Garfield Childcare

At Garfield Childcare Centre, we believe childcare is more than just care — it is about building trust, strong relationships and a true sense of belonging. 💛

We are so grateful when families take the time to share their experience with us. Feedback like this reminds us how meaningful it is when children feel safe, supported, confident and excited to learn each day.

Our team is committed to creating a warm and nurturing environment where every child is known, valued and encouraged to grow at their own pace. We are proud to support families not only through early learning, but through every stage of their child’s journey.

Thank you to our beautiful families for trusting us with your children and allowing us to be part of their growth, learning and special memories. 🌟

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✨ Don’t have Child Care Subsidy? We’ve got you covered! ✨

Garfield Childcare Centre is offering 20% off for all rooms for families who are not eligible for Child Care Subsidy.

🌟 Available for all rooms
🍎 All meals included
🍼 Nappies included
⏰ Open 7:00am – 6:00pm
📅 Monday to Friday

Enrol before 30th July 2026 to secure this offer.

For enrolments, please contact Swarna:
📞 (02) 9631 4400
📧 [email protected]

Garfield Childcare Centre — nurturing, learning and growing together. 💛

Nursery STEAM fun 🌈🥛

Last week, our nursery children explored a simple skittles and milk experiment. The children watched with excitement as the colours slowly spread, changed and mixed together on the plate.

We heard lots of little “wow!” moments as the children observed what was happening, using their facial expressions, sounds and gentle touch to explore the experience further.

This beautiful early STEAM experience supported curiosity, observation, sensory exploration and early scientific thinking through play. ✨

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Pamper Day Fun 🌿🥒✨

This morning, our toddlers enjoyed a special pamper day focused on wellbeing, relaxation, and self-care. The children explored the facial features of their bodies, discussing eyes, noses, mouths, ears, and the important roles they play in everyday life. They investigated different textures using soft and rough brushes, encouraging sensory exploration and expanding their descriptive language.

To create a calming spa-like experience, educators applied a natural yoghurt face mask and cucumber slices over the children’s eyes. The children also participated in mindful breathing exercises, practising slow, deep breaths to help them relax, regulate their emotions, and become more aware of their bodies and feelings.

Throughout the experience, the children developed self-help skills, communication, body awareness, and confidence while engaging in conversations about textures, sensations, emotions, and wellbeing.

🌱 EYLF Links:

✨ Outcome 1 – Children have a strong sense of identity:Children developed self-awareness and confidence as they explored their bodies and participated in self-care routines.

✨ Outcome 3 – Children have a strong sense of wellbeing:Children practised mindfulness through breathing exercises and engaged in positive self-care experiences that supported their physical and emotional wellbeing.

✨ Outcome 4 – Children are confident and involved learners:Children explored sensory concepts such as soft and rough textures, making observations and sharing their discoveries.

✨ Outcome 5 – Children are effective communicators:Children extended their vocabulary and communication skills through discussions about facial features, textures, feelings, and relaxation techniques.

A beautiful morning of mindfulness, sensory exploration, self-care, and wellbeing. 💚🌿✨

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Join us this Friday afternoon as we celebrate Mother’s Day with our families and community 🌸

We are honoured to welcome a special visit from the Ethiopian Ambassador from Canberra.

📅 Friday, 8th May
🕞 3:30pm

We look forward to celebrating together 💐