Nurturing, personalised care
Your primary and secondary educators build trusting relationships, understand your child’s individuality and tailor learning and care with your family.
Meet your child’s care teamKnown, loved and encouraged
A loving place to belong.
A rich world of learning.
At STEAM Early Learning Academy in Lidcombe, every child is known, valued and nurtured. Patient, caring educators combine joyful play with carefully planned learning to support your child’s whole development.
6 weeks–5+ yearsIndividual learning journeys
Lidcombe49 Martin Street
7:00am–6:00pmMonday to Friday
Known, supported, encouragedConfidence to learn and grow
Every child will have an individualised learning plan.
A primary educator, supported by a secondary educator, gets to know your child and family.
Our promise: an extra educator above required minimum staffing during key learning moments, for smaller groups and more individual attention.
Learning, relationships and everyday support
Three connected strengths.
Academically rich learning
Shared stories and sound awareness build a love of books and foundations for confident reading, alongside science, maths and whole-child learning.
Explore language and readingMore educators. Smaller groups.
During key learning moments, we commit to an extra educator above the required staffing minimum. Smaller groups allow more individual attention, targeted support and extension when children are ready.
See our staffing promiseWhy the early years matter
Small everyday moments build strong foundations.
By around age five, a child’s brain reaches about 90% of its adult size. Warm, responsive relationships and rich everyday experiences help shape developing brain connections. That is why we place loving care, conversation, play and purposeful learning at the heart of each day.
Brain development continues beyond age five. Every child grows at their own pace.
Intentional teaching, meaningful experiences
Knowledge-rich learning. A whole-child purpose.
Our structured, knowledge-rich curriculum introduces children to new ideas through engaging activities, stories, games, movement and hands-on exploration. Educators plan specific, age-appropriate learning outcomes and make each experience meaningful for the child.
Our holistic approach connects language, literacy, mathematics, science, creativity, social-emotional learning, wellbeing and independence. Educators observe, revisit and extend understanding, adapting support and challenge to each child’s interests, needs and readiness.
Find your child’s learning journey
Growing capabilities, at their own pace.
Babies · 6 weeks–2 years
Discoverers
Warm relationships, songs, sensory exploration and responsive care lay early foundations.
Explore babies’ learningToddlers · 2–3 years
Explorers
Growing language, imaginative play and everyday independence open up new possibilities.
Explore toddlers’ learningPreschool · 3–5+ years
Innovators
Purposeful investigations, literacy and maths build strong foundations, with further challenge when ready.
Explore preschool learningKnown, supported and encouraged
Nurturing you can see in everyday moments.
Familiarisation visits and flexible settling help your child feel secure. Conversations and OWNA updates keep families connected.
See our family experienceAn everyday example of emotional coaching
When a tower falls…
An educator might say, “You look frustrated. It’s okay to feel disappointed.” They stay close, help the child slow down and ask, “What could we try?”
Children practise recognising feelings, finding strategies and trying again with support.
Explore our whole-child approachEveryday care, thoughtfully included
Healthy habits. Shared stories. Less to pack.
Five chef-prepared meals
Freshly prepared on site throughout the day.
See our four-week menuDaily essentials
Nappies, sunscreen and quality learning resources are included.
Explore fees and inclusionsCare you can trust
Familiar carers, respectful routines and attention to your child’s individual needs.
Explore everyday careMeet Jenny and explore our centre
A parent’s insight. An educator’s purpose.
Miss Jenny is a mother of four whose commitment to the early years inspired STEAM Early Learning Academy. Meet her on a tour and ask how our educators plan learning and support your child.
Our mission and approachCome and look around
Welcoming spaces for growing children.
Explore our classrooms and outdoor areas on a tour, and ask how we keep everyday care safe and hygienic.
Visit us and ask your questions
Picture your child’s day at STEAM.
Meet our educators, explore our spaces and discuss your child’s interests and needs.
View fees and CCS estimates