Great Beginnings Oran Park
Great Beginnings Oran Park Centre overview
Great Beginnings Oran Park Centre highlights
- Our centre proudly offers the NSW Government-approved Preschool program as part of our enhanced learning program. Our Preschool program supports your child's learning, development and well-being, to help ensure a successful transition to school.
- Leading-edge, play-based educational programs and tools, to support your childs development at every stage, including soccer, tennis, African drumming and dance.
- Exploration is encouraged with our large natural play environments including a vegetable garden, petting zoo, water play area and other exciting play equipment.
About Great Beginnings Oran Park Long Daycare and Preschool
Welcome to Great Beginnings Oran Park. We're ideally located for families in Oran Park, Cobbitty, Gledswood Hills and Harrington Park .
Our Long Daycare and Preschool Centre provides early education and care for children aged 6 weeks to 6 years.
We provide convenient, full care coverage from 9hr, 10hr or full days, 5 days per week, including school holidays.
Our dedicated team of Teachers and Educators provide a safe, nurturing, and inspiring learning environment - where your child can thrive, and be their wonderful self, every day.
Getting school ready? We offer the Government-approved Preschool program that helps ensure your child has a successful transition to formal schooling.
We offer a great variety of learning experiences at our Centre including:
- Sports Program: Allows the children to be active and learn about different sports and movements.
- Sustainability Program: Helps children develop and understand the importance of embedding sustainable practices into everyday life. Children learn about recycling, conserving water, growing food and the importance of protecting our planet.
- Community Engagement Program: Encourages children to interact with and discover their local community. We often have visits from community services, and we go out on adventures to teach the children about their local environment.
- Music & Movement Program: Including African Drumming and Dance, designed to develop fundamental skills that help support children’s self-regulation, memory, and concentration. Children learn to appreciate and develop an understanding of music - and of course, have fun.
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Kindergarten/Preschool Programs
Kindergarten/Preschool Programs
Our centre offers the NSW Government-approved ‘Start Strong’ Preschool Program.
At Great Beginnings, your child will benefit from the NSW ‘Start Strong’ Government-approved program as part of our enhanced learning program. Our Preschool program will support your child’s learning, development, and well-being for now, at school and beyond. We tailor our Preschool program across:
- Numeracy
- Literacy
- Emotional and Social Development
- Self regulation
- Healthy minds and bodies
The added benefits of our Preschool program include:
- NSW ‘Start Strong’ Government-approved program
- Extended opening hours
- Open all year round (excl public holidays)
- Programs developed and delivered by our Early Childhood Teachers
- Exclusive music and movement program for self-regulation
About the Curriculum
About the Curriculum
“Let the child be the scriptwriter, director and the actor in their own play” - Magda Gerber
Nursery Space: 6 weeks – 2 years
Learning starts from before birth, and our Educators have created a welcoming and nurturing nursery environment where each baby feels safe to explore and discover new things - through their senses, their communication and cues (body language, facial expression and sounds) and by experimenting. On any given day you can see the nursery children engaging in all types of play, water play, music time, story time and more. Every day provides a brand new, exciting adventure for our babies to support their development, learning and wellbeing!
Toddler Space: 2 - 3 years
Our teachers and educators encourage the children to learn through play to help enhance their sensory-motor development. This happens through carefully planned music, dance, games and reading experiences.
On any given day the Toddler children can be seen developing their numeracy by building a tower, sorting objects, pointing and identifying shapes and patterns and participating in counting songs and games.
Children in our toddler space are encouraged to participate in group play. Group play is important as it helps our toddlers develop important social skills such as, turn taking, developing self confidence and emotional self regulation. Our team helps children through talking, planning and role modelling.
Preschool Space: 3 – 6 years
Preschool is a unique time for learning with peers and developing skills for later learning including confidence and curiosity, important skills for starting school. Our play-based program encourages active engagement in learning and supports a range of positive developmental outcomes including resilience, independence, critical thinking and creativity.
The oral language supports literacy learning. A child’s oral language ability is the best predictor for later success in learning to read and write. Hearing the sounds within a language is the first critical step for all literacy learning. Our team supports our Preschool children's development by engaging in rich discussions, introducing new vocabulary as part of everyday conversations, as well as singing, playing games, and reading with the children daily.
Throughout the Preschool year, children use their language to share ideas, ask questions, express themselves, and connect with peers and adults in social settings.
Social-emotional skills, including the ability to self-regulate emotions, is supported through group learning environments. Our team supports each child’s social and emotional development by labelling and talking about emotions and supporting appropriate responses as together, they engage in new and challenging situations. Lastly, ensuring that all children are ready for the ‘big school’ by preparing them for all that ‘big school’ has to offer.
Morning
Jesse is 11 months old and enjoys sensory play outside in the sandpit with her friends. She sits near her educator who helps teach her how to scoop the sand into the bucket. Jesse is learning how to dig, carry, and move the sand. She is also exploring texture and learning what happens to the sand when she adds water!
Lunch
Jesse has finished her lunch and is preparing to take a nap. Her educator changes her nappy, prepares a bottle and reads Jesse a story before her afternoon sleep.
Afternoon
Jesse and some of her nursery friends enjoy some story time and songs outside in the shaded garden. They read ‘Peepo’ which is Jesse’s favourite book.
