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Smart Little Kids Early Learning Centre - Five Dock

Smart Little Kids Early Learning Centre - Five Dock

43A-45 Lancelot Street, Five Dock, NSW, 2046 view map
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5.0
(02) 8559 0048

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Long Day Care, Occasional, Casual or Flexible Care

Hours:

7:30am to 6:00pm

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43A-45 Lancelot Street, Five Dock, NSW, 2046

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About Smart Little Kids Early Learning Centre - Five Dock

Welcome to Smart Little Kids Early Learning Centre!

Smart Little Kids Early Learning Centre provides care for children aged 2–6 years in a nurturing and homestyle environment. The energy in the centre is positive and vibrant, creating a place where children feel comfortable, secure and loved. Through consistency and familiarity, they develop strong and trusting relationships with their educators, building the foundation for lifelong learning.

The indoor learning spaces are fun, bright, and thoughtfully designed, balancing colour with sustainable timber materials. Each space encourages curiosity and discovery, supporting children’s personal and educational development through a play-based, small group approach. Educators carefully plan and embed meaningful learning opportunities each day, while also organising one in-house incursion per month to extend children’s knowledge and experiences.

The outdoor play areas are open and engaging, offering opportunities to connect with nature while they play. Shaded by a beautiful frangipani tree, children can explore climbing equipment, engage in sensory water play, or care for the established vegetable garden—developing responsibility and a sense of belonging to their environment.

Our educators are highly qualified, caring, and committed to fostering each child’s individuality. Families are seen as partners in the learning journey, with open communication and strong relationships forming a key part of our philosophy.

Conveniently located just a short walk from the Five Dock shopping strip and public transport, parents also benefit from nearby street parking for easy drop-offs and pick-ups.

At Smart Little Kids ELC, we pride ourselves on being a holistic, community-oriented centre where every child is encouraged to thrive. Book a tour today to experience the warmth, learning and joy that our service provides. 

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Centre philosophy

Centre philosophy

Our philosophy is the foundation of everything we do at Smart Little Kids. We believe that children are capable, curious learners who thrive in environments where they feel safe, valued, and respected. We are committed to creating inclusive, nurturing spaces that support children’s social, emotional, physical, and cognitive development through play and inquiry-based learning. Our philosophy emphasises cultural diversity, sustainability, and respectful relationships, acknowledging that every child’s background, family, and experiences are important. We foster resilience, independence, and creativity, while also embedding practices that help children develop empathy, respect for others, and a strong sense of belonging. Guided by the principles of the Early Years Learning Framework and National Quality Standards, our philosophy reflects our vision to prepare children not just for school, but for life.

About the Curriculum

About the Curriculum

At Smart Little Kids, our curriculum is designed to inspire a love of learning through play, discovery, and intentional teaching. Aligned with the Early Years Learning Framework (EYLF v2.0) and the National Quality Standards (NQS), our program encourages children to explore their interests, develop critical thinking, and build strong communication and problem-solving skills. Our educators carefully plan experiences that extend learning in literacy, numeracy, science, arts, and wellbeing, while remaining flexible to children’s emerging interests and developmental stages. We place a strong focus on inclusion and cultural diversity, incorporating bilingual education, Indigenous perspectives, and sustainable practices into everyday learning. The curriculum supports each child’s unique journey, empowering them to develop confidence, independence, and a strong foundation for lifelong learning.

Kindergarten/Preschool Programs

Kindergarten/Preschool Programs

Our Kindergarten and Preschool programs are thoughtfully designed to prepare children for a smooth and confident transition to formal schooling. Led by university-trained early childhood teachers, the program combines play-based learning with intentional teaching to build literacy, numeracy, and inquiry skills in engaging and meaningful ways. Children are encouraged to explore their ideas, ask questions, and solve problems, fostering creativity and a love of learning. Alongside academic preparation, we focus heavily on developing children’s social and emotional competence, resilience, independence, and collaboration skills. Through group projects, storytelling, creative arts, and outdoor exploration, children learn to work together, respect one another, and express their individuality. Our preschool program ensures children are not only ready for the academic challenges of school but are also confident, capable, and eager learners.

Programs

Programs

Smart Little Kids offers a wide variety of programs to ensure children have access to rich, diverse, and meaningful learning opportunities. Our bilingual program introduces children to the Italian language through songs, storytelling, and cultural exchanges with an early learning centre in Italy. Our Indigenous education program includes daily Acknowledgement of Country practices, as well as storytelling, art, and collaboration with an Adelaide-based early learning centre to promote understanding of Indigenous culture. Each Wednesday, children participate in a fitness program to support health and wellbeing, and every month they enjoy incursions that provide exciting new learning experiences. For children requiring additional support, we work closely with speech and occupational therapists, with therapy sessions available onsite, and we collaborate with the NDIS to ensure inclusivity. These programs demonstrate our commitment to holistic education, ensuring every child is supported to reach their full potential.

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$170 /day

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$170 /day

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$165 /day

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Smart Little Kids Early Learning Centre - Five Dock Reviews (33)

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Aya Tabikh

Dec, 2025

My kids enjoying going there highly recommended 💕💕

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rose grech

Dec, 2025

Absolutely love this childcare centre! From the moment you walk in, you can feel how warm, safe and welcoming the environment is. The educators are so caring, patient and genuinely passionate about what they do my child has grown so much since starting here. Mary is an incredible owner. She’s hands-on, always available to chat and truly listens to families. You can tell she puts her heart into creating a positive, nurturing space for all the children. The centre is always clean, organised and filled with fun, engaging activities that my child talks about nonstop. I’m so grateful we found this place and couldn’t recommend it more to any family looking for quality care.

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Michael Caruso

Dec, 2025

Excellent!

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✔️ 2 Weeks of FREE Childcare
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👶 A warm, homestyle environment
📚 Play-based learning with qualified early childhood teachers
🌱 Focus on wellbeing, creativity, and school readiness

📍 Conveniently located near the Five Dock shopping strip & public transport

Available to new families only.

Child Care Subsidy (CCS) must be applied.

Free weeks will be credited after enrolment and commencement.

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