Strathfield Early Learning (522–528 Liverpool Rd, Strathfield South NSW 2136), rated 4.9★ across 71 Google reviews, opens 6:30am–6:30pm Monday to Friday. Fees: $182.35/day Nursery (0–2y), $179.20/day Toddlers (2–3y), $174.00/day Preschool (3–5y; from $12/day after Child Care Subsidy), including THRASS phonics from 6 months, twice-weekly piano, fortnightly robotics, 5 chef-prepared meals, nappies, and monthly haircuts.
Reviewed & updated by Christine Girgis, Owner at Strathfield Early Learning · Last updated
Estimate your family's daily and weekly out-of-pocket fee at Strathfield Early Learning using the 2025–2026 Australian Government CCS rates and NSW Start Strong Fee Relief. Piano, robotics, 5 chef-prepared meals, nappies, and monthly haircuts are all included.
to suit your family’s schedule
tailored to your child’s unique needs
so you know exactly what you’re paying
We work closely with families to help them understand their eligibility and maximise their CCS entitlements. Our experienced team can guide you through the application process and provide clear information on how the subsidy works.
By reducing your out-of-pocket childcare costs, the CCS allows your child to access our high-quality early learning programmes while easing the financial burden for your family.
We offer personalised assistance with Childcare Subsidy related queries, including:
If you’re unsure about your CCS eligibility or need help applying, visit Strathfield Early Learning at 522–528 Liverpool Road, Strathfield South, or call our team on 02 7233 4222.
Every educational programme, chef-cooked meal, nappy, and parent perk is built into our daily fee with zero termly add-on invoices.
| Feature / Inclusion | Strathfield Early Learning | Typical Local Centres |
|---|---|---|
| Daily Fees (Before CCS) | Nursery (0–2y) $182.35/day · Toddlers (2–3y) $179.20/day · Preschool (3–5y) $174.00/day (from $12/day out-of-pocket after CCS) | $175–$210/day + extra activity fees |
| THRASS Phonics & Literacy from 6 Months | Included daily (only early learning centre in NSW) | Rarely offered or preschool-only |
| Piano Lessons (2x/wk with Teacher Sarah) & Fortnightly Robotics | Included in daily fee | Paid extra-curricular add-on ($25–$40/wk) |
| 5 Fresh Chef-Cooked Meals Daily + Nappies & Wipes | All-inclusive (halal & allergy-friendly menu, nappies, wipes, sunscreen) | Often BYO nappies or basic catering |
| Monthly On-Site Children's Haircuts & Daily Parent Barista Coffee/Pastries | Included at no extra cost | Not offered |
| Owner On-Site Daily | Christine Girgis on-site every day | Corporate chain or rotating centre managers |
| Operating Hours & Immediate Vacancies | Open 6:30am–6:30pm Mon–Fri · Immediate Nursery (0–2y), Toddler (2–3y), and Preschool (3–5y) places | Shorter hours & long waitlists |
At Strathfield Early Learning (522–528 Liverpool Rd, Strathfield South), standard daily fees before government subsidy are $182.35/day for Nursery (0–2 years), $179.20/day for Toddlers (2–3 years), and $174.00/day for Preschool (3–5 years). Once the Australian Government Child Care Subsidy (up to 90% for a first child or 95% for a second child under 6) and NSW Start Strong Fee Relief are applied, eligible families pay from $12 to $25 per day out-of-pocket. Unlike typical Strathfield and Burwood centres that charge $175–$210/day plus extra term fees, our daily fee covers all five chef-cooked meals, nappies, piano, robotics, and monthly haircuts.
Yes. While many Inner West centres carry 12-to-18-month waitlists, Strathfield Early Learning currently has immediate enrolment vacancies across our Nursery room (6 weeks to 2 years), Toddlers room (2 to 3 years), and Preschool rooms (3 to 5 years). Families can book a 15-minute tour online or attend our free Monday 10:00am Baby Sensory class to inspect the nursery room and secure a start date.
Every enrolment includes five fresh chef-prepared meals daily (breakfast, morning tea, hot lunch, afternoon tea, and late snack catering for halal and allergy requirements), nappies, wipes, and sunscreen. Educational and lifestyle inclusions at zero extra cost include daily THRASS phonics from 6 months of age, twice-weekly piano lessons with Teacher Sarah, fortnightly robotics, Bonjour Babies French, Happy Feet Fitness, monthly on-site children's haircuts, and complimentary barista coffee and pastries for parents at morning drop-off.
Strathfield Early Learning is an approved provider for both the Federal Child Care Subsidy (CCS) and NSW Start Strong Long Day Care Fee Relief. Under the 2025–2026 Services Australia schedule, families earning up to $85,279 receive a 90% subsidy for their first child (tapering by 1% per $5,000 up to $535,279), and up to 95% for a second or younger child under 6, paid directly to the centre so you only pay the gap fee. Owner Christine Girgis walks every family through their exact Centrelink entitlement on tour.
Corporate daycare chains typically rely on rotating area managers, frozen or externally catered food, and paid third-party add-ons for music or sports. Strathfield Early Learning is an independent, four-storey boutique centre where owner Christine Girgis is on the floor every single day and knows every child by name. We are also the only early learning centre in New South Wales delivering the THRASS reading and phonetics programme from 6 months of age alongside Montessori and Reggio Emilia preschool preparation.
Reviewed & updated by Christine Girgis, Owner at Strathfield Early Learning · Last updated
Email: christine@strathfieldearlylearning.com.au
Phone: 02 7233 4222
Address: 522/528 Liverpool Rd,
Strathfield South
NSW 2136