Morning
Nick is two and a half years old and loves to start his day at the centre outside on the climbing equipment. His friends join him, and together they pretend to be pirates on a ship looking for treasure. Through this exciting dramatic play, Nick is learning about himself and the world around him. Dramatic play is helping Nick identify his interests, abilities, likes and dislikes.
Lunch
Nick is watering the vegetables in the garden. By doing this, Nick is learning the importance of growing and caring for the veggies in the garden. Nick picks a tomato from the garden, which the Chef will use to help make Nick and his friend’s lunch - Spaghetti Bolognese!
Afternoon
Nick enjoys art, and today he is painting a beach scene from a recent family holiday. He adds the finishing touches and sets the painting aside to dry; so that he can take it home to share with his family.
While painting, Nick is learning how to express himself creatively and how to convey his ideas and emotions. Painting is also helping develop Nick’s hand eye coordination, finger, wrist and hand strength. Making marks on paper is important for self expression as well as later learning.
Morning
Daniela is almost five years old and can’t wait for today’s carpentry experience - she loves building things! Carpentry experiences allow Daniela and her friends to extend their learning through real-life experiences. While participating in carpentry, Daniela is learning to problem solve, experiment and predict. She is also improving her hand eye coordination, manipulative skills and muscular strength.
Lunch
Before Daniela sits down for lunch with her friends and educators, Daniela takes part in the centre’s sports program. Daniela loves sports. Sports helps Daniela improve her flexibility and strength (perfect for growing bodies!). Sports also allows her to practice different skills in a fun and engaging way.
Afternoon
Daniela is off to ‘big school’ next year and she can't wait to start! Daniela and her friends will be visiting the local primary school next week. In preparation for the visit, the class is creating a list of questions to ask the Principal and school children.
Health and Nutrition
Health and Nutrition
Our centre chef prepares and cooks healthy and nutritious meals daily, catering to the unique dietary requirements of every child. We believe that by encouraging active participation (such as growing their own fruit and vegetables, preparing, and finally cooking!) children learn to appreciate and understand the importance of healthy eating.
Our centre offers children nutrient-rich, unprocessed, and seasonal whole foods – created to delight the fussiest eaters.
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Centre Reviews
Great Beginnings Oran Park has been an incredible place for our three children. From the moment we completed a tour, we felt at ease... Great Beginnings Oran Park has been an incredible place for our three children. From the moment we completed a tour, we felt at ease and knew this was the best option for our children. Zac, Fatema, and all the educators are exceptionally caring and professional, creating a nurturing and safe environment. The curriculum is both educational and fun, fostering our children’s development in all areas. Communication with parents is seamless, and the facilities are always clean and secure. We've seen remarkable growth in our children’s social and cognitive skills since joining. We highly recommend Great Beginnings Oran Park for anyone seeking top-quality child care. Read more
My son has been attending the Great Beginnings Oran park Centre since 2021. Over the years we have built such a rapport... My son has been attending the Great Beginnings Oran park Centre since 2021. Over the years we have built such a rapport with the Centre and they are a huge part of our lives. The facilities at the Centre are amazing and my son loves the outdoor areas that he can play. The Centre is well maintained and allows for natural light and a calm atmosphere. The kids love the food, love cakes when it’s someone’s birthday and love all the cultural diversity that the Centre celebrates. The Educators have become like family and I trust them. The Educators in the rooms are amazing and all activities are centered around learning so I know my son is participating in the activities that align with early learning curriculum. In addition ,they are nurturing and attentive and go above and beyond so much. The Centre manager Zac and assistant manager Fatema are nothing short of amazing and always help in any way they can and always willing to work. The Centre has allowed me to go back to work knowing that my son is safe, loved and looked after throughout the days. My son has flourished under the guidance of knowledgeable and experienced educators, and I have seen a remarkable improvement in his confidence and ability to interact with others. Overall, I would highly recommend Great Beginnings Oran Park Centre to any parent looking for a safe, nurturing, and stimulating environment for their child. The educators truly go above and beyond to provide exceptional care, and I am grateful to have found such a wonderful place for my son to grow and learn. Five stars all around! Read more
Dear Pinal, thanks for leaving us such a wonderful review. We are thrilled that you loved your experience; our staff will definitely be happy to read what you wrote. We put customer experience and satisfaction as our priority, and your review reaffirms the hard work we put in every day. Kind regards, The Great Beginnings Team.
After a long search for the right daycare, we were finally able to get into GBOP mid 2023, and every moment since has... After a long search for the right daycare, we were finally able to get into GBOP mid 2023, and every moment since has been an absolute blessing. The management and educators are all very professional, supportive and so warming. They take extra time to greet everyone at drop off & collection, even if they dont know the child. The centre is always revising their processes and put in so much time and care to ensure each individual child is benefitting to their best potential. We are so grateful for the experiences, the unconditional care and the huge amount of love the team put into our little one every day. Will be so sad when we go off to big school next year. Thank you to Zak, Fatema & Team 💚💚💚 Read more
Dear Christine, thanks for leaving us such a wonderful review. We are thrilled that you loved your experience; our staff will definitely be happy to read what you wrote. We put customer experience and satisfaction as our priority, and your review reaffirms the hard work we put in every day. Kind regards, The Great Beginnings Team.