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Headstart At Headstart, we provide state-of-the-art, purpose-built childcare facilities along with a comprehensive developmental and educational program.

Our childcare centre provides long day care and the Government-approved Preschool program. Headstart Early Learning Centre West Ryde offers high-quality long-day care and a NSW Government-approved preschool program for children aged 6 weeks to 6 years. Located in West Ryde, we serve families from West Ryde, Denistone, Ryde, Putney & North Ryde. Our purpose-built centre features generous outdoor play areas with sensory and edible gardens, climbing equipment and obstacle courses, plus inviting indoor spaces with natural resources and interactive smart-boards. Led by experienced educators and a Bachelor-qualified Early Childhood Teacher, we deliver a play-based curriculum that supports school-readiness and individual growth. Families benefit from chef-prepared meals, nappies & wipes included, personalised learning.

10/09/2026

💛 R U OK? Day at Headstart West Ryde 💛

Today, we’re encouraging our children and families to wear yellow as we celebrate R U OK? Day and learn about the importance of caring for one another. 🌼

Through age-appropriate conversations, stories, songs and activities, we’re helping children learn that:
💛 It’s okay to ask, “Are you okay?”
💛 We can listen to our friends and educators.
💛 We can use kind words and show care for others.
💛 We can talk about our feelings and ask for help when we need it.

Our little ones looked wonderful in their yellow outfits, bringing lots of sunshine and smiles to our day! ☀️💛

Let’s continue to create a caring and supportive community where everyone feels safe, heard and valued.

R U OK? 💛


















💛 Learning About Feeling Safe & Listening to Our Feelings 💛At Headstart West Ryde, we have been supporting children to u...
04/09/2026

💛 Learning About Feeling Safe & Listening to Our Feelings 💛

At Headstart West Ryde, we have been supporting children to understand that their feelings matter and that it is important to listen to what our body and brain are telling us. 🧠💛

Through songs, group discussions and engaging learning experiences, children explored what it means to feel safe, comfortable, worried, unsure or happy. We encouraged children to listen to their feelings and learn that it is okay to speak up and ask for help when something doesn’t feel right. 🗣️✨

🎶 Learning through songs
Songs and movement helped children explore different emotions in a fun and meaningful way, while developing their confidence to talk about how they feel.

💭 Exploring different situations
Children discussed different scenarios and shared how they might feel in each situation. They listened to one another and practised respecting and acknowledging each other’s feelings.

🎨 Expressing through drawing
Children used drawing to express their thoughts and feelings. Their drawings gave educators opportunities to listen to children’s ideas, understand their perspectives and encourage them to communicate their emotions.

🌱 Building confident voices
These experiences support children to develop emotional awareness, self-confidence and a strong understanding that they have a voice, their feelings are important, and trusted adults are there to listen and support them.

Every feeling is worth listening to. Every child deserves to feel safe, heard and respected. 💛

💛 Celebrating Wattle Day at Headstart West Ryde! 💛What a beautiful way to celebrate Wattle Day! Our children across diff...
01/09/2026

💛 Celebrating Wattle Day at Headstart West Ryde! 💛

What a beautiful way to celebrate Wattle Day! Our children across different age groups have been exploring the beauty of wattle through hands-on learning, creativity and connection with nature. 🌿✨

🌱 Nursery
Our youngest children explored wattle through sensory experiences, using their senses to touch, smell and observe the natural materials. These experiences supported their curiosity and early sensory development. 👶🌼

🎨 Toddlers
Our toddlers enjoyed creative experiences inspired by the bright yellow wattle flowers. Through painting, collage and nature play, they explored colours, textures and developed their fine motor skills. 🖌️💛

🌼 Preschool
Our preschool children investigated real wattle, talking about its colour, shape, smell and where it grows. They used the wattle as inspiration for art, storytelling and group discussions, building their knowledge and appreciation of the Australian environment. 🔍🌿

🌏 Learning through nature
Wattle Day provided opportunities for children to connect with Australian nature, develop their sense of belonging and explore the world around them through play and inquiry.

