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The Green Elephant Childcare centre

At The Green Elephant, our mission is to raise the bar in the way childcare is provided. As a family-owned and operated childcare centre, we understand the importance of creating a nurturing “home away from home” for your little one. Our centres in Beaconsfield, Horsley Park, Rosebery, and Waterloo provide a comforting, secure environment that fosters your child’s natural curiosity and love of learning. 

Our passionate educators are dedicated to supporting each child’s unique development journey. We recognise that every child is one-of-a-kind, with individual strengths, interests, and needs. Through engaging play-based activities, we nurture your child’s holistic growth – cognitive, social, emotional, and physical. More than mere supervision, we offer personalised care and learning experiences that lay the foundation for lifelong success. 

We invite you to become part of The Green Elephant family. Here, we view parents as our partners in guiding children’s early education. Let us work together to give your child the best possible start. Contact us today to discover how our award-winning centres can enrich your child’s early learning adventure. Together, let’s embark on an exciting journey of growth and discovery. 

Our Childcare Centres

Our centres in Beaconsfield, Horsley Park, Rosebery, and Waterloo provide exceptional care and education for children from six weeks to six years old. More than just childcare, we offer nurturing environments that prioritise your child’s social, emotional, cognitive, and physical development. Our thoughtfully designed spaces inspire young minds, balancing learning and play to create a truly enriching experience.

Childcare in Beaconsfield

Step into our Beaconsfield centre and discover a welcoming, natural atmosphere that ignites curiosity and fosters growth. Our stunning glass library serves as the heart of the centre, allowing children to observe their rooftop surroundings and engage with the world around them. Every element of our Beaconsfield centre is designed with your child in mind, encouraging exploration, learning, and joyful play.

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Childcare in Beaconsfield

Step into our Beaconsfield centre and discover a welcoming, natural atmosphere that ignites curiosity and fosters growth. Our stunning glass library serves as the heart of the centre, allowing children to observe their rooftop surroundings and engage with the world around them. Every element of our Beaconsfield centre is designed with your child in mind, encouraging exploration, learning, and joyful play.

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Childcare in Horsley Park

Set on a breathtaking 2.5-acre natural environment, our Horsley Park Farm offers an unparalleled early learning experience. Here, learning is always inspired by the great outdoors, with a caring and welcoming atmosphere that feels like a second home. From lush grasslands and edible gardens to engaging play areas and tranquil reflection spots, our Horsley Park centre is a haven for your child’s growth and development. 

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Childcare in Roseberry

Discreetly tucked away on Mentmore Avenue, our award-winning Rosebery centre provides the perfect blend of exploration and comfort. With spacious indoor-outdoor areas for fun and adventure and warmly designed classrooms that feel like home, your child will thrive in an environment that nurtures their curiosity and encourages them to reach their full potential.

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Childcare in Waterloo

IIn the heart of Waterloo, our centre emerges as a sanctuary for your child’s learning journey. Well-designed classrooms promote learning, play, and social interaction, while patios overlooking our beautifully crafted yard create a multifunctional space that transforms into an outdoor classroom. Here, your child’s imagination will soar as they explore boundless opportunities for play, creativity, and discovery. 

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Childcare in Austral

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Childcare in Horsley Park

Set on a breathtaking 2.5 acres of natural environment, our Horsley Park Farm is an early learning centre like no other. It is designed to ensure learning is always inspired by the outdoors in a caring and welcoming atmosphere. Our natural, warm environment features trees, grasslands, and plants; edible gardens; dirt tracks; sandpits; areas that invite play; quiet spaces where the children can sit and reflect; bridges; slides; cubby houses; music elements; and water elements for the warmer days. 

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Childcare in Roseberry

Our Award-Winning Rosebery childcare centre, discreetly tucked away among Mentmore Avenue, provides an ideal setting featuring an expansive indoor-outdoor area for fun and adventure, along with well-designed classrooms that offer a warm, homely atmosphere. This unique environment fosters a blend of exploration and comfort, encouraging children to grow and learn in a space that feels like a second home. 

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Childcare in Waterloo

In the heart of Waterloo, The Green Elephant childcare centre emerges as a haven for children. Its well-designed classrooms, aimed at promoting learning, play, and social interaction, lead to patios that overlook the beautifully designed yard, serving as a multifunctional space that transforms into an outdoor classroom, empowering children to unleash their imaginations and explore boundless opportunities for play, creativity, and learning. 

