Little Gumnuts
West Pymble

Welcome to Little Gumnuts West Pymble - A New Chapter in Early Learning Excellence!

Nestled in the heart of picturesque Kendall Street in West Pymble, our childcare centre has a rich history of nurturing young minds. Formerly known as Kendall Street Kindergarten, we are thrilled to announce that Little Gumnuts Early Learning Group has taken the reins, starting January 2024.

At Little Gumnuts West Pymble, we're on a mission to provide an exceptional early learning experience that sets the stage for a lifetime of success. Our commitment to fostering a supportive, engaging, and safe environment remains unwavering.

Under the Little Gumnuts banner, this location has undergone a transformation while preserving the cherished traditions and values of Kendall Street Kindergarten. Expect a fresh perspective on early childhood education with modern facilities and an enriched curriculum designed to ignite the curiosity of young minds.

Our West Pymble Centre accommodates
two age groups:

Room 1 – Platypus Room – Up to 20 children from 2-3 years of age.

Room 2 – Kangaroo Room – Up to 20 children from 3-5 years of age.

Address: 57-59 Kendall Street, WEST PYMBLE NSW 2073

Phone: (02) 9498 1684

Email: westpymble@littlegumnutsgroup.com.au

Centre Hours

At Little Gumnuts Early Learning Group, we understand the importance of providing flexible childcare options to accommodate the needs of busy families.

Our Centre is open Monday to Friday, from 7:30 am to 6:00 pm, ensuring that you have the support you need during the workweek.

Weekends & Public Holidays

Please note that we are closed on weekends and public holidays. We believe in the importance of family time and celebrations, and we want our staff and children to enjoy these special moments with their loved ones.

Christmas & New Year Closure

Additionally, Little Gumnuts Early Learning Group closes for a two-week period across the Christmas and New Year holidays. During this time, our Centre takes a well-deserved break to prepare for the upcoming year and allow our staff to spend quality time with their families.

West Pymble Fee Structure

Waitlist Fee

We do not charge a waitlist fee.

Enrolment Fee

One-off enrolment fee of $150 per child is payable after the enrolment has been confirmed.

The enrolment fee covers:

Linen supplied and maintained by the centre
(including sheets, towels and handtowels)
Access to the parent portal where you can access your child’s portfolio, the centre program, online forms, and more
An approved sun hat
Administration costs

Daily Fees

Fees must be paid for every day your child is enrolled, including absent days when your child is sick or on holidays and for Public Holidays. A full daily fee is charged regardless of the number of hours your child attends. Fees are to be paid fortnightly in advance. Fees must be paid by direct debit or credit card. The following Long Day Care fees apply to Little Gumnuts West Pymble Centre:

2 – 3 years: $155.00/day

3 – 5 years: $155.00/day

Daily fees include:

Up to 5 meals per day, sunscreen and Education & Development Programs.

The Australian Government assists families with the payment of Childcare fees through the Childcare Subsidy (CCS). To get Childcare Subsidy (CCS) you must:

care for a child 13 or younger who's not attending secondary school, unless an exemption applies
use an approved childcare service
be responsible for paying the childcare fees
meet residency and immunisation requirements.

Full details are available from the Service Australia Website, at the following two (2) links:

CHILD CARE SUBSIDY

ADDITIONAL CHILDCARE SUBSIDY

Little Gumnuts Early Learning Group requires two (2) weeks’ notice, in writing, for the cancelation of your child’s enrolment, or for changes in your child’s care days.

Each child is eligible for Childcare Subsidy (CCS) for the initial 42 days absence from care during each financial year.

These absences can be taken for many reasons and do not require supporting documentation.

CCS absence payments are available on a day on which care would otherwise have been provided if the child was not absent, and the family was charged for that care.

Public holidays will be counted as absence days for CCS if:

The child would normally have attended the service or individual care on the day if it were not a public holiday and
Fees are charged in respect of the absent child for the day.

Full fees are payable for public holidays and absence days at the usual rate. Additional absent days may be approved by CCS, in special circumstances.

For full information about CCS absence payments and eligibility, see the Services Australia website:

CCS ABSENCE PAYMENTS & ELIGIBILITY

At Little Gumnuts Early Learning Group, we take pride in our commitment to providing a safe, nurturing, and high-quality early learning environment for your child. Our dedication to excellence is not only a promise to our families but is also affirmed by the regulatory approvals we hold.

The Australian Children's Education and Care Quality Authority (ACECQA) is our governing body. ACECQA plays a pivotal role in maintaining and improving the quality of early childhood education and care services across Australia. As an approved service provider, we work closely with ACECQA to ensure that our practices, programs, and facilities meet and exceed the stringent national standards.

We are proud to maintain our regulatory approvals and uphold our promise to provide your child with the best possible start in life.

Provider Approval – PR-40030344

Service Approval – SE-00007755

There are no special conditions imposed on the Provider or Service approvals.

Little Gumnuts West Pymble holds no waivers against the regulatory requirements.

Copies of these approval, and our current approval ratings, are displayed in the West Pymble Centre Foyer.

Little Gumnuts West Pymble

Welcome to Little Gumnuts West Pymble - A New Chapter in Early Learning Excellence!

Our West Pymble Centre accommodates two age groups:

Centre Hours

Weekends & Public Holidays​

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Christmas & New Year Closure​

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Every Child, Every Chance, Every Day.

Little Gumnuts
West Pymble

Our West Pymble Centre accommodates
two age groups:

Weekends & Public Holidays

Christmas & New Year Closure