Roseville Preschool & Long Day Care
under the gum trees since 1992.
A traditional preschool with the convenience of long day care hours and a genuine sense of community. For up to 40 children aged 3 to 6 in Roseville on Sydney's Upper North Shore. We're Child Care Subsidy approved.
A preschool nestled amongst the trees.
Roseville Kindergarten is a Child Care Subsidy approved preschool and long day care centre for up to 40 children aged 3 to 6. We're tucked into a leafy street in Roseville on Sydney's Upper North Shore.
We've been here since 1992. I've led the team since 2009 and many of our educators have been with us for well over a decade. That continuity matters. Children arrive each day to familiar faces and families feel genuinely known.
Our play-based program follows the Early Years Learning Framework's principles of Belonging, Being, and Becoming. We use an emergent curriculum, which means our weekly program follows what the children are most curious about, rather than working from a pre-set syllabus.
What our families say.
Our families come from Roseville, Chatswood, Lindfield, Killara and beyond. Here's what they think about us.
Our oldest kid has been loving Roseville Kindy and we can't wait for our second to start. Great outdoor play area, engaging rooms and importantly brilliant teachers who are very welcoming. Very very low staff turnover.
On arrival for the tour my daughter immediately warmed to Anna and the calm, welcoming spaces and the fantastic outdoor play area under the beautiful trees. As a mum I am so grateful to have found Roseville Kindergarten.
We have had two children attend Roseville Preschool, and our third will start there when she turns three. A wonderfully nurturing environment, with teachers/carers who've been there for many years. Highly recommend.
Roseville Kindy came highly recommended by our extended family whose kids still talk about their time at the kindy today. I used to think big flashy schools were the way to go, but now I know better. The teachers make all the difference. I don't think you will find a more caring team.
A truly special little preschool with the added benefit of longer hours available if needed. Led by a wonderful, caring director and a team of educators who genuinely love what they do.
Our daughter has thrived at Roseville Kindy under the care of a wonderful team of educators. She will definitely be ready for the transition to big school when the time comes!
Child-led learning, shared in real time.
Two ideas shape daily life at Roseville Kindergarten: children lead their own learning, and families stay close to it.
Play-based, child-led learning
At Roseville Kindergarten, children are in control of their own learning. Our emphasis is on each child's voice, actions, passions and wonder. The program is built on the Early Years Learning Framework's Belonging, Being, and Becoming principles. Our weekly program is shaped by the children's current interests, an approach known as emergent curriculum.
Our practice is inspired by the Reggio Emilia philosophy, which sees children as capable co-researchers of their own world.
OWNA app: your child's day, with you
We use the OWNA app to share photos, videos and stories of your child's day in real time. Over the year, those photos and stories build into a private, secure record of your child's learning that you can keep and look back on. It's also a natural way for parents to stay close to preschool life.
Through the children's eyes.
The children at Roseville Kindergarten helped shape our centre philosophy. Here is how they describe what this place is about, alongside what we hold ourselves to. Tap each value to read more.
Child Safety
Child safety is a core value and the safety and wellbeing of the children we care for and educate are paramount and promoted in our centre's culture of respecting the children's voice, active supervision, and professional practice. We review our policies, procedures and practices continuously, keeping up to date with current NSW and national guidance.
Learning
Our play-based curriculum embraces the concept of “Belonging, Being, and Becoming” (EYLF), a child-initiated, adult-facilitated program. We support children to learn through active exploration and interactions with their peers, educators, and the environment. A child-centred curriculum that offers children the opportunity to make choices about what, how, and with whom they want to play.
Community
We recognise that our community is a socially diverse and multicultural society. As a centre we recognise and value this diversity and believe that it is crucial for fostering empathy, respect, and open-mindedness. When diversity is valued and respected, people are more likely to develop a sense of belonging from a young age.
Environment
Our centre provides a calm, stable, welcoming environment. We have wide, open spaces that encourage the children to explore and discover on their own terms. Our teaching team acknowledges that the environment is the third teacher and children are encouraged to explore freely.
Partnerships
We strive for a culture of mutual trust and open communication with our families and community. We believe that partnerships are crucial for holistic child development, creating a supportive network of educators, families, and other professional services.
Sustainability
We take an active role as a community to do our part in caring for our environment and contributing to a sustainable future. We believe that embedding sustainable practices advocates for a sustainable future.
Our Team
We value a team approach, where all educators are respected and encouraged to work together in a supportive environment. We encourage professional development and reflective practices within our centre.
A visual walk through.
Take a look at some of our spaces and inviting play set ups.
Photos only go so far. Come and see the centre, meet our educators, and ask the questions you want answered.
Book a tourFaces you'll see every single day.
Our core team has been together for years. That stability is one of the most important things we offer your child.
Merryn completed her degree at Macquarie University and has built strong bonds with children and families across her years at the centre. Preschool-age children are her favourite age group.
Suzanne brings experience from early childhood centres in Australia and overseas, a background that has shaped her flexible, inclusive approach and her appreciation of different cultural perspectives in early learning.
Frances is passionate about nature-based play and loves the wide open spaces children can freely explore at Roseville Kindy under the gum trees.
