Vattana Early Learning Centre

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Childcare and preschool in Cabramatta, NSW

Welcome to Vattana Early Learning Centre in Cabramatta. Our daycare and preschool centre is a convenient choice for local families in Cabramatta or nearby suburbs Canley Vale, Lansvale, Mount Pritchard and Fairfield. Vattana Early Learning Centre offers long day care and a preschool program for children aged 6 weeks to 6 years, with extended hours to suit busy families.

Our purpose-built daycare and preschool centre in Cabramatta offers innovative early learning programs in a safe, nurturing environment. Our Cabramatta childcare centre features garden beds and vegetable gardens for children to engage with, along with an inbuilt sandpit, climbing experiences, and a variety of gross motor activities. Our centre creates a home-like environment, furnished with neutral-toned furniture and enriched with wooden toys. Many of our educators and teachers have been with us for over 10 years, some up to 25 years, ensuring consistent, high-quality learning programs. Our Bachelor-qualified Early Childhood Teacher delivers a Government-approved Preschool program, preparing children for a smooth transition to school. We host police and fire brigade visits, local park excursions, yoga sessions, and trips to zoos and farms. Extracurricular activities include yoga and a language program on the ELLA platform for our preschool children.

Why you’ll love Vattana Early Learning Centre Cabramatta

Spacious outdoor environments

Passionate, qualified educators

Nappies and wipes provided

Chef-prepared meals

Government-approved Preschool program

Family communication app

Extended/flexible hours

Incursions/excursions

Sun protection aware

Allergy and anaphylaxis aware

Yoga sessions

ELLA language program

Meet our Centre Manager

Julie

  • Bachelor of Education (Birth to 5 Years)
” I create an enriching, stimulating environment and design play-based programs that help children meet their developmental milestones, guided by their interests and family input.”

I have been working in the early learning sector since 2009 and joined the Vattana Early Learning Centre team in 2018. Before becoming a centre manager, I was a room leader with experience across all age groups. I love watching children grow into beautiful, caring, and intelligent individuals. Knowing that I make a difference in their lives makes my job incredibly rewarding. As an educator, I create an enriching, stimulating environment and design play-based programs that help children meet their developmental milestones, guided by their interests and family input.

Children learn by interacting with educators and peers, developing social skills in a dedicated early learning environment. They learn to engage, play in groups, share, and take turns, becoming more confident in group settings. At Vattana, we also focus on developing children’s self-help skills to prepare them for kindergarten. Our team of educators and teachers is passionate about creating a home away from home for families and children. We believe learning is a lifelong process for both children and educators, maintaining high-quality service through ongoing education, training, and reflective practice.

We acknowledge that the family is the most powerful influence in a child’s life and that children benefit the most when we partner with families. We support our families by keeping them involved in their children’s learning progress through our family app and daily communications. We host events throughout the year, such as our Easter parade, Mother’s Day, Father’s Day, and annual Christmas party.

I can’t wait to welcome your family into our early education centre in Cabramatta.

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Our innovative early learning programs

At our early learning centre in Cabramatta, our experienced educators and teachers continually seek innovative ways to enrich your child’s education. Guided by the Early Years Learning Framework, we offer a variety of engaging and diverse learning experiences, including:

Sustainability

We have 4 garden beds where we encourage families to help with planting and share in the harvest. We implement reduce, reuse, and recycle practices, encouraging children to use recycled materials in their play and involving families in donating recyclables.

Inclusion

We create a sense of belonging for your child to ensure they feel heard and empowered to make choices, fostering their independence. We celebrate each child’s unique strengths, helping them to thrive in a supportive and inclusive environment.

Music and movement

Our evidence-based Rhythm and Movement for Self-Regulation (RAMSR) program is designed to develop fundamental skills that help support children’s self-regulation, memory, and concentration. It is an innovative approach to holistic learning, development and well-being in early childhood.

