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Preschool & Long Day Care

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Toongabbie · Monday to Friday · 7am – 6pm

Where learning
feels like home.

A warm, safe, community-focused preschool in Toongabbie.

Trusted by families for over 10 yearsLong-term educators

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Spring Gardening · Waratah room

What we believe

All children learn at a different pace. We embrace the uniqueness of every child, while giving them all the skills they need for primary school and beyond.

— the Little Stars educators

About us

Welcome toLittle Stars.

Preschool & Long Day Care

With our progressive and holistic early childhood education philosophy, we understand that each child has unique needs and interests. We provide the environment and tools your child needs to thrive to the best of their abilities.

When we expose children to different environments and various learning experiences, we allow them to explore their self-awareness and gain a sense of the world around them. Once they leave Little Stars, they're fully prepared for the next stage of their young lives.

The Little Starsstory.

At Little Stars, we understand how important it is for families to feel safe and confident when choosing childcare. Our centre is known in the community for being warm, stable, and built on genuine word of mouth from local families.

10+

Familiar, trusted faces.

Many of our educators have been with us for over 10 years. Families have trusted us for just as long, and most find us through friends and neighbours.

A home away from home.

We believe every child learns and grows in their own way. Our approach is gentle, holistic, and focused on helping each child feel secure, cared for, and at home, settled enough to explore, ask questions, and follow their interests.

Ready for what's next.

Through play, real-life learning, outdoor exploration, and meaningful routines, children build confidence, self-awareness, and an understanding of the world around them. They leave not only prepared for school, but feeling loved, supported, and ready for the next stage of their young lives.

Choose a roomfor your child.

Our programs were created with our children's needs in mind: to mature and develop in a safe yet stimulating environment. Each room is named after a native Australian flower.

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Babies3 months – 2 years

Lilly Pilly programA home away from home.

Babies grow and learn every day. Our goal is to provide a safe and nurturing “home away from home” where babies can explore and make new discoveries. Learning through play is extremely valuable at this age, and our infant program gives babies the skills that serve as the building blocks for a lifetime of learning.

Toddlers2 – 3 years

Wattle programFirst friends, big discoveries.

As toddlers develop friendships, self-esteem and curiosity, each day is filled with fun activities that excite and develop them, giving them the comfort and confidence to explore their own interests and make their first friends. A blend of music, art and movement sits alongside the early fundamentals they'll need for preschool.

Preschool3 – 5 years

Waratah programReady to hop, skip and jump into school.

Activities that help children become problem solvers and lifelong learners. Through independent exploration, structured activities and hands-on learning, children work on early literacy, maths, science and social studies, with a healthy dose of running, jumping and dancing. Small groups, independent play and whole-group activities build the skills they need for primary school.

Vacancies open for 2027

Not sure which room fits?

Come and see all three. We'll show you around, introduce you to the educators, and help you find the right place for your little star.

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A day at Little Stars

7:00am

Goodnight, little stars.

See you tomorrow at 7.

Spring Gardening · Waratah room

Sow.Nurture.Harvest.

The Waratah room have been sowing the seedlings they've grown and nurtured over the last few weeks. They'll keep up regular gardening sessions until it's time for harvest, in our new gardening space, waiting to see the fruits of their labour.

Early learning

Every child learnsat their own pace.

Here at Little Stars Preschool and Long Day Care we understand that all children learn at a different pace. We also understand the things that interest children and capture their imagination are different. That's why we embrace the uniqueness of every child while giving them all the skills they need for primary school and beyond.

From language and literacy development to social skills and creative expression, the children at Little Stars are constantly being exposed to new activities and environments in which to thrive. We build on the strengths and interests of each child to help build a solid foundation where they can develop their futures.

Language & literacy

Letters, words and stories.

Picture books, rhymes and conversation grow vocabulary and a lifelong love of reading, ready for big school.

Maths & science

Counting, sorting and measuring, plus chicken hatching and dinosaur discovery to answer the big question: why?

Music, art & movement

Songs, painting and our Shake n Move gross motor program keep bodies and imaginations busy.

Social skills

Sharing, turn-taking and kind words, practised every day.

Outdoor exploration

Gardening, nature play and real-life learning outside.

Reports you can read

Half-yearly and yearly reports, plus parent-teacher nights.

Waratah room children planting seedlings — spring gardening

Children painting at the easel — big art energy

Events & extras

moments to look forward to,all year round.

From reptile shows to Christmas concerts, there's always a reason for a little one to run in the door, and a reason for families to stay a while.

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Celebrations01

Days we dress up for.

Mother’s Day pamper morning tea
Father’s Day morning tea & show
Christmas concerts & graduation

Culture02

The world, in our rooms.

Multicultural food days
Aboriginal Reconciliation Week
African drummers

Discovery03

Big wonder, little hands.

Reptile shows
Dinosaur discovery
Chicken hatching & lifecycle

Healthy habits04

Brush, move, grow strong.

Tiny Teeth dental education
Dental check-ups
Healthy Harold

Outdoors05

Hands in the dirt.

Spring Gardening Grow & Eat
Shake n Move gross motor program

Families06

Always in the loop.

Parent-teacher nights
Half-yearly & yearly reports

All included.

No extra bags to pack, no surprise add-ons. The everyday things are covered.

MealsHealthy meals every day, with multicultural food days.

NappiesOne less thing to pack every morning.

Dental check-upsPlus Tiny Teeth education and Healthy Harold.

Parent Handbook ↗Everything you need to know for 2026.

Our testimonials

Satisfied parents.

Thank you soo much for all your hard work… You have such an important job looking after such precious little people. We love coming to pick up Amaliah and see how well looked after and loved she is.
You all do such a wonderful job and couldn't be happier, thank you again for all you do!

Thank you all for caring for my daughter. I feel extremely grateful to be part of Little Star family.

Thank you to All the Educators of Little Star. It is always awesome and satisfactory to leave our daughter to a smiling faces. We know she is in good hands and enjoying her day.

Educators at Little Stars's are SIMPLY AMAZING!! They are so good to the kid's and make it feel like home outside home! Very Helpful courteous & Best Teacher's Around!

We use OWNA for all our rooms

Their day,in your pocket.

OWNA is an all-in-one childcare app that keeps you connected. Stay updated on your child's activities, track their progress and daily routines, manage payments, and message educators whenever you need to.

Photos and learning stories through the day
Meals, sleep and daily routines
Direct messages with educators
Bookings, invoices and payments

Today Waratah room

Spring gardeningWatered our seedlings and spotted two new leaves.

Lunch · 12:05pmAte it all and asked for more.

Rest · 1:05–2:20pmA good long sleep.

10+ yrsTrusted by Toongabbie families, with long-term educators.

7am–6pmOpen Monday to Friday.

3m–5yThree rooms: Lilly Pilly, Wattle and Waratah.

All inMeals and nappies are included in your fees.