Leap Start Southern River Centre Philosophy

At Leap Start Early Learning Southern River, we firmly believe in the adage that it takes a village to raise a child. Our mission is to support families and the broader community, serving as the village that children need to thrive.

From the moment you enter our welcoming foyer, to our thoughtfully designed indoor spaces and expensive outdoor play areas, we provide a safe, secure, and respectful environment for all. We are committed to fostering a culture of inclusivity, celebrating the diverse backgrounds, cultures, and experiences of each child and family. It is this diversity that shapes the vibrant and nurturing atmosphere at Leap Start Southern River. We actively engage with families to celebrate cultural events, ensuring the centre feels like a home away from home for every child.

Our specialised learning programs, including dance, art, STEAM, and Australian Sign Language, are designed to enrich each child’s development and expand their learning experiences.

We maintain open and transparent communication with families through our Storypark app, providing daily updates on your child’s routine, photos, and progress, as well as weekly reports on specialist programs. Our open-door policy encourages families to visit the centre at anytime, where they can observe their child’s activities from the parents’ room window.

At Leap Start Southern River, we believe that every child has a voice. This is reflected in the individual learning journeys we document each month, which are shared with families to highlight milestones, new skills, and emerging interests.

Our orientation process is designed to foster strong relationships between families and educators, as well as help children begin forming connections with their peers. This personalised approach ensures that children feel settled and secure. As part of the settling process, we also introduce our centre pets, Quokka and Marshmallow, are two guinea pigs, whom the children actively care help care for, further enhancing their sense of belonging.

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Our Testimonials

  • “Incredible Child Care, Beautiful Play Spaces and Wonderful Educators”

    “Leap Start early learning is an incredible place that nurtures and enhances children’s learning and development. Such beautiful play spaces are available for children to explore and engage with, plus the wonderful educators passionate about early learning.”

    Kiera Jorissen
  • “So Accommodating With Dietary and Physical Restrictions”

    “Absolutely love sending my son here. The staff make feel like family. My son has advanced so much since going to LeapStart & they have been so accommodating with any dietary & physical restrictions.”

    Daniel Westhorpe
  • “We won’t go anywhere else!”

    “Love the centre in Southern River. It is amazing and we wouldn’t go anywhere else!”

    Lannii Loo

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Discover what some parents of children in our care have to say about their experience at our centre

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Nick A n t e n u cc i
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Thanks to leap start for their amazing care! The transition was made so easy for us and our son. Always making us feel comfortable leaving our son in their care Cannot thank them enough
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One of the best child care in south of river area. Our kid was there since 1.5 years old and she enjoyed being there every day. Highly recommended 👍
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Nicoleee Yuan
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Leap start Southern river is a amazing childcare centre!My daughter love to go to Leap start and also enjoy the stay here!All the staff are friendly.
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Al Sean
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Very caring staff and professional services provided by this centre l.
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My daughter had been attending Leap Start for over a year now. Absolutely thrilled with the care my child receives at Leap Start Southern River! The staff are incredibly warm and attentive, making drop-offs easy every morning. The facilities are always clean and safe, and my child loves the engaging activities they offer. I've seen such growth in my child's social and cognitive skills since starting here. By providing Halal food certainly makes my life easier and one less thing to worry about. Highly recommend Leap Start Southern River to any parent!
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Kate Hicks
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We couldn't be happier with the treatment of our child. They know exactly what calms her down when she is upset at drop off, which is a rare these days. We moved her from another centre down the road and the two are chalk and cheese, the staff turnover is very low so my daughter always has her person, it also shows they treat their staff right. They are also really flexible and accommodating if we need an extra day, even when we call at 6am the day of. I would recommend them to anyone
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Tina zeng
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Our kid was in the center since the beginning, it’s a great, friendly early learning center. Our child absolutely loves this place. Safe play environment and very friendly staffs. We felt very happy and safe to leave our child in their care.
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Anna Glibbery
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I don’t have any bad words to say about all the lovely ladies at Leap Start Southern River, since moving from NZ they have been so supportive and welcoming to my lil girl and she adores all the staff. They are so friendly and genuinely trust them all so much 🫶💫
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Jessica Mcmeikan
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My son started leap start a couple months back, and the girls that work there have made the transition so easy for us both. He had never been to daycare before and they were so helpful and caring. The constantly keep me updated with what’s going on and always happy to answer any questions I may have ( being a new parent to daycare ). The facilities at leap start are all top quality and new! There is a huge variety of activities and learn experiences always set up. I feel completely at ease with my son being cared for by the ladies here while I’m working. I highly recommend leap start southern river !
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Mariah Humphreys-MacColl
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Fantastic facility and educational opportunities, and the staff are the most amazing people you will ever meet in one small setting. They have been like my sons second family and I am so grateful