Childcare and Preschool in Chatswood East, NSW
Welcome to Greenwood Chatswood East. Our daycare and early learning centre is a convenient choice for local families living in Chatswood, Chatswood East, Willoughby, Castle Cove, Middle Cove, Roseville, and Northbridge. Greenwood Chatswood East offers long daycare and a Government-approved Preschool program for children aged 6 weeks to 6 years, with extended hours to suit busy families.
Our purpose-built child care and preschool centre in Chatswood East provides innovative early learning programs in a safe, nurturing and enriching environment. Our outdoor environment features a bike track, climbing fort, cubby house, worm farm, sandpits, water play area, and a rooftop garden, all designed to encourage exploration and play. Indoors, our purpose-built spaces include interactive whiteboards and natural resources, complemented by regular preschool excursions, a comprehensive STEM curriculum, and consistent routines to support each child’s needs.
Many of our dedicated educators and teachers have been with us since our centre opened. We have a Bachelor-qualified Early Childhood Teacher in both our Junior and Senior Preschool rooms, supporting a strong foundation for school readiness. Children enjoy extracurricular activities include a multi-sports program, yoga classes, cultural programs, and a music and movement program. Our Chatswood East early learning centre also hosts a variety of centre-based events to enrich children’s learning, including Stranger Danger sessions and cultural celebrations.
Why you’ll love Greenwood Chatswood East
Nappies and wipes supplied
Spacious outdoor environments
Passionate, qualified and experienced team
Chef-prepared meals
Extended/flexible hours
Government-approved Preschool program
Individual learning plans
Local school connections
Family communication app
Sports program
Allergy & anaphylaxis aware
Community engagement
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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 Preschool offering. We focus on preparing confident, capable learners through:
- Two Preschool rooms, each led by a Bachelor-qualified Teacher
- Strong School Readiness Program covering all five key developmental areas
- Play-based learning with a focus on early numeracy, literacy (letters, colours, shapes), and problem-solving
- Fine and gross motor development to build independence
- Social skill building through games and play, including turn-taking, sharing, emotional regulation, and teamwork
- Digital Literacy@Play Program introducing safe and creative technology use
- Lunch Box Days to support school eating routines, allergen awareness, and self-care skills
- Excursions that build confidence in road safety, traffic awareness, and stranger danger
- School transition support through a strong partnership with nearby Willoughby Public School, including events like Family Preschool Night and Kindergarten Information Sessions
We’re all about healthy, nutritious eating
Thanks to the in-house chef at our Chatswood East child care centre, your child can enjoy nutritious and balanced meals freshly prepared each day. Our seasonal menus are low in added sugar and salt, feature plenty of fresh vegetables and fruits, and minimise the use of refined products. We promote healthy eating habits and often share our menu plans with the Munch & Move program team as examples. All individual dietary requirements and allergies are carefully accommodated, and homemade purees are prepared for younger children and those transitioning to solids.
Inclusive support for each child
We support each child’s learning journey through Individual Learning Plans, tailored to their interests and developmental needs. Educators conduct monthly observations and share mid-year and end-of-year progress reports with families. Parent-teacher interviews are held regularly to maintain open communication. Our program balances individual and group learning, using ongoing observation and planning to ensure every child is supported, engaged, and appropriately challenged.
For children with additional needs or those learning English as an additional language, we provide inclusive, individualised support. This includes personalised plans developed in collaboration with families and allied health professionals, along with visual aids, gestures, and key word signing. Where possible, bilingual staff assist with language development and cultural inclusion, and we support families in applying for additional funding when needed.
Fees
The Child Care Subsidy can reduce your daily out-of-pocket fee by up to 95% depending on your family’s entitlements.
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Nursery0 – 2 years
$174.80 -
Toddler2 – 3 years
$169.60 -
Preschool3 – 5 years
$163.90
Child Care Subsidy Estimator
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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.
Kindergarten/Preschool subsidy is subject to State Government specific requirements including child age eligibility criteria and the delivery of the funded program by an Early Childhood Teacher on the day the subsidy is claimed by the family. Calculations herein are based on the assumption all eligibility criteria is met. Please contact your Centre Manager for detailed information.
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 Greenwood 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.
Greenwood 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, Greenwood 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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