Warilla Education and Care Service
Warilla Education and Care Service is a 28 place service which is managed by ECTARC on behalf of the Illawarra Women’s Health Service. Our service is located in the heart of Warilla, nestled amongst local community services including, Kids Cottage, Carunya House and Illawarra Women’s Health Centre.
Ages
0 to 5 years
Our service
We have two rooms – 0 to 3 years and preschool room for 3 to 5 year olds. The outdoor program includes mixed age groups where children play together with older and younger children and allow siblings to play together.
Our natural environment supports children’s learning through exploration and sensory play. A great bike track and spaces for children develop their physical skills. Our bright indoor learning space is filled with a wide range of engaging resources designed to support every aspect of your child’s development.
Our educators
Our highly qualified and experienced educators are dedicated to providing exceptional education and care for your child. With a deep understanding of early childhood development, our team creates a nurturing and stimulating environment where every child feels valued, supported, and inspired to thrive. Their passion for fostering growth and learning ensures your child receives the highest standard of care, laying the foundation for a bright future.
Documenting your child’s learning and experiences
Story Park is a cloud-based application that is specifically designed to allow parents and teachers to collaborate and communicate together on a daily basis with ease. Get a sneak peek into your child’s day with photos, observations, and interactions to talk about at home!
How our team can support your child
At Warilla, we offer a trans-disciplinary approach that involves educators, child psychologists, speech therapists, and social workers working together to support a child’s development. An in-house Child and Family Practitioner meets with parents and observes children to identify ways of strengthening the learning potential of children. A child psychologist and an early childhood teacher, who specialises in the Developmental Individual Relationship (DIR) approach and Circle of Security/Attachment Theory, attend the service on a regular basis to support children, families and educators.
Transition to School program
At ECTARC, we ensure a smooth and confident transition to primary school by fostering essential skills in social development, independence, and early literacy and numeracy. Our play-based learning approach encourages curiosity, problem-solving, and resilience, helping children develop the confidence they need for their next big step. As part of preparing children for school, our educators are skilled in 3a Abecedarian approach which provides strategies that foster children’s language development from early childhood to preschool. With the support of our experienced educators, your child will enter school equipped with a strong foundation for lifelong learning.
Subsidies available
Child Care Subsidy (CCS) and Start Strong fee relief is available for eligible families.
All families are welcome
ECTARC is committed to reconciliation and inclusive practices.
Our service is committed to ongoing self-assessment against the National Quality Standards to drive continuous improvement and improve the developmental and educational outcomes for young children. Warilla Education and Care Service received a rating of Meeting the National Quality Standards.
Contact Us
E: Warilla@ectarc.com.auP: 02 4297 1855
M: 0422 531 644
Location
3/10 Belfast Ave, Warilla NSW 2528, AustraliaOpening Hours
| Monday | 8am - 5pm |
|---|---|
| Tuesday | 8am - 5pm |
| Wednesday | 8am - 5pm |
| Thursday | 8am - 5pm |
| Friday | 8am - 5pm |