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A family-owned centre where every child is truly known & loved

100% Family-Owned

Boutique and Personal

EYLF

Accredited

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Our Story

Small by design. Personal by nature. Now in two locations.

Our values
Our Philosophy

Oak Tree Early Learning Centres is family-owned and operated. We are not a franchise, a chain or a corporate childcare provider. We are a family who believes deeply in the power of genuine, personal, relationship-based early education. This belief is what inspired the creation of Oak Tree.

Our boutique model is not by chance. It is a conscious choice. By keeping our group sizes intentionally small, we can offer something larger centres simply cannot - a deeply personal experience for each child.

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Our Centres

Two locations. One Oak Tree standard.

Whether you're in the Sutherland Shire or the Upper North Shore, Oak Tree offers the same boutique, family-owned early learning experience — warm, personal and built around your child.
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Oak Tree Sylvania

Our original home — a boutique centre serving families across the Sutherland Shire since our founding.

📍 Address
100 Holt Road, Sylvania NSW 2224

📞  Phone
9544 6269

🕐  Hours
Monday to Friday · 7:00am – 6:00pm

🗺️  Area served
Sylvania, Sutherland, Miranda, Caringbah, Cronulla & surrounding suburbs

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Oak Tree West Pymble

Our Upper North Shore centre — bringing the same Oak Tree warmth and philosophy to the Pymble community.

📍 Address
67 Yanko Road, West Pymble NSW 2073

📞  Phone
9988 0656

🕐  Hours
Monday to Friday · 7:00am – 6:00pm

🗺️  Area served
West Pymble, Pymble, Gordon, Killara, Turramurra, St Ives & surrounding suburbs

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What both Oak Tree centres offer

Sylvania & West Pymble:
  • Family-owned & operated
  • 5 freshly cooked meals daily
  • Nappies & sunblock included
  • EYLF accredited program
  • Soccer Joeys Fitness Program
  • Paddock to Plate Garden
  • CCS government approved
  • Daily email update with photos
  • Boutique & small group sizes
  • Open 7:00 am – 6:00 pm
Why Oak Tree
Why Oak Tree

What genuinely sets us apart —
at both centres

Across Sylvania and West Pymble, every family experiences the same Oak Tree difference. Something no larger corporate centre can replicate.

Genuinely family-owned & operated

Oak Tree is not a franchise. The owners are personally involved and deeply invested in every child's experience. Decisions are made with love, not from a boardroom.
❤️ No corporate chain

Small & boutique, intentionally

Our small size means more personal attention for every child, with lower child-to-educator ratios. Educators truly know each child as an individual.
🌱 Personal over industrial

Daily photos & updates

Every afternoon, you receive an email with a day summary and photos of your child. Keeping you connected and informed about your child’s day.
📱 Every single day

Qualified & professional educators

All our educators are trained, qualified, and receive ongoing professional development. They are skilled practitioners who love what they do.
📚 EYLF trained

Nationally recognised EYLF curriculum

We follow Australia’s national Early Years Learning Framework, focusing on each child’s individual interests and needs.
🇦🇺 National standard

Fresh, nutritious meals included

We provide five freshly cooked meals per day, prepared on-site daily with seasonal, nutritious ingredients — all included in your fees.
🍽️ 5 meals every day

CCS approved provider

As an approved Child Care Subsidy provider, we help families access government subsidies that cover up to 90% of fees.
💚 Government approved

Paddock to Plate Garden

We offer weekly Paddock-to-Plate Garden sessions where children grow their own vegetables and connect with nature through play.
🍅 Growing, Learning, Connecting

Creative & imaginative spaces

Our environment is designed to spark curiosity and wonder. Art, craft, play, music and natural materials fill every corner.
✨ Joy in every space

On-site kitchen, Open to families

Our kitchen is right here in the centre, run by our qualified cook. You are always welcome to visit and say hello. Transparency about food is part of how we build trust.
✨ Always welcome, always fresh

Outdoor spaces for active learning

Fresh air, physical play, nature exploration and team activities. Outdoor time is not a break from learning — it is a fundamentally different and essential kind of learning
🌿 Embrace nature, embrace learning

Secure & safe premises

Sign-in and sign-out procedures, authorised pickup only, and clear safety protocols across every part of the centre keep every child protected at all times.
🛡️ Safety first, peace of mind always

School Readiness Program

Our School Readiness Program helps children build essential skills in literacy, numeracy, and social development, ensuring they are confident and ready for school.
🎓 School-Ready Skills

Regular STEM Activities

Children explore STEM activities that spark curiosity and problem-solving, developed a love for science, technology, engineering, and math from an early age.
⚙️ Curiosity-Driven Learning

Soccer Joeys Fitness Program

The Soccer Joeys Fitness Program focuses on developing fitness, coordination, and teamwork through fun and active play.
🏃‍♂️ Active Play
Our Team

Educators who are the heart of Oak Tree

Our educators are trained, qualified professionals, and they are also warm, passionate, deeply caring human beings who chose early childhood education because they love it. That combination is rare, and it makes all the difference.

🎓 Fully qualified & EYLF trained

Every educator at Oak Tree holds current childcare qualifications and participates in ongoing professional development, focused on EYLF best practices. Excellence isn't an exception — it's the standard here.

❤️ Genuinely passionate people

Our team chose this profession because they love children. That passion shows in every interaction, from how they greet a child in the morning, how they comfort them and how they celebrate their growth.

📋 Daily observations & planning

Our educators observe each child every day, reflect on what they see, and use those observations to design tomorrow's learning experiences. This is intentional teaching at its best.

💬 Open communicators

Our educators take time to chat with parents at drop-off and pick-up, share observations, answer questions and genuinely listen to family feedback.
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Getting started

Ready to become part of the Oak Tree family?

Here are all the ways to take the next step — whether you're ready to enrol, want to ask questions, need to understand CC, or simply want to come and have a look around.

💰Child Care Subsidy (CCS)

Oak Tree is an approved CCS provider. Most families are eligible for a significant government subsidy — potentially up to 90% of your fees. Don't let cost be a barrier before you find out what you're actually entitled to.
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🌱 Join Our Waiting List

Spaces at Oak Tree are limited. Our boutique model is designed that way, intentionally. Join our waiting list today to secure your child's place. We'll be in touch as soon as a space becomes available.
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🏠 Book a Centre Visit

There is no better way to understand what makes Oak Tree special than to walk through our door and experience it. Come and meet the team, see the spaces and watch our philosophy in action. You are always welcome.
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💬 Ask Us Anything

No question is too small or too basic. We love speaking with new families and answering whatever is on your mind, including fees, availability, programs, daily routines, and how we handle allergies. Whatever you need to know, ask us.
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