KINDER ACADEMY EARLY LEARNING CENTRE

Caring for Children Aged 2 to 6 Years

Give Your Child the Best Start to Their Learning Journey

At our family-owned Asquith centre, we create a nurturing environment where curiosity thrives and every child feels they truly belong.

Caring for Children Aged 2 to 6 Years

Give Your Child the Best Start to Their Learning Journey

At our family-owned Asquith centre, we create a nurturing environment where curiosity thrives and every child feels they truly belong.

Childcare Hornsby Heights

Childcare for Hornsby Heights Families:

Long Day Care and Early Learning, a Short Drive Away

While there are multiple childcare options in Hornsby Heights, the most important factor is finding the right fit for your family.

Children enjoying outdoor play together at Kinder Academy

If you are seeking full-day care, a small environment where your child receives personalized attention, and a focus on school preparation, Kinder Academy Early Learning Centre is an excellent choice.

Located just a five-minute drive away in neighboring Asquith, our family-owned centre proudly serves families in Hornsby Heights. We welcome children aged 1 to 6 and provide long-day care from 7:30 AM to 6:00 PM, 50 weeks a year.

Fresh, Nutritious Meals. Every Day. Included.

We partner with Kids Gourmet Foods to provide fresh breakfast, lunch and afternoon tea daily. Our 6-week rotating menu introduces children to a wide variety of wholesome foods, building healthy eating habits that last a lifetime, with nothing extra for you to organise.

6-Week Rotating Menu

Breakfast, Lunch & Tea

Included in Fees

A Place Made for Every Stage

AGES 2 TO 3 YEARS

Toddlers Room

A warm, home-like space where little learners explore through play, building sensory awareness, creativity, language and independence with caring educators by their side every day.

AGES 3 TO 5 YEARS

Preschool Room

A purposeful space combining play-based learning with school preparation. Through Letterland phonics, STEM, cooking and public speaking, children build the skills for a confident start to school.

Long Day Care for Mount
Colah Families

You know your child is cared for and settled into a predictable routine, even when your own week isn’t.

Kinder Academy ELC at a Glance

  • ★ Centre: 109 Sherbrook Road, Asquith NSW 2077
  • ★ Families welcomed from: Hornsby Heights and nearby suburbs
  • ★ Hours: Monday to Friday, 7:30 AM to 6:00 PM, 50 weeks a year (closed public holidays)
  • ★ Ages: 1 to 6 years
  • ★ Meals: Provided daily by Kids Gourmet Food on a six-week seasonal menu
  • ★ Quality framework: Approved service, assessed against the National Quality Standard (NQS)
  • ★ Places: Approved for 36 children
  • ★ Drive time: About 5 minutes
  • ★ Phone: (02) 9940 3222
Animal play activity at Kinder Academy
Children enjoying animal play activities at Kinder Academy
Children enjoying outdoor play activities at Kinder Academy

AGES 3 TO 5 YEARS

Preschool Room

A purposeful space combining play-based learning with school preparation. Through Letterland phonics, STEM, cooking and public speaking, children build the skills for a confident start to school.

Cooking

Cooking

Cooking

Cooking

Choosing an Early Learning Centre Near Hornsby Heights

Yoga

Cooking

Music & Movement

Language Classes

Science Discovery

Multisport

Incursions

Art & Craft

When evaluating nearby childcare options, it is helpful to know what to prioritize. Here is how Kinder Academy ELC focuses on the most essential elements:

A structured framework.

The curriculum utilizes the Early Years Learning Framework, providing play-based educational experiences customized to each child's individual interests and needs.

A safe and secure setting.

Children learn best when they feel protected. Therefore, the environment is designed to encourage development, meaningful connections, diversity, and respect.

Relationship-focused educators.

Authentic bonds with every child serve as the foundation for all team-planned activities.

Transparent communication.

The centre maintains an open-door policy for families and shares regular updates through the Educa app.

Regulated and evaluated.

Kinder Academy ELC operates under the National Quality Framework and is formally assessed against the National Quality Standard (NQS).

Every child is treated as an individual and every family is welcomed as part of our community.

Family-Owned,

Personal Care

Educators plan around each child’s interests and stage, not a one-size-fits-all lesson plan.

A Room for Every Stage

Indoor play area with soft play equipment at Kinder Academy

Babies Room (1–2)

A calm start with sensory play, early language and plenty of time to settle in.

Children enjoying an outdoor learning activity at Kinder Academy

Toddlers (2–3)

Growing independence, turn-taking and first steps in language, counting and coordination.

Children enjoying outdoor play with an educator at Kinder Academy

Preschoolers (3–6)

Group learning, problem-solving, pre-writing and pre-reading, so school feels familiar.

We see ourselves as partners in your child’s early years, not just a childcare provider.

Long Day Care for Hornsby Heights Families

Long day care provides year-round, full-day childcare designed to accommodate the schedules of working families. This offers parents a single, dependable location for drop-off and pick-up, while seamlessly integrating education into the daily routine.

