Little Paddington, which opened in 1996, is a privately owned Centre catering for 60 children from 6 weeks to school age for 51 weeks a year and includes a funded 4 year old Kindergarten and a funded 3 year old Kindergarten.

Set in a converted Federation style home, the Centre has a beautiful landscaped garden with established trees and a circular driveway in the front garden, making it easy to drop off and collect the children.

Our focus at Little Paddington is on child development, innovation and a passion for learning.. our qualified and dedicated Educators provide programs for four separate age groups – babies, toddlers, three year olds and 4 year old pre-schoolers.

The safety of your children is paramount. We use keypad security access, safety gates, shaded play areas and well maintained buildings and resources to provide a safe environment for your child.

Our Educators make sustainable practices a part of the daily routine. We have a vegetable garden, a compost bin ,recycling bins in each room and we try to use recyclable materials in our art and craft classes.

We provide formula, milk, sippy cups, hats, nappies and sunscreen, as well as five meals a day – breakfast, morning tea, a hot cooked lunch, afternoon tea and evening snack.

Welcome to the Little Paddington community. We know your child will thrive in our happy and stimulating environment.

FAQs

Do you have a funded four year old kindergarten program at your centre with a qualified Kindergarten Teacher?

Yes, at Little Paddington we have a funded four year old kindergarten program, a funded three year old kindergarten program and we employ kindergarten teachers who hold Bachelors of Education. Our Kindergarten programs are the same as council run kindergartens and private schools. The difference is we operate from 7:30am to 6:30pm Monday to Friday and are open 50 weeks a year and during all school holidays, catering to all family and work situations.

Fees and childcare subsidy

Please contact the centre for our current fee schedule. Fees are subject to change upon enrolment.  You are required to complete a detailed enrolment form for your child. These must be returned BEFORE your child’s start date with an up to date copy of immunisation history.  To claim Childcare Subsidy you will need to submit a claim for Child Care Subsidy. You can claim using your Centrelink online account through myGov. All the information relating to the Childcare Subsidy can be found there.  The subsidy you will receive and any applicable cap will depend upon your own personal circumstances and is subject to your combined family income, hours of recognised activity and child care details. Fees are charged fortnightly in advance.  4 weeks notice in writing must be given when withdrawing your child or reducing days.Early withdrawal in December is not accepted as full fees apply until the end of the year.

Can we bring a Birthday Cake to celebrate our child’s birthday?

At Little Paddington our cook will make a birthday cake for your child if his/her birthday falls on a day that he/she attends the centre. However you are welcome to supply your own cake, providing it is purchased from a shop and is in its original packaging, which details a list of ingredients. No birthday cakes can contain nuts. You will need to give this to our cooks on arrival to Little Paddington so it can be stored correctly.

What if my child has anaphylaxis, allergies or special dietary requirements?

Our cook caters for all dietary requirements. All educators are trained in First Aid and in anaphylaxis management and the administration of adrenalin auto-injection devices. Little Paddington has a comprehensive Food Safety Policy.

Do you have a high staff turnover?

We are very fortunate at Little Paddington in that most of our staff have been with us for years – many for over ten years and several for 20 years.