Last week we were invited to check out the new Greenwood Early Education Centre at North Ryde. It was their open day and we think it’s fair to say that it was the most impressive open day we’ve seen so far! The obvious highlights were the PJ Masks visit, the African drummer, Bollywood dancers, incredible balloon and face paint artists, the hot dog van and the biggest supply of morning tea we’ve ever seen! We had a hard time dragging the kids away from all the fun!
About Greenwood North Ryde
We managed to find some time to sit down with a few staff members to talk about the Centre and what it has to offer. There’s a lot to love about Greenwood North Ryde – here’s a bit of a summary:
- They pride themselves on providing the best learning environment and early education for all Greenwood children
- Their spacious centre features an open plan kitchen in the foyer, allowing parents to interact with their qualified Chef
- They have two outdoor areas, including rainbow bike tracks, cubby houses, sand pits and a beautiful herb and vegetable garden
- They are conveniently located to public transport and an easy access to busy Macquarie Park and North Ryde business area
- Their qualified educators are passionate about inspiring the next generation of confident, happy and safe children
- They are proud to offer a fantastic and proven Pre-Kinder Readiness Program, a unique G Learning Curriculum and extra-curricular programs
- They offer specialised sports education, yoga and music programs
- Kids can learn Mandarin or French with BonjourBabies
- The centre has high-level security and surveillance
- They’re open five days a week from 7am to 6pm for children 6 weeks to 6 years
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Rooms
Greenwood North Ryde has nine learning rooms:
- Nursery 1 (0 to 2yrs) with 16 children – 4 Educators
- Nursery 2 (0 to 2yrs) with 12 children – 3 Educators
- Nursery 3 (0 to 2yrs) with 12 children – 3 Educators
- Early Learners 1 (2-3yrs) with 15 children – 3 Educators
- Early Learners 2 (2-3yrs) with 15 children – 3 Educators
- Preschool 1 (3-6yrs) with 20 children – 2 Educators
- Preschool 2 (3-6yrs) with 18 children – 2 Educators
- Preschool 3 (3-6yrs) with 20 children – 2 Educators
- Preschool 4 (3-6yrs) with 20 children – 2 Educators
Each room is led by a Room Leader & supporting Educators and they have an off-the-floor Centre Leader who will mentor and guide all their Educators. Educational Support Teachers will also assist Educators during times of high demand such as meal times, toilet training etc.
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Meet the Centre Manager
Hello! My name is Emma Louise Quinn. I have always had a passion for working with children as I grew up in a big Irish family so children have always played a huge part of my life and I have two children of my own. I have been working with children/young people for over 20 years but when I started working with the early-years sector a little under 8 years ago, I found this age group the most rewarding, fun and inspiring 🙂
Contact details:
- Address: 97 Waterloo Rd, Macquarie Park, NSW 2113
- Direct phone line: 8026 0403
- Email: northryde@greenwood.com.au
- Website: www.greenwood.com.au/north-ryde
- Hours: 7am – 6pm, Monday to Friday
- Ages: 6 weeks to 6 years
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