0756233066
0756233066Address:
22 Norman Lindsay Street, Conder, ACT, 2906
Care Type:
Long Day Care, Pre-school
Hours:
7:00AM to 6:30PM
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22 Norman Lindsay Street, Conder, ACT, 2906
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At Shared Beginnings, we believe every child deserves the strongest start in life. More than just early learning centres, we are a community where children feel safe, families feel supported, and educators feel valued.
Founded with a vision to create high-quality, inclusive, and future-focused Early Childhood Education and Care services, Shared Beginnings is guided by the philosophy that learning is most powerful when built on strong relationships. We partner with families, educators, and communities to provide environments where children grow, belong, and thrive.
Our mission is simple: to nurture curious, confident, and resilient learners who are ready to embrace life’s opportunities. We do this by embedding play-based learning, child-centred practices, and trauma-informed approaches across every service.
We see ourselves as more than a provider; we are a partner in your child’s early years journey.
At Shared Beginnings, we believe every child deserves the strongest start in life. More than just early learning centres, we are a community where children feel safe, families feel supported, and educators feel valued.
Founded with a vision to create high-quality, inclusive, and future-focused Early Childhood Education and Care services, Shared Beginnings is guided by the philosophy that learning is most powerful when built on strong relationships. We partner with families, educators, and communities to provide environments where children grow, belong, and thrive.
Our mission is simple: to nurture curious, confident, and resilient learners who are ready to embrace life’s opportunities. We do this by embedding play-based learning, child-centred practices, and trauma-informed approaches across every service.
We see ourselves as more than a provider; we are a partner in your child’s early years journey.
Led by CEO Kim Clifton, a former police officer with over two decades of experience running early learning centres, our values at Shared Beginnings Early Learning are deeply rooted in compliance, care and community.
Pillar one: compliance
“Compliance has always been a non-negotiable,” explains Kim, who spent 15 years in the police force and holds a deep knowledge of national legislation. This is why regulatory compliance forms the Shared Beginnings Early Learning bedrock. From room ratios to immediate child safety policies, we establish a comprehensive framework so parents can always feel confident about our centres.
Pillar two: care
True care, rather than being transactional, is about educators who are fully present. We look for the micro-moments of excellence, whether that means taking the time to truly see a child for who they are and cultivating a moment of play around their interests, or removing the admin load to allow educators to focus on the elements of the work that light them up - caring for and engaging with your kids. “We focus on the environment, creating home-like learning spaces so children never feel overwhelmed by cold, massive footprints,” Kim adds.
Pillar 3: community
One of the most important elements of building community in a centre is making sure we know our families, and that our families know us. We have an open-door policy and transparency is paramount. We believe that in the absence of open communication, misinformation can pop up to fill that vacuum - which is why regular, meaningful communication is important to us. Community also means ensuring we have the right people - those who are committed to creating the safest and most nurturing environment possible. “Some of our staff members have been with us for 16 years,” Kim says, “I truly believe that when you have the right people in place, community follows.”
Want to see the centre first hand? Book a tour with Shared Beginnings Conder below.
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We love supporting growing families! Enrol more than one child with us and receive 5% off your second child's fees and 10% off the third child and any additional children. It's our way of helping make quality childcare more affordable for your family. (Terms & conditions apply.)
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