STEM

We encourage your child to ask questions, experiment, and problem-solve, all while engaging their natural curiosity. By fostering this inquisitive mindset, we help them develop critical thinking skills and a deeper understanding of the world around them.

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Age-appropriate early learning

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(0-2 years)

Tumbling Teddies

In the Tumbling Teddies room, our main learning goals focus on developing a strong sense of self and helping children settle comfortably into their environment. We aim to build secure, trusting relationships with educators, which are crucial for emotional development. Additionally, we support children in meeting key developmental milestones, such as motor skills, language development, and sensory exploration.

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(2-3 years)

Dancing Dolphins

In the Dancing Dolphins room, we prioritise the development of self-help skills, such as toilet training, self-feeding and dressing independently. Our program emphasises emotional regulation, teaching children how to understand and manage their emotions effectively. We also focus on social skills, encouraging positive interactions with peers and educators. Through guided play and structured activities, children begin to learn cooperation, sharing, and communication, laying the groundwork for future learning.

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(3-5 years)

Jumping Jacks

In the Jumping Jacks room, our primary goals are advancing self-help skills and school readiness. We foster independence through activities that enhance cognitive and social skills, such as problem-solving, critical thinking, and collaborative play. Led by our Bachelor-qualified Early Childhood Teachers, our structured preschool curriculum promotes early literacy and numeracy, ensuring children develop the foundational skills needed for a smooth transition to school. We also focus on emotional and social development, helping children build confidence, resilience, and a love for learning that prepares them for school and beyond.

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NSW Government-approved Preschool program

At our early learning centre, your child will benefit from the NSW “Start Strong” program as part of our enhanced learning program. We tailor our preschool program across numeracy, literacy, emotional and social development, and self-regulation. Led by a qualified Early Childhood Teacher, our preschool program will support your child’s learning, development, and well-being for now, at school and beyond.

The added benefits of our preschool program include:

  • Extended long day care opening hours
  • Open all year round (excl. public holidays)
  • Programs developed and delivered by our Early Childhood Teachers
  • Exclusive music and movement program for self-regulation
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We’re all about healthy, nutritious eating

At our Cabramatta childcare centre, our in-house chef prepares healthy, freshly made meals and snacks daily, offering breakfast, morning tea, lunch, afternoon tea, and a late snack. Our menu rotates over a four-week period and caters to all dietary requirements, including allergies and halal.

What a typical day looks like for your child

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Arrival at the centre

Your child will be welcomed by our team of educators, who will ensure the morning transition from home to centre goes as smoothly as possible. On arrival, share information about your child’s specific needs for the day.

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Mealtimes

Our centre chefs prepare a nutritious menu for your child to sit down and eat. This is a great time for everyone to share stories from the day. Educators model healthy eating practices, social behaviours and support children’s growing independence with mealtime routines.

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Infant care

If you have an infant, we spend one-on-one time with them to establish a connection. Educators talk gently and respond to babies’ cues. We use songs, games, and conversations to strengthen relationships and build language skills.

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Play-based learning

Your child is naturally curious. They want to learn and explore, which is why we teach through play-based learning. It supports language, motor skills, memory, emotions and social relationships. Educators plan play-based learning experiences based on children’s interests and goals.

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Sleep, rest and relaxation

We match routines to your child’s individual needs. Opportunities for rest and relaxation help make them feel safe. Play-based learning experiences are provided for older children who no longer don’t sleep in centre.

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Heading home

As your child prepares to head home, this is your opportunity to speak with our friendly educators about your child’s day and everything they learnt. We look forward to welcoming you back tomorrow.

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Communicating with families

We prioritise clear and consistent communication with families to foster a strong partnership in supporting each child’s development. We ensure families feel informed, involved, and confident in their child’s early learning journey.

Our families love hearing about their child’s progress and the experiences they’re having day to day. We share these moments through centre newsletters, our Xplor App, one-on-one meetings, and at various centre events.