Long Day Care or a Sessional Preschool?

Sessional preschools typically operate during school hours in term time, which suits some families just fine. However, if you are working full days, you'd have to cobble additional care around them. Best of all, Kinder Academy ELC has a preschool program that sits inside the long day care to give your child school readiness without you having to manage yet another service.

At Kinder Academy ELC, long day care for families in Hornsby Heights includes:

  • Operating from 7:30 AM to 6:00 PM, Monday through Friday, for 50 weeks each year
  • Freshly prepared meals and snacks are provided every day
  • Child Care Subsidy access for qualifying families, featuring the 3 Day Guarantee.
Indoor play area with soft play equipment at Kinder Academy
Children enjoying educational activities at Kinder Academy
Child learning letters through a hands-on activity at Kinder Academy
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Preschool and School Readiness for

Hornsby Heights Children

There are five small-group days/week for children ages 3-5 (School Readiness programme). Children continue to build their skills in writing letters and numbers, learning phonics and early maths, shapes, and STEAM, early literacy, through the story-based program Letterland. They also promote self-reliance and motor skills: caring for their possessions, being heard in group communication, and participating in yoga and physical activity.

Our The goal is a confident start to kindergarten, whether your child heads off to Hornsby Heights Public School or another local school. For those seeking a preschool programme that can be squeezed into what amounts to an entire working day, see how the Preschool Room works.

Children building with wooden blocks at Kinder Academy

Growing Up Surrounded by Bushland

When it seems your weekends are dusted with the dirt of Berowra Valley National Park or Roe Park, you will know what type of childhood this program was put in place to assist with. Children are engaged with the natural habitat and indoctrinated with reverence for flora, fauna, and diverse natural climates. That manifests itself day-to-day through outdoor play and in-house sustainability packaging, with further education, so what children learn here correlates with how they live at home.

Outdoor play area with tricycles at Kinder Academy

AGES 3 TO 5 YEARS

Preschool Room

A purposeful space combining play-based learning with school preparation. Through Letterland phonics, STEM, cooking and public speaking, children build the skills for a confident start to school.

Cooking

Cooking

Cooking

Cooking

Learning Programs & Everyday
Experiences

Yoga

Cooking

Music & Movement

Language Classes

Science Discovery

Multisport

Incursions

Art & Craft

A typical day blends free play, guided activities, and quiet time: a marble run in the block corner,
digging for worms in the garden, mixing paint, or a story and a stretch during yoga.

Encounters that introduce the children to new faces and new ideas

Classes on languages; Discovery in science, and Art & craft

Yoga and mindfulness, to create calmness, mind-body awareness

Culinary experiences that bring food into connection with learning

Music, movement, and multisport

Discovering new cultures and the multicultural world around them

Encounters that introduce the children to new faces and new ideas

Classes on languages; Discovery in science, and Art & craft

Yoga and mindfulness, to create calmness, mind-body awareness

Culinary experiences that bring food into connection with learning

Music, movement, and multisport

Discovering new cultures and the multicultural world around them

Children are curious and active in their learning because it is embedded in the play they engage in.

Educators Who Know Your Child

Children's first teachers are their families, and the team learns from what is already happening at home with every child. They build authentic connections with students and differentiate instruction based on each child's learning style.

  • A family-friendly open-door policy
  • News every day with the Educa app
  • Two-way, open communication between families and educators
  • Respect for the background and culture of each family
    • Outdoor play area with tricycles at Kinder Academy
    Outdoor play area with tricycles at Kinder Academy

    Getting to Kinder Academy ELC from Hornsby Heights

    Kinder Academy ELC is in neighbouring Asquith, and the trip is straightforward.

  • By car: About 5 minutes via Galston Road and Hornsby. Parking is available on site.
  • By bus and train: Take the 596 bus to Hornsby Station, then one train stop to Asquith. The centre is about a 4-minute walk from Asquith Station.

    • If your commute already takes you through Hornsby or past Asquith station, drop-off can fit on the way. If you'd like to see our Asquith centre for yourself, tours are available.

    What Our Families Say About Us

    “The KAELC team consists of very friendly and experienced educators. They are very welcoming and knowledgeable. My child is very attached to me and suffers from separation anxiety whenever I drop him off. But after a few minutes of saying goodbye, he calms down and starts playing, which I can see from the other side of the door. And I feel relaxed knowing he is in good hands and is happy. He has learnt a lot and become self-independent, learning from the centre environment. The educators really focus on individual children’s skills and needs. They work in cooperation with parents for the child’s development. Highly recommend KAELC.”

    Shaharina Sultana — Google Reviews

    “Kinder Academy has been a wonderful day care for our family. My daughter attended when she turned 4, and the care and support she received helped her get ready for school. Now, my 2.5-year-old son goes

    there, and he’s always happy and excited to attend. The carers really understand him and make sure he’s well looked after. Their professionalism and nurturing approach have made managing everything so much

    easier. I highly recommend Kinder Academy to anyone looking for a supportive and caring day care.”

