Preschool · Leichhardt NSW

A place to grow, learn, and belong.

Blossom Early Learning is a play-based preschool in the heart of Leichhardt, where every child is seen, valued, and gently challenged to thrive.

🎂 Ages 3–5
📅 Mon–Fri
8:00 AM – 3:30 PM
🧒 22 places per session
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NQS Rating
Exceeding
National Quality Standard
Our Day

A day at Blossom

Our days are unhurried, responsive, and anchored in play. Here's how a typical session unfolds.

8:00 AM
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Arrival & Free Play
Children settle in at their own pace — exploring art materials, construction, sensory play, or the outdoor garden.
9:00 AM
Circle Time
Group gathering for songs, stories, weather, and conversation. Language-rich and child-led.
9:30 AM
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Morning Tea
Healthy snack from home. Children serve themselves, fostering independence and social conversation.
10:00 AM
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Outdoor Play
Extended outdoor time in our natural play space. Climbing, digging, water play, mud kitchen, and bush nature play.
11:30 AM
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Focused Learning
Small group investigations — STEM, art, literacy, and numeracy experiences guided by educators.
12:30 PM
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Lunch & Quiet Time
Lunch from home, followed by quiet reading or rest.
1:30 PM
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Afternoon Play & Provocation
Child-directed play with educator provocations supporting the current inquiry topic.
3:30 PM
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Pack Up & Pickup
A calm, predictable close to the day. Educators share a moment of the day with each family at pickup.
📋 Session Information
Hours8:00 AM – 3:30 PM
Ages3 to 5 years
DaysMonday to Friday
Group sizeMax 22 children
Ratio1:11 (exceeds NQS)
Term structureNSW school terms
📷 Learning environment
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Our natural play space features a mud kitchen, water table, vegetable garden, climbing structures, and a shaded sandpit.
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Our Approach

Play-based learning rooted in the EYLF

We follow the Early Years Learning Framework (EYLF) — Belonging, Being and Becoming. This means we see each child as a capable, curious, and competent learner — not a vessel to be filled.

"Children learn best when they feel safe, connected, and free to explore at their own pace."

Our educators plan from the child — observing, documenting, and creating experiences that stretch each child's thinking. You'll see this in their learning journals, our documentation panels, and in the conversations we invite you to have with us at pickup.

✦ EYLF Aligned
✦ Play-Based Learning
✦ Nature Play
✦ Inquiry-Based
✦ Transition to School Ready
Our Educators

The people your child will grow with

All our educators hold current Working with Children Checks, First Aid certification, and relevant early childhood qualifications.

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Director
Amelia Chen
Bachelor of Education (Early Childhood)
Nominated Supervisor
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Lead Educator
Priya Mehta
Bachelor of Education (Early Childhood) · 8 years experience
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Educator
Tom O'Brien
Diploma of Early Childhood Education & Care
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Educator
Fatima Al-Rashid
Certificate III in Early Childhood Education & Care
Practical Information

Everything you need to know

💰 Fees & Funding
Daily Rate
$95 per day
NSW Start Strong
Up to 600 free hours per year for eligible 4-year-olds
✓ Start Strong Approved
Child Care Subsidy (CCS)
CCS approved — families may receive significant rebates based on income and days in care
✓ CCS Approved
Fee assistance
Please contact us to discuss fee assistance options
📋 Enrolment
Status
Now enrolling for 2026
Age eligibility
Children turning 3 before July 31 in the year of enrolment
Immunisation
AIR Immunisation History Statement required at enrolment
🎒 What to Pack
🥪Morning tea and lunch (nut-free)
💧Labelled water bottle
👕2 spare changes of clothing
🧴We provide SPF 50+ sunscreen
👒Broad-brim hat (left at preschool)
👟Closed-toe shoes for outdoor play
🎒Small backpack to carry it all
Our Facilities

What we offer

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Natural Outdoor Play Space
Mud kitchen, water table, vegetable garden, shaded sandpit and climbing structures
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Sunscreen Provided
SPF 50+ sunscreen applied on arrival and before outdoor sessions
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Incursion Program
Regular in-centre incursions — music, science, yoga, and cultural experiences
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Transition to School
Dedicated program preparing children for Leichhardt PS, OLMC, and local public schools
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Sustainability Program
Composting, worm farm, vegetable garden, and water conservation embedded in daily routines
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Storypark App
Real-time learning documentation shared with families through the Storypark platform
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Street Parking
2-hour parking on Elswick St. Bike racks at front entry
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Bus Service
Bus service not currently available
Our Rating
Exceeding
National Quality Standard
Quality & Compliance

Assessed as Exceeding the National Quality Standard

The National Quality Standard (NQS) is Australia's framework for assessing the quality of early childhood education and care. Blossom Early Learning has been assessed as Exceeding — the highest rating — by the Australian Children's Education and Care Quality Authority (ACECQA).
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Visit Us
Come and see us
Address
45 Elswick Street, Leichhardt NSW 2040
Parking
2-hour street parking on Elswick St. Bike racks at the front entry. Leichhardt bus interchange 300m (routes 445, 439).
Request a Tour
Book a centre tour
We'd love to show you around. Tours run Tuesday and Thursday mornings during the preschool day.
What Families Say

Loved by Leichhardt families

"Blossom has been the most extraordinary experience for our daughter. She's gone from a shy 3-year-old to a confident, curious child who absolutely loves going. The educators know her so deeply — it's genuinely moving."
★★★★★ Leichhardt family, 2024
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5.0
Based on 64 Google Reviews
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