Child Care Five Dock
Our purpose-built family owned early learning centre, located at Five Dock, Sydney was opened in 2016 and enjoys a stellar reputation within the Inner West. The care centre has ample on-site parking and supplies everything your child needs to be healthy, happy and stimulated.
Our Five Dock early learning centre thrives due to the efforts of our fantastic educators, many of whom have been with us since opening. We pride ourselves on offering personal, high quality care for children – we are constantly looking for ways to improve our offering and ensure we are at the very top of parents’ wish lists.
Like all Raising Stars centres, staff turnover is very low at Five Dock so you can be assured your child enjoys the very best care in the Inner West and is able to form long term relationships with our educators.
Come see for yourself what makes our Five Dock child care team so special.
Raising Stars Five Dock, NSW
Raising Stars Five Dock has a fantastic location, with a great purpose built centre, qualified and experienced education and care providers, and plenty of parking with direct and secure lift access. Get in touch or book a tour to find out how Raising Stars centres can be a perfect fit for you and your family.
Address: Level 1, 97-99 Queens Road, Five Dock, NSW 2046
Phone Number: 1800 84 88 86 | 02 8387 5844
Email: info@raisingstars.com.au | fivedock@raisingstars.com.au
Operating Hours:
- Monday: 7am – 6pm
- Tuesday: 7am – 6pm
- Wednesday: 7am – 6pm
- Thursday: 7am – 6pm
- Friday: 7am – 6pm
- Saturday: Closed
- Sunday: Closed
Early Childhood Education that Exceeds National Quality Standards
Our Raising Stars Five Dock early education centre is of the highest quality in Sydney’s Inner West, achieving an accreditation ranking exceeding the national quality standard.
Following a National Quality Standard assessment by the NSW Department of Education in December 2021, Raising Stars received the highest possible score. This was achieved by going beyond the national requirements across seven quality areas for child development. These areas are:
- Educational program and practice
- Children’s health and safety
- Physical environment
- Staffing arrangements
- Relationships with children
- Collaborative partnerships with families and communities
- Governance and leadership
We are thrilled with this accreditation as it reflects the quality of care that all our fantastic Raising Stars staff bring to the early education centre each day.
Early Learning at Raising Stars Five Dock
- Extensively designed health learning initiatives and social and education curriculum for children aged 6 months to 6 years old.
- A tailored early learning curriculum to meet the needs and interests of all children – from literacy, maths, science, sports, dance, and language (we even offer a Mandarin and Italian multilingual program).
- A focus on educational, personal, and emotional development, as well as communication and social skills.
- Preparation for school.
- A nurturing, community-focused, and play-based experience.
- An encouraging environment for children to express themselves through art and design.
- An experienced and qualified team of Inner West childcare professionals who are passionate and caring.
Raising Stars Five Dock and all Raising Stars centres ensure that our child care services are perfect for all children and their families – we are proud to provide a friendly, safe, productive and engaging environment for kids of various ages to learn and develop.
A Welcoming Environment for Education and Care
Our Purpose Built Centre and Facilities
We offer a full range of services, and put your child’s health first with an onsite chef that provides five meals a day, each with organic meat and fresh vegetables.
We also include educational incursions and excursions, and will ensure that your child is engaged, curious, playful and active throughout the entire experience – this is just one of the benefits of going with our Five Dock child care centre, and is a clear demonstration of our full service approach.
When it comes to our Five Dock centre, the space has been designed by experts in child care to include everything necessary for the best childcare experience possible – this includes everything from our spacious play areas and playground to learning focused education spaces.
Overall, Raising Stars Five Dock provides an environment that will inspire, encourage and support your children, while being safe, nurturing, and welcoming.
We strive to ensure that your child will love spending time feeling welcome within a nurturing environment, supported by experienced and enthusiastic staff.
Raising Stars Early Learning Centre in Five Dock
At Raising Stars Five Dock, our experienced and enthusiastic staff strives to ensure your child feels comfortable and welcome at our early learning centre.
Our Five Dock early learning centre is conveniently located in the Inner West, with plenty of parking and is open Monday to Friday, 7am to 6pm.
Frequently Asked Questions
What age does childcare start at Raising Stars?
At Raising Stars, we provide childcare for children from six weeks to six years old. In Australia, there is no minimum age to begin childcare – this decision is up to the parent or guardian.
The Raising Stars Five Dock staff create a nurturing environment for children of all ages. We provide tailored and fulfilling experiences for children, ensure their needs are met for their age, and they are learning and engaging in activities that are age-appropriate.
What do I need to pack for my child?
Our Five Dock childcare centre provides five nutritious meals daily, cot sheets, nappies and wipes, and sun safety equipment. Your child will also need:
- A change of clothes
- Water bottle
- Any necessary medication
- Babies and toddlers will need formula or expressed breast milk
- A dummy in a named container (if required)
We’ll let you know if you need to pack anything extra for your child on excursion or incursion days.
Can I tour the Five Dock Learning Centre?
Absolutely! All new Inner West parents and families can book in for a tour of our Five Dock facilities. We understand that starting your child in childcare can be difficult, so we want to make the decision as easy for you as possible.
You are welcome to meet our caring staff, experience the play equipment yourself, and ask plenty of questions throughout the tour. Touring the centre will help you understand if our Five Dock learning centre is the right fit for your child.