Early learning in Lilyfield that feels like
family
Family owned, not a chain. On Balmain Road since 2008, and a short drive from Rozelle, Leichhardt, Annandale and Balmain.
- Long day care, 0–6 years
- Mon–Fri, 7:30am–6:30pm
- No waiting-list fee
all 7 NQS areas
Why families pick us
Choosing where your child spends their days is the biggest call you will make this year. Here is the short version.
Family owned, not a chain
No head office. No call centre. You deal with the people who actually run the centre, and the person who answers the phone knows your child.
Exceeding, every element
Rated Exceeding against all seven National Quality Standard areas, across all 58 elements, since March 2017.
Families stay, then come back
Brothers and sisters follow each other through our rooms. Several of our families have been with us more than six years.
Your child is the centre
Not a timetable to be marched through. We follow what each child is curious about, inspired by the Reggio Emilia approach.
Two minutes off the City West Link
Our families live a few streets away: Lilyfield, Rozelle, Leichhardt, Annandale, Balmain, Haberfield and Lewisham. Drop-off sits on the way to the City West Link and the light rail, so the morning run stays short and the evening one does too.
- Easy street parking right outside, so drop-off and pick-up never turn into a lap of the block.
- Bus and light rail on the doorstep, with connections into the city and across the inner west.
- Mon–Fri · 7:30am–6:30pm, so an early start or a late meeting still works.
- 284 Balmain Road, Lilyfield NSW 2040
- (02) 9810 7780
Come and see it
We will show you the rooms and the garden, and you will meet the educators your child would actually spend their days with.
fresh from the pinboard… Early Learning & Preschool
Four rooms, one big family, from the baby room through to pre-kindergarten. Each takes its name from the Italian, a nod to the Reggio Emilia approach that inspires our INSPIRE curriculum.
We create life-long dispositions of a love of learning where children feel capable, competent and empowered to be active, compassionate citizens of the world. Citizens with critical minds who question and infer, young pioneers who create, and invent new technologies, processes and techniques.
Four foundations, one curious child
Our Reggio Emilia-inspired curriculum builds the whole child, in four colours you will see all through the centre.
AQ Adaptability and Resilience
Adaptability, resilience and negotiation skills are fundamentally built on children having secure attachments throughout their early learning.
EQ Emotional Wellbeing
Relationships are the key to a happy life so we equip your child to develop meaningful relationships.
SQ Social and Community
It takes a village to raise a child. We inspire your child to develop a love for life and community.
IQ School Readiness
STEAM Education is an interdisciplinary approach to learning and is deeply interwoven into our program to ensure school readiness.
Workshops, fairs and family nights
Inspiring others includes our strong partnerships with families and the community, and this is what sets us apart as award winning educators and leaders in early learning. Get updates and helpful insights from our dedicated team at Bambini Early Learning.
What we have run → notes from our families Family Testimonials
Both of my children have been in the care of the fantastic staff at Bambini. It is a tough thing for any parent to leave their babies with someone else to care for them, but I can honestly say that Bambini is a great, safe and happy environment that has really helped shape both my boys in a positive manner. They have built lifelong friendships over the last seven years that we have been part of the Bambini family.
Otis has been part of the Bambini Family for three years, starting as a Ragazzi and about to graduate as a school-ready preschooler. It is very evident the time and love the staff put into the interactions with the kids by the way they’re greeted by name by all the team and the love our little boy has for his teachers. We love hearing the adventures of the day when Otis gets home.
We have been part of the Bambini family for over six years and are about to see our third and fourth children join the fun while the other two head to big school! I cannot speak highly enough of the positive, fun play based educational experiences our children have enjoyed over the years. All the staff show genuine love and kindness to the children and have unremitting enthusiasm when it comes to craft, creativity, crazy singing and dancing, gardening, outdoor play.
Our children have been lucky enough to attend Bambini’s for the last three years, and over this time we have watched them grow into happy preschoolers, engaged in learning and socially confident – ready to take on the world! Their caring and qualified staff care deeply for each individual child, they follow their interests and find exciting learning opportunities at every turn. Our children have forged friendships and strong bonds with their careers.
We have had such a wonderful, positive experience at Bambini. The staff and educators are always so friendly and go out of their way to help in any way they can. The educators have developed thoughtful and appropriate learning experiences for the children and our son has loved being part of the various incursions and special events.
We have been associated with Bambini of Lilyfield since it opened its doors in 2008. The warm and engaging manner of the Director and staff on our first day set the tone for the next eight years. The staff are passionate and engaged with a clear interest in every child, and the centre is always orderly and clean amidst the colour and fun that goes on every day.
As working parents, Bambini has become an extension of our son’s day-to-day life. The educators provide fun, learning and cuddles in equal measure, and his development is thriving in this nurturing and trusted environment.
Come and meet us
Seven families said it better than we can. The next best thing is half an hour in the building, no obligation and no waiting-list fee.
checked by the regulator Accreditations
As an award-winning early learning childcare centre, we are committed to complying with the Education and Care Services National Law. Under the National Quality Standard (NQS), Bambini of Lilyfield is proud to be rated ‘Exceeding’ across all 58 elements in all seven areas since March 2017.
Ready to see the rooms?
Pick a time that suits you. We will show you the rooms, the garden and the people your child would spend their days with, and you can ask us anything.
the grown-ups The Bambini of Lilyfield team
Inspiring young minds, strong partnerships, inclusiveness and excellence are what set us apart as award winning educators and leaders in early learning. We believe that we’re better together, and with the strong support of families and local community groups we continually achieve the best results for every child in our early childcare centre.
Book a tour, meet the team
Pick a time that suits you. We will show you the rooms, the garden and the people your child would spend their days with, and you can ask us anything.
- 284 Balmain Road, Lilyfield NSW 2040
- (02) 9810 7780
- Mon–Fri · 7:30am–6:30pm
“The educators provide fun, learning and cuddles in equal measure, and his development is thriving in this nurturing and trusted environment.” Michelle, Bambini parent