Fees

The Child Care Subsidy can reduce your daily out-of-pocket fee by up to 95% depending on your family’s entitlements.

  • Nursery0 – 2 years

    $152.50
  • Toddler2 – 3 years

    $148.00
  • Preschool3 – 5 years

    $148.00

Child Care Subsidy Estimator

Discover how much child care subsidy you may be entitled to by entering the fields below.*

1-4 days = full day session; 5 days = 10 hour per day sessions

CCS Estimator results

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*This estimator provides an estimate only and is based on the following assumptions:

  • Accuracy and currency of family income information entered.
  • Family CCS entitlements include 100 hours of subsidised care per fortnight. Please note your family may be entitled to less than 100 hours of subsidised care per fortnight – if you are unsure we recommend you use the comprehensive CCS estimator in the link below.
  • Where 1-4 days of care is selected, full day sessions apply (being full operational hours of the centre, which can vary between centres).
  • Where 5 days of care is selected, 10-hour per day sessions apply (ie, 50 hours p/w to optimise 100 hours of CCS subsidised care across the fortnight).
  • Where a family’s CCS entitlements include less than 100 hours of subsidised care per fortnight, please use the comprehensive CCS calculator as a guide via the link below.

For a more complete subsidy estimation, check out our comprehensive CCS calculator here.

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Frequently asked questions

A centre tour is a convenient way to experience the childcare centre of your choice and meet with our qualified educators at a time that is suitable for your family’s schedule. Click here to book a tour online.

On the day of the tour, you can observe practices and interactions within the centre environment. You’ll be able to see all the rooms and playgrounds, ask the team members any questions you have in mind, and get all the information you need to make the best decision for your child.

Our Family Support Team will add your child’s name to our waitlist if one of our childcare centres is currently full in your child’s age group. We will then contact you as soon as a place becomes available.

We also do monthly check-ins to review availability, and you will receive a text message confirming whether you’re still happy to remain on the waitlist each month. If you would like an update at any point, you’re welcome to reach out on our Web Chat or give us a call.

Our Family Support Team can also help you find more G8 early learning centres near you, with the same offerings at the Early Learning Services centre you are interested in that have immediate availability.

It’s common for a child to experience separation anxiety when they first start child care. When you’re getting ready to start child care, you can help your child overcome anxieties by visiting the child care service together for a Stay and Play session, and easing into new routines at home.

Read more tips about how to make the transition easier for your child.

Most of our child care and early education centres offer nappies and wipes, sunscreen and hats, as well as nutritious meals prepared by our in-house cook. Some centres also provide sheets and formula, so you may not need to remember to pack them.

For nursery children, be sure to bring: nappy rash cream, dummies, bottles and teats, comfort toys or blankets, three spare outfits and spare socks.

For toddlers and preschool or kindergarten-aged children, it’s best to bring: spare underwear, water bottle or sippy cup, sun hat, closed-toe shoes, two spare outfits and spare socks.

Plus, anything else your individual child may need, such as breast milk, a sleeping bag, a comforter or medication.

It’s best to speak to your centre of choice for a full list of everything included.

Early Learning Services uses Xplor Home as our family communication app. It is the best and easiest way to keep track of your child’s day.

After you enrol your child with the centre, you can utilise Xplor Home to book child care days, manage your account, receive the photographs that capture your child’s learning, learn about your child’s progress, as well as keep up-to-date with upcoming centre events and important information.

If your child shows signs of an infectious illness when they arrive at the centre or becomes sick during the day, you may be notified that you need to make alternative arrangements or pick up your child from the centre and keep them home until they are no longer infectious. While we understand that this can be inconvenient, Early Learning Services is committed to maintaining a healthy environment and reducing the risk of infection for all children.

Under the Child Care Subsidy (CCS), families are allowed 42 absence days per child, per financial year. These can be taken for any reason, including public holidays and when children are sick, without requiring families to provide documentation.

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We look forward to welcoming your family.