You wouldn’t change your child for the world, but you would change the world for your child. That’s why when we welcome children and families to our SDN village, we create a place where every child belongs.

SDN is not-for-profit. Partnering our diverse range of professionals with families to provide the best learning opportunities is what sets us apart. Together, we create a village so that every day is a chance for your child to thrive.

SDN is a child safe organisation. Our child safe culture is championed at all levels of SDN and is enshrined in our policy framework and our practice. Everything we do is designed to safeguard children, from the physical environments of our centres in which children play and learn through to how we listen to children and promote children’s rights.

At SDN, we are inclusive. We don’t just talk about inclusion, we do it. All our services welcome children from all communities, cultures and needs. Inclusion at SDN is delivered through our spaces, through our communication, through our food, through our educational program; it is inherent in all aspects of our village.

Your child, is supported by our village.

Your child is unique and so we will devise a learning and development program within our curriculum pillars, based on what we know about your child’s interests, learning and development. Because they will always be changing and growing, we consistently review the program to ensure we are keeping up with your child’s development, providing them with the best learning opportunities.

Our curriculum pillars are:

• Relationship and social skills
• Critical thinking and problem solving
• Early literacy and numeracy
• Health, wellbeing and movement
• Science, technology, construction and design
• Nature play and sustainability
• Creative arts
• Equity and social justice

Learn more about our educational program here -www.sdn.org.au/early-learning-journey

“I love working for SDN, as here we are truly committed to putting children at the centre of all our decision-making.” - Brooke, Centre Director at SDN Macquarie Park.

We have a highly qualified team of educators and teachers at SDN Macquarie Park, as well as a dedicated in-house cook.

Our Centre Director, Brooke, holds a Bachelor of Education (Early Childhood Education) and has over 26 years experience in the early childhood profession.

Brooke is deeply passionate about her role. I feel a strong responsibility to coach and mentor educators, helping them become the best versions of themselves every day. I take pride in walking alongside them, guiding their practice, sharing knowledge, and co-constructing our understanding together..

By fostering this commitment in educators, the team work collaboratively to create a high-quality early learning environment where children are supported by passionate and dedicated professionals throughout their learning journey.