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📍 100 Holt Road, Sylvania NSW 2224

Childcare & Early Learning Centre Sylvania

Award-winning boutique childcare in the heart of Sylvania

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5-star Google reviewed

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Family Owned

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Qualified Educators

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Open door policy

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Welcome to Oak Tree Early Learning Centre – Childcare in Sylvania

Our original home, founded in 2012, a small, most loved boutique childcare centre at 100 Holt Road, Sylvania, where every child is known by nature and need. At Oak Tree Early Learning Centre, we offer a nurturing, safe, and engaging environment for children aged 6 weeks to 5 years.

🕐 7am–6pm

Mon–Fri, all year

👶 0–5 yrs

Ages accepted

🍽️ 5 meals

Fresh daily
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💰 Up to 90% CCS

Government approved
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Our Sylvania centre

Serving the Sylvania, Sutherland and surrounding communities.

📍 Address
100 Holt Road, Sylvania NSW 2224

📞  Phone
(02) 9544 6269

✉️   Email
sylvania@oak-tree.com.au

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

🚗   Parking
On-street parking is available on Holt Road

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Quality Education from Day One to Kindergarten Ready

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At Oak Tree Early Learning Centre Sylvania, we offer four dedicated programs to support your child’s growth and development in a safe and engaging environment.

👶 Nursery Program 

0 – 2 Years
Long Day Care

At this early stage, we focus on building strong, trusting relationships between children and educators.

  • Personalised routines
  • Safe sleep practices
  • Daily feeding records
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🧸 Toddler Program

2 – 3 Years
Long Day Care

Toddlers begin to build their social skills, and our programs support language development, early math, and creativity.

  • Language-rich environment
  • Self-help skills
  • Toilet training support
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🎒 Pre-School Practical Program

3 – 5 Years
School Readiness

Our Preschool Practical Program prepares children for kindergarten by focusing on literacy, numeracy, social skills and real-world skills.

  • School readiness
  • EYLF-aligned
  • Kindergarten transition support
  • Preschool Practical Program focusing on everyday life skills
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⚽ Extracurricular Programs

All Ages
Specialist-led Weekly

Specialist-led programs in sports, fitness, music, and nature are all included in your fees for a well-rounded learning experience.

⚽ Soccer Joeys
🏅 Multi-sport
🌿 Paddock to Plate
🌳 Outdoor adventures

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Five Meals. Every Day. Made Fresh.

Fresh, Nutritious Meals. Cooked Onsite Every Day

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Before 8am
☀️ Breakfast
Available for early arrivals before 8am to start every day well.
Mid-morning
🍎 Morning Tea
A nutritious mid-morning snack to fuel active learning and outdoor play.
Midday
🍽️ Lunch
A fresh hot or cold midday meal cooked from scratch in our kitchen.
Afternoon
🧃 Afternoon Tea
Light and sustaining to carry children through the afternoon program.
After 5pm
🌙 Late Afternoon Tea
For children staying through to our 6pm close each evening.
Daily Menu Board
Check today’s menu on the board near the kitchen — and feel free to say hello to our cook!
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Meet Our Wonderful Centre Manager


Elaine
Centre Manager, Oak Tree Early Learning Centre, Sylvania

Elaine is the Centre Manager at Oak Tree ELC and has been a dedicated part of the community since 2012. Over the years, she has helped shape the centre into a warm, welcoming environment where children, families, and educators feel genuinely supported.

Leading by example, Elaine works closely with her team to create a positive, collaborative culture built on respect, kindness, and shared purpose. She is passionate about building strong, lasting relationships with families, many of whom she continues to stay connected with long after their children have moved on to school.

Elaine’s commitment to nurturing a friendly, community‑focused atmosphere is at the heart of Oak Tree ELC, and she takes pride in helping every child feel safe, valued, and excited to learn each day.strong
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Why Our Childcare Feels Different from Big Centres

When choosing childcare in Sylvania, families have several options.

Here is how Oak Tree Early Learning differs from larger commercial childcare providers in the area.

FeatureOak TreeLarge chains
Family owned & operated✅❌
Small, intentional group sizes✅❌
Educators know every child personally✅Varies
Fresh meals cooked on-site daily✅❌
All specialist programs included in fees✅❌
Daily personal verbal update at pick-up✅Varies
Individual learning programs✅Varies
Open door policy — visit any time✅Varies
No registration fee✅❌
CCS approved provider✅✅
Why Oak Tree

Facilities at Oak Tree Early Learning Centre, Sylvania

At Oak Tree Sylvania, we offer a range of features designed to support both children and families. Key features include:

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Natural Outdoor Play Areas

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Nutritious Meals

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Milk & Formula

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Grab a muffin once a month

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Dinner service twice a week (freshly made meals to take home)

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Soccer Joeys Fitness program

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Fortnightly visits to local nature reserves.

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Weekly Pre-School visits to the local library

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Social events throughout the year for our families

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Nappies

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Cots for babies

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DATE NIGHTS for our families three times a year
Why Oak Tree

Why Sylvania families choose Oak Tree

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Family-owned and operated

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Flexible Hours for Busy Families

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Safe, Nurturing Environment

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Engaging Extracurricular Activities

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Family-Centered Approach

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Qualified and Professional Educators

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Nationally recognised EYLF curriculum

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Creative & Imaginative Space

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Child Care Subsidy (CCS) approved

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Small Centre, Big Impact

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No Hidden Extras

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Walk In Any Time
5 stars rating

Serving families across the Sutherland Shire

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Common Questions from Sylvania Families

Absolutely. We encourage it! Watching your child explore the rooms is often the most reassuring part of any visit.

Usually 30–45 minutes, depending on how many questions you have. We never rush.

Not at all. Many families tour months before they need care. Come whenever you're curious; there's no pressure.

Yes. Oak Tree includes specialist programs in the fees, so families can access extra learning opportunities without unexpected add-on costs.

Yes. Our EYLF-aligned Preschool and Practical Preschool Programs help children develop early literacy, numeracy, independence, emotional regulation and social skills before starting kindergarten.

The Preschool Practical Program is Oak Tree's school-readiness curriculum for children aged 3–5. It focuses on real-world life skills alongside literacy, numeracy and social development. Rather than academic drilling, children learn through practical activities, collaborative projects and structured play that mirrors what they will encounter in their first year of school. Local primary school teachers consistently notice the preparation in Oak Tree graduates.

Yes. Our educators work closely with families to support toilet training at each child’s individual pace, using a calm and consistent approach.

Yes. We're a CCS-approved provider, and eligible families can receive up to 90% off their childcare fees. Our team can help you understand your entitlement and set up your enrolment through myGov.

On-street parking is available along Holt Road, making drop-off and pick-up convenient for families.

Sylvania Waters
🚗 ~3 min drive

Gymea & Gymea Bay
🚗 ~5 min drive

Miranda
🚗 ~7 min drive

Sutherland
🚗 ~6 min drive

Caringbah
🚗 ~8 min drive

Kangaroo Point
🚗 ~8 min drive

Engadine & Heathcote
🚗 ~12 min drive

Cronulla & Woolooware
🚗 ~10 min drive

Ready to give your child the
best start

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