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Childcare in austral

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Awards and recognition

At The Green Elephant, our commitment to exceptional early education goes beyond nurturing young minds. We are proud to be recognised for our dedication to providing the highest quality learning experiences for your child. These accolades reflect our unwavering passion for supporting your little one’s growth, development, and overall well-being.

2022 Finalist

2023 Winner

Our Childcare rooms

Nursery

Our nursery rooms provide a seamless extension of your home, offering a warm, comforting, and secure environment that caters to your little one’s individual needs and routines. We understand that every child is unique, and our nurturing educators provide personalised care that supports your baby’s growth and development. 

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Toddlers

In our toddler rooms, we focus on fostering your child’s emerging independence and self-help skills. Through engaging activities and a supportive environment, we encourage resilience, self-awareness, and social harmony. Our experienced educators guide your toddler through this crucial stage of development, ensuring they feel confident and secure as they explore the world around them. 

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Preschool

Our preschool program, designed for children aged three to six years, emphasises small group learning experiences that cater to a diverse range of needs and interests. Through hands-on, interactive activities, we cultivate a love for independent learning and prepare your child for a smooth transition to formal schooling. Our skilled educators create an environment that sparks curiosity, encourages exploration, and supports your child’s holistic development. 

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Nursery

Our nursery rooms provide a seamless extension of your home, offering a warm, comforting, and secure environment that caters to your little one’s individual needs and routines. We understand that every child is unique, and our nurturing educators provide personalised care that supports your baby’s growth and development.

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Toddlers

In our toddler rooms, we focus on fostering your child’s emerging independence and self-help skills. Through engaging activities and a supportive environment, we encourage resilience, self-awareness, and social harmony. Our experienced educators guide your toddler through this crucial stage of development, ensuring they feel confident and secure as they explore the world around them.

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Preschool

Our preschool program, designed for children aged three to six years, emphasises small group learning experiences that cater to a diverse range of needs and interests. Through hands-on, interactive activities, we cultivate a love for independent learning and prepare your child for a smooth transition to formal schooling. Our skilled educators create an environment that sparks curiosity, encourages exploration, and supports your child’s holistic development.

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About us

Established in 2014, The Green Elephant Early Learning Centres is a family of four early learning centres located in Rosebery, Waterloo, Beaconsfield, and Horsley Park. Founded on our deep love for family and children, these core values continue to guide every aspect of who we are and what we do. 
 
As a close-knit family working side-by-side, we are passionate about redefining excellence in early childhood education. Our mission is simple: to provide an exceptional early learning experience that incorporates the fundamental principles we hold dear. With “family” as our guiding concept, we weave this value into every facet of our organisation and beyond. 
 
We are dedicated to working together with families to create a nurturing, educational, and caring environment that feels like a second home. Beyond this, we strive to foster a genuine sense of community and make positive contributions wherever possible. At The Green Elephant, we work together not just as a family, but as an integral part of the communities we serve.

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The green elephant’s values

Family owned and operated

At The Green Elephant, we embrace each child and parent as a cherished member of our extended family. Our warm, welcoming environments create a true sense of belonging, ensuring that every family feels valued and supported throughout their early learning journey with us.

Safety and Comfort

Your child’s safety and well-being are our top priorities. Our centres are designed to provide a secure haven where your little one can grow, learn, and thrive. With stringent safety measures and nurturing educators, you can have peace of mind knowing that your child is in the best possible hands.

Passionate and Experienced

Our team of dedicated educators is passionate about early childhood development. With extensive experience and ongoing professional development, they are committed to providing the highest quality care and education for your child. Their expertise, combined with a genuine love for working with children, ensures that your little one receives the support and guidance they need to reach their full potential.

Learning
through play

We believe in the power of play as a fundamental pathway to learning. Our carefully designed play-based curriculum encourages children to explore, discover, and learn in a way that is engaging, enjoyable, and developmentally appropriate. Through hands-on activities and meaningful experiences, your child will develop essential skills, knowledge, and a lifelong love for learning. 

Inclusivity and Individuality

At The Green Elephant, we celebrate the uniqueness of every child. Our inclusive approach ensures that each little one feels valued, respected, and supported, regardless of their background or abilities. By fostering a strong sense of belonging and self-esteem, we create an environment where every child can thrive and reach their full potential. 