Simone previously worked with babies and made the move to preschool-age children when she joined the close-knit Roseville team.
Georgina, known to the children as Georgie, has been part of the Roseville family for years and is a familiar, warm face at drop-off and throughout the day.
Rosie believes a strong team is the foundation of safe, responsive care. She values open communication, shared responsibility, and the positive culture that grows when educators genuinely support one another.
The best way to meet our team is in person. They're who you'll see at drop-off and pick-up every day.
Book a tourTwo flexible daily options.
Choose between preschool hours or extended long day care, from 2 to 5 days per week. We're Child Care Subsidy approved, so most families pay significantly less out of pocket.
- Applies to preschool & long day care
- Enrol & start by 31 December 2026
- Automatically applied to your first invoice
Preschool
Long Day Care
CCS gap-fee calculator.
Most families don't pay the listed daily rate. Once your Child Care Subsidy is applied, your real out-of-pocket fee, the "gap fee", is much lower. Use this estimator to get a rough number based on your family income, days per week, and which option you're considering.
If you have an older child also in approved care, the higher subsidy rate (up to 95%) applies to the younger sibling. The option and fee shown above will represent the younger sibling for this calculation. Available only if family income is under $367,563.
How this is worked out
This estimate uses the Australian Government's Child Care Subsidy rules for the 2025-26 financial year (effective 7 July 2025). Your CCS rate is calculated from your combined family adjusted taxable income:
- Earning under $85,279: 90% subsidy
- Reduces by 1% for every $5,000 above that
- Hits 0% at $535,279 and above
The subsidy applies to the lower of the centre's hourly fee or the government's hourly rate cap of $14.63 (centre-based care, 2025-26). Each option above has its own session length, which changes the hourly fee calculation.
Second child higher rate: If you have a second child aged 5 or under in approved care and your family income is under $367,563, the second child gets your standard rate plus 30 percentage points, up to a maximum of 95%.
5% withholding: Centrelink holds back 5% of your CCS each fortnight as a buffer against end-of-year reconciliation (this is the standard default rate). The figures above include this withholding, so they reflect what you'll actually pay each fortnight. If your income estimate is accurate, the withheld amount is paid back to you at tax time. You can change the withholding rate in your myGov account.
Activity test and the 3-Day Guarantee: From 5 January 2026, every CCS-eligible family gets at least 72 hours of subsidised care per fortnight (about 3 days per week), regardless of work or study activity. Families where each parent does more than 48 hours of recognised activity per fortnight can access up to 100 hours per fortnight (about 5 days per week). For 4 or 5 days per week of care, this distinction matters: if your fortnightly hours of care exceed your subsidised cap, the hours above are charged at the full fee.
This is an estimate only. Centrelink will give you your exact rate after you lodge a claim through myGov. We're happy to walk through your specific situation on a tour, or you can ring Anna directly on 02 9416 3002.
Unhurried mornings, big afternoons outside.
Our rhythm flexes with the seasons, the weather, and what the children are most interested in on any given day. Here's roughly how it looks.
- Extended hours arrivalsLong day care children begin arriving and settling into activities
- Preschool arrivals & playChildren arrive and participate in various indoor and outdoor experiences
- Pack awayChildren help tidy up and prepare for morning tea
- Morning teaFrom home, in paper bags
- Music groupSongs, dances, movement activities and instruments
- Outdoor playMid-morning while it's still cool enough
- Language groupStories, picture discussions and follow-up activities
- LunchFrom home, brought in labelled containers
- Rest timeBeds for those who need sleep; afternoon group activities (like Favourite Book Bag) for those who don't
- Outdoor play & pick-upPreschool children begin to go home
- Extended hours outsideLong day care children play outside and help pack away
- Afternoon teaProvided by the centre for long day care children
- Indoor play until home time
- Extended hours arrivalsLong day care children begin arriving and settling into activities
- Preschool arrivals & indoor playChildren arrive and start with indoor activities while it's still cool outside
- Morning teaFrom home, in paper bags
- Music groupSongs, dances, movement activities and instruments
- Outdoor activitiesThe warmest part of the day for running, climbing, nature play
- Language groupStories (books, puppets, felt boards), picture discussions and follow-up games
- LunchFrom home, brought in labelled containers
- Rest timeBeds for those who need sleep; afternoon group time (like Favourite Book Bag) for those who don't
- Outdoor play & pick-upPreschool children begin to go home
- Extended hours outsideLong day care children play outside and help pack away
- Afternoon teaProvided by the centre for long day care children
- Indoor play until home time
Life at the kindy.
A few recent moments from our days, from quiet corners of play to busy afternoons in the garden.
Ready for that first day of big school.
Our graduates go on to a range of local public and independent primary schools. Over the years we've built strong relationships with many of them, and we stay in close contact about what each child needs to settle in well.
Getting children ready for school isn't something we leave until the final months. It's a building block we lay from the very first day. Every day at Roseville Kindergarten, children practise the skills that matter at big school: listening in a group, taking turns, managing their own belongings, packing and unpacking a lunchbox, writing their name, sitting for longer. They do it through play, and they build it up gradually, so that by the time they leave us, those habits feel like second nature.
