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Little Zak's Academy Carey Bay

Little Zak's Academy Carey Bay

Lot 1 17 Laycock Street, Carey Bay, NSW, 2283 view map
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5.0
(02) 9139 8011

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Long Day Care

Hours:

7am to 6pm

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Lot 1 17 Laycock Street, Carey Bay, NSW, 2283

5.0

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My son has been attending this centre for over a year and he absolutely loves it. The educators are incredible — patient, caring, attentive, and genuinely invested in each child’s wellbeing and development. I trust every single one of them with my child, and I would never put him in an environment where he wasn’t safe or cared for. The centre itself is secure, organised, and professional. There are cameras throughout, a keypad entry with individual codes, and sign-in/sign-out tablets that ensure only authorised people access the site. The staff know exactly who is coming and going, which gives me peace of mind. Communication is excellent. I receive daily updates, including meals, naps, toilet breaks, and photos of activities. They’re always happy to chat about how my son is going, what he’s learning, and any goals they’re helping him work toward. As with any daycare, kids have moments - they’re learning boundaries, sharing, emotions, and how to navigate social situations. On the one occasion my child was bitten (which can happen in any centre), the educators handled it professionally and compassionately. They called me straight away, documented it, notified the other parents, and made sure both children were monitored moving forward. I couldn’t have asked for anything more. The educators are on a first-name basis with not only the kids but most parents too. They genuinely know and care about the children, and it really feels like an extended family. My son has grown and developed so much since starting there - emotionally, socially, and verbally. He has become a more confident and happy little person. There will always be a mixture of opinions online, but I encourage parents to visit the centre themselves, meet the staff, ask questions, and make their own judgement. For us, Little Zak’s Carey Bay has been one of the best decisions we’ve made for our family, and I couldn’t recommend them more highly.

- Hollie Christensen

Jacynta has been a consistent and caring presence in our daughter’s life since she started at Little Zacks around 1.5 years ago. She is sincere, attentive, and truly engaged with the children—always taking the time to understand their needs and joining in with them during meals and play. We were so pleased to hear she would be moving to the Navigators room along with our daughter this year, providing that continuity and familiar support. Little Zacks has been a wonderful environment for our daughter to develop essential skills. The educators work together beautifully, creating a warm and nurturing space where each child is supported. We’re very grateful to have Jacynta and the team guiding her through these important early years.

- Gai Hutchinson

Such a great school and great teachers

- Justin Dadd

About Little Zak's Academy Carey Bay

Little Zak’s Academy is a welcoming, purpose-built childcare centre catering to children aged 6 weeks to 6 years. Our centers are open from 7:00 am to 6:00 pm, providing convenient care options for families. Alongside our commitment to delivering excellence in early childhood care and education within a safe, nurturing, and inclusive environment, Little Zak’s Academy aims to make a monumental impact on the lives of our children and families. Our dynamic environment fosters intentional teaching and spontaneous learning, nurturing lifelong skills and independence. Together, with our dedicated team and supportive families, we embark on this incredible journey of growth and discovery.

Our state-of-the-art facilities are designed to inspire fun and creativity among the children. Our generously sized outdoor spaces are intentionally crafted to encourage imaginative play, featuring expansive playgrounds with built-in slides, climbing frames, and sandpits. Indoors, our open-plan classrooms create a safe and communal environment where children can learn and play. Additionally, each classroom includes quiet reading nooks and group activity tables where children can enjoy activities with their friends.

Join us at Little Zak’s Academy, and let’s create the best start in life for your child, together.

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Programs

Programs

At Little Zak’s Academy, we provide all-inclusive excursions and incursions.

Check it out: The Children at Carey Bay had a visit from the Dentist! The children had a blast engaging with the puppets, brushing their teeth and learning how to floss!

About the Curriculum

About the Curriculum

At Little Zak’s Academy we offer a range of in-house activities to support your child’s development, fostering lifelong skills. These Extra-curricular activities include:

  1. The Yoga Club: Designed for children aged two to six years, this program develops flexibility and supports development of important skills including emotional regulation, mindfulness and boosts self-esteem.
  2. Language lessons: This program introduces children to new languages to expand their understanding of the world and improves their cognitive development.
  3. Little Zak’s Kitchen: Introduced to inspire children to learn about smart food choices through cooking classes, children are empowered to take on more responsibility and encouraged to become adventurous eaters.
  4. Zakaroos: Children aged two to six have fun learning to play soccer while improving their athletic ability and building good fitness habits.
  5. Zak’s enviro: This teaches children environmental sustainability in practical ways, while they get their hands dirty composting and planting food in the veggie patch.
  6. Little Zak’s Prep School: This is a program to guide children through transition to school, building skills in emotional resilience, language and self-sufficiency.
What the parents say

What the parents say

"The staff at Little Zak’s really go the extra mile with my toddler, always greeting us at reception, and making the drop off/pick up easy. He was a stage 5 clinger and always put in a lot of effort, great communication and always happy. My son is well taken care of! I’m very great full that we have a Little Zak’s..." - Bonnie

"We love Little Zak’s at Carey Bay our children have settled in and are happy. The staff are all professional always going above and beyond for my family." - Joan

Meet the team

Meet the team

Meet HAYLEE, our Centre Director

"I have been in the industry for nine years, holding a Diploma in Early Childhood Education and Care (ECEC). My passion lies in helping children thrive in a learning environment and watching them succeed in whatever they set their minds to."

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Little Zak's Academy Carey Bay Reviews (16)

5.0

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Hollie Christensen

Dec, 2025

My son has been attending this centre for over a year and he absolutely loves it. The educators are incredible — patient, caring, attentive, and genuinely invested in each child’s wellbeing and development. I trust every single one of them with my child, and I would never put him in an environment where he wasn’t safe or cared for. The centre itself is secure, organised, and professional. There are cameras throughout, a keypad entry with individual codes, and sign-in/sign-out tablets that ensure only authorised people access the site. The staff know exactly who is coming and going, which gives me peace of mind. Communication is excellent. I receive daily updates, including meals, naps, toilet breaks, and photos of activities. They’re always happy to chat about how my son is going, what he’s learning, and any goals they’re helping him work toward. As with any daycare, kids have moments - they’re learning boundaries, sharing, emotions, and how to navigate social situations. On the one occasion my child was bitten (which can happen in any centre), the educators handled it professionally and compassionately. They called me straight away, documented it, notified the other parents, and made sure both children were monitored moving forward. I couldn’t have asked for anything more. The educators are on a first-name basis with not only the kids but most parents too. They genuinely know and care about the children, and it really feels like an extended family. My son has grown and developed so much since starting there - emotionally, socially, and verbally. He has become a more confident and happy little person. There will always be a mixture of opinions online, but I encourage parents to visit the centre themselves, meet the staff, ask questions, and make their own judgement. For us, Little Zak’s Carey Bay has been one of the best decisions we’ve made for our family, and I couldn’t recommend them more highly.

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Gai Hutchinson

May, 2025

Jacynta has been a consistent and caring presence in our daughter’s life since she started at Little Zacks around 1.5 years ago. She is sincere, attentive, and truly engaged with the children—always taking the time to understand their needs and joining in with them during meals and play. We were so pleased to hear she would be moving to the Navigators room along with our daughter this year, providing that continuity and familiar support. Little Zacks has been a wonderful environment for our daughter to develop essential skills. The educators work together beautifully, creating a warm and nurturing space where each child is supported. We’re very grateful to have Jacynta and the team guiding her through these important early years.

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Justin Dadd

May, 2025

Such a great school and great teachers

How Little Zak's Academy Carey Bay Compares

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