The centre takes children from birth right through to six years old, spread across six classrooms built for around 100 kids in total, with each room set up for a specific age and stage. Babies start in Tiny Treasures (0-1 years), a quiet space for the very early months, then move into Little Gems (1-2 years) as they start finding their feet, followed by Emeralds (2-3 years) and Opals (2-3 years), where the focus is on talking, sharing, and making friends. From there it is Rubies (3-4 years) for early literacy and numeracy, then Diamonds (4-6 years), where the focus turns to getting kids ready for school. Every room runs on the Early Years Learning Framework, so the days are built around play rather than sit-down lessons.
Educators here are qualified, and the centre says they stay long enough to build real relationships with the kids rather than just supervising them. The building itself is new and secure, purpose-built as a childcare centre rather than converted from something else, and it stays open right through the year, closing only for public holidays. Parents get updates at drop-off and pick-up rather than a vague note in a diary, so nobody is left guessing how the day actually went. Families can also get in touch to check current availability or join the waitlist for a future spot.
For families weighing up daycare Riverstone Rise options, the easiest next step is a call or a tour. Ring Kids on Crown on 02 8605 9933 to check availability, ask about the 3-Day Guarantee, or book a time to walk through the classrooms and outdoor areas in person. Visit: https://www.kidsoncrown.com ...