We love seeing how one natural resource can inspire different learning experiences for every age group! 💛🌼

🚲✨ Little Riders in Action! ✨🚲Last week, our toddlers had so much fun continuing their bike riding experience! 🌿💛The chi...
28/08/2026

🚲✨ Little Riders in Action! ✨🚲

Last week, our toddlers had so much fun continuing their bike riding experience! 🌿💛

The children enjoyed riding, exploring and practising their skills as they moved around our riding area. Through this experience, they had opportunities to develop their gross motor skills, balance, coordination and spatial awareness, while also building confidence and independence.

We loved watching the children encourage one another, take turns and proudly show off their riding skills! 🚲😊

Every ride is a new opportunity to learn, explore and grow. 🌱✨

Getting your little one ready for Kindy? Here are 5 simple things you can practice at home!School readiness isn't just a...
24/08/2026

Getting your little one ready for Kindy? Here are 5 simple things you can practice at home!

School readiness isn't just about knowing letters and numbers. It's also about helping children develop the everyday skills they'll use when they start school. 🟣

📌 📚 Save this post and try one of these activities with your little one everyday!!!

🌟 FREE FAMILY WEBINAR – EMMY & FRIENDS SAFETY PROGRAM 🌟We’re excited to share that we have another FREE webinar for fami...
10/08/2026

🌟 FREE FAMILY WEBINAR – EMMY & FRIENDS SAFETY PROGRAM 🌟

We’re excited to share that we have another FREE webinar for families coming up! 💛

Join us to learn more about our Emmy & Friends Safety Program, designed to help children develop important knowledge and skills around personal safety, body awareness, respectful relationships and feeling safe in age-appropriate ways. 🧡

This is a wonderful opportunity for families to learn more about how we support children’s safety and wellbeing both at our service and at home.

📅 Date: 18th August, 2026
⏰ Time: 8pm-9pm
💻 Online – FREE for families

We encourage all our families to take advantage of this valuable opportunity and join us! 🌈

Together, we can help children feel safe, confident, heard and empowered. 💕

There is nothing more rewarding than hearing how our learning environments, engaging programs, and dedicated educators a...
31/07/2026

There is nothing more rewarding than hearing how our learning environments, engaging programs, and dedicated educators are making a positive difference in your child's journey.

Your kind words inspire us to continue creating meaningful, nurturing, and joyful learning experiences every day.

Thank you for your trust, support, and for being such a valued part of the Headstart Early Learning West Ryde community. We are so grateful to be part of your family's early learning journey. 🌟

📅 Check Out Our August Events! 🌟August is packed with exciting learning experiences, celebrations, and special events at...
31/07/2026

📅 Check Out Our August Events! 🌟

August is packed with exciting learning experiences, celebrations, and special events at Headstart Early Learning West Ryde! 🎉

From hands-on activities and cultural celebrations to community visits and fun learning experiences, our children will have plenty of opportunities to explore, discover, and create wonderful memories throughout the month.

We can't wait to share these special moments with our families. Be sure to check out our August Events Calendar so you don't miss out on any of the exciting activities!

We look forward to another fantastic month of learning, laughter, and fun together! 💙

✂️ Today in our Toddler Room, we practised cutting and explored activities that helped extend our fine motor skills. Thr...
28/07/2026

✂️ Today in our Toddler Room, we practised cutting and explored activities that helped extend our fine motor skills. Through hands-on experiences, the children developed hand strength, coordination, and scissor control while building confidence and independence. 🌟
It was wonderful to see their focus, determination, and pride as they practised this important developmental skill. Every snip helps strengthen the little muscles needed for future writing and everyday tasks! 💛

Our children had so much fun exploring their creativity with colourful yarn and frames! 🧶🌈They loved designing and creat...
20/07/2026

Our children had so much fun exploring their creativity with colourful yarn and frames! 🧶🌈

They loved designing and creating their own unique pieces of art while strengthening their fine motor skills through weaving, threading, and wrapping the yarn. Activities like this encourage creativity, concentration, hand-eye coordination, and confidence as each child brings their own ideas to life.

We are so proud of their wonderful creations and the enthusiasm they showed throughout the activity! 🎨✨

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6-8 Wattle Street
West Ryde, NSW
2114

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