Edge Early Learning Ngunnawal

A: To enrol your child in childcare or preschool at Edge Early Learning Ngunnawal, start by booking a centre tour. This gives you an opportunity to meet our educators, explore our nurturing environment, and understand how we can provide an experience that is best suited to your child. After your tour, you’ll receive an enrolment form to secure a spot or join the waitlist.

A: Edge Ngunnawal takes enrolments for start dates in the coming weeks, right out to 12 months into the future, depending on our availability at the time of your enquiry. Our Family Engagement Team can tell you which rooms have spots open right now. If a place is not available when you need it, we can add your child’s name to our waitlist.

Please call us on 07 3517 0629, Monday to Friday, between 8am and 4pm AEST, and we’ll be glad to help.

A: The Child Care Subsidy (CCS) is a federal government subsidy designed to help Australian families with the cost of approved childcare. The amount you receive depends on your family’s income, the type of care, and your recognised activity hours. Learn about CCS.

A: To apply for the Child Care Subsidy (CCS) you’ll need a MyGov account and a Customer Reference Number (CRN) to begin the application. Applying for CCS is easy, but it’s a good idea to apply early so you’re ready for your child’s first day at Edge Ngunnawal. Follow these steps to apply for the CCS:

• Create a MyGov account (if you don’t have one) and get a Customer Reference Number (CRN)
• Set up your Centrelink online account through MyGov
• Prove who you are by showing documents, either online or in person at Centrelink, to be able to claim payments
• Get your documents ready, like payslips, your child’s birth certificate, and any medical records
• Submit your documents through your Centrelink online account or the Express Plus Centrelink app. You can also mail, fax, or go to a Centrelink service centre
• Submit your CCS application via MyGov after uploading the required documents
• Once your application is lodged, Edge Early Learning will update your enrolment details and submit your application to ensure it’s processed
• The Government will then notify you of your subsidy eligibility and provide information about the amount of subsidy you are entitled to

For more information on how to apply and check your subsidy, visit Services Australia website.

A: You can use our easy Childcare Subsidy Calculator to get an estimate of your out-of-pocket fees for our centre. Simply input your details, and the calculator will provide an indication of your potential subsidy and fees.

A: Yes! Our Ngunnawal preschool offers a government‑approved 3-year-old Preschool program is delivered by a qualified Early Childhood Teacher and experienced educators to give children a confident start to school.

Eligible families can access 3-year-old Preschool (6 hours per week, 50 weeks per year)* at Edge Ngunnawal to reduce out‑of‑pocket costs. Our team will happily explain how the Preschool subsidy interacts with any Child Care Subsidy (CCS) your family may receive and work through the options with you.

At Edge Early Learning, our Preschool program runs year-round with extended hours to meet your family’s needs. Each child’s learning goals are personalised and tracked across the 11 Key Learning Areas to build school‑ready skills such as early literacy, numeracy, independence, self-help skills, emotional regulation, and social skills.

* The 3-year-old Preschool program subsidises 6 hours a week (or 300 hours a year) of government-approved Preschool programs for eligible children. Learn more about the ACT Government’s 3-year-old Preschool.

A: At Edge Early Learning Ngunnawal, we aim to make life as easy as possible for you, so we supply most of the necessities including sustainable nappies, wipes, sunscreen, bedding, and nutritious meals (breakfast through to a late snack) to ensure your child is well-cared for throughout the day. However, there are a few items that you will need to bring to ensure your child has everything they need:

• Hat and drink bottle (supplied on enrolment)
• Spare clothes (3 sets)
• Any comfort items (dummies)
• Nappy cream (requires pharmacy label)
• Formula (pre-measured in dispenser) & baby bottles (pre-filled with water) / Breastmilk (clearly labelled)

A: Edge Ngunnawal is conveniently located on the corner of Yarrawonga Street and Jabanungga Avenue, next to the Ngunnawal Shopping Village, making it convenient for busy families. Plus, we’re only a 2 minute walk from the nearest busy stop and we offer on-site parking for added ease and accessibility. We’re also only a 3 minute drive from Ngunnawal Primary School.

A: Yes! Your child will enjoy fresh, nutritious meals prepared daily by our on-site chef, using recipes developed in collaboration with accredited dietitians at The Biting Truth. Designed with growing bodies in mind, our seasonal 4-week rotating menus are age-appropriate and nutritionally balanced, aligning with the Australian Dietary Guidelines to support healthy growth and development. Featuring a variety of whole foods and culturally inspired dishes, meals can be tailored to suit individual tastes, dietary needs, and allergy requirements to ensure every child receives nourishing meals each day.

A: At our Ngunnawal day care and Preschool, extra-curricular activities such as cooking, yoga, languages, physical educations, dance, and art are included in your daily fees with no extra charges!

• Monday – Cooking & Sensory
• Tuesday – Yoga
• Wednesday – Languages & Physical Education
• Thursday – Mindfulness & Dance
• Friday – Creative Arts

Additionally, a First Nations musician, dancer and artist from Wiradjuri Echoes visits our centre monthly to enrich our program with cultural learning and storytelling.

A: Yes! At Edge Early Learning Ngunnawal, we make it simple to book care when you need it. We partner with Childcare Now, an on-demand booking platform that allows you to book a casual day at the touch of a button, from your phone.

Enrolled families will receive a weekly SMS letting you know when there’s availability in your child’s room. You can instantly book available casual days or go on a waitlist and be the first to be notified if space opens up for the date you need extra childcare.

A: Yes! Discover flexible childcare at Edge Ngunnawal with our annual holiday discount offering 30% off* the daily fee for up to 4 weeks per year.

Terms & Conditions apply: The Edge Early Learning holiday discount entitles enrolled families to up to 4 weeks of holiday discount per year when the family provides a minimum two weeks’ notice in advance of the holiday. One week of holiday equates to the number of days in your child’s permanent weekly booking. Once your holiday discount is approved by your Centre Director, the Edge Centre Support Team will apply a 30% discount to the daily fee during the holiday period. Up to four weeks total holiday discount per enrolment per year.

A: At Edge Early Learning Ngunnawal, children’s safety and wellbeing is supported through strong daily practices, ongoing training, strict adherence to Edge’s safeguarding procedures and the national child safety standards. Your child’s wellbeing is always our top priority.

• Our centre is proud to exceed the National Quality Standards (NQS) rating for Children’s Health and Safety.
• Our dedicated team prioritises safeguarding children through daily practices, educational programs, and adherence to national child safety principles.
• Our supervisory and senior staff complete regular Child Protection and Mandatory Reporting training.
• We proudly work with Bravehearts and other similar child safety advocate organisations to strengthen the personal safety education within our programming.
• Our S.A.F.E. framework (Spot, Act, Fix, Explain) requires staff to speak up if they see or suspect something isn’t right. With S.A.F.E. in place, we have created a culture of accountability where reporting is expected and encouraged.
• Our Active Supervision policy ensures all team members understand the importance of Plan, Position, Look & Listen.