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Childcare in Castle Hill / Kellyville

Exceptional Childcare in Castle hill / Kellyville: Gingerbread Kindergarten

Choosing the right childcare centre can feel overwhelming, with numerous options—from large corporate chains with glossy marketing to new centres promising innovative approaches to early education—all claiming to provide the best care.

Quick answer

Gingerbread Kindergarten Castle Hill / Kellyville is a family-run long day care and early learning centre at 5–7 St Pauls Avenue, Castle Hill NSW 2154, for children from birth to five. It has been assessed by ACECQA as Exceeding the National Quality Standard in all 7 areas, and is open Monday to Friday, 7:00am–6:30pm, 51 weeks a year.

An educator sharing Aboriginal artwork with toddlers at a table at Gingerbread Kindergarten Castle Hill
Exceeding in all 7 areasNational Quality Standard · assessed by ACECQA
The shaded natural playground at Castle Hill with timber stepping logs, palms and a cubby
What truly matters

At Gingerbread Kindergarten, we focus on what truly matters: the wellbeing, growth, and happiness of every child in our care.

Operating from our centres in Castle Hill, Bondi Junction and soon Norwest, we provide nurturing, high-quality early education for children from birth to five years old. Our dedicated team combines professional expertise with genuine care, ensuring that every moment – whether it’s Tuesday afternoon play or Friday morning routines – is meaningful and enriching for your child.

To learn more or arrange a visit, please call us at 02 9634 6404 or email us at [email protected].

Gingerbread Kindergarten offers the best child care and kindergarten education to local families in Castle Hill, Kellyville, Baulkham Hills, Norwest, Bella Vista, Kellyville Ridge, North Kellyville and the surrounding North West Suburbs of Sydney.

Take a look inside

A video walk-through of our Castle Hill / Kellyville centre

Step through our rooms, the garden and the sandpit in a few minutes — then come and see it for real.

Every day at Gingerbread

What Our Long Day Care Offers for Children

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Outdoor Learning in a Natural Environment

Our outdoor areas go beyond traditional playgrounds. Children explore and learn using living plants, garden beds with real soil for planting, deep sandpits for imaginative digging, and climbing structures crafted from natural materials.

The environment evolves with the seasons—autumn leaves, winter textures, spring blooms, and summer sunshine—providing a dynamic space that encourages curiosity, exploration, and connection with nature.

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Language Development Through Spanish Lessons

We integrate Spanish language sessions into our regular programming. While many early learning centres in Castle Hill / Kellyville do not offer dedicated language programs, research shows that children at this age absorb new languages quickly. Our structured approach allows children to develop early language skills in an engaging, age-appropriate way.

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Hassle-Free Nappies and Wipes

To make mornings easier for families, our centre provides fully stocked Huggies nappies and wipes. There’s no need to worry about packing them each day—our team ensures children have everything they need for a comfortable, seamless day of care.

The Gingerbread Kindergarten Castle Hill team gathered with Santa outside the garden cabin
Why families choose us

Why Families Choose Gingerbread Kindergarten for Childcare in Castle Hill / Kellyville

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Exceptional Staff Retention

Frequent staff turnover can disrupt children’s routines and sense of security. At Gingerbread Kindergarten, many of our educators have been with us for years—even crossing the decade mark—watching siblings grow and remembering each family’s unique circumstances. This stability fosters trust, security, and meaningful relationships that positively impact every child’s development.

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Qualified Teacher Leadership in Every Room

While regulations require only certain rooms to have degree-qualified early childhood teachers, we ensure that every room is led by a university-qualified educator. Our teachers design educational programs from the ground up, monitor developmental progress accurately, and create genuine learning experiences rather than simply supervising activities.

