Lane Cove Childcare Guide

We know picking the right childcare centre is a difficult decision. It doesn’t matter if you are putting your child into care for the first time or changing centres, there is no doubt it’s a tough process!

We are very lucky that Lane Cove has a plenty of childcare options available. Lots of competition creates quality options!  We have gathered some information on a few local centres which might help you make a decision.


Goodstart Lane Cove

Goodstart Lane Cove is a split-level centre that provides quality early learning and care for children aged from 12 months to 5 years old. We are open from 7:30am-6:00pm all year round, only closing for public holidays.

Our centre is spacious both inside and out, offering an abundance of learning tools across two large classrooms and two well-shaded yards. We have a team of dedicated and qualified educators and Early Childhood teachers, more than half of whom have been with us for more than 10 years.

Community engagement and partnerships with families are very important to us, as these provide children with a great sense of belonging. Our preschool program, run by two university qualified teachers, has a strong focus on school readiness and playbased learning. Our children enjoy excursions, incursions, in-centre events and celebrations, and participating in local community events.

Ages: 0-6 years
Hours of Operation: Monday to Friday 7:30am to 6:00pm
Provided: Nappies, Meals
Open Days: Contact us for a tour

Email: [email protected]
Address: 17 Austin Street, Lane Cove NSW 2066
Phone: 02 9418 7011
Website: www.goodstart.org.au/find-a-centre/all-centres/nsw/lane-cove
Facebook: www.facebook.com/goodstartlanecove
Instagram: www.instagram.com/goodstartlanecove


Lane Cove Montessori Academy

Lane Cove Montessori Academy is a Lower North Shore early learning centre nestled in the peaceful suburban surrounds of Lane Cove. Featuring a homely design, the centre is home to three spacious Montessori classrooms for infants, toddlers, and preschoolers, and caters to children aged 6 weeks to 6 years.

Lane Cove Montessori Academy follows Dr Maria Montessori’s renowned philosophy that fosters a love of learning, builds independence, and respects the natural learning journey.

Montessori education differs from traditional play-based childcare by prioritising personalised learning to support self-made confidence, creativity, and curiosity.

The Montessori prepared environment provides specially designed materials and guidance for hands-on, active learning, empowering children to discover their full potential and achieve school-readiness outcomes including addition, subtraction, reading, and writing.

Ages: 6 weeks to 6 years
Hours of Operation:
Monday to Friday 7:30am to 6pm
Provided:
Morning tea, afternoon tea, lunch, and late snack
Open Days:
Contact us for a tour

Address: 23-25 Stokes Street, Lane Cove NSW 2066
Phone: 1300 000 162

Facebook: MontessoriAcademyAus/
Instagram: montessoriacademyaus/
Website: montessoriacademy.com.au/


Lane Cove West Montessori Academy Childcare

Lane Cove West Montessori Academy is a Lower North Shore early learning centre nestled in the peaceful suburban surrounds of Lane Cove. Featuring a single-story design, the centre is home to three spacious Montessori classrooms for infants, toddlers, and preschoolers, and caters to children aged 6 weeks to 6 years.

Lane Cove West Montessori Academy follows Dr Maria Montessori’s renowned philosophy that fosters a love of learning, builds independence, and respects the natural learning journey.

Montessori education differs from traditional play-based childcare by prioritising personalised learning to support self-made confidence, creativity, and curiosity.

The Montessori prepared environment provides specially designed materials and guidance for hands-on, active learning, empowering children to discover their full potential and achieve school-readiness outcomes including addition, subtraction, reading, and writing.

Ages: 6 weeks to 6 years
Hours of Operation:
Monday to Friday 7:30am to 6pm
Provided: Morning tea, afternoon tea, lunch, and late snack
Open Days:
Contact us for a tour

Address: 2 Waterview Drive, Lane Cove NSW 2066
Phone: 1300 000 162


 

Birrahlee Preschool Lane Cove

Birrahlee is a community based preschool offering two and three day positions for 3-5 year old children. Preference is given to children in the year before they start school. Birrahlee follows state school hours and terms.

Birrahlee Kindergarten opened in 1958. As a community-based not-for-profit organisation, they aim to provide valuable initial experiences and guidance to pre-school children aged 3 – 5  in a safe, friendly and happy environment.

They provide two-day and three-day programmes, which offer a wide range of stimulating activities within the security of a daily routine.

Ages: 3-5 years old
Hours of Operation: 8:15am – 3:45pm
Provided: Hat
Open Days: Contact us for a tour

Email: [email protected]
Address: 70 Burns Bay Road, Lane Cove NSW 2066
Phone: 9427 5900
Website: birrahlee.com


Lane Cove Occasional Care

Lane Cove Occasional care is a not for profit community day care run by a parent committee. They have a very established staff with little or no staff turnover. Their 3 room leaders have been with LCOCC for 15, 12 and 10 years and their director has been there for 10. They are both a regular and occasional day care and their staff have great experience is settling new children as due to the nature of their service they do this on a regular basis. They have morning and afternoon slots, short days (8-4) and long days available for all age groups. In June 2017 LCOCC was rated EXCEEDING by the Australian Children’s Education and Care Quality Authority.

