Experience a fresh approach to early learning.
At Orchard Early Learning Centre, we offer a nurturing and enriching environment that supports your child’s growth and development. Our approach goes beyond traditional childcare, focusing on holistic development that prepares children for a lifelong journey of learning, discovery and well-being.
WE TAKE CARE OF IT ALL
Everything’s Included
We know how busy family life can be, so we offer an all-inclusive experience to help make life just that little bit easier.
Our all-inclusive preschool experience ensures that parents and children feel supported every step of the way. Our services offer convenience without compromising quality, giving you more time to focus on what truly matters — spending time with your family.
KEY ELEMENTS
Your Family Can Expect
Delicious and Nutritious Meals Daily
Every child enjoys 5 wholesome meals a day, freshly prepared by our dedicated in-house centre chef to support their growth and wellbeing.
Dedicated school readiness program
Our tailored program equips children with the skills and confidence they need for a smooth and successful transition to primary school.
Stay Connected with Our Parent App
Easily track your child’s daily activities, book casual days, and receive real-time updates from the centre-all at your fingertips.
Convenient Extended Hours
We’re open from 7am to 6pm to support busy families with greater flexibility and care when they need it most.
Paddock to Plate Learning
Children enjoy hands-on cooking experiences with our Centre Chefs, exploring where food comes from and how it’s prepared.
Gardening Adventures with Sadie
Children learn to plant, grow, and care for their own garden alongside Sadie the Garden Lady, fostering a love for nature and sustainability.
FIND A CENTRE
Our Locations
West Pennant Hills
At Orchard Early Learning Centre, we offer a fresh approach to early learning. Drawing on the natural environment, we look to inspire children to become discoverers, learners and thinkers – holistically preparing them for a life of learning and wellbeing.
Led by an experienced and warm educational team, we focus on creating playful learning experiences that allow children to engage thoughtfully and inquisitively with the ever-evolving world around them. Our philosophy recognises that learning is a never-ending journey that is nourished by relationships with others and the environment in which we live
Commitment to Care
For us, providing quality care has as much to do with the exceptional early learning programs we offer, as with the educators who put them into action.
That’s why we take a considered approach when growing our team to ensure that our educators are not only highly experienced with a strong educational background, but also have a genuine passion for early years education.
Our wish is for every child to experience a sense of wonder, curiosity, competence, confidence and joy each and every day.
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Commitment to Children
We view every child as a thinker, problem-solver, active learner, researcher, theorist and explorer. We believe that educators and children are collaborators in their learning journey and for a child to develop, they require a holistic and personalised early learning experience.
We use the individual interests of each child as the catalyst to develop an ever changing and challenging early learning program specifically suited to each child to ensure they are able to meet their developmental milestone at their own pace.
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Commitment to the Environment
We support an inclusive environment that promotes competence, independent exploration and learning through play.
As educators, it is our responsibility to create a space that encourages each child to become an explorer, learner and thinker – having fun whilst engaging thoughtfully and inquisitively with the natural world around them.
We know that children are growing up in an increasingly busy and built-up world, so we surround them with an abundant natural environment, providing them with daily opportunities to watch the seasons change, feel the air on their skin and admire the environment while they explore nature and observe the cycles of growth.
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Commitment to Families
We believe that transparency and inclusiveness are the key to an authentic, happy and trusting relationship with children and their families.
We know that children learn best when surrounded by a caring and passionate community, so we encourage our families and community to be a part of our centre, to share their skills and ideas to enrich our daily program.
As educators, we understand the enormous amount of trust that families place in us to prepare their child for a life of learning and discovery, so we work hard to create a community that shares and celebrates each child’s experience. We welcome families to spend time at our centres and enjoying the space just as much as their children do.
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Respect & Acknowledgement
Orchard ELC is committed to embracing diversity.
We welcome all people irrespective of ethnicity, lifestyle choice, faith, sexual orientation, gender and gender identity.
We seek to create a safe space for children, supporting them in their play as they grow lifelong connections to nature, to the land, and to all living things. We aim to empower children through our daily practices; by modelling our language, actions, and energy around the concepts of empathy, community, and consent, together we build lifelong skills that teach us to care for nature, ourselves and each other.
This acknowledgment is an evolving, living, changing acknowledgment of our people, the Land and its Native Keepers. We will revisit this acknowledgment in order to reflect upon our practices and hold ourselves accountable. We will learn from our mistakes and vow to grow from them.
Frequently Asked Questions
FAQ's
Orchard Early Learning Centre is a trusted early learning centre, preschool, and childcare centre where every child is encouraged to grow, discover, and thrive. We provide a warm, nurturing environment across multiple locations in Austral, Kirrawee, West Pennant Hills, and Forestville, making quality early education accessible for families across Sydney.
What is included in Orchard ELC’s all-inclusive preschool experience?
Our preschool and childcare centre programs are thoughtfully designed to make life easier for families. Our all-inclusive fees cover nutritious meals, educational programs, nappies or toileting resources, excursions, and daily family communication. Whether your child attends our Austral or Forestville centre, you’ll enjoy the same premium care and inclusions.
What is the enrolment process for joining Orchard Early Learning Centre?
Enrolment begins by selecting your preferred Orchard ELC location: Austral, Kirrawee, West Pennant Hills, or Forestville. Families are invited to book a tour, meet our educators, and complete the enrolment form. Our friendly team guides you through each step to make the process smooth and stress-free.
What fees are involved, and how are payments managed?
Our transparent fee structure includes everything your child needs throughout the day. Payments are typically processed via direct debit, helping families plan with confidence. All Orchard ELC locations from Kirrawee to West Pennant Hills, follow the same straightforward approach.
What is the “3-Day Guarantee” and how does it benefit families?
From January 2026, families can take advantage of the Government’s new 3-Day Childcare Guarantee with Orchard Early Learning Centre. Under this initiative, all CCS-eligible families will receive at least three days (72 hours) of subsidised care per fortnight, per child, with no activity test required.
This is an incredible opportunity for families to access quality early education and care while enjoying significant savings, estimated at over $10,000 annually depending on household income.
At Orchard, we believe those precious days should be spent in environments where learning and innovation thrive, where care goes beyond the ordinary, and where every child receives individualised attention. Whether you’re considering our Austral centre or our Forestville location, our programs are designed to nurture each child’s unique strengths and support families every step of the way.
Learn more today and discover how this initiative can make a real difference for your family.
Disclaimer: From January 2026, all CCS-eligible families will receive 72 hours (three days) of subsidised care per fortnight, per child, no activity test required. Actual savings, estimated at over $10,000 annually, depend on household income. Terms apply.
What orientation support does Orchard ELC provide to help children settle in?
We offer a gentle, flexible orientation process including transition visits, meet-the-educator sessions, and family check-ins. Whether at Kirrawee or West Pennant Hills, our goal is to help each child feel safe, connected, and excited to begin their early learning journey.