Early Learning &
Pre-Kindergarten
in Scullin, Canberra
Welcome to Nan’s Early Learning Centre in the heart of Scullin, Canberra
Nan’s Early Learning Centre is a long established centre in a homely environment, designed to maximise both indoor and outdoor environments for children to grow. We have created a space for your child to feel safe, happy, relaxed and comfortable where they can make a mess, explore, play in the large natural playgrounds and make lasting friendships, while enjoying the learning environment during their important early years.
Explore our beautiful play spaces at Nan’s
Why Choose Nan’s Early Learning Centre?
Our educators assist children to become successful learners by encouraging their play-based learning and offering developmental opportunities across a range of activities and environments. These environments provide for play areas and experiences for children to create, imagine, problem solve, explore, test, challenge themselves and create at their own pace.
Our professional team of educators engage and provoke children’s thinking by providing ideas and tools to further their interest and knowledge.
We’ve partnered with the ACT Government to to deliver the free three-year-old preschool program to provide families with up to 300 hours of free preschool per year, per child. By enrolling your child at Nan’s, you can access the quality preschool program taught by a degree qualified early childhood teacher, but with the benefits of wrap-around care to suit parental schedules.
At Nan’s we also provide high quality meals using fresh produce and ingredients. Our diverse meal options are thoughtfully designed to meet the nutritional needs of children during their time at the centre. We cater to all allergies, food intolerances and cultural requirements.
Our mealtimes are relaxed, enjoyable experiences and the aroma of foods from all around the world coming from the kitchen provides a welcoming, homelike environment. Our kitchen provides for children with allergies and cultural requirements as directed by medical experts and families.
Families are welcome to become involved in the program and encouraged to share their culture and home language with the children at Nan’s. Our families represent diverse nationalities and this brings a richness to the Nan’s community. All children are encouraged to support each child’s communication methods.
A seamless and calm transition between the centre and home is a result of families and our team working collaboratively to ensure that children are happy and feel secure.
Our Programs
Boronia Babies: 0-1 year
Ragged Blossoms: 1 year-18 months
Cuddlepies: 18 months-2 years
Snugglepots: 2 years-3 years
Possums: 3 years-4 years
Gumnuts: 4 years–5 years
Our Enrolment Process
1 | TOUR THE CENTRE
Once you have completed our enrolment enquiry form we will get in touch with you to organise a tour of our centre. You can also call us on 02 6254 6020 to book a tour.
2 | ENROLMENT PACK
After your tour, you'll receive an online enrolment pack with all the necessary documents. We can help guide you through this.
3 | ORIENTATION
After enrolment, we'll arrange an orientation for you and your child, typically involving two brief visits to help your child adjust.
Accessing the Child Care Subsidy (CCS)
The Child Care Subsidy (CCS) percentage determines how much subsidy you receive based on your income. Centrelink calculates this percentage using the annual income and the number of children in your family who attend child care. We can assist you in navigating this process.
For more details, contact Centrelink or visit the Child Care Subsidy website below.
FAQs
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We currently have openings for children aged 6 weeks to 5 years. Please submit an enquiry online or call us on 02 6254 6020 to book a tour and secure a place for your child.
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We do not have an enrolment fee, but families are required to pay $250 non-refundable fee as an advance payment to secure a spot, with those funds attributed as a credit to the family’s account and used towards fees when bookings begin.