(02) 9072 0436
(02) 9072 0436Address:
74-76 Lawrence Street, Freshwater, NSW, 2096
Care Type:
Long Day Care, Pre-school
Hours:
7:30AM to 6:00PM
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Address:
74-76 Lawrence Street, Freshwater, NSW, 2096
Rating Score
Our daughter started at The Learning Sanctuary Freshwater at 11 months old and 6mths later she is absolutely thriving. The incredible management and care staff have not only given us the confidence that she is being well looked after but they have helped shape and nurture her development beyond our expectations. The daily photograph updates, the meal options, the learning programmes and the constant variety of activities are just some of the highlights. We adore drop off and pick up times when we get to connect with the staff, who are always very happy to spend time with us chatting about our daughter’s day. Thank you TLC for making the transition to daycare so seamless and enjoyable for our family.
- Claire Smith
We are conveniently located for families in or commuting through Northern Beaches, ideal for families in Freshwater, Harbord, Queenscliff, Curl Curl, North Manly, Fairlight and Brookvale.
Many of our Children go on to attend local schools such as St John the Baptist Catholic Primary School, supporting a smooth transition to school.
We offer nurturing care and quality early education for children from 6 weeks to 6 years, with flexible hours (9, 10, 11, and 12-hour sessions) to suit busy families.
Our Learning Environments
Our children benefit from familiar faces as they grow, creating a sense of continuity:
We’re proud to have qualified teachers and educators, supported by a team of national education experts, ensuring the highest quality childcare and early education.
Innovative Early Learning Programs
Our teachers deliver the Early Years Learning Framework (EYLF or the national curriculum) through play-based learning that covers language, literacy, numeracy, STEM, social, and emotional development. Our program also includes:
We focus on strong family partnerships through regular learning and development conversations with your child’s lead educator, learning showcases, and in-centre family events. Our Xplor app provides real-time updates and learning summaries daily to keep you informed on your child’s journey.
We are conveniently located for families in or commuting through Northern Beaches, ideal for families in Freshwater, Harbord, Queenscliff, Curl Curl, North Manly, Fairlight and Brookvale.
Many of our Children go on to attend local schools such as St John the Baptist Catholic Primary School, supporting a smooth transition to school.
We offer nurturing care and quality early education for children from 6 weeks to 6 years, with flexible hours (9, 10, 11, and 12-hour sessions) to suit busy families.
Our Learning Environments
Our children benefit from familiar faces as they grow, creating a sense of continuity:
We’re proud to have qualified teachers and educators, supported by a team of national education experts, ensuring the highest quality childcare and early education.
Innovative Early Learning Programs
Our teachers deliver the Early Years Learning Framework (EYLF or the national curriculum) through play-based learning that covers language, literacy, numeracy, STEM, social, and emotional development. Our program also includes:
We focus on strong family partnerships through regular learning and development conversations with your child’s lead educator, learning showcases, and in-centre family events. Our Xplor app provides real-time updates and learning summaries daily to keep you informed on your child’s journey.
Our centre offers the NSW Government-approved "Start Strong" Preschool Program , providing access of 600 hours of quality preschool education annually for children aged 3–5 years . This program includes fee relief funding to make early childhood education more affordable for families.
Our Enhanced Learning Program for Preschool children focuses on:
With extended hours and a year-round program (excluding public holidays), our Preschool program is delivered by qualified Early Childhood Teachers committed to supporting your child’s individual development.
Additional Benefits Include:
We also engage with local schools and provide transition statements, ensuring your child feels confident and prepared for the next steps in their education journey. Stay connected with your child’s progress via our Xplor platform, which offers regular updates on their learning and development.
“Let the child be the scriptwriter, director and the actor in their own play” - Magda Gerber
Nursery Space: 6 weeks – 2 years
Learning starts from before birth, and our Educators have created a welcoming and nurturing nursery environment where each baby feels safe to explore and discover new things - through their senses, their communication and cues (body language, facial expression and sounds) and through experimentation. On any given day you can see the nursery children engaging in all types of play including sensory play, music time, story time and more. Every day provides a brand new, exciting adventure for our babies to support their development, learning and wellbeing.
Toddler Space: 2 - 3 years
Our teachers and educators encourage the children to learn through play to help enhance their sensory-motor development. This happens through carefully planned music, dance, games, role playing and reading experiences.
On any given day the Toddlers can be seen developing their numeracy by building a tower, sorting objects, pointing and identifying shapes and patterns and participating in counting songs and games.
Children in our toddler space are encouraged to participate in group play. Group play is important as it helps our toddlers develop important social skills such as, turn-taking, developing self-confidence and emotional self-regulation. Our skilled team helps children through talking, planning and role modelling.
Preschool Space: 3 – 6 years
Preschool is a unique time for learning with peers and developing skills for later learning including confidence and curiosity, important skills for starting school. Our play-based program has school readiness at its core, encouraging active engagement in learning and supporting a range of positive developmental outcomes including resilience, independence, critical thinking and creativity.
