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Starlight Early Learning Centre - Vaucluse

Starlight Early Learning Centre - Vaucluse

3 Russell Street, Vaucluse, NSW, 2030 view map
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5.0
(02) 9139 8140

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Long Day Care, Occasional, Casual or Flexible Care, Pre-school

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7:30am to 6pm

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3 Russell Street, Vaucluse, NSW, 2030

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About Starlight Early Learning Centre - Vaucluse

Welcome to Starlight Early Learning Centre - Vaucluse (formerly Vaucluse Little School). Our Early Years Centre established in 1997 has been providing quality care for families in Vaucluse, Watsons Bay and surrounding suburbs. Starlight Early Learning Centre - Vaucluse offers a Montessori Education and seeks to achieve excellence and enrichment for Early learners. Our aim is for children to realise their full potential by introducing dynamic learning experiences according to Montessori principles.

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What the parents say

What the parents say

My daughter has been with Vaucluse Little school since 2018. From the first day she started the staff have been so caring, kind and understanding. They have all shown an interest in each child and know each child individually. Vaucluse Little School makes these kids smile, have fun, laugh and most of all feel secure and cared for. During the Covid -19 crisis the protocols and policies that have been put in place to keep all safe is absolutely amazing. My daughter loves going each day is always wanting to stay.

Rachel, parent  

Both children have attended and the staff are amazing - just like family.

Ansilea, parent 

Our son Winston has been expertly looked after by Annette and her team for well over a year at Vaucluse Little school. The entire team do a fantastic job and care deeply for each and every child in their care. We couldn't recommend them more highly. 10/10!

Nick, parent 

Programs

Programs

All of the educators at Vaucluse Little School have had training in Montessori and are experienced in early childhood education. The educators develop a daily program, observe the children in their care and plan their programs around the needs and interests of the children. The centre implements the National Early Years Learning Framework as part of the National Quality Reform.

The four main areas in the Montessori Program are: Practical Life, Sensorial, Language, and Mathematics. Considerable emphasis is also placed on Creative Arts, Music, Science, Geography and Cultural Studies. Educators bring the world to the child through globes, maps, songs, land forms, collections of pictures of life in different cultures and much more, which are offered with the aim of helping the child to grow as an individual appreciating the world around them.

A carefully chosen selection of small-motor activities designed to develop the child's independence, coordination, concentration and sense of order and care for the environment. Once these skills are acquired children can advance to more complex Montessori equipment. 

The sensorial Montessori materials assist the child in refining their ability to accurately judge and compare size, shape, colour, sound and texture to enable them to become more analytical in their observations. These materials also prepare the child for mathematics. 

The language activities enable the child to learn the phonetic sounds for each letter. As the teacher presents the Alphabet symbols to the child they will not only hear and see the sounds but they will feel them by tracing the sandpaper letters. When they are confident with these sounds they begin to read starting with small phonetic words. 

Children are introduced to the functions and operations of numbers, arithmetic, algebra and geometry. Through the use of Montessori counting beads children learn to add, subtract, multiply and divide, giving them a sound understanding of the concepts of mathematics before entering school.

About the curriculum

About the curriculum

Montessori is an education for independence, preparing children for school and life.  At Vaucluse Little School, the educators have a specially designed curriculum to activate each child’s learning, inspired by the educational philosophy of Maria Montessori. In each of the classrooms children are actively engaged and working independently using the unique Montessori materials. 

12 months - 3 years

This is a warm positive space ideal for up to 14 young children who are spending time away from home for the first time. Divided up into a range of play areas, this room is filled with educational materials, books and puzzles as well as plenty of art supplies to encourage self expression. This spacious open plan design of the room allows children the opportunity to be independent, whilst still under the supervision of their educators. 

3 years - 5 years

A maximum of 10 children are exposed to more complex Montessori materials and activities are designed to challenge them as they advance developmentally.

In this room sociological and environmental consciousness is fostered, with children encouraged to make their own decisions.

Meet the team

Meet the team

At Vaucluse Little School the educators are committed to forming genuine nurturing relationships with each child. The team of qualified educators have worked together at Vaucluse Little School for over 10 years, and are dedicated to providing each child with the best start in life.

The educators aim to build and foster each child's self-esteem by developing strong feelings of self worth. They understand that the best way for children to learn is through experience and making their own choices. Educators recognise every child is an individual, with their own abilities, interests and needs.

The team is committed to developing strong relationships with the families and children in their care. They offer a loving, secure, and stable environment which is an extension of the home. Vaucluse Little School employs childcare professionals who truly understand the emotional and developmental needs of young children and encourage them to extend their skills. The teachers are sensitive, caring and dedicated to the welfare of children and parents. They always provide a positive workspace and good working conditions for the staff, and high standards of hygiene and care. The team knows that effective communication is the bedrock of a happy childcare centre.

At Vaucluse Little School we believe that childhood is a unique and valuable stage of life.

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Starlight Early Learning Centre - Vaucluse Reviews (24)

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Annette Gillespie

Oct, 2025

Dear families thank you for all your wonderful reviews, and your support over 18 years, it’s is with great sadness that unfortunately I have decided to move on from previous Vaucluse little school. Now Starlight early learning, I wish them all the best in the future!!

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Monica Marshall

May, 2025

We highly recommend Vaucluse Little School. Annette and her team run a wonderful centre, we are so happy with our choice. All of the staff are so warm and caring, it is exactly what we wanted, and the play, friends, and learning is exactly what our daughter needed. Initially we were really worried about sending our daughter to childcare, but our daughter settled in so quickly, thanks to the care and effort of the staff. Our daughter says bye-bye in the morning with no tears or apprehension; she loves going to school, and asks us all of the time when she is going next.

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Georgia Chrysovergi

Apr, 2025

Our daughter loves going to Vaucluse Little School! The teachers are so caring and really get to know each child. It’s such a warm, friendly place, and I can be very relaxed knowing they are looking after her while I’m busy with life or working. They have helped her to grow so much in confidence and happiness since starting there. I’m very grateful for them what they are offering and for existing in our life!

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