    Samitha Sajan — Google Reviews

    “Ms Seema, Kris, and the rest of the staff are amazing people! I noticed my kid is very happy attending this childcare. It is a beautiful experience doing the stroll from home to the centre. You have a real sense of

    community with the other parents. I also think they focus on developing multiple skills in children for academic success and daily life. My kid has been supported with toilet training, and also to socialise adequately using English while maintaining his cultural identity. It is easy to communicate with Ms

    Seema; she is open to suggestions and very keen on different activities supported by the parents.

    Eduardo B. Sandoval — Google Reviews

    — Eduardo B. Sandoval

    You really feel the difference of a family-owned centre. The educators genuinely care and focus on helping every child grow.

    What Our Families Say

    Visit Our Asquith Campus

    Tours are available daily.

    Secure your spot today.

    Fees, Subsidies and How to Enrol

    Getting started is simple:

    01

    Enquire

    call, email, or fill in our online inquiry form to check availability for your child’s age group.

    02

    Tour

    visit in person, or ask about a virtual tour.

    03

    Confirm

    we’ll confirm availability and answer any questions on days, fees, or start dates.

    04

    Enrol

    we’ll guide you through the enrolment paperwork.

    Places are currently available across all age groups, so it's a good time to ask about your preferred days and start date. There is no minimum number of days per week, and the team will talk you through current fees when you enquire.

    Animal-themed play activity at Kinder Academy

    Frequently Asked Questions

    from Hornsby Heights Families

    • Is Kinder Academy Early Learning Centre situated in Hornsby Heights?

      No. Kinder Academy Early Learning Centre is an independent, family-operated facility located in the nearby suburb of Asquith at 109 Sherbrook Road. It is typically a 5-minute drive away, and children from all neighboring areas are welcome. You can arrange a tour if you wish to view the centre beforehand.

    • Are there childcare options near Hornsby Heights operating from 7:30 AM to 6:00 PM?

      Yes. Kinder Academy ELC offers long-day care between 7:30 AM and 6:00 PM, Monday through Friday. The centre operates 50 weeks a year, closing only on public holidays, and caters to children aged 1 to 6 years. Kids Gourmet Food supplies fresh meals and daily snacks.

    • Which is better for Hornsby Heights families: long day care or sessional preschool?

      This depends on your schedule. Sessional preschools generally operate during standard school hours and terms, whereas long day care offers full-day services for 50 weeks of the year. Kinder Academy ELC integrates its preschool curriculum into its long-day care schedule, providing working parents with full-day care while ensuring children are ready for school. The Child Care Subsidy may also be applicable.

    • What is the best way to reach Kinder Academy ELC using public transport?

      You can catch the 596 bus to Hornsby Station and take the train one stop to Asquith. From Asquith Station, the facility at 109 Sherbrook Road is approximately a 4-minute walk. We recommend checking the Transport NSW trip planner for up-to-date schedules. Alternatively, you can drive, as on-site parking is provided.

    • Are there current vacancies for families from Hornsby Heights?

      Yes. Kinder Academy ELC currently has openings across all age groups (1 to 6 years) with no minimum weekly day requirements. Because availability fluctuates, please get in touch with the centre at (02) 9940 3222 or complete the enquiry form to confirm availability for your preferred days.

    • What are the fees, and am I eligible for the Child Care Subsidy?

      Pricing details and all other information are provided during the visit, for enquiry; please reach out by phone or email. The majority of families qualify for the Child Care Subsidy. Additionally, the 3 Day Guarantee ensures that all eligible families receive a minimum of 72 subsidised hours every fortnight. You can verify your specific entitlements through Services Australia.

    • Is Kinder Academy ELC an effective early learning centre for children preparing to start school in Hornsby Heights?

      Kinder Academy ELC provides a School Readiness Program five days a week for small groups of children aged 3 to 5. The curriculum focuses on literacy, numeracy, STEAM, phonics, public speaking, and building independence. This ensures that children are well prepared for kindergarten at any school they may attend, including local options.

    • Can you accommodate allergies and specialized diets?

      Yes. As a nut-free facility, Kinder Academy ELC easily accommodates children with specific dietary needs and allergies. Kids Gourmet Food provides the meals, utilising a six-week seasonal menu approved by a paediatric dietitian and childhood nutritionist. Please inform the staff of your child's specific dietary requirements during your initial enquiry.

    • Can I book a tour?

      Yes. Tours of Kinder Academy ELC are available, and they are a good way to meet the educators and see the rooms. Call (02) 9940 3222, email registration@kinderacademyelc.com.au or use the enquiry form to arrange a time that suits you.


      Still have questions? Get in touch — call, email or book a tour. The team is happy to help you work out the right fit for your child.

    Still have questions?  Get in touch.

    We’re happy to talk through what would suit your child and your family.

    About Us

    Email: registration@kinderacademyelc.com.au 

    Kinder Academy is a family-owned and operated early learning centre dedicated to providing high-quality care and education for children in

    the Asquith community.
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    Asquith NSW 2077 
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