Cressy Road Early Learning has been an integral part of the local community for more than 30 years, providing quality childcare and early education to children in their authentically homely centre. The centre features expansive grounds, engaging classrooms, indoor and outdoor learning, veggie gardens, chickens and more.
Occupying a half-acre of land within two homes, Cressy Road Early Learning is located opposite Holy Cross College, close to Victoria Road. Although very discreet from the front, once inside you’ll find an expansive world of wonders!
Learning
Their well-considered learning environment can be seen in all aspects of learning, which is playful but purposeful at every turn. Every feature from the labels on equipment to the weekly incremental adjustments in toys, allows children to progressively expand their understanding of literacy, numeracy, STEM and more.
The learning program follows emerging topics that interest the children, including a mix of activities and experiences which are child-initiated and teacher-led. They believe children learn and develop best when exploring their world through stimulating and challenging play.
Outdoor
The expansive gardens at Cressy Road Early Learning are unrivalled, complete with a visual arts room, enormous sandpits, amphitheatre, fishing bridge, veggie gardens and chickens!
The large undercover area provides children with additional outdoor space in all weather. Here the children may access a wide range of materials to create with art resources, natural elements collected from the garden, building blocks, Lego and more. A dedicated dining area for meals and cooking experiences is also found outside.
The open, mature gardens have loads of natural shade and are perfect for exploring, nature watching, running, playing games, building forts and of course enjoying some quiet time. The naturalist child will be at one, connecting with the environment and experiencing the seasons in a hands-on, genuine way. The service is fortunate to attract lots of native birds and insects. Staff encourage children to see the garden as a shared space where they co-exist with native wildlife, in harmony.
Staff
Cressy Road has recently been making big investments in its team, aiming to provide the highest quality education possible. Training, new staff, new programs and processes all contribute to an enhanced overall experience for the children at this longstanding childcare centre.
We met with their highly skilled and experienced Preschool Team Leader Renata, who shared her obvious passion for early childhood education. Drawing on her extensive knowledge and understanding of early learning, she has designed a well-considered program that is fun, engaging and meaningful for the growing mind.
It’s clear from our tour that the staff at Cressy Road Early Learning play a huge part in the success of their service and the level of care they provide, and with an extra staff member in every room plus floaters, they are well above the required child/educator ratio.
Staff are highly qualified and go to every effort to ensure all children build secure, strong attachments with the people caring for them. Many of the educators have been there for several years, sharing their diverse cultures and language skills.
Fees
- Babies 0-2 $185
- Preschool 2-3 $175
- Preschool 3-4 $157
- Preschool 4-6 $152
Cressy Road is also offering the following:
- 5th day discount 50% for preschoolers
- $95 for 8am-3pm Preschool (includes breakfast morning tea and lunch)
Details
- Opening Hours: Mon-Fri 7am-6pm
- Age group: 6 weeks – 6 years
- Location: 16-18 Cressy Road, Ryde
- Email: team@cressyroad.nsw.edu.au
- Phone: 98071726
- Book a tour! Consider booking a “Twilight tour” after work when the service is a little quieter and your little one can enjoy discovering the wonderful benefits of Cressy Road Early Learning
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