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A Place To Grow Early Learning Academy

A Place To Grow Early Learning Academy

1 Dampier Street, Chifley, NSW, 2036 view map
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5.0
(02) 9072 0691

Care Type:

Long Day Care, Pre-school

Hours:

8:00am to 5:30pm

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Address:

1 Dampier Street, Chifley, NSW, 2036

5.0

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Hi Debby, Thank you so much for all the beautiful memories you and your wonderful staff have given my little ones. From the very beginning, I have been so impressed by the staff’s dedication. Sharon is the reason M and all the boys are playing Oztag each week! When I asked the children to think of a message for their Christmas cards to each of their teachers, I could see how much of an impact each member of staff had. M thanks Abi for her science experiments, and thanked Sharon for her introduction to Oztag, which subsequently formed their team. She even went out of her way to practice and visit them! I am continually amazed by the standard of care, the quality of education, and the preparation for school readiness. What a difference between the centres we have been to. Everything about APTG is of the highest quality. I am only sad that I didn’t know about APTG earlier so I could have brought L and M to the centre many years sooner. Nonetheless, life unfolds as it does, and I am so grateful they have had the time they’ve had at your centre. Not only have L and M had a wonderful experience at APTG, but I will dearly miss chatting with all the staff as well. They have been such a pillar of love and acceptance. Every time I walk into the centre, I feel I can joke, laugh, share, and feel genuinely welcomed. It feels like an extension of the family, whilst still maintaining absolute professionalism. I will miss the staff immensely. Thank you to you, and to all of your beautiful staff for everything. You will all be dearly missed by me and my little family. I will miss all of the magical events your team hosts and the attention to detail and love. A big hug to all! Thank you for the memories!

- Bianca Vucetic

We love APTGA, and feel so lucky to have found this gem of a place in Chifley. Our daughter has been there in the Toddler room since January and she loves "School" as she calls it. What makes this place stand apart from other centers I looked at, is the educators are all passionate about their jobs and the children, it's really a vocation for them rather than a job they fell into. They've all got qualifications and actually care about the children. There is thought put into the daily schedule, real attention given to each child. You can see that as soon as you do a tour, and every time you drop in. They're really switched on. I've really struggled to find the same thing in other places (as they don't have a Nursery so looking for somewhere for my baby). My daughter has also had like 80% less bugs compared to the previous place... i.e they do actually clean. So grateful to the team for giving my daughter such a wonderful daily experience. We feel so lucky to have discovered this place.

- Jessica Burton

Incredible centre with the most nurturing staff! They truly take pride in being educators of young people and it shows in how happy and confident the kids are. Can’t recommend this centre highly enough.

- Mariann Barkho

About A Place To Grow Early Learning Academy

We are now finalising 2026 enrolment applications for January–March commencement. To schedule a centre visit call 02 9661 7896. Limited places available.

Why Families Choose Us
Since opening in 2013, A Place To Grow Early Learning Academy has been dedicated to providing superior care and excellence in early childhood education. Our safe, nurturing, home-like environment focuses strongly on child safety, well-being, and quality education. We proudly meet the National Quality Standards for Health and Safety in Children’s Services.

Our loyal, long-serving team of qualified educators are passionate professionals who combine knowledge, experience, and heart to enrich children’s lives. We foster confidence, independence, problem-solving, and resilience while promoting kindness, empathy, and compassion for others and the environment.

What We Offer

Naturally ventilated, sun-filled classrooms

Leading educational programs

Comprehensive School Readiness Program

Grow Your Mind Program for emotional well-being

Organic, wholesome home-cooked meals daily

Mineral-based sunscreen options

LowTox cleaning with Young Living’s Thieves® products

Individualised learning that builds friendships and social skills

Our Approach
Children are our central focus. Our purpose-built centre offers flexible, open-ended learning where children aged 2–5 thrive. Through play, exploration, and guidance, children discover their unique strengths and interests in a joyful and stimulating environment.

Our highly regarded preschool program runs daily for 3–5 year-olds, preparing them for school and life. With dedicated educators and a philosophy grounded in best practice, we are committed to creating strong foundations for your child’s future.

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Services Provided by A Place To Grow Early Learning Academy

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About the curriculum

About the curriculum

Aligned with the Early Years Learning Framework, the Academy of Early Learning curriculum is flexible so it can be tailored to the individuality of every child. In doing so, the educators support the children to develop their confidence and love of learning so they can build important lifelong skills.

For the children aged 0 to 3 years in the Nursery and Childcare, the play-based curriculum encourages the children’s natural curiosity. They engage in activities that help to develop their imagination and creativity while enhancing their social, emotional and cognitive skills. 

 In the Kindergarten and Preschool rooms, the children develop the skills they will need to succeed at school and beyond. The focus is on giving the children the emotional, physical, intellectual and language skills they will carry with them as they transition to primary school.

What the parents say

What the parents say

“Our kids absolutely love going to daycare, they ask to go on weekends! The programs are not only education, but provide inclusion through diversity. Everything we are looking for, to raise broad-minded, well-rounded, content and resilient children.”

Laura

“I still remember the first day walking into a happy, safe, warm environment which made me feel so secure, especially knowing my daughter will be well looked after. I have always been informed/briefed about her day which always makes me feel more confident she is well looked after. I couldn't be more grateful for her ongoing support and loving care with our daughter.”