Birth to five

Age-Appropriate Programs at Our Early Learning Centre

Little hands filling muffin trays with dough and strawberries during a cooking activity
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Nursery Room: Babies and Toddlers (Birth to 2 Years)

Our nursery provides a calm, gentle environment where numbers are deliberately kept smaller than most centres, allowing infants to recognise familiar faces and anticipate daily routines. From bottle feeding schedules and nappy changes to sleep routines, our experienced educators manage every detail patiently. With years of expertise, they accurately read infant cues and intervene early when something feels off, ensuring each baby receives personalised care and attention

A sandpit mud kitchen set with pots, bowls and muffin tins in the Castle Hill playground
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Pre-Kindergarten Room: 2 – 3 Years

The pre-kindergarten room fosters independence through purposeful play. Children learn by exploring—building towers, painting, playing in the garden, and getting hands-on with activities that capture their curiosity. Toilet training is approached as a partnership with families, respecting each child’s individual pace. Our educators provide patient guidance with no pressure or shaming, supporting children’s development in a nurturing, confidence-building environment.

Preschoolers exploring the vegetable garden beds at Gingerbread Kindergarten Castle Hill
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Preschool Room: 3 – 5 Years

In the preschool room, children engage in a rich variety of experiences designed to promote cognitive, social, and physical development. Regular music and drama sessions, yoga, sports activities, continued Spanish lessons, and vegetable gardening encourage creativity, coordination, and an understanding of nature’s cycles. Each program element is hands-on and age-appropriate, fostering curiosity, independence, and a love of learning.

At Gingerbread Kindergarten, our goal is not to rush academic knowledge but to nurture well-rounded children who feel confident socially, manage their emotions effectively and enter primary school prepared—emotionally, socially, academically and physically.

Our dedicated staff are always available to answer questions and provide guidance to families. As one of the leading childcare centres in Castle Hill / Kellyville, we invite you to visit our early learning centre and see firsthand why parents trust us.

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What Our Families Say

Loved by Castle Hill & Kellyville families

★★★★★

What stands out for me is the fact that the doors are always open, parents and children are greeted with such personal affection; this is not only because there is longevity in the staffing arrangements but also because there is a…

Suraj BhattaraiCastle Hill / Kellyville · Google review
★★★★★

Gingerbread Kindergarten Kellyville is a fantastic childcare. The environment is nurturing and welcoming, making it a perfect place for young children to grow and learn. The educators are highly professional and genuinely care…

Neha DesaiCastle Hill / Kellyville · Google review
★★★★★

I came to this beautiful center as a student-teacher for my placement in ECT studies, and within the first few days, I fell in love with their professionalism and dedication toward the children. I have been working in the…

Harsimranjit SinghCastle Hill / Kellyville · Google review
★★★★★

I would say Gingerbread is the best childcare centre in hills. Both of my 4 year old son and 1.5 year old daughter love it! All the educators are so considerate, kind hearted and supportive of caring kids. They love kids, that’s…

Judith HCastle Hill / Kellyville · Google review
★★★★★

My daughter absolutely loves her kindergarten! The educators are fantastic—truly dedicated and always making learning fun. She’s made numerous friends and looks forward to going every day, often telling me she can’t wait to get…

Beibei DuCastle Hill / Kellyville · Google review
★★★★★

Highly recommend Gingerbread Kindergarten. Niyati and her team is highly commendable. My son finished his beautiful 2 years journey with Gingerbread Kindergarten today leaving for big school. His stay at this care was amazing. He…

Ruhman KhanCastle Hill / Kellyville · Google review
★★★★★

Really love all the staffs here, they are so nice and friendly to both children and parents. They are not only play, look after and work with all the children, but also educate them! The educators really see and extend children’s…

Qian MaCastle Hill / Kellyville · Google review
★★★★★

Gingerbread House is a great community-based child-care. Since the orientation, I have felt like my child was definitely in the right place, and he agrees. I value that it is a slightly smaller centre where the children are given…

Teneille “Ten D” DaweCastle Hill / Kellyville · Google review
★★★★★

We transferred our little boy here in June this year and we cannot speak highly enough of the Director, Niyati, Assistant Director, Jess and all the amazing staff at Gingerbread Kindergarten Kellyville. From the moment we drop off…

Belinda AsaadCastle Hill / Kellyville · Google review
★★★★★

Highly recommended Gingerbread Kindergarten .Initially my kid has issue with communication , being non-native english speaker . personal attention from Niyati in keeping my kid busy and helping him to feel comfortable while…

