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Little Zak's Academy Thornton

Little Zak's Academy Thornton

1 Avard Close, Thornton, NSW, 2322 view map
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1300 339 257

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7am to 6pm

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1 Avard Close, Thornton, NSW, 2322

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About Little Zak's Academy Thornton

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

Check it out: The Children at Thornton had a visit from the Healthy Harold! 

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

"My son and daughter go to Little Zaks Thornton 1 and absolutely love it! I’ve seen such an amazing change in my 3 year old son compared to his previous daycare. My daughter is only 1 and she loves all her educators so much which makes drop off times so much easier. All the educators are amazing and go above and beyond for my children and Hayley the director is so great! I wouldn’t go anywhere else!" - Analise

"Cannot recommend this centre highly enough. All the educators are absolutely amazing and our daughter never wants to come home! They treat all the kids as if they were their own. We would recommend Little Zak's Academy Thornton 1 to everyone." - Jaimi

Meet the team

Meet the team

Meet LANIE, our Centre Director

I’ve got 4 years of experience in the field, with a Diploma in Early Childhood Education and Care and working towards a Bachelor of Education.

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Little Zak's Academy Thornton Reviews (8)

5.0 /5

Based on 8 Reviews

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Shaye Styles

5.0 1 month ago

I cannot recommend little Zak’s @ Thornton enough! The teachers are lovely! The directors treat you like family and the whole centre is truly amazing. My boy has been going here for 2 years and I cannot fault them.

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Lily Young

5.0 1 month ago

my experiences with this center has been fantastic! My sons have been going here for roughly 6 months and I have had great interactions with the educators/staff. The center is clean and cozy, and my boys always come home telling me about all the fun activities they did that day. Can not recommend this center enough!

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HASTING

5.0 1 month ago

The centre has a lovely management, team and outdoors. Would highly recommend!

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Keahana Wells

5.0 1 month ago

Little zak's academy t1 is honestly one of best childcare services that we have ever been to. My daughter has lernt so much here in just a short amount of time. She is saying a lot more words and sentences. I would 100% recommend anyone to this centre. The staff and director nicki are so amazing as well i have never seen my daughter warm up to anyone so fast that wasn't mum and dad.

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Steven Brown

5.0 1 month ago

I have been bringing my children to Little Zak's for over a year, the centre is amazing its small and very homey. The backyard is large with lots for the children to explore. My children always come home talking about they great day they have had and the extra curriculars they have done. Can highly recommend Little Zak's Thornton.

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