Juggling work and small children is hard, and there is no arrangement that removes the load entirely. What good daycare can do is take some of the weight off in ways that go well beyond having somewhere for your child to be between nine and five.

Hours that match real jobs

Early Foundations Academy is open from 7:00 AM to 6:00 PM, Monday to Friday. That covers an early start in the city, a commute back to Moorebank and the odd late meeting without a last minute scramble for a pick-up.

Meals handled

Breakfast, morning tea, lunch and afternoon tea are cooked fresh in our on-site kitchen every day, with allergies and dietary needs managed individually. That is one less thing to prepare the night before and a lot fewer half-eaten sandwiches.

Updates during the day

Through the OWNA parent app you receive photos, learning stories and the practical details, such as what your child ate and how long they slept, while you are still at your desk. It makes the end-of-day handover quicker and the day feel less like a gap.

Help with the cost

We are an approved Child Care Subsidy provider. For most families the subsidy is paid directly to the centre and covers a large part of the fee, so you only pay the gap. Our team can walk you through the estimate before you enrol.

A team that knows your child

With sixty places and consistent educators in each room, your child is known by name, by temperament and by what settles them. That relationship is what makes a long day feel like a day well spent rather than time apart.

Choosing what works for your family

Two, three or five days a week all work. Many families start with fewer days and add more as work picks up. Whatever the pattern, a settled child at daycare means a more settled parent at work.