The goal isn't just academic readiness. It's confidence. Children leave Roseville Kindergarten ready to walk into primary school and feel like they belong there.
On Shirley Road, Roseville.
Set among established gum trees in a quiet residential street, a few minutes from Pacific Highway and a short walk from Roseville Station. Most of our families live within a short drive or walk.
Roseville NSW 2069
Families travel from
Good to know.
Can't find your question? Give us a call on 02 9416 3002. We're always happy to chat.
Most things should be labelled with your child's name so they don't go missing or get mixed up. A small backpack with:
- A spare set of clothes (including socks and underwear) in a labelled bag
- A labelled water bottle
- A healthy morning tea and lunch in separate, labelled containers
You don't need to send a hat. We supply a broad-brimmed hat at no charge that stays at the centre, so your child always has one ready, even on days you forget to pack one. Sunscreen is also supplied and applied throughout the day, but please send your child with a first layer already on in the morning.
We're a nut-aware centre. We ask families to leave nut products at home, and we keep the centre free of obvious nut foods (peanut butter sandwiches, Nutella, whole nuts, and so on). Educators check lunch boxes each day and put anything that contains nuts to one side until home time.
The reason we say "nut aware" rather than "nut free" is honesty. We can't guarantee that no trace of nuts ever enters the building, since we don't prepare every food on site and food can be processed in shared facilities. What we can guarantee is that every educator is alert to allergies, that we manage them carefully, and that we work closely with each family who has a child with allergies. Please tell us about any specific allergies on enrolment so we can plan together.
Long day care starts at 8:00am. Preschool hours start at 9:00am.
We suggest aiming to arrive by 9:15am as children who arrive after their group has settled into the day's activities can find it harder to join in. Getting there early enough to settle in with the others makes the transition much easier.
Our educators are very experienced at supporting children struggling with separation. You can help by staying for a short while, saying a quick goodbye, and leaving when you say you're going. Always say goodbye. Slipping out unseen leads to mistrust and more distress for your child.
If your child is distressed, hand them to a staff member and take cues from them. You're welcome to call during the day to check in.
Yes. Children start with us once they're confident using the toilet independently, usually by the time they turn three. This is part of the readiness that helps a child settle into preschool life and feel capable among their peers. Every child is different, though, so if toilet training is a work in progress or you have any concerns, please talk to us. We're happy to chat through where your child is at.
Not at all. Every child is different, and we follow each child's lead. Rest time runs from 1:00 to 1:45pm every day. Children who need a sleep can have one on a comfortable bed, and children who don't are offered quiet activities instead, like our Favourite Book Bag. The goal is a calm, restful break in the middle of the day for everyone.
We teach through play. The Early Years Learning Framework shapes our curriculum, and our emergent approach means the program follows what children are curious about in any given week. Children learn to listen, take turns, look after each other, manage their belongings, and speak up for themselves. They build the fundamentals of early literacy and numeracy, pattern recognition, and problem-solving, all through play-based experiences rather than worksheets. They explore creativity, music, storytelling, and the outdoors. By the time they start big school, they have the habits, confidence and social skills that make the transition smooth.
Please keep your child home if they have a temperature, need pain-relief or cough medicine, have a coloured discharge from their eyes or nose, are vomiting or have diarrhoea, have an unexplained rash, or are generally unwell.
After a fever, vomiting, or diarrhoea, children must be symptom-free for at least 24 hours (48 for vomiting/diarrhoea) before returning.
We're a CCS-approved service. Most families significantly reduce their daily fees. Your eligibility and percentage depend on your household income and activity test. Apply through your myGov account linked to Services Australia. Once approved, the subsidy is paid directly to us and we reduce your fees accordingly.
Not sure what your percentage will be? When you come for a tour, Anna can walk through your specific situation with you and help you estimate your CCS rate before you commit.
From 3 years of age, through to when they start primary school (typically age 5 or 6). We don't take babies or toddlers, the centre is set up for the preschool years specifically. Children need to be confident using the toilet independently before they start.
Long day care runs 8:00am to 5:30pm, Monday to Friday. Preschool hours are 9:00am to 3:00pm. We close for public holidays and a short break over Christmas.
Please do, in fact we'd encourage it. A tour is the best way to see whether the feel of the centre is right for your family. You meet Anna and the educators, see the playground and the classrooms, watch how the day flows, and ask the questions you didn't know to ask. Tours usually take about 30 minutes, and you're welcome to bring your child along. Book through the form below or call us on 02 9416 3002.
Family circumstances change, and we understand that sometimes you need to adjust your child's days or make a move. We ask for 4 weeks' written notice for any change to permanent days or for withdrawal, which gives us time to plan carefully for your child's transition and for the group. Your $500 holding deposit is applied to your final invoice when you leave, or refunded if 4 weeks' notice has been given.
You can send your notice by email to either:
If you'd like to talk it through first, we're always happy to chat. Just give us a call on 02 9416 3002.
Come and see the centre for yourself.
Book a tour with our team. A walk around the space, time to ask questions, no pressure. Usually 30 minutes, and you're welcome to bring your child.