Childcare Centre Riverstone — Quality Early Learning with Little Leapers
Looking for a trusted childcare centre in Riverstone? Little Leapers is a purpose-built Riverstone Early Learning Centre is dedicated to giving children aged 0 to 5 years a safe, nurturing, and stimulating environment to learn, play, and grow. As a proud part of the Riverstone community, we also welcome families from Marsden Park, Tallawong, and Schofields, offering a childcare experience that fits seamlessly into your local routine — whether you're dropping off before work, picking up after school runs, or looking for flexible occasional care.
Our educators are qualified, our rooms are designed around age-specific developmental milestones, and every program at Little Leapers — including our Atelier Minds Montessori Program — is built with one simple goal: helping every child feel confident, curious, and ready for their next stage of life.
Why Families Choose Little Leapers in Riverstone
- Qualified, experienced educators — Every room is led by degree- and diploma-qualified early childhood teachers who understand child development at every age and stage.
- EYLF-aligned curriculum — Programmes are designed around the national Early Years Learning Framework, focusing on identity, wellbeing, communication, and connection to community.
- Montessori-inspired learning — Our signature Atelier Minds Montessori Programme blends Montessori principles with play-based learning across select rooms.
- Nutritious, centre-prepared meals — Fresh, seasonal, allergy-aware menus prepared onsite daily.
- Safe, secure, purpose-built environment —Age-appropriate indoor and outdoor learning spaces, secure entry systems, and low educator-to-child ratios.
- Convenient Riverstone location — Easily accessible for families across Riverstone, Marsden Park, Tallawong, and Schofields, with parking and flexible drop-off windows.
- CCS approved — Little Leapers is an approved provider for the Child Care Subsidy (CCS), helping make quality care more affordable for local families.
Our Childcare Programmes in Riverstone
A calm, home-like environment where babies build trust and security through consistent routines, gentle sensory play, and one-on-one attention from primary carers at Little Leapers.
Programmes that support growing independence — language development, movement, social play, and the first steps towards self-help skills like toileting and mealtime routines.
A gentle step up in structure, encouraging early independence, group play, and foundational communication and problem-solving skills — bridging toddlerhood and preschool learning.
A structured but play-based curriculum that builds pre-literacy, pre-numeracy, social-emotional skills, and school-readiness — preparing children for a confident transition to primary school in the Riverstone and Marsden Park area.
Our Atelier Minds Montessori Programme
Alongside our core age-based rooms, Little Leapers offers the Atelier Minds Montessori Program, a specialised approach available to children from Toddler through Preschool age. Rooted in authentic Montessori philosophy, the program blends hands-on, self-directed learning materials with our EYLF-aligned curriculum — encouraging independence, concentration, and a genuine love of learning at each child's own pace.
Children in the Atelier Minds Montessori Programme engage with purpose-designed practical life activities, sensorial materials, and early literacy and numeracy tools within a prepared, calm classroom environment. It's an ideal option for Riverstone, Marsden Park, Tallawong, and Schofields families seeking a Montessori-informed alternative within a mainstream early learning setting.
Want to know more? Read our full guide to the Atelier Minds Montessori Programme
Proudly Serving Riverstone & Nearby Suburbs
While our Riverstone early learning centre is based in the heart of Riverstone, Little Leapers welcomes enrolments from families across the wider region, including:
- Marsden Park childcare families — a short, easy commute from the growing Marsden Park estates and Sydney Business Park precinct.
- Tallawong childcare families — convenient for parents commuting via Tallawong Metro Station.
- Schofield/Schofields childcare families — close to Schofield's Railway Station and surrounding residential areas.
No matter which suburb you're coming from, our goal is the same: a childcare centre in Riverstone that feels like an extension of home — the Little Leapers way.
Enrol at Little Leapers — Our Riverstone Childcare Centre
Places at Little Leapers fill quickly, especially in our Baby Room and Toddler Room. Here's how to get started:
- Book a tour — meet our educators and see our Riverstone rooms, including our Atelier Minds Montessori Programme space, in action.
- Check CCS eligibility — we'll help you understand your Child Care Subsidy entitlements.
- Enrol online or in person — flexible days, casual bookings, and permanent placements available.
Frequently Asked Questions
Little Leapers is a highly regarded childcare centre in Riverstone, offering qualified educators, an EYLF-based curriculum, and a safe, purpose-built learning environment for children aged 0 to 5 years. Families across Riverstone, Marsden Park, Tallawong, and Schofields choose us for our low educator-to-child ratios, nutritious meals, and school-readiness programs.
Yes. Little Leapers is an approved CCS provider, meaning eligible families can reduce their out-of-pocket childcare costs. Our team can help you check your eligibility and estimate your subsidy before you enrol.
Little Leapers provides care for children aged 0 to 5 years across four core rooms: Baby Room (0–1 years), Toddler Room (1–2 years), Junior Preschool (2–3 years), and Preschool Room (3–5 years).
The Atelier Minds Montessori Programme is Little Leapers's specialised Montessori-inspired learning stream, available from toddler through preschool age. It combines authentic Montessori materials and practical life activities with our EYLF-aligned curriculum, encouraging independence and self-paced learning within a prepared classroom environment.
Yes. While our centre is based in Riverstone, Little Leapers welcomes and actively supports enrolments from Marsden Park families, many of whom find our centre a convenient and easy commute from the growing Marsden Park and Sydney Business Park area.
Yes. Our Riverstone location is easily accessible for families living near Tallawong, including those commuting via Tallawong Metro Station, making drop-off and pick-up simple around work schedules.
Yes. Little Leapers regularly welcomes children from Schofields and surrounding suburbs. Our flexible drop-off and pick-up windows are designed to work around school and commuter timetables in the wider Riverstone–Schofields corridor.
Our programmes are built around the Early Years Learning Framework (EYLF), Australia's national curriculum for early childhood education, alongside our Atelier Minds Montessori Programme for families seeking a Montessori-informed approach.
You can start by booking a centre tour online or by phone. From there, our team will guide you through CCS eligibility checks and help you complete enrolment — with both permanent and casual care options available.
Monday to Friday, 7:00am–6:00pm.
Yes. Little Leapers's Riverstone centre features secure entry and exit points, low educator-to-child ratios above the national minimum standard, qualified first-aid trained staff, and daily health and safety checks across all learning spaces.
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