Clemton Park
Early Education and Preschool
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(02) 8594 4200
(02) 8571 9796

A New Discovery Every Day
Enriching Childhood, Empowering Families, Strengthening Communities.
CENTRE HIGHLIGHTS

- Proudly rated Exceeding against the National Quality Standards.
- Child Safe and Not for Profit Organisation where children come first
- Primary Educator Relationships - one trusted educator who truly knows and supports your child
- Intentional, curated learning environments that foster connection and an invitation to play
- Carefully designed curriculum to support a love of learning and a seamless transition to school
- Nature inspired outdoor spaces that encourage exploration, adventure and connection to the natural world.
- A preschool program led by teachers who are accredited to Australian Teaching Standards
Safe, Nurturing and Exceeding
At Clemton Park Early Education and Care, children are welcomed into a safe and supportive environment where they feel known, valued and encouraged to thrive.
With more than 85 years experience in early childhood education, children’s safety and rights are always at the centre of our work. Our consistent, long-term team of educators provide stability and genuine care, building strong partnerships with families and creating a true sense of belonging. Families can feel confident knowing our service is rated Exceeding the National Quality Standard, a reflection of the high-quality preschool education and care we provide every day.
Learning that builds confidence, curiosity and connection
Learning at Clemton Park happens through play, exploration and meaningful relationships. Our experienced educators design programs that weave early literacy, numeracy and social-emotional learning into daily experiences, helping children develop the skills they need for school and for life.
With secure primary educator relationships, every child has a trusted guide who understands their interests, strengths and unique ways of learning. This strong foundation gives children the confidence to explore, grow in independence and develop a lifelong love of learning.
Meet Our Centre Director
Hi, I'm Frida, and I am an Early Childhood Teacher and Centre Director with over 25 years of experience in the sector. During this time, I have worked with all age groups and across various communities in Sydney.
I am extremely passionate about curriculum construction and creating beautiful centre environments. I love collaborating with educators, mentoring, and helping them to grow and reach their full potential, and I treasure the relationships I build with children and their families.
Frequently Asked Questions
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All our programs at Clemton Park Early Education and Care are based on children’s strengths, knowledge, interests, concepts, and cultural backgrounds. The National Quality Framework stipulates that learning occurs best through play-based experiences.
Your child will enjoy;
- Interesting and engaging experiences providing opportunity for inquiry, exploration, discovery and problem-solving
- Active engagement with people, objects and representations
- Experiences and provocations based on children’s emerging concepts and thinking
- Rich play experiences by sourcing materials and creating environments which engage children’s sense of curiosity, wonder and investigation
- Opportunities for the development of a wide range of skill areas: social, emotional, cognitive, creative and physical
Extensive early childhood research shows that for children under the age of five years, play provides the best vehicle for learning. Children are more likely to persist at something in which they are interested in and play-based learning provides a great context for acknowledging children’s interests.
We also engage in learning beyond the classroom. All children participate in frequent local excursions and begin to see themselves as active and contributory community members.
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We know you want your child to be ready for school. That's perfect. So do we! Our school readiness program begins from the moment children enter our centre. Building children’s confidence, strong sense of self, conflict resolution skills, creativity and collaboration are part of our program from the start.
Your child will have many opportunities to engage with literacy and numeracy. This will also be scaffolded and extended upon. In the final preschool years, we run a dedicated Transition to School Program for children and their families. This program is delivered by Early Childhood Teachers in consultation with local primary schools and will extend children’s social and emotional skills to build sound foundations for primary school.
Children will build their confidence and resilience levels, become accustomed with school routines and lunchboxes, learn how to work in teams, develop independence and much more.
As the centre is located within the grounds of Clemton Park Public School, we engage in reciprocal visits across the year, which also supports children’s transition into formal schooling.
For more information about our Transition to School Program, please enquire with our Centre Director and Early Childhood Teachers based in the preschool rooms.
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We use Storypark to document your child’s discoveries and learnings, and this ensures open and clear communication. We document in real time, as it happens, and share photo’s, video, audio and observations with you in a secure online environment.
Families are encouraged to participate in this process to ensure children achieve the best learning outcomes.
It’s just like you’re there with them, every day.
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Clemton Park Early Education and Care caters for children aged from 15 months to school age. There are two classrooms. The age groups in each childcare room vary each year according to our waitlist and service capacity.
- 2-6 years: 28 children
Classroom sizes may vary each year according to our waitlist and the needs of our existing families. We work to ensure that each classroom has a group size that is suitable for the children’s ages, development and individual needs.
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Daily Fees (before Childcare Subsidy is applied)
Ages Price 0 - 2 yrs $141.98 2 - 3 yrs $139.9 3 yrs+ $136.76 Out of Pocket? The Child Care Subsidy assists families with the cost of approved or registered childcare. Learn more about the ChildCare Subsidy here, and what you may be entitled to.
Inclusions
- Nappies and wet wipes
- Meals - breakfast, morning tea, afteroon tea, late snack (children to bring their own lunch)
- Sunscreen
- Gowrie NSW sun safety-hat
Refer to the Gowrie NSW Fee Policy for more details.
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Families are asked to pack the following items, clearly labelled:
- a lunch for their child
- change of clothes (including jumper, shirt, underpants and socks)
- sun-safe hat
- water bottle
- comfort item if needed
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Fill out the Book a Tour form and choose an appointment time in the calendar. You can choose a morning or afternoon tours. If you require an alternative appointment time outside of the calendar options, please email our Enrolment Team at enrolments@gowriensw.com.au.
What Our Families Say...
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My son truly loves being at Gowrie and has made a connection with everybody who cares for him! Jamie seems to happily interact with his educators, and their care and dedication is genuine and evident every day.
KimParent -
Our son participates in lots of interesting activities in the toddler room, and I love chatting to his educators at the end of the day about what he has been up to, and seeing them interacting with him and supporting him.
EmilyParent -
I just wanted to take a moment to thank you for making Naah's time at preschool so wonderful. Your dedication and enthusiasm truly make a difference, and he always looks forward to going to school.
NadineParent -
It really is the most amazing day-care/preschool service in the area. The level of care and the quality of education is unmatched. My children thoroughly enjoy attending and have a strong sense of belonging to their Clemton Park Gowrie community. Thank you team!
LDParent