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FINALISTS for 2025

Congratulations to all the finalists who are now in the running for this year's Excellence in Early Childhood Education Awards!

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The winners will be announced at the Excellence in Early Childhood Education Awards Gala Night on Saturday, 8 November 2025, at the Hyatt Regency, Sydney CBD.

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Tickets are available via Precedent Productions at (02) 8363 3333 or awards@precedent.net. Given the record number of nominations received, a higher-than-usual demand is anticipated. So please secure your tickets as soon as possible to avoid disappointment.

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And we thank our wonderful sponsors again for their support and recognition of the importance of the early childhood education and care sector, its services, and its people.

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19 SEPTEMBER 2025

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AND THE FINALISTS ARE ...

Metropolitan services excellence award -
LARGE
PRIVATE
METROPOLITAN
SERVICE

  • Allambie Bush Kindy (Allambie Heights NSW)

  • Aurrum Kids Penrith (Jamisontown NSW)

  • Bluebird Early Education (Roseville NSW)

  • Busy Bees at Georges Hall (Georges Hall NSW)

  • Clever Cubs Early Learning Centre (Smithfield NSW)

  • Clovel Childcare & Early Learning Centre (Granville NSW)

  • Cuddlez Preschool and Montessori (Quakers Hill NSW)

  • HazelGrove Early Education Centre (Baulkham Hills NSW)

  • Montessori Merrylands Childcare (Merrylands NSW)

  • Neutral Bay Kindergarten (Cremorne NSW)

  • Next Generation Kindergarten (Chester Hill NSW)

  • Nicky's Kids Town (Lane Cove West NSW)

  • Nurtured Beginnings (Condell Park NSW)

  • The Lookout Early Education Centre (Mosman NSW)

  • Oakville Preschool Learning Centre (Oakville NSW)

  • Puzzlez Early Learning Centre (Padstow NSW)

  • Scribblz Preschool and Long Day Care Centre (Picnic Point NSW)

METROPOLITAN SERVICES EXCELLENCE AWARD -
small
private
metropolitan
service

  • Bela Babes Early Learning (Artarmon NSW)

  • Bindook Cottage (Terrey Hills NSW)

  • Clovel Childcare & Early Learning Centre (Penrith NSW)

  • Clovel Childcare & Early Learning Centre (Merrylands NSW)

  • Milieu Early Education and Care (Condell Park NSW)

  • Next Generation Kindergarten (Chester Hill NSW)

  • Next Generation Kindergarten (Punchbowl NSW)

  • Peek-A-Boo Cottage (Seaforth NSW)

  • Planet Long Day Care (Coledale NSW)

  • Toybox Early Learning (North Sydney NSW)

  • Young Academics Early Learning Centre (Kellyville NSW)

mETROPOLITAN SERVICES EXCELLENCE AWARD -
community
metropolitan
service

  • Styles Street Children's Community Long Day Care Centre (Leichhardt NSW)

  • Birrahlee Preschool (Lane Cove NSW)

  • Bundeena Maianbar Preschool (Bundeena NSW)

regional/
rural services excellence award -
lARGE
PRIVATE
REGIONAl/
RURAL SERVICe

  • Bowral Street Childcare (Bowral NSW)

  • Bright Beginnings (Maitland NSW)

  • Erina Kindergarten (Erina NSW)

  • Glenning Valley Child Care Centre (Glenning Valley NSW)

  • Jennys Kindergarten (Bathurst NSW)

  • Joeys Preschool and Early Learning Centre (Morpeth NSW)

  • Junior Einsteins Shell Heights (Dunmore NSW)

  • Little Miracles (Kanwal NSW)

  • Little Miracles (Niagara Park NSW)

  • Little Miracles (Point Clare NSW)

  • Little Miracles (Terrigal NSW)

  • Little Treasures Childcare (Singleton NSW)

  • Little Wonders Early Educational Centre (Turvey Park NSW)

  • liv2learn Early Education (Thirlmere NSW)

  • River&Kin Early Learning (Wagga Wagga NSW)

  • Shorebreakers Kindergarten Early Learning Centre (Pambula NSW)

  • Spotted Frog Kindergarten (Lake Haven NSW)

  • Stepping Stones Early Learning (Dubbo NSW)

REGIONAL/ RURAL SERVICES EXCELLENCE AWARD - 
SMALL
PRIVATE
REGIONAL/
RURAL SERVICE

  • Cambridge Hills Preschool (Rankin Park NSW)

  • Junior Einsteins Nurturing Centre (Blackbutt NSW)

  • Lake Munmorah Preschool Kindergarten (Lake Munmorah NSW)

  • Milieu Early Education and Care (Oak Flats NSW)

regional/ rural services excellence award -
COMMUNITY
REGIONAL/ RURAL SERVICE

  • Gilgandra Preschool (Gilgandra NSW)

  • Hunter Valley Grammar School Early Learning Centre (Ashtonfield NSW)

  • Possums Early Learning Centre (Wagga Wagga NSW)

  • Ulladulla Children's Centre (Ulladulla NSW)