Ages: 0-6 years
Hours of Operation: 7:30-5pm
Rates: Babies $123 Toddlers: $118 Preschoolers: $115
Provided: Hat
Open Days: Contact us for a tour

Email: [email protected]
Address: 1A Phoenix Street, Lane Cove
Phone: (02) 9428 2324
Website: lcocc.com


Stringybark Daycare Lane Cove

Stringybark Childcare & Preschool has been being part of the community for over 40 years in Lane Cove North. Stringybark Learning centre provides high-quality care to children aged from 2 to 6 years. We are a family owed and operated service. we are a proudly diverse and inclusive service where all families are welcome We offer:

Enrol now and save up to $650 on your child care fees 

  • Childcare with Pre-school Program
  • Part of the community for over 45 years.
  • Child Care Subsidy
  • We are a family owned and operated service, our family is an extension of yours.
  • Caring, Supportive Home Based Environment for
  • Long Term, Qualified, Experienced Staff.
  • Interactive Learning through Play/Music/ Movement /Yoga
  • Receive a free week care once referring a new family who enrols
  • Make up days for public holidays
  • 5 sick leaves swap days
  • One week free care for siblings
  • Short walk to Lane Cove Bus Interchange.

Ages: 2-6 years
Hours of Operation: 7:30am – 6:00pm Mon – Fri
Provided: All meals, Daily Yoga by a professional instructor

Open Days: Contact us for a tour
Email: [email protected]

Address: 2 Landers Road Lane Cove, NSW 2066
Phone: 02 9427 3584

Website: www.stringybarkchildcare.com


Greenwood Lane Cove

See where the extraordinary happens every day at Greenwood Lane Cove. Our child care and early education centre in Lane Cove is ideally located for families in Lane Cove, Lane Cove West, Ryde, Drummoyne and West Pymble. You’ll find us in the Meriton Arise Lane Cove complex on Epping Road.

We are a small friendly community built on trust and respect with all the passion, experience and resources required to create a nourishing environment for our lovely children.

Why you’ll love Greenwood Lane Cove

These are just some of the highlights included in your child’s early childhood education and care experience at our centre.

Ages: 6 weeks to 6 years
Hours of Operation: 7:00am –6:00 pm Mon – Fri
Provided:Meals, sunscreen, nappies, wipes and bedding

Open Days: Contact us for a tour
Email: [email protected]

Address: Meriton Arise Complex 150 Epping Road, Lane Cove West NSW 2066
Phone: (02) 9042 0460

Chatswood Montessori Academy

Chatswood Montessori Academy is a Lower North Shore early learning centre nestled in the peaceful suburban surrounds of Chatswood. Featuring a single-story design, the centre is home to two spacious Montessori classrooms for infants, toddlers, and preschoolers, and caters to children aged 6 weeks to 6 years.

Chatswood Montessori Academy follows Dr Maria Montessori’s renowned philosophy that fosters a love of learning, builds independence, and respects the natural learning journey.

Montessori education differs from traditional play-based childcare by prioritising personalised learning to support self-made confidence, creativity, and curiosity.

The Montessori prepared environment provides specially designed materials and guidance for hands-on, active learning, empowering children to discover their full potential and achieve school-readiness outcomes including addition, subtraction, reading, and writing.

Ages: 6 weeks to 6 years
Hours of Operation: Monday to Friday 7:30am to 6pm
Provided: Morning tea, afternoon tea, lunch, and late snack
Open Days: Contact to book a tour

Email: [email protected]
Address: The Zenith, 821 Pacific Highway, Chatswood NSW 2067
Phone: 1300 000 162
Facebook: MontessoriAcademyAus/
Instagram: montessoriacademyaus/
Website: montessoriacademy.com.au/


Crows Nest Montessori Academy

Crows Nest Montessori Academy is a Lower North Shore early learning centre nestled in the peaceful suburban surrounds of Crows Nest. Featuring a contemporary and open-plan design, the centre is home to three spacious Montessori classrooms for infants, toddlers, and preschoolers, and caters to children aged 6 weeks to 6 years.

Crows Nest Montessori Academy follows Dr Maria Montessori’s renowned philosophy that fosters a love of learning, builds independence, and respects the natural learning journey.

Montessori education differs from traditional play-based childcare by prioritising personalised learning to support self-made confidence, creativity, and curiosity.

The Montessori prepared environment provides specially designed materials and guidance for hands-on, active learning, empowering children to discover their full potential and achieve school-readiness outcomes including addition, subtraction, reading, and writing.

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Ages: 6 weeks to 6 years
Hours of Operation: Monday to Friday 7:30am to 6pm
Provided: Morning tea, afternoon tea, lunch, and late snack
Open Days: Contact to book a tour

Email: [email protected]
Address: The Albany, 109-111 Willoughby Road, Crows Nest NSW 2065
Phone: 1300 000 162
Facebook: MontessoriAcademyAus/
Instagram: montessoriacademyaus/
Website: childcare-centres/nsw/crows-nest

 


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2 COMMENTS

  1. I highly recommended Stringybark daycare. My son started this daycare when he turned 2. My son spent 3 great years there. Always happy to go. Now he has started school but misses his daycare. All the staff are highly qualified, helpful,caring, understanding. I had peace of mind i was leaving my precious in good hands. Director Gita is great. A beautiful small homely environment daycare. Thankyou so much Stringybark daycare team!!!!!

  2. My son attended Stringybark Day Care Centre four days a week, the team at Stringybark Day Care Centre are passionate, dedicated and professional. I always leave feeling confident that he had great day. I highly recommended this service to other parents.

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