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Our fees include all activities, meals and consumables with no hidden extras.
Other childcare centres may charge extra for these experiences but at Little Locals,
they’re a core part of our program.
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The latest at Little Locals South Ripley
Just a bunch of our little senior kids having the best time making up their own games on the trampoline — full of laughter, creativity, and teamwork. Simple moments like these are what it’s all about 💛
Just a bunch of our little senior kids having the best time making up their own games on the trampoline — full of laughter, creativity, and teamwork. Simple moments like these are what it’s all about 💛
And they’re off! 🌿 Our Juniors have begun their little adventure into the early stages of Bush Kindy, stepping into a world of discovery right in their own backyard. From exploring the garden and meeting the native bees, to cruising around the seniors yard in the wooden car, every moment was filled with curiosity and excitement 🚗🐝
With imaginative play, sensory exploration, and plenty of fun in the sun, our young adventurers are already growing their love for nature—learning about gardening and taking their first steps in our Greener Minds program 🌱✨
And they’re off! 🌿 Our Juniors have begun their little adventure into the early stages of Bush Kindy, stepping into a world of discovery right in their own backyard. From exploring the garden and meeting the native bees, to cruising around the seniors yard in the wooden car, every moment was filled with curiosity and excitement 🚗🐝
With imaginative play, sensory exploration, and plenty of fun in the sun, our young adventurers are already growing their love for nature—learning about gardening and taking their first steps in our Greener Minds program 🌱✨
Just a couple of waddling ducks who popped into the Nursery & Toddlers yards last week—how adorable!
The kids absolutely loved their surprise visitors, and it looks like the ducks didn’t seem too bothered by their little outing from the foyer either 🤭🦆✨
Just a couple of waddling ducks who popped into the Nursery & Toddlers yards last week—how adorable!
The kids absolutely loved their surprise visitors, and it looks like the ducks didn’t seem too bothered by their little outing from the foyer either 🤭🦆✨
✨ Come join our amazing team! ✨
We’re excited to introduce some of the wonderful educators who make Little Locals South Ripley such a special place 💛
Right now, we’re on the lookout for another superstar educator to join our team! If you’re passionate about supporting children to learn and grow, love creating fun and engaging provocations, and enjoy being part of a positive, collaborative team each day — we’d love to hear from you.
📩 Send your resume to: southripley@littlelocalsearlylearning.com.au
Let’s make learning magical together!
✨ Come join our amazing team! ✨
We’re excited to introduce some of the wonderful educators who make Little Locals South Ripley such a special place 💛
Right now, we’re on the lookout for another superstar educator to join our team! If you’re passionate about supporting children to learn and grow, love creating fun and engaging provocations, and enjoy being part of a positive, collaborative team each day — we’d love to hear from you.
📩 Send your resume to: southripley@littlelocalsearlylearning.com.au
Let’s make learning magical together!
A huge thank you to all our staff for putting together such a short and sweet Easter Parade Party this afternoon and ofcourse a huge thank you to our families for always showing up and supporting us! 💕
Our Easter Parade was a little bit of organised chaos but a whole lot of fun! 🐰🥳
Wishing all of our families a happy Easter and a fantastic long weekend! 🐣🎉
A huge thank you to all our staff for putting together such a short and sweet Easter Parade Party this afternoon and ofcourse a huge thank you to our families for always showing up and supporting us! 💕
Our Easter Parade was a little bit of organised chaos but a whole lot of fun! 🐰🥳
Wishing all of our families a happy Easter and a fantastic long weekend! 🐣🎉
A quick snap update from Bush Kindy over the last week🌿🚌
Our Kindy Mix kids have shown enthusiasm & an interest in safety, while learning about the service bus, learning to move around the service & the carpark in small groups.
Out in the front garden, little hands got busy planting repurposed pineapple tops—such a fun and sustainable activity! 🍍🌱
The adventure didn’t stop there, with Kindy`s excursion last week, offering plenty of opportunities to challenge gross motor skills too. From balancing and climbing to practicing handstands!
Follow along as we explore new life in local places✨
A quick snap update from Bush Kindy over the last week🌿🚌
Our Kindy Mix kids have shown enthusiasm & an interest in safety, while learning about the service bus, learning to move around the service & the carpark in small groups.
Out in the front garden, little hands got busy planting repurposed pineapple tops—such a fun and sustainable activity! 🍍🌱
The adventure didn’t stop there, with Kindy`s excursion last week, offering plenty of opportunities to challenge gross motor skills too. From balancing and climbing to practicing handstands!
