in every quality area, Little Kingdom is quality childcare close to your workplace, making life easier for you and your child. You can visit your child during the day and be involved with activities and events at the centre. Our focus is on building your child's confidence, self-esteem, social skills and respect for others. Your child will receive the highest quality care and education at Little Kingdom Childcare, The Rocks.
Our aim is to become a part of your extended family, enabling you to entrust the care of your children to people who will love, nurture and educate them. Your child’s social and psychological development is important to us and we provide the best in early education. Our values to love, nurture and educate guide us in every decision and action we take. We have a strong focus on building positive, supportive relationships with families - parent involvement welcomed and encouraged.
Please book a tour to come visit and experience our home-like centre for yourself - We look forward to welcoming you and your family!
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About the curriculum
About the curriculum
Aligned with the Early Years Learning Framework and inspired by Reggio Emilia teaching environments, Little Kingdom Childcare offers a holistic curriculum. Using a play-based approach to learning, the highly experienced educators use children’s individual interests to draw them into experiences and support their learning.
The child-centred curriculum focuses on the whole child, with meaningful opportunities to develop their cognitive, physical, social and emotional skills. The educators welcome parent and family involvement to give the children the best opportunity to flourish and thrive.
The curriculum for the youngest learners at Little Kingdom is nurturing and supportive. The educators strive to develop a trusting relationship with every child so they feel safe and secure to engage in their learning. Given the vast differences in development over these two years, the educators tailor the goals and milestones to each individual child and their needs.
The focus for the babies is on laying the foundation for the skills the children will need throughout their life. The educators plan meaningful and holistic experiences that allow the children to explore the world around them and learn to express themselves. This includes timmy time, music classes, story time, creative arts, sensory play and outdoor activities.
At a time when children are developing a strong sense of self, the educators support the children to explore and discover in age-appropriate ways. The educators foster the children’s independence as they develop their own identities and interests. This includes encouraging the children to take responsibility for themselves and their belongings.
The toddlers learn about their emotions and how to regulate them. They also start to develop a positive understanding of food and nutrition. Through music and movement, books and stories, songs and rhymes, creative arts, sensory and outdoor play, the children learn in a play-based and engaging environment.
The preschool curriculum is designed to support the children in their transition to primary school and beyond. The curriculum ensures the children are set up for success as they enter the next exciting stage of their education journey.
The preschoolers learn how to express themselves through language and gain a deeper understanding of communication. They are encouraged to develop their resilience, identity, creativity and self-expression. Physical wellbeing is also a priority with a focus on refining fine and gross motor skills, ready for school. Digital literacy and STEM activities also form a large part of the curriculum.
To mark the milestone of transitioning to school, the preschool children also participate in an end of year graduation ceremony. They each receive a portfolio of their preschool development and education.
What the parents say
What the parents say
“I cannot recommend Little Kingdom highly enough. Mariana and the team are wonderful. Everyone is so welcoming, energetic, caring and accommodating. So many fun, educational activities and lots of healthy meals. My little man gets so excited every time we walk into the building. It makes me so happy knowing that he is cared for by such passionate, loving and nurturing educators.”
Amy Hockey
“My 3 year old daughter has been attending Little Kingdom for 1.5 years now. My nephew attended for 2 years as well before starting kindy. I cannot fault the centre or staff at all. The centre is always kept immaculately clean, the staff are courteous & friendly, and have always gone above and beyond. My daughter's overall development since starting care has been absolutely amazing. Most days when I pick her up she refuses to come home. She loves her friends and especially her teachers. I always feel involved in my child's learning and appreciate the strong communication by staff. I greatly appreciate all staff efforts and cannot thank you all enough!”
Parent
“Little Kingdom sets the bar high! I originally had my son in another daycare in the city and switched him to here as I just wasn't feeling it. Walking into LK was a breath of fresh air, I first noticed their values, Love, Nurture, Educate. I second noticed how all their staff genuinely appeared to live those values and 3 years later I know they absolutely do, every day. Their staff turnover appears to be very low unlike other centres I have experienced because their management genuinely cares about providing a great environment for their staff. Which means the staff care about your kids and in turn it makes you feel confident in everything they do. Great range of extra activities, excursions, events and so much fun. Would highly recommend to anyone considering day care in the city. Oh and the view!!!”
Jemma Fastnedge
“Amazing childcare centre with caring educators and great facilities. After tours at three other centres we felt Little Kingdom was by far the best childcare centre in the city. My first started in the nursery and only recently changed to a local Preschool to make some local friends before starting school next year. My second has also blossomed while attending and just moved up out of nursery. I cannot commend Mariana (Director) and Marianne (Assistant Director) enough for the way they manage Little Kingdom & the family environment they create. The centre policies are more than fair compared to others, low staff turnover, high engagement with parents and great communication.”