Ramya

“It is such a loving, caring and stimulating environment with a plethora of activities. My son has shown tremendous improvement in group play, communication and caring for the younger ones.”

Rasika

Centre philosophy

Centre philosophy

“Our education programs are tailored to your child's individual needs, as we challenge and stimulate each child to be and become confident lifelong learners. We will take your child on a discovery of music and arts, food, culture, academic learning and emotional wellbeing. We opened this centre to create a space where your family's values are respected, whilst we also support each child to foster deep connections with themselves, their peers and their local community.”

Academy of Early Learning team

Meet the team

Meet the team

Our values are aligned with integrity. We encompass the ideals of dignity, equity, inclusion, and respect for all

A Place to Grow Academy is a privately owned and operated centre. 

Each educator who is at our service undergoes a high-standard recruitment process to ensure the quality and standards are maintained.

All educators and staff must adhere to our core company team values and expectations.

Our Approved Provider, Centre Director and Educational Leader collaborate closely to ensure that our focus remains on high standards in all areas and at the forefront of our mission.

The team works collaboratively to ensure that the centre is like a home away from home for the children. The educators work with every child to cultivate their love of learning and set them up for success at school and beyond.

The educators are skilled at switching between group and individual learning to create a dynamic environment where collaboration and communication thrive. In partnerships with the local community, allied health, schools and the children’s families, the educators support each child’s holistic development.

Safety

Safety


At A Place To Grow Academy, the wellbeing and protection of every child is at the heart of everything we do. We believe that children flourish when they feel safe, seen, and deeply cared for — and we are dedicated to providing an environment where families have complete peace of mind.

As mandatory reporters, all of our educators are trained and legally obligated to identify and report any concerns regarding a child’s safety or welfare. This responsibility reflects our unwavering commitment to advocating for each child’s right to feel safe, respected, and protected at all times.

Our centre is proudly owner-operated, meaning that the company owner is actively involved in the day-to-day operations and personally oversees all aspects of care and compliance. This ensures that our safety standards remain exceptionally high and that every policy is guided by integrity and genuine care.

We maintain extremely low staff turnover, allowing children to form secure, long-term bonds with familiar educators who know and understand them deeply. This consistency builds trust and contributes to the calm, family-like environment that defines our service.

Our premises feature a secure entry system with cameras, and only authorised individuals are permitted access. Clear safety protocols and supervision procedures are in place across all areas of the centre, ensuring that the safety of every child, every day, is our highest priority.

At A Place To Grow Academy, safety is not just a policy — it is the foundation of the nurturing community we create together.

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$210 /day

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$197-$210 /day

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A Place To Grow Early Learning Academy Reviews (18)

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Bianca Vucetic

Dec, 2025

Hi Debby, Thank you so much for all the beautiful memories you and your wonderful staff have given my little ones. From the very beginning, I have been so impressed by the staff’s dedication. Sharon is the reason M and all the boys are playing Oztag each week! When I asked the children to think of a message for their Christmas cards to each of their teachers, I could see how much of an impact each member of staff had. M thanks Abi for her science experiments, and thanked Sharon for her introduction to Oztag, which subsequently formed their team. She even went out of her way to practice and visit them! I am continually amazed by the standard of care, the quality of education, and the preparation for school readiness. What a difference between the centres we have been to. Everything about APTG is of the highest quality. I am only sad that I didn’t know about APTG earlier so I could have brought L and M to the centre many years sooner. Nonetheless, life unfolds as it does, and I am so grateful they have had the time they’ve had at your centre. Not only have L and M had a wonderful experience at APTG, but I will dearly miss chatting with all the staff as well. They have been such a pillar of love and acceptance. Every time I walk into the centre, I feel I can joke, laugh, share, and feel genuinely welcomed. It feels like an extension of the family, whilst still maintaining absolute professionalism. I will miss the staff immensely. Thank you to you, and to all of your beautiful staff for everything. You will all be dearly missed by me and my little family. I will miss all of the magical events your team hosts and the attention to detail and love. A big hug to all! Thank you for the memories!

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Jessica Burton

Aug, 2025

We love APTGA, and feel so lucky to have found this gem of a place in Chifley. Our daughter has been there in the Toddler room since January and she loves "School" as she calls it. What makes this place stand apart from other centers I looked at, is the educators are all passionate about their jobs and the children, it's really a vocation for them rather than a job they fell into. They've all got qualifications and actually care about the children. There is thought put into the daily schedule, real attention given to each child. You can see that as soon as you do a tour, and every time you drop in. They're really switched on. I've really struggled to find the same thing in other places (as they don't have a Nursery so looking for somewhere for my baby). My daughter has also had like 80% less bugs compared to the previous place... i.e they do actually clean. So grateful to the team for giving my daughter such a wonderful daily experience. We feel so lucky to have discovered this place.

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Kathleen Bacon

Feb, 2023

My twins are currently attending A Place to Grow and we absolutely love it. The twins are so content and happy at drop off and pick up, they even run to the door in the mornings. The teachers are second to none and remember every family member’s name. The girls language and social skills have improved out of sight since starting last year. We will be members of the APTG community forever.

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