The oral language supports literacy learning and a child’s oral language ability is the best predictor for later success in learning to read and write. Hearing the sounds within a language is the first critical step for all literacy learning. Our team supports our Preschool children's literacy development by engaging in rich discussions, reading, storytelling, dramatic play and experimentation all of which introduce new vocabulary as part of everyday conversations.
Throughout the Preschool year, children use their language to share ideas, ask questions, express themselves, and connect with peers and adults in social settings.
Social-emotional skills, including the ability to self-regulate emotions, are supported through group learning experiences. Our team supports each child’s social and emotional development by labelling and talking about emotions and supporting appropriate responses as together, they engage in new and challenging situations. Our goal in the Preschool year is to prepare children and families for a smooth transition to primary school.
Morning
Ellie is 11 months old and enjoys sensory play outside in the sandpit with her friends. She sits near her educator who helps teach her how to scoop the sand into the bucket. Ellie is learning how to dig, carry, and move the sand. She is also exploring texture and learning what happens to the sand when she adds water!
Lunch
Ellie has finished her lunch and is preparing to take a nap. Her educator changes her nappy, prepares a bottle and reads Ellie a story before her afternoon sleep.
Afternoon
Ellie and some of her nursery friends enjoy some story time and songs outside in the shaded garden. They read ‘Peepo’ which is Ellie’s favourite book.
Morning
Josh is two and a half years old and loves to start his day at the centre outside on the climbing equipment. His friends join him, and together they pretend to be pirates on a ship looking for treasure. Through this exciting dramatic play, Josh is learning about himself and the world around him. Dramatic play is helping Josh identify his interests, abilities, likes and dislikes.
Lunch
Josh is watering the vegetables in the garden. By doing this, Josh is learning the importance of growing and caring for the veggies in the garden. Josh picks a tomato from the garden, which the Chef will use to help make Josh and his friend’s lunch - Spaghetti Bolognese!
Afternoon
Josh enjoys art, and today he is painting a beach scene from a recent family holiday. He adds the finishing touches and sets the painting aside to dry; so that he can take it home to share with his family.
While painting, Josh is learning how to express himself creatively and how to convey his ideas and emotions. Painting is also helping develop Josh’s hand eye coordination, finger, wrist and hand strength. Making marks on paper is important for self expression as well as later learning.
Morning
Charlotte is almost five years old and can’t wait for today’s carpentry experience - she loves building things! Carpentry experiences allow Charlotte and her friends to extend their learning through real-life experiences. While participating in carpentry, Charlotte is learning to problem solve, experiment and predict. She is also improving her hand eye coordination, manipulative skills and muscular strength.
Lunch
Before Charlotte sits down for lunch with her friends and educators, Charlotte takes part in the centre’s sports program. Charlotte loves sports. Sports helps Charlotte improve her flexibility and strength (perfect for growing bodies!). Sports also allows her to practice different skills in a fun and engaging way.
Afternoon
Charlotte is off to ‘big school’ next year and she can't wait to start! Charlotte and her friends will be visiting the local primary school next week. In preparation for the visit, the class is creating a list of questions to ask the Principal and school children.
Our centre chef prepares and cooks nutritious meals daily, catering to the unique dietary requirements of every child. We believe that by encouraging active participation (such as growing their own fruit and vegetables, preparing, and finally cooking!) children learn to appreciate and understand the importance of healthy eating across a wide variety of food.
Our centre offers seasonal whole food-based menus – created to delight the fussiest eaters.
Want to see the centre first hand? Book a tour with The Learning Sanctuary Freshwater below.
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Rating Score
Claire Smith
Our daughter started at The Learning Sanctuary Freshwater at 11 months old and 6mths later she is absolutely thriving. The incredible management and care staff have not only given us the confidence that she is being well looked after but they have helped shape and nurture her development beyond our expectations. The daily photograph updates, the meal options, the learning programmes and the constant variety of activities are just some of the highlights. We adore drop off and pick up times when we get to connect with the staff, who are always very happy to spend time with us chatting about our daughter’s day. Thank you TLC for making the transition to daycare so seamless and enjoyable for our family.
Hi Claire, We’re thrilled to receive your 5-star rating! It’s wonderful to hear that our staff have helped shape and nurture your daughter's development beyond your expectations. Your kind words inspire us to continue providing exceptional care and education. Kind regards, The Learning Sanctuary Team
Alberto Martínez Lesta
We recently transferred our daughter to The Learning Sanctuary Freshwater, and we couldn’t be happier with the experience. The team made sure the transition was smooth for our whole family, and most importantly, they helped our daughter feel happy and settled in her new room from the very beginning. A special shout-out to the Junior Kinder educators—they’ve been incredibly supportive, warm, and always ready to help our daughter achieve her goals. I highly recommend TLS Freshwater to any family looking for a nurturing, professional, and child-focused environment.
John Price
My youngest has been with Learning Sanctuary for 2.5 years and the crew has been amazing. A number of staff also recognised me from previous centres where my older children attended, and connected with them when they came through the doors on dropoffs. The centre manager and her team did an outstanding job through COVID and subsequent staff shortages, and deliver care with clear proactive communication, and most importantly kindness. It's wonderful when humans in educational and care roles...actually care.
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