Austral
131 Sixth Avenue, Austral, NSW 2179
Open 7.00am to 6.00pm
Architecturally designed, our Austral centre provides a haven for children aged 6 weeks to 6 years, filled with light, space and surrounded by a lush Children’s Kitchen and Garden.
Our Austral Preschool room has large glass sliding doors to fill the early learning rooms with sunlight and encourage children to move seamlessly between indoor and outdoor learning opportunities.
Softness and tranquillity envelop you as you enter our Nursery space, filled with cushions, soft furnishings and little nooks where Educators and children can spend quality time together. The expansive undercover outdoor space is sheltered from the sun all day and includes a water play creek, large sandpit, designed to allow children to explore in a safe and all-weather environment.
OUR APPROACH
Childcare at Austral
Orchard Early Learning Centre’s philosophy guides every aspect of our approach, creating a supportive and enriching environment for children and families.
KEY ELEMENTS
All-Inclusive Experience
At Orchard ELC Austral, we offer a truly all-inclusive experience to make family life easier while enriching your child’s early learning journey. As a leading Austral childcare service, we thoughtfully include everything needed to support both children and parents, including:
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.
Fees & Family Discounts
- Dreamers (Birth – 12 Months) $160
- Discoverers (1-2 years ) $160
- Explorers (2-3 years) $159
- Early Learners (3-4 years) $150
- Pre School (4-5 years) $150
Families who attend for 3 days or more can receive 50% reduction of the full daily rate charged for holidays. Families discount are as follows for families who have more than one child enrolled.
The following discounts will be applied based on the number of children enrolled.
1 child: No discount | 2 children: 5% | 3+ children: 10%
Terms and Conditions are included in Orchard Early Learning Centre policies.
Visit austral
How to Book a Tour
Booking a tour at our Austral centre is the perfect way to experience our unique programs and welcoming environment firsthand. As one of the top providers of childcare in Austral, our guided tours offer an inside look at:
Our Early Learning Philosophy
See how our natural, child-centred approach inspires learning.
Tailored Programs
Explore our school readiness initiatives, outdoor spaces, and kitchen gardens.
Comprehensive Fee Structure
Learn about our all-inclusive fees and multi-day discounts, including Start Strong Funding for further Preschool discounts.
Nutritious meals
We provide nutritionally balanced and perfectly portioned meals developed by restaurant-trained chefs. Seasonal menus offer halal meats and vegetarian options. We follow Nutrition Australia’s national guidelines, setting a benchmark for all other early learning centres. *We are a nut-free centre and accommodate individual allergies.
Tours typically last 30 minutes and are a great way for your child to explore and feel at ease in their new learning space.
If you’re ready to know Austral better, schedule your visit now or fill out our form to select a time and date that suits your family. Experience the best Austral preschool has to offer and become part of our Orchard community!
WORK WITH US
Do you want to join the Austral team?
At Orchard ELC, we’re a tribe and we’re always on the lookout for sensational educators. If you share our values, then we’d love to hear from you!
Simply fill in our Expression of Interest form below and when a position at Orchard ELC Austral becomes available that matches your skill set and experience, we’ll get in touch with you.