Lilly Seo
Centre philosophy
Centre philosophy
“Little Kingdom is built on the foundations of family and is guided by the following principles.
- Your Child: Your child is a unique and capable individual who has their own interests, talents, skills and ideas that we nurture and develop.
- Family: Family is the most important and influential aspect in the lives of young children and the significance of their relationships is our foundation.
- Program: Program facilitates your child being an active participant in our meaningful, integrated, emergent curriculum with EYLF as the framework.
- Educators and Staff: Educators and staff are a highly regarded and valued resource in our Centre.
- Community: Community enhances the growth and development of your children, your families, and Centre educators and staff.
- Learning Environments: Our learning environments are welcoming spaces which enrich the lives and identities of children and encourage children to learn about their connection to the natural world.”
Little Kingdom Childcare team
Health & nutrition
Health & nutrition
The children at Little Kingdom childcare enjoy five nutritious and flavoursome meals every day. The six-week rotating menu was developed in consultation with a nutritionist and dietitian to ensure it meets recommended dietary intakes.
Over breakfast, morning, tea, lunch, afternoon tea and a late afternoon snack, children are exposed to a range of flavours. The menu is designed to fuel them for a day of active play and learning.
Meet the team
Meet the team
The team at Little Kingdom Childcare are caring, nurturing and dedicated to providing the highest quality education and care to the Little Kingdom children. The educators are dedicated and experienced, each one passionate about education and achieving excellent outcomes for the children.
Each person in the team has a sense of fun and adventure. They follow the highest safety standards and value open and honest communication with parents and families. The educators understand the importance of their role and work to build powerful relationships that will help every child to thrive.
Programs
Programs
The programs at Little Kingdom Childcare support the children’s holistic learning and development. The children have access to a wide ranging program with a different extracurricular activity every day, including music, physical development and foreign language classes.
The centre also works with a number of allied health professionals to offer additional programs to further enhance the children’s development and wellbeing.
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Level 4, 111 Harrington StreetThe Rocks, NSW, 2000
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Very positive experience; makes it very easy for parents and our baby absolutely loves the place. Very positive experience; makes it very easy for parents and our baby absolutely loves the place.
Undoubtedly one of the best childcare centers in Sydney—I cannot recommend it highly enough. My son has been attending LKC for two years,... Undoubtedly one of the best childcare centers in Sydney—I cannot recommend it highly enough. My son has been attending LKC for two years, and it has truly become his second home. Every morning, he eagerly runs toward the entrance, excited to start his day. My husband and I feel incredibly fortunate to have found this place and have loved it from day one. The space, both indoor and outdoor, is fantastic. It's spacious and beautifully designed, with each room having its own facilities for various activities. Despite being a large center, it maintains a family-like atmosphere. Farhana, the manager, and her exceptional team are remarkable at fostering this sense of community. They offer numerous extra activities such as date nights for parents, yoga, sports, music activities for the children, and excursions. They genuinely care for each child, always being welcoming and helpful, with great attention to detail. A special shoutout goes to the fantastic team of educators. I am continually impressed and incredibly grateful for their outstanding work. They have wonderful relationships with every child, and the energy in the rooms is always high, regardless of the time of day. There are always plenty of activities, laughter, and happiness. Thank you to the entire team for putting all your heart into your work and making this such a special place and a fantastic journey for our little ones! Read more
Undoubtedly one of the best childcare centers in Sydney—I cannot recommend it highly enough. My son has been attending LKC for two years,... Undoubtedly one of the best childcare centers in Sydney—I cannot recommend it highly enough. My son has been attending LKC for two years, and it has truly become his second home. Every morning, he eagerly runs toward the entrance, excited to start his day. My husband and I feel incredibly fortunate to have found this place and have loved it from day one. The space, both indoor and outdoor, is fantastic. It's spacious and beautifully designed, with each room having its own facilities for various activities. Despite being a large center, it maintains a family-like atmosphere. Farhana, the manager, and her exceptional team are remarkable at fostering this sense of community. They offer numerous extra activities such as date nights for parents, yoga, sports, music activities for the children, and excursions. They genuinely care for each child, always being welcoming and helpful, with great attention to detail. A special shoutout goes to the fantastic team of educators. I am continually impressed and incredibly grateful for their outstanding work. They have wonderful relationships with every child, and the energy in the rooms is always high, regardless of the time of day. There are always plenty of activities, laughter, and happiness. Thank you so much to the entire team for putting your heart into your work and making this such a special place and a fantastic journey for our little ones! Read more