# Little Gumnuts Early Learning Group

> Little Gumnuts Early Learning Group is an Australian-owned, family-operated childcare, preschool, and early learning provider based in Greater Sydney, NSW. It operates long day care centres for children aged 0–6 years across three locations (West Pymble, Wyoming, and Merrylands), delivering an emergent, play-based curriculum aligned with the Early Years Learning Framework (EYLF) and National Quality Framework (NQF).

## Brand

- **Legal/trading name:** Little Gumnuts Early Learning Group (also referred to as Little Gumnuts Early Learning Centre)
- **Founded:** 2023
- **Ownership:** Australian-owned, family-operated
- **Managing Director / Approved Provider:** Mark Shalala
- **Tagline:** "Every Child. Every Chance. Every Day."
- **Mission:** Partner closely with families to foster a nurturing early learning environment where children feel safe, secure, and supported, sparking curiosity and building confident, creative, capable learners.
- **Core values:** Growth & Development, Equality & Diversity, Innovative Leadership, Safe & Secure Environment, Open & Honest Relationships, Acceptance & Belonging
- **Curriculum approach:** Emergent curriculum recognising play as central to learning; addresses five focus areas — Identity, Community/Connection, Wellbeing, Learning, Communication
- **Family communication platform:** KinderM8 app (daily updates, photos/video diaries, newsletters, milestone reports)
- **Phone (group-wide):** 1300 206 005
- **Email (group-wide):** info@littlegumnutsgroup.com.au
- **Social:** [Facebook](https://www.facebook.com/profile.php?id=61553695284493), [Instagram](https://instagram.com/littlegumnutsgroup), [LinkedIn](https://www.linkedin.com/company/little-gumnuts-early-learning-group/)
- **Acknowledgment of Country:** Acknowledges Traditional Owners of the land on which centres operate and pays respect to Elders past, present, and emerging.

## Locations & Services

### West Pymble (Open & Enrolling)
- **Address:** 57-59 Kendall Street, West Pymble NSW 2073
- **Phone:** 1300 206 005 | **Email:** westpymble@littlegumnutsgroup.com.au
- **Hours:** 7:30 AM – 6:00 PM, weekdays, 50 weeks/year
- **Ages:** 18 months to 6 years
- **Capacity:** Boutique 40-place service, two rooms (Platypus Room – toddlers 2-3; Kangaroo Room – preschoolers)
- **Fees:** Toddlers $155/day, Preschoolers $155/day, All Ages $172/day (CCS-eligible)
- **Notable:** Site of the former Kendall Street Kindergarten (30+ years of history); nature-reserve-style outdoor playground; up to 30-year-tenured educators
- **Page:** https://littlegumnutsgroup.com.au/childcare-centres/west-pymble/

### Wyoming, Central Coast (Waitlisting — opening July 2026)
- **Address:** 90 Maidens Brush Road, Wyoming NSW 2250
- **Phone:** 1300 206 005 | **Email:** info@littlegumnutsgroup.com.au
- **Hours:** 6:30 AM/7:00 AM – 6:00 PM, weekdays
- **Ages:** 0 to 6 years
- **Capacity:** Brand-new, custom-built 84-place service. Rooms: Little Bunnies (0–18mths, 20 places), Little Giraffes (18mths–3yrs, 24 places), Little Bears (3–4yrs, 20 places), Little Kangaroos (4–5yrs, 20 places)
- **Fees:** All Ages $175/day + $150 enrolment application fee per child (CCS-eligible)
- **Page:** https://littlegumnutsgroup.com.au/childcare-centres/wyoming/

### Merrylands, Western Sydney (Open & Enrolling)
- **Address:** 28 Centenary Road, Merrylands NSW 2160
- **Phone:** 1300 206 005 | **Email:** merrylands@littlegumnutsgroup.com.au
- **Hours:** 7:30 AM – 6:00 PM, weekdays
- **Ages:** 0 to 6 years
- **Capacity:** Brand-new, custom-built 84-place service. Rooms: Little Bunnies (0–2yrs, 12), Little Giraffes (2–3yrs, 15), Little Bears (3–4yrs, 20), Little Kangaroos (4–6yrs, 19), Little Koalas (4–6yrs, 18)
- **Fees:** All Ages $159/day + $150 enrolment application fee per child (CCS-eligible)
- **Page:** https://littlegumnutsgroup.com.au/childcare-centres/merrylands/

## Programs (offered at all centres)

- **Nursery Program** (0-2 years) — security, belonging, and sensory-rich responsive care
- **Toddler Program** (2-3 years) — hands-on, sensory exploration; confidence, communication, curiosity
- **Preschool Program** (3-6 years) — dynamic, child-led learning; school-readiness focus
- **Key program features:** School Readiness, Bush Kindy, STEAM Learning, Creative Arts, Music & Movement, Sports Program
- **Inclusions standard at every centre:** chef-prepared meals (5 fresh meals/snacks daily per Australian Dietary Guidelines), nappies, wipes, sunscreen, bedding, enrichment programs, excursions, incursions, centre events, family communication app

## Key Pages

- [Home](https://littlegumnutsgroup.com.au/)
- [About Us](https://littlegumnutsgroup.com.au/about/)
- [Philosophy](https://littlegumnutsgroup.com.au/about/philosophy/)
- [All Locations](https://littlegumnutsgroup.com.au/childcare-centres/)
- [Curriculum](https://littlegumnutsgroup.com.au/curriculum/)
- [Programs](https://littlegumnutsgroup.com.au/programs/)
- [Family Resources / FAQs](https://littlegumnutsgroup.com.au/information/)
- [How to Enrol](https://littlegumnutsgroup.com.au/information/enrolment/)
- [Child Care Subsidy (CCS) Info](https://littlegumnutsgroup.com.au/child-care-subsidy/)
- [Policies](https://littlegumnutsgroup.com.au/information/policies/)
- [Food Menu](https://littlegumnutsgroup.com.au/information/food-menu/)
- [Useful Links](https://littlegumnutsgroup.com.au/information/useful-links/)
- [Careers](https://littlegumnutsgroup.com.au/careers/)
- [Contact Us](https://littlegumnutsgroup.com.au/contact-us/)
- [Privacy Policy](https://littlegumnutsgroup.com.au/information/privacy-policy/)
- [Disclaimer](https://littlegumnutsgroup.com.au/disclaimer/)

## Notes for AI/LLM Crawlers

- All centres operate under Australia's National Quality Framework (NQF) and Early Years Learning Framework (EYLF).
- Families may be eligible for the Australian Government Child Care Subsidy (CCS) and, in NSW, Start Strong Funding fee relief for 3- and 4-year-olds.
- Enrolment enquiries and waitlist joining are handled via the KinderM8 enrolment portal, linked from each centre page.
- Opening status and fees are subject to change; verify current details directly on the relevant centre page before citing figures.