Ballykin Early Learning Centres

At Ballykin we care, with the needs and wellbeing of each child at the core of everything we do. We believe in community and take a collaborative approach to the education of the children. We work closely with our families, listening to their needs and sharing our insights and perspectives.

The Ballykin Team

All our Early Learning Centres have their own on-site Director and a full complement of dedicated educators and support staff. Our highly experienced teams are passionate, dedicated and focussed on both the wellbeing and development of the children in their care. Click on the buttons below to meet our teams.

Rose Bay Mosman

Our Approach

Community is at the heart of everything we do - the children, our families, the Ballykin team and those in our local neighbourhood. We have created a diverse and inclusive environment where the children are nurtured and inspired to become curious, creative thinkers, able to embrace change and share their experiences.

Ballykin children are encouraged to explore their environment and to develop their own personal interests. This is achieved during extended blocks of play, as well as spontaneous and planned group experiences, and project work. The Ballykin curriculum values the importance of play based learning and follows the Early Years Learning Framework.

Our educational program promotes each child’s ability to think critically, be curious, problem solve and take calculated risks. Intentional teaching which is reflective of the children’s interests and current knowledge, guides the implementation of learning experiences across Language and Literacy, STEM (Science, Technology, Engineering Maths), Sustainability, the Creative Arts and Health and Wellbeing.

Our Values

FUN

We believe that the children should love their time at Ballykin. Our proven play based curriculum and highly experienced, nurturing team ensures that the children learn through fun, positive experiences that encourage creativity, exploration and sharing.

SAFE

Ballykin offers secure environments that are designed to ensure the safety of the children. Our centres utilise secure drop-off/pickup zones, well-considered layouts and modern technology to create a safe space for the children and peace of mind for their families.

INSPIRING

The design of our centres, passionate team and innovative curriculum, all combine to create environments where the children are nurtured and inspired to become curious, creative thinkers, able to embrace change and to share their experiences.

COMMUNITY

Community is at the heart of everything we do. At Ballykin we believe that through mutual respect, open dialogue and understanding, we are able to support our families and create a safe and nurturing environment for the children to grow, develop and thrive.

SUTAINABILITY

Sustainability is a core principle at Ballykin and has a major impact on the way we run our Early Learning Centres. The children are encouraged reuse and recycle, and to help minimise our impact on the environment. Our goal is to become carbon neutral.

INCLUSIVITY

At Ballykin we have created an inclusive environment. One where diversity is valued, both in the education and care of the children, and in the make-up of our own team. The children are encouraged to explore different cultures through food, music and languages.

What Our Families Say

Feedback from both our Rose Bay & Mosman communities

We cannot speak highly enough of Ballykin and their team of childcare angels! We are very lucky to have such warm, thoughtful, vibrant carers and educators for our children right here in our local community.

John & Tory

Parents - Ballykin Mosman

We absolutely love Ballykin! Our daughter comes home singing new songs and loves doing art and sport.

Maude

Parent - Ballykin Mosman

Our son absolutely loves attending Ballykin Mosman. The educators are very friendly, highly qualified and have created a nurturing and supportive environment.

Alex

Parent - Ballykin Mosman

Our son has been extremely happy at Ballykin Mosman. The educators are warm, caring, fun, experienced and great communicators.

Elna

Parent - Ballykin Mosman

Our son has had 3 wonderful years at Ballykin and they've supported us in every step of his pre-school education. He goes off to kindergarden secure in the knowledge that school is a vibrant and fun place and that teachers are caring, nurturing and kind. What a wonderful gift Ballykin has given him!

Victoria

Parent - Ballykin Mosman

We could not be happier with the care and education our son receives at Ballykin. He loves attending each morning and he has a big smile and stories to tell at the end of each day.

Georgina

Parent - Ballykin Mosman

The level of education is outstanding and everyday I get blown away with what Asher is learning. From recognising letters, drawing and his social skills – we know we've chosen the right centre for him.

Kerry

Parent - Ballykin Rose Bay

From the moment you enter you can feel the community spirit and see that the educators want to be there and so do the kids.

Immik

Parent - Ballykin Rose Bay

It's clear that Charles just loves being at Ballykin. The programmes and activities are fun and engaging, and keep the children on their developmental path. The fact that he doesn’t want to leave when its home time is a great testament to the positive environment they have created.

Jim

Parent - Ballykin Rose Bay

Every time I pick my children up they are so happy and I know that have had a great day. I love that the focus at Ballykin seems to be on kids being kids and learning through having fun

Shab

Parent - Ballykin Rose Bay

Ballykin sparks imagination in the children and nurtures their curiosity through interesting daily activities, excursions and engaged, caring educators. It's a wonderful school with an exciting program that is rich with culture, diversity and respect for the environment.

Sibella

Parent - Ballykin Rose Bay

Ballykin is a wonderful place. We really appreciate the small class size and that there's at least 3 educators per class. The educators are fantastic, really caring and full of enthusiasm.