Built on family,
care and experience.

Over fifty years, two centres, and a family team of qualified Early Childhood Teachers who are here every day.

An educator and a child sharing a picture book in the book corner at Green Gables

Our story, still run by the same family.

Green Gables has been caring for Sydney children for over fifty years. It is owned and operated by a family team of qualified Early Childhood Teachers, which is rarer than it sounds. Most services this size have been bought by a group by now.

Ariane holds a Graduate Diploma in Early Childhood and a Bachelor of Teaching in Primary Education. Stewart holds a Master of Education, a Graduate Diploma in Education (Early Childhood) and a Bachelor of Management. They are present every day, they run the tours themselves, and they are the people you speak to when something matters.

Sans Souci has been the home centre for decades. Moore Park opened more recently in a purpose built space in Waterloo, and runs to the same practice the older centre is known for.

What that gives a family is consistency. The standard is the same at both centres, the owners are the same, and the same educators stay in front of your child year after year, which is the part that actually matters to a two year old.

Capable, competent, confident.

Our image of the child shapes everything else. We aim for cooperation rather than compliance.

Capable

Children are capable of making decisions, having opinions and influencing their own learning environment. We give them the time and space they need, and trust them to direct their own play.

Competent

Children are thoughtful problem solvers who develop skills, test theories and build understanding through experience. We honour the effort without doing for them what they can do themselves.

Confident

Confidence grows when children feel seen, respected and genuinely heard. Secure relationships and consistent expectations help them take risks and believe they can do hard things.

The five values we hold to.

Children first

Every decision puts children's needs, interests and voices at the centre of our practice.

Genuine relationships

Strong, authentic connections with children and families, built on care, listening and respect.

Excellence in education

Intentional learning experiences and carefully curated environments that nurture each child's potential.

Be brave, be vulnerable

We encourage children, educators and families alike to ask questions, seek support and explore with confidence. Openness runs both ways in the relationships we build with families.

Respect each other

A culture of kindness, empathy and inclusion where everyone feels valued.

Our educators: the same faces, year after year.

Our most valuable resource is a dedicated team of Early Childhood Educators. While many services experience constant turnover, ours is a committed team of full time, part time and casual professionals, many with their own children, and that stability is what lets a child settle.

Every educator holds a relevant early childhood qualification, from Certificate III through Diploma to Bachelor and Graduate Diploma level. All are current in first aid, CPR, anaphylaxis and asthma management, and child protection training.