Orchard Early Learning Centre Kirrawee

Our daughter has been so happy at Kirrawee and made so many leaps in her development. We especially would like to thank her educators for their kindness and support of us all. She has never once not wanted to go to daycare and comes home happy, dirty and exhausted.

Mel - Parent

It is far more than just a preschool or early learning facility. The children are immersed in an environment where they are taught to interact with their natural environment with both curiosity and respect. They are introduced to a range of natural outdoor play areas, including being able to interact with the chickens (collecting eggs for cooking in the kitchen), grow vegetables and are introduced to the paddock to plate philosophy that we really love - not to mention the most delicious, healthy food that has helped our fussy eater expand his palate.

 

We have really felt that both of our children have been given opportunities to develop their confidence and their own personalities have been nurtured individually according to their needs by the wonderful and caring educators. The transition to school program was also wonderful in helping our eldest transition to kindy this year.

 

We could not speak more highly of Orchard Early Learning Centre and are very grateful we have a couple more years left there with our youngest!

Elisabeth - Parent

As our first born, my husband and I were eager, and somewhat nervous, about finding the right day care centre for our little boy. From the first time we walked into Orchard Early Learning Centre, we were impressed by the warmth and professionalism of the staff, the open space and layout of the children's rooms and the outdoor play area and the attention to activities and learning through play. 

We started our son in day care at the precious age of only 4 months due to work commitments, and after getting to know the educators, we felt safe knowing that our little guy was in good hands. 

Over a year has passed and we have seen our son grow and learn from interacting with his peers, engaging with his educators and learning through the range of activities and abundance of toys provided by the centre. 

We believe that our son has been able to gain valuable life and social skills, and feel that attending day care in a fun, friendly and safe environment has helped him develop into the happy, playful and confident young boy that he is today.

Leah - Parent

Upon my return to work in Oct 2012, I had been searching for full-time daycare for my then, 10month old son and was extremely underwhelmed at the choices offered up in the Sutherland shire. Most centres were dark, stale and felt more like an expensive babysitting service and none of the managers of these centres seemed indifferent to whether I sent my son there or not, which made me quite apprehensive about my return to work and putting my son in care. 

 

I had seen Orchard ELC Kirrawee going through its build stage and had been waiting for them to announce their opening so I could go in and meet with them. From the initial site inspection before their doors had even opened for business, my husband and I met with Koh, the centre director, who was so warm and engaging and was really focused on the education aspect of the centre, we decided that day we would enrol our son.

 

From that point on, we have been so happy with the education and care our son has received at Orchard ELC Kirrawee. Like any large centre, you do sometimes feel like your child will get lost in the crown but at pick up each day, I am always told how my son’s day was and am always updated on any incidents or positive feedback for the day. 

 

The centre is beautiful aesthetically, the indoor space is full of natural light and the outdoor area space is a rich playground of gardens, natural textures and my son’s favourite – the tractor and the chickens. The educators for the most part are absolutely wonderful and it warms me to know that my son who will have entered this centre at just 10 months old, will graduate alongside his favourite carers and peers before going to Primary School.

 

Thank you Orchard ELC Kirrawee, for all you do! You certainly make the choice to be a full time working mum that much easier!

Leish - Parent

For our family, Orchard ELC Kirrawee has been great. With no family here in Sydney and having to put our son into care 5 days a week, it was really important to us to find a centre that we felt had educators that take the time to build relationships and bonds with the children. We never want our son to feel uncomfortable or like he doesn’t belong there. 

I was so nervous the first few weeks and was so worried as any new parent is, leaving him in the care of others and trusting that he would be ok. I had nothing to worry about. Every morning the educators welcome him with big cuddles and smiles, and every afternoon I get stopped by them all to tell me how amazing he was that day and how clever he is, and they share with me all the new things he is learning. He continues to surprise me every day with a new fact or thing he has learnt there! 

Every centre is constantly evolving and learning, and with Orchard ELC Kirrawee still being quite a new centre, they are really open to new ideas and suggestions that parents may have. They have been consistently proactive when an issue arises in how to solve it or make it better for the future. I think that is a great value to have. 

I am really happy that we chose Orchard ELC Kirrawee, this centre is definitely the right fit for our family.

Chanel - Parent

Orchard Early Learning Centre is 10 stars from me.  My daughter has been attending the Kirrawee Centre since it opened in October 2019 when she was 17 months old. 

It was a difficult decision as we were not sure any centre would live up to our expectations (especially as first time parents). The centre itself is a beautiful learning environment. The indoor area is vibrant and engaging. There is always plenty of room for imaginative play.  

The outdoor area is a huge highlight for us with a garden, chickens, stingless bees and a tractor. The children spend lots of time outside in the fresh air, learning through play, thanks to the enormous outdoor play area which has largely covered areas making it accessible to use throughout all seasons.  It’s simply wonderful for children. 

Orchard ELC has friendly, knowledgeable staff who combine fun with education. They are all wonderfully warm and caring and show genuine interest in the children and their care.

My daughter is happy, she has made beautiful friends and I would highly recommend Orchard Early Learning Centre Kirrawee.

Kara - Parent