Excellence standards

We are dedicated to setting the highest standards in early childhood education and care. Through continuous improvement, reflective practice, and a commitment to exceeding industry standards, we strive to provide an unparalleled early learning experience for your child and family. Our unwavering pursuit of excellence ensures that your child receives the best possible start in life.

Family Owned and Operated

At The Green Elephant, we embrace each child and parent as a cherished member of our extended family. Our warm, welcoming environments create a true sense of belonging, ensuring that every family feels valued and supported throughout their early learning journey with us.

Safety and Comfort

Your child’s safety and well-being are our top priorities. Our centres are designed to provide a secure haven where your little one can grow, learn, and thrive. With stringent safety measures and nurturing educators, you can have peace of mind knowing that your child is in the best possible hands.

Passionate and Experienced

Our team of dedicated educators is passionate about early childhood development. With extensive experience and ongoing professional development, they are committed to providing the highest quality care and education for your child. Their expertise, combined with a genuine love for working with children, ensures that your little one receives the support and guidance they need to reach their full potential.

Learning Through Play

We believe in the power of play as a fundamental pathway to learning. Our carefully designed play-based curriculum encourages children to explore, discover, and learn in a way that is engaging, enjoyable, and developmentally appropriate. Through hands-on activities and meaningful experiences, your child will develop essential skills, knowledge, and a lifelong love for learning.

Inclusivity and Individuality

At The Green Elephant, we celebrate the uniqueness of every child. Our inclusive approach ensures that each little one feels valued, respected, and supported, regardless of their background or abilities. By fostering a strong sense of belonging and self-esteem, we create an environment where every child can thrive and reach their full potential. 

Excellence standards

We are dedicated to setting the highest standards in early childhood education and care. Through continuous improvement, reflective practice, and a commitment to exceeding industry standards, we strive to provide an unparalleled early learning experience for your child and family. Our unwavering pursuit of excellence ensures that your child receives the best possible start in life.

Testimonials

Discover what our families have to say about their experiences with The Green Elephant. From the warm, nurturing atmosphere to the exceptional learning opportunities, see how our centres have become a second home filled with joy, growth, and laughter for their children.

Fiona Semmen
Waterloo
The Green Elephant Waterloo is an amazing centre that our daughter has been attending since she was 9 months old. The staff are attentive to the needs of each child, and our daughter learns so much each week. We always get a great debrief on how her day has gone, and its evident that a lot of work goes into planning a varied program of activities for the children.
Fiona Semmen
Waterloo
The Green Elephant Waterloo is an amazing centre that our daughter has been attending since she was 9 months old. The staff are attentive to the needs of each child, and our daughter learns so much each week. We always get a great debrief on how her day has gone, and its evident that a lot of work goes into planning a varied program of activities for the children.
Fiona Semmen
Waterloo
The Green Elephant Waterloo is an amazing centre that our daughter has been attending since she was 9 months old. The staff are attentive to the needs of each child, and our daughter learns so much each week. We always get a great debrief on how her day has gone, and its evident that a lot of work goes into planning a varied program of activities for the children.

See our centres

The Green Elephant Early Learning Centres are thoughtfully designed to offer stimulating environments for learning and play, catering to children from six weeks to six years old. Each of our centres has been carefully crafted to meet the unique needs of the children and families within the local community.

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Discover Our Community Blogs

Dive into the world of early learning at The Green Elephant through our engaging blog posts. Each article provides insight into our commitment to nurturing young minds and supporting families throughout their early education journey. 

How Child Development Services Positively Affect Child Growth

As a parent, you understand the profound importance of cognitive, social, and emotional development in early childhood. These early years are filled with wonder, challenges, and endless opportunities for growth. Along this journey, the role of early learning centres like The Green Elephant cannot be overstated. These centres serve as invaluable partners in your child’s…
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Sun Smart Policies in Childcare

In the relentless Australian sun, safeguarding childrens’ delicate skin is paramount. At The Green Elephant, we teach kids how to be sunsmart by incorporating practical measures into our curriculum. Understanding the lasting impact of early education, we empower young minds to make informed choices about sun exposure, instilling the importance of lifelong habit building. Now,…
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