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Child Care for Hurstville Families | Oak Tree Early Learning Centre

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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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A Boutique Early Learning Centre Worth the Short Drive

Welcome Hurstville families

If you've been searching for childcare in Hurstville and want something smaller, warmer and more personal than the big corporate centres, Oak Tree Early Learning Centre is worth the trip across the bridge.

Our boutique childcare centre at 100 Holt Road, Sylvania is around 12 to 15 minutes from Hurstville, and many of the families we care for travel from Hurstville, South Hurstville, Blakehurst, Penshurst, Oatley and surrounding St George suburbs every day.

Founded in 2012, our centre offers a nurturing, safe and engaging environment for children aged 6 weeks to 5 years. Because we're a small, family-owned and operated centre, every child is truly known; by name, by nature and by need.

~12

min drive to Sylvania

🕐 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 ChildaCare 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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Programs for Every Age — Nursery to School Readiness

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👶 Nursery ( 0 – 2 Years)

Gentle, consistent care for babies, so their day at daycare mirrors their rhythm at home.

  • Personalised routines
  • Safe sleep practices
  • Daily feeding records
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🧩 Toddlers ( 2 – 3 Years)

Curiosity-driven learning in a language-rich environment that grows independence through play.

  • Early language development
  • Self-help skills
  • Toilet training support

 

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📖 Pre-School ( 3 – 5 years)

EYLF-aligned school readiness preparing confident kindergarteners for schools in Hurstville, the St George area and beyond.

  • Literacy & numeracy
  • Social skills
  • Everyday practical life skills
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⚽ Extracurricular Programs

Included in your fees — no extra charges for a well-rounded week.

  • Soccer Joeys & multi-sport
  • Paddock to Plate gardening
  • Music & outdoor adventures
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Our meals

Five Freshly Cooked Meals, Every Single 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 searching for an early learning centre near Hurstville, you have options.

Here's how Oak Tree compares to large commercial 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 Our Oak Tree Early Learning Centre, Hurstville

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Natural outdoor play areas & shaded playgrounds

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Nutritious meals cooked fresh onsite, 5× a day

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Milk, formula & nappies included

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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 Hurstville Parents 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
5 stars rating

Serving families across the Sutherland Shire

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Common Questions from Hurstville Families

No, our centre is in Sylvania, just across Tom Ugly's Bridge, around a 12–15 minute drive from Hurstville. Many Hurstville families choose us because a boutique, family-owned early learning centre with small group sizes is hard to find, and the short drive is well worth it.

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.

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

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.

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

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