Programs & rooms

Three rooms, three stages of growing

Our program follows children from six weeks through to school readiness, with educator-to-child ratios that meet the National Quality Framework at every stage.

A calm, uncluttered play space with child-height furniture

6 weeks – 2 years

Little Alintas

Our nursery. The youngest children settle into gentle, predictable routines with close one-to-one connection, in a calm space designed around sleep, feeding and first discoveries.

  • Age range6 weeks – 2 years
  • Licensed capacity8 children
  • Educator ratio1 : 4
Wooden letters and pots of modelling dough set out on a low table

2 – 3 years

Alkira Explorers

Growing independence meets hands-on discovery. Sensory play, early language and the first real friendships, with educators guiding children through big feelings and new skills.

  • Age range2 – 3 years
  • Licensed capacity14 children
  • Educator ratio1 : 5
Children painting side by side at a shared table

3 – 5 years

Lead Tallarahs

Our preschool room. Literacy, numeracy and problem-solving woven through play, alongside the confidence, independence and social skills children need for their first day of school.

  • Age range3 – 5 years
  • Licensed capacity32 children
  • Educator ratio1 : 10

Our curriculum

Play-based, learning-focused

We design experiences that promote problem-solving, literacy and social development, balancing what children are naturally drawn to with the outcomes educators are working towards.

  • Structured exploration alongside child-led interests
  • Early leadership and critical thinking built into daily routines
  • Literacy and problem-solving embedded in play
  • Social-emotional development as a core focus
  • School readiness in the preschool year
Children outdoors, closely examining something they have found
A freshly prepared meal of chicken, broccoli, tomato and egg

Meals & nutrition

Four meals a day, all included

Breakfast, morning tea, lunch and afternoon tea are provided every day and included in your fee. Our menu is reviewed by a nutritionist.

  • A strictly nut-free centre
  • Vegetarian, vegan, halal, kosher and gluten-free options
  • Allergies and individual dietary requirements catered for

Health, safety & compliance

The things we don’t compromise on

Immunisation

Up-to-date immunisation is required for enrolment, in line with New South Wales law.

Working With Children Checks

All staff hold a current NSW Working With Children Check, and our team is first aid trained.

Sun safety

Sunscreen is supplied and included in your fee, and our sun safety policy applies year-round.

Privacy

We maintain a privacy policy governing how family and child information is collected and stored.

No photography

We do not photograph children at the centre. Families can be confident their child’s image is never captured or shared.

Illness exclusions

Clear exclusion periods protect every child in our care. See when children must stay home.

Sick child policy

When children need to stay home

To protect all children in our care, the following exclusion periods apply.

  • Fever — a temperature of 38°C or higher
  • Diarrhoea and vomiting — 24 to 48 hours from the last episode
  • Infectious rashes — hand, foot and mouth, measles or chickenpox require a doctor’s clearance
  • Conjunctivitis — discharge must have ceased, or 24 hours of antibiotic treatment completed
  • Severe cough or cold
  • Live head lice — excluded until the first treatment has been completed