Follow along as we explore new life in local places✨
Life in Kindy – Colour, Creativity & Construction 🌈
Inspired by nature, curiosity, rainbows, and cultural celebrations, Life in our Kindy room is a vibrant and joyful time & place to learn and grow. Every day is filled with opportunities for exploration, creativity, and hands-on discovery. 🦋🐦🐘
Our Kindy environment is a not only a fun, collaborative, and engaging play space where children are encouraged to follow their interests and express themselves freely amongst their peers; it is also a highly supported space where passionate and caring educators prioritize giving children the space and time they need to learn in their own unique way and at their own pace. 🌿🌱
Life in Kindy – Colour, Creativity & Construction 🌈
Inspired by nature, curiosity, rainbows, and cultural celebrations, Life in our Kindy room is a vibrant and joyful time & place to learn and grow. Every day is filled with opportunities for exploration, creativity, and hands-on discovery. 🦋🐦🐘
Our Kindy environment is a not only a fun, collaborative, and engaging play space where children are encouraged to follow their interests and express themselves freely amongst their peers; it is also a highly supported space where passionate and caring educators prioritize giving children the space and time they need to learn in their own unique way and at their own pace. 🌿🌱
There’s something truly special about giving children the space to paint, play, and explore at their own pace 🎨
Using a variety of textures, tools, and utensils invites curiosity and creativity, while gently supporting the development of fine and gross motor skills. Through these experiences, children strengthen their pincer grip and build hand-eye coordination in a way that feels natural, engaging, and meaningful.
A thoughtful touch to our environment is the use of yellow 💛
Did you know? Yellow is often considered a calming colour for children, and its brightness creates a beautiful contrast that encourages further exploration and focus.
There’s something truly special about giving children the space to paint, play, and explore at their own pace 🎨
Using a variety of textures, tools, and utensils invites curiosity and creativity, while gently supporting the development of fine and gross motor skills. Through these experiences, children strengthen their pincer grip and build hand-eye coordination in a way that feels natural, engaging, and meaningful.
A thoughtful touch to our environment is the use of yellow 💛
Did you know? Yellow is often considered a calming colour for children, and its brightness creates a beautiful contrast that encourages further exploration and focus.
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Frequently Asked Questions
The Child Care Subsidy (CCS) is a government subsidy that offers different levels of financial assistance to help cover the cost of childcare for Australian families. How much you receive depends on your individual circumstances. Prior to enrolment, please make sure you are the registering parent under Centrelink for your child.
Find out more detailed information for Understanding CCS on our Resources page.
It is important that you ensure you say goodbye to your child when you leave and make sure that the teacher or educator in charge knows that you are leaving. We understand goodbyes can be hard for all involved however to continue building a safe and trusting relationship we strongly acknowledge that you say goodbye and not ‘slip away’ Our educators and teachers will acknowledge any feelings and emotions that you and your child may be having and support you throughout the entire process.
We find that attending ‘play dates’ before your child’s actual start date make those first initial drop offs’ easier for both child and guardian. This can help the child get used to their environment and educators and help yourself develop a bond with the educators.
As you are your child’s first teacher, you know best so when it comes to saying goodbye, rest time routines, settling techniques etc, we want to be made aware of what works for you and your family at home. Our teachers and educators will ask you for your advice and input and will also in return provide you with this information. At Little Locals we aim to provide an open-door policy and believe that communication is the key to any great relationship so please do not hesitate to ask any questions or provide feedback.
To remove as many hassles as possible for busy parents, the centre provides, hat, nappies, wipes, sunscreen, and all meals. We ask that you simply bring along; 2 x changes of clothes, hat, and a water bottle. If your child requires any medication or special creams, please ensure they are brought in labelled and with any applicable Action Plans.
As part of our commitment to learning, we conduct excursions out of the centre to follow on children’s interests. Prior to any excursion taking place, parents will be advised in writing with all the required information about the planned excursion. No excursion will take place until we have received written consent from families.
Here at Little Locals we believe that our children will benefit most from improved sustainability practices so we are always ensuring that we provide children with support and ways in which they can learn to care and show respect for the environment. At Little Locals we teach children how to care for our environment by helping to recycle all cardboard, paper and plastic containers. Our centre also encourages children to develop a bond with the natural environment through gardening, sorting, observing, creating and participating in a program that utilize natural mediums.
Learn more on our Greener Minds Program Page