Great Beginnings Hornsby
Centre Highlights
Secure Drop Off & Pick Up
Family Collaboration
Progress & Wellbeing Updates
Diversity Celebrated
Meals Prepared by In-House Chef
Local Primary School Connections
Transition to School Program
School Readiness Curriculum
Parent Communication App
Outdoor Playground
Kindergarten Program
Incursion Programs & Activities
Local Community Excursions
Nappies & Wipes Supplied
Educational & Developmental Programs
About Great Beginnings Hornsby
About Great Beginnings Hornsby Long Daycare and Preschool
Welcome to Great Beginnings Hornsby. We're ideally located for families in Hornsby Heights, Waitara, Asquith, Wahroonga and Normanhurst.
Our Long Daycare and Preschool Centre provides early education and care for children aged 6 weeks to 6 years.
We provide convenient, full care coverage from 9hr, 10hr or full days, 5 days per week, including school holidays.
Our dedicated team of Teachers and Educators provide a safe, nurturing, and inspiring learning environment - where your child can thrive, and be their wonderful self, every day.
Getting school ready? We offer the Government-approved Preschool program that helps ensure your child has a successful transition to formal schooling.
We offer a great variety of learning experiences at our Centre including:
- Sustainability Program: Helps children develop and understand the importance of embedding sustainable practices into everyday life. Children learn about recycling, conserving water, growing food and the importance of protecting our planet.
- Community Engagement Program: Encourages children to interact with and discover their local community. We often have visits from community services, and we go out on adventures to teach the children about their local environment.
- Music & Movement Program: Designed to develop fundamental skills that help support children’s self-regulation, memory, and concentration. Children learn to appreciate and develop an understanding of music - and of course, have fun.
Availability & Fees
Nursery - 0 yrs to 2 yrs
Availability
Fees
$175.90 /day
Toddler - 2 yrs to 3 yrs
Availability
Fees
$173.30 /day
Kindergarten - 3 yrs to 6 yrs
Availability
Fees
$172.20 /day
Fees for Great Beginnings Hornsby may vary based childcare subsidy eligibility. You may be eligible to a rebate of up to 85% of your childcare fees.
Calculate your subsidy3 yrs to 6 yrs
Availability
Fees
$172.20 /day
Fees for Great Beginnings Hornsby may vary based childcare subsidy eligibility. You may be eligible to a rebate of up to 85% of your childcare fees.
Calculate your subsidyReviews for Great Beginnings Hornsby
- Oomay Dhunyover 1 year ago
My son has been at this centre since he was 6 months old and he absolutely loves it. The centre is amazing compared to others in the area. Its spacious with a big backyard for play and what I love is the fact that they have a separate area for babies and bigger kids. The management and educators are wonderful with the kids and also listen to feedback from parents. Thank you for supporting us daily and ensuring my child is happy and comfortable and has a safe space to play and grow. I really appreciate all the work the educators and management are currently doing. Keep up the amazing work.
Response from the ownerover 1 year agoDear Oomay, thanks for leaving us such a wonderful review. We are thrilled that you loved your experience; our staff will definitely be happy to read what you wrote. We put customer experience and satisfaction as our priority, and your review reaffirms the hard work we put in every day. Kind regards, The Great Beginnings Team.
- Carolina Parsonsover 2 years ago
It's been the first time my little boy is attending a childcare, he has been at Great Beginnings Hornsby since June and I can say after the first weeks of getting settled to this new routine, getting used to the new environment, getting know the educators and all those new feelings and concerns we go through at the beginning of something new, I definitely can say he is very happy going to his "little school". The educators are really nice, kind and friendly. There's things that could be improved like everywhere but I'm sure they are doing they best and doing a good job around there. Communication is great and Misty (the centre managager) always answer your emails and explain everything you need with patient and attention. The educators always give us feedback about the little ones. The App works well and it's good have updates about what's going on during our little ones day.
Response from the ownerover 2 years agoDear Carolina, thanks for leaving us such a wonderful review. We are thrilled that you loved your experience; our staff will definitely be happy to read what you wrote. We put customer experience and satisfaction as our priority, and your review reaffirms the hard work we put in every day. Kind regards, The Great Beginnings Team.
- Min Liuover 2 years ago
No response again!!! Terrible management ever!! Pool communication and payment system. I sent email back on February. Only respond now and left much problems. Money hu gger childcare. If you want to go to this childcare, make sure you d7o check your bill ever week and back up everything you have. The director event mass up our last day in the childcare. very poor communication. Not recommend.
Response from the ownerover 2 years agoHi Min. We are sorry to hear that you experienced problems with our payment system and that there were issues with your child’s last day there. We set high standards for ourselves and would love the opportunity to discuss this with you. Feel free to get in touch with our team at familycare@greatbeginnings.com.au. Kind regards, The Great Beginnings Team
- Ali Reza Dianatiabout 3 years ago
New management is not very responsive and professional. She overcharged my account and still couldn't make her to refund. She barely replies email and call you back. Even I've spoke with customer service on their website and have got not any proper answer. Never recommend this childcare.
Response from the ownerabout 3 years agoHi Ali, at Great Beginnings our family and community members feedback is very important to us. We would like to address your concerns further and have passed on your feedback to our team, who will endeavour to contact you. Otherwise, please reach out to us at familycare@greatbeginnings.com.au. Kind regards, The Great Beginnings Team.
Location of Great Beginnings Hornsby
Hornsby suburb information
Hornsby is a suburb located in New South Wales. There are approximately 40 child care centres in Hornsby.
How much is child care in Hornsby? On average, the cost of child care in Hornsby is $153 per day. This breaks down to $153 per day for babies, $143 per day for toddlers and $139 per day for kindergarten.
Hornsby sits just above the national NQS Rating & the average rating of centres is «Meeting NQS».
Number of centres
Child care centres in Hornsby
40
Average cost per day
Baby
0-12 Months
$153
Toddler
13-24 Months
$143
Kindergarten
2-3 Years