EXCELLENCE Awards - excellence IN EDUCATIONAL PROGRAM & PRACTICE

  • 3 Bears Cottage Early Education Service (Coffs Harbour NSW)

  • Bright Beginnings (Maitland NSW)

  • The Children's Preschool (Glenhaven NSW)

  • Clever Cubs Early Learning Centre (Smithfield NSW)

  • Clovel Childcare & Early Learning Centre (Greystanes NSW)

  • Empower Early Learning Group (Orchard Hills NSW)

  • Little Miracles (Niagara Park NSW)

  • Little Treasures Childcare (Singleton NSW)

  • liv2learn Early Education (Thirlmere NSW)

  • Mikarie Childcare Centre (Kirrawee NSW)

  • Oakville Preschool Learning Centre (Oakville NSW)

  • Peacock Street Long Day Care (Seaforth NSW)

  • Puzzlez Early Learning Centre (Padstow NSW)

  • Scribblz Preschool and Long Day Care Centre (Picnic Point NSW)

  • Stepping Stones Early Learning (Dubbo NSW)

  • WillowBee Early Learning Centre (Chatswood NSW)

EXCELLENCE AWARD -
excellence in environmental program

  • Allambie Bush Kindy (Allambie Heights NSW)

  • Bela Babes Early Learning (Artarmon NSW)

  • Bluebird Early Education (Roseville NSW)

  • Clovel Childcare & Early Learning Centre (Merrylands NSW)

  • Cuddlez Preschool and Montessori (Quakers Hill NSW)

  • HazelGrove Early Education Centre (Baulkham Hills NSW)

  • Junior Einsteins Nurturing Centre (Blackbutt NSW)

  • Kirrawee Child Care Centre (Kirrawee NSW)

  • Kookaburra Early Learning (Casino NSW)

  • Little Treasures (Greta NSW)

  • Little Treasures Childcare (Singleton NSW)

  • Little Wonders Early Education Centre (Estella NSW)

  • liv2learn Early Education (Thirlmere NSW)

  • Milieu Early Education and Care (Condell Park NSW)

  • Next Generation Kindergarten (Chester Hill NSW)

  • Stepping Stones Early Learning (Dubbo NSW)

  • Toybox Early Learning (Mascot NSW)

excellence awards -
Excellence in Partnerships with Families

  • Aurrum Kids Penrith (Jamisontown NSW)

  • Bela Babes Early Learning (Artarmon NSW)

  • Bluebird Early Education (Roseville NSW)

  • Bundeena Maianbar Preschool (Bundeena NSW)

  • Busy Bees at Georges Hall (Georges Hall NSW)

  • Cambridge Hills Preschool (Rankin Park NSW)

  • Clovel Childcare & Early Learning Centre (South Penrith NSW)

  • Cuddlez Preschool and Montessori (Quakers Hill NSW)

  • Devonshire Street Children's Centre (Chatswood NSW)

  • Gilgandra Preschool (Gilgandra NSW)

  • Guardian Childcare and Education (Parramatta NSW)

  • Jessica's Early Learning Centre (Ryde NSW)

  • Kookaburra Early Learning (Casino NSW)

  • Little Treasures Childcare (Singleton NSW)

  • Mini Me Early Learning (Plumpton NSW)

  • Styles Street Children's Community Long Day Care Centre (Leichhardt NSW)

  • Ulladulla Children's Centre (Ulladulla NSW)

EXCELLENCE AWARDS -
Excellence in community involvement

  • Allambie Bush Kindy (Allambie Heights NSW)

  • Birrahlee Preschool (Lane Cove NSW)

  • Boorowa Early Education Centre (Boorowa NSW)

  • Bundeena Maianbar Preschool (Bundeena NSW)

  • CASS Gumnut Early Learning Centre (Hurstville NSW)

  • Chipmunks In The Forest (Ambarvale NSW)

  • Clever Cubs Early Learning Centre (Smithfield NSW)

  • Clovel Childcare & Early Learning Centre (Ryde NSW)

  • Cubby House for Kids (Townsend NSW)

  • Guardian Childcare and Education (Parramatta NSW)

  • Jessica's Early Learning Centre (Ryde NSW)

  • Junior Einsteins Nurturing Centre (Blackbutt NSW)

  • Kurri Kurri and District Preschool (Pelaw Main NSW)

  • Little Wonders Early Educational Centre (Turvey Park NSW)

  • liv2learn Early Education (Narellan NSW)

  • Neutral Bay Kindergarten (Cremorne NSW)

  • Oakville Preschool Learning Centre (Oakville NSW)

  • Only About Children (Cremorne NSW)

  • Possums Early Learning Centre (Wagga Wagga NSW)

  • Toybox Early Learning (Mascot NSW)

excellence awards -
excellence in inclusivity practices

  • Awabakal Preschool (Wickham NSW)

  • Bela Babes Early Learning (Artarmon NSW)

  • Bluebird Early Education (Roseville NSW)

  • Cambridge Hills Preschool (Rankin Park NSW)

  • CASS Gumnut Early Learning Centre (Campsie NSW)

