Little Zak's Academy

25/09/2026

Movement builds more than muscles. 🏃‍♂️⚽🏊 When kids run, kick, swim, and play, they’re developing motor skills, coordination, confidence, and resilience.

They’re learning teamwork, managing emotions, and discovering what their bodies can do. At Little Zak’s Academy, physical activity isn’t just downtime. It’s foundational learning. 🩵

Scroll to see why movement matters in early education.😍

23/09/2026

Meet some of our amazing mutilingual team here at Little Zak’s Academy.🌟

From Tagalog to Mandarin, Cantonese to Hindi - our team speaks your language!🩷🫶

18/09/2026

Teaching children to be safe is teaching them to be confident. At Little Zak’s Academy, safety is woven through everything we do.

Recently at Little Zak’s Brookvale, In2Swim brought their expertise to our centre, equipping our early learners with water safety skills for life. From the pool to the beach to emergency response, our early learners are equipped with skills they’ll carry for life.

17/09/2026

Meet Viveka, the heart of Dundas Valley 💚

Every great centre has a leader who sets the tone, who leads with passion, listens with intention, and genuinely cares about every child and family who walks through the door. At Dundas Valley that is Viveka.

She shows such warmth, dedication, and commitment to making Dundas Valley a place where children thrive and educators feel valued. She’s not just managing a centre; she’s building a community.

Thank you, Viveka, for everything you do!🙌

15/09/2026

A small but necessary change. 💛

14/09/2026

We are incredibly proud to announce that Teagan Bowler from our Jordan Springs centre has been recognised with the Young Educator Excellence Award at the EECE Awards for Excellence in People!
 
This award is a testament to Teagan’s dedication and passion in early education.

The educators at Little Zak’s Academy are what make the difference in your child’s learning and Teagan is a shining example of that commitment to excellence.
 
A huge congratulations to Teagan. Thank you for everything you bring to our team and the families you have made a difference to. 💛
 

11/09/2026

One of the most powerful things we can teach children: your body belongs to you, and your voice matters.

This National Child Protection Week, we’re creating safe spaces where children learn to trust themselves and speak up. 💛

09/09/2026

We understand that leaving your child in someone else’s care comes with an enormous amount of trust.

That’s something we never take for granted.

Child safety is our highest priority, which is why we take great care in who we welcome into our Little Zak’s family.

Our rigorous recruitment process helps ensure every person who joins our team is someone we can trust to care for, protect and nurture the children in our centres.

07/07/2026

They’re Here! Our Stick Insects Have Arrived! 🐛🌿
We are so excited to welcome our new stick insects to the centre! The children have already shown so much curiosity and wonder as they observe these fascinating creatures in their new home.
Having stick insects in our learning environment provides a wonderful opportunity for hands-on learning and discovery. Through caring for our new classroom pets, children will develop a greater understanding of living things, their habitats, life cycles, and the importance of respecting and caring for the natural world.
Throughout the coming weeks, the children will be:
🍃 Observing the stick insects’ behaviours and movements.
🪴 Learning about their habitat, diet, and life cycle.
🔍 Building observation, questioning, and investigation skills.
💚 Developing empathy, responsibility, and respect for living creatures.
📚 Expanding their vocabulary through meaningful conversations and scientific inquiry.
These experiences support children’s learning across the Early Years Learning Framework by encouraging curiosity, critical thinking, problem-solving, and a lifelong appreciation for nature and sustainability.
We can’t wait to share updates, photos, and all the exciting discoveries the children make as they become little scientists and caretakers of our newest friends! 🌱🦗

26/06/2026

We are ecstatic to announce that Little Zak’s Academy has achieved 29 finalist selections in the 2026 Excellence in Early Childhood Education Awards! 🏆
 
We say it every day — Where Education Matters. Today, the industry said it back.
 
With 29 finalist selections — the highest number of any early learning provider this year — this achievement is a true reflection of the passion, dedication and commitment of our incredible team.
 
From our educators and centre directors to our support office and leadership teams, every single person has played a part in creating exceptional learning environments where children thrive and families feel supported.
 
Twenty-nine finalist selections don’t happen by chance. They are earned through hard work, innovation, collaboration and a shared commitment to providing the very best in early childhood education and care.
 
To our finalists — we see you, we celebrate you, and we couldn’t be prouder. 💛
 
Thank you to our children, families and communities for trusting us every day. Your support inspires us to continue striving for excellence.
 
✨ Stay tuned as we celebrate each of our 29 finalist selections over the coming weeks!
 
EarlyLearning

14/06/2026

REMINDER THIS WEEK IS PYJAMA WEEK

12/06/2026

Our street library has been freshly restocked for the weekend! Stop by, take a look, and help yourself to a book. Happy reading!

11/06/2026

Today our friends in explorers participated in sensory play with painting. Painting with paint brushes is a valuable sensory and creative activity for children aged 0–2 years. At this stage, infants and toddlers explore colors, textures, and movements through simple painting experiences. Holding and moving a paint brush helps develop fine motor skills, hand-eye coordination, and early muscle control. Painting also encourages curiosity, self-expression, and cognitive development as children observe how colors spread and mix on paper. For safety, non-toxic, washable paints and child-friendly brushes should always be used under close adult supervision. The focus is not on creating a finished artwork but on exploring materials and enjoying the sensory experience in a safe and supportive environment.

10/06/2026

Today in the Voyagers room the children started to self serve their meals the children enjoyed this and look forward to serving their own meals each meal@time. Allowing children to serve their own food at mealtimes helps promote independence, confidence, and healthy eating habits. When children are given the opportunity to choose and portion their own food, they learn to listen to their hunger and fullness cues and develop a sense of responsibility. Self-serving also encourages decision-making and fine motor skills as children use serving utensils and make choices about what they would like to eat. With guidance and support from adults, children can learn appropriate portion sizes while enjoying a positive and engaging mealtime experience.

09/06/2026

Our New Community Pantry
We are delighted to introduce our new community pantry, a shared space created to support individuals and families in need. The pantry provides essential food items and household necessities, helping to ensure that everyone in our community has access to basic resources. Built on the values of kindness, generosity, and cooperation, the pantry encourages residents to donate what they can and take what they need. It also serves as a place where neighbors can come together to support one another and strengthen community bonds. Through collective effort and compassion, our new community pantry aims to make a positive difference in the lives of many people.

08/06/2026

08/06/2026

Meet our amazing educators in our Explorers room