Akshay NainCastle Hill / Kellyville · Google review
★★★★★

Highly recommend Gingerbread Kindergarten Kellyville. We though our last childcare experience was good but since starting my daughter at Gingerbread Kindergarten everyday I’m amazed with the wonderful team of educators whom are so…

Kelly TamCastle Hill / Kellyville · Google review
★★★★★

I cannot recommend enough Gingerbread Kintergarten as my experience with the childcare centre has been phenomenal! The educators go above and beyond to ensure that your child is happy and well looked after. All of them are…

Amrita ShomeCastle Hill / Kellyville · Google review
★★★★★

I am a picky mum when it comes to who looks after my children. To find a centre where my children and I were instantly at ease with the educators surprised me. It was icing on the cake when the educators spoke to me about their…

Elizabeth FitzpatrickCastle Hill / Kellyville · Google review
★★★★★

Gingerbread Kindergarten Castle Hill is Family Owned and Professionally Run Setup imbibing Family Values to the children under their care, a reflection of the Owners treating the Staff like Family. The staff at the centre is…

Rohan SingnapurkarCastle Hill / Kellyville · Google review
★★★★★

One of the best Childcare in the Hills area, I changed 3 different childcares till find Gingerbread Child care with Managment of Niyati, best care, bast food, best staff I do recommend it

Babak ShahabiCastle Hill / Kellyville · Google review
★★★★★

Such a wonderful childcare. All the educators are friendly, attentive and really care and look out for the children. Highly recommend Gingerbread to anyone. My child really enjoyed his time there.

Emi LCastle Hill / Kellyville · Google review

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Contact Us

To register your interest, call 02 9634 6404 or email [email protected].

Families across Castle Hill, Baulkham Hills, Cherrybrook, Dural, Glenhaven, Kellyville and West Pennant Hills can access our long day care and early education programmes, supporting children’s learning, social development and growth during their early years.

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All in the fee

Inclusions

  • Robotics in Early Childhood (preschool room)

  • 5 Chef-perpeared meals per day including breakfast

  • Incursions/Excursions

  • Nappies

  • Music

  • Yoga

  • Sports

  • 2nd Language

  • Open Door policy

We are proudly been assessed by ACECQA as Exceeding the National Quality Standards in all 7 areas.

  • Quality Area 1 Educational program and practice Exceeding
  • Quality Area 2 Children's health and safety Exceeding
  • Quality Area 3 Physical environment Exceeding
  • Quality Area 4 Staffing arrangements Exceeding
  • Quality Area 5 Relationship with children Exceeding
  • Quality Area 6 Collaborative partnerships with families and communities Exceeding
  • Quality Area 7 Governance and leadership Exceeding

Castle Hill / Kellyville

5–7 St Pauls Avenue, Castle Hill, NSW, 2154

Opening Hours 7:00am - 6:30pm, 51 weeks a year

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Good Questions

Castle Hill / Kellyville childcare, answered

Where is Gingerbread Kindergarten Castle Hill / Kellyville?

We’re at 5–7 St Pauls Avenue, Castle Hill NSW 2154, caring for local families in Castle Hill, Kellyville, Baulkham Hills, Norwest, Bella Vista, Kellyville Ridge, North Kellyville and the surrounding North West Suburbs of Sydney. Get directions.

What is the centre’s National Quality Standard rating?

Our Castle Hill / Kellyville centre has been assessed by ACECQA as Exceeding the National Quality Standard in all 7 quality areas — from educational program and practice through to governance and leadership.

What are the opening hours?

Monday to Friday, 7:00am–6:30pm, 51 weeks a year.

What ages and rooms do you have?

We care for children from birth to five years old: the Nursery Room (birth to 2 years), the Pre-Kindergarten Room (2–3 years) and the Preschool Room (3–5 years).

What’s included in the fee?

Fully stocked Huggies nappies and wipes, 5 chef-prepared meals per day including breakfast, Spanish lessons, music, yoga, sports, incursions and excursions, and robotics in the preschool room.

How do I book a visit?
Timber sand-play equipment and climbing frames in the Castle Hill playground

Come and play in our Castle Hill garden

Visit our early learning centre on St Pauls Avenue and see firsthand why parents trust us — sandpits, garden beds and all.

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