  • Clovel Childcare & Early Learning Centre (Liverpool NSW)

  • Cuddlez Preschool and Montessori (Quakers Hill NSW)

  • Gilgandra Preschool (Gilgandra NSW)

  • Hunter Valley Grammar School Early Learning Centre (Ashtonfield NSW)

  • Joeys Preschool and Early Learning Centre (Morpeth NSW)

  • Junior Einsteins Nurturing Centre (Blackbutt NSW)

  • Kookaburra Early Learning (Casino NSW)

  • Little Treasures (Greta NSW)

  • Little Wonders Early Education Centre (Estella NSW)

  • Little Wonders Early Educational Centre (Turvey Park NSW)

  • Next Generation Kindergarten (Chester Hill NSW)

  • Peacock Street Long Day Care (Seaforth NSW)

  • Story House (Aberglasslyn NSW)

Excellence Awards -
Excellence in Children's Wellbeing & Health

  • 3 Bears Cottage Early Education Service (Coffs Harbour NSW)

  • Bela Babes Early Learning (Artarmon NSW)

  • Bindook Cottage (Terrey Hills NSW)

  • Bundeena Maianbar Preschool (Bundeena NSW)

  • CASS Gumnut Early Learning Centre (Hurstville NSW)

  • The Cubbyhouse Preparatory School (Lane Cove NSW)

  • Clovel Childcare & Early Learning Centre (Greystanes NSW)

  • Cuddlez Preschool and Montessori (Quakers Hill NSW)

  • Gilgandra Preschool (Gilgandra NSW)

  • HazelGrove Early Education Centre (Baulkham Hills NSW)

  • Hunter Valley Grammar School Early Learning Centre (Ashtonfield NSW)

  • Jessica's Early Learning Centre (Ryde NSW)

  • Kookaburra Early Learning (Casino NSW)

  • liv2learn Early Education (Thirlmere NSW)

  • Next Generation Kindergarten (Chester Hill NSW)

  • Oakville Preschool Learning Centre (Oakville NSW)

  • Peek-A-Boo Cottage (Seaforth NSW)

  • Toybox Early Learning (Mascot NSW)

  • Unity Juniors (Austral NSW)

Excellence Awards -
Excellence in Children's Safety

  • 3 Bears Cottage Early Education Service (Coffs Harbour NSW)

  • Bela Babes Early Learning (Artarmon NSW)

  • Bluebird Early Education (Roseville NSW)

  • Cuddlez Preschool and Montessori (Quakers Hill NSW)

  • Dayaa Early Learning and Preschool (Katoomba NSW)

  • Gilgandra Preschool (Gilgandra NSW)

  • Goodstart Early Learning (Tuggerah NSW)

  • HazelGrove Early Education Centre (Baulkham Hills NSW)

  • Jessica's Early Learning Centre (Ryde NSW)

  • Kookaburra Early Learning (Casino NSW)

  • Little Treasures (Greta NSW)

  • Little Wonders Early Education Centre (Estella NSW)

  • Milieu Early Education and Care (Condell Park NSW)

  • Milieu Early Education and Care (Oak Flats NSW)

  • Only About Children (Cremorne NSW)

  • Peacock Street Long Day Care (Seaforth NSW)

  • Toybox Early Learning (Mascot NSW)

Excellence Awards -
Excellence in Food & Nutrition

  • Busy Bees at Georges Hall (Georges Hall NSW)

  • Clovel Kindy (Merrylands NSW)

  • Cuddlez Preschool and Montessori (Quakers Hill NSW)

  • Empower Early Learning Group (Orchard Hills NSW)

  • HazelGrove Early Education Centre (Baulkham Hills NSW)

  • Kookaburra Early Learning (Casino NSW)

  • Little Miracles (Wamberal NSW)

  • Little Treasures (Greta NSW)

  • Little Treasures Childcare (Singleton NSW)

  • liv2learn Early Education (Thirlmere NSW)

  • Milieu Early Education and Care (Condell Park NSW)

  • Milieu Early Education and Care (Oak Flats NSW)

  • Next Generation Kindergarten (Chester Hill NSW)

  • Toybox Early Learning (Mascot NSW)

  • Ulladulla Children's Centre (Ulladulla NSW)

  • Unity Juniors (Austral NSW)

  • WillowBee Early Learning Centre (Chatswood NSW)

Excellence Awards -
Excellence in Multicultural Program

  • Allambie Bush Kindy (Allambie Heights NSW)

  • Bela Babes Early Learning (Artarmon NSW)

  • Clovel Childcare & Early Learning Centre (Granville NSW)

  • The Cubbyhouse Preparatory School (Lane Cove NSW)

  • Cuddlez Preschool and Montessori (Quakers Hill NSW)

  • HazelGrove Early Education Centre (Baulkham Hills NSW)

  • Hunter Valley Grammar School Early Learning Centre (Ashtonfield NSW)

  • Junior Einsteins Shell Heights (Dunmore NSW)

  • Kirrawee Child Care Centre (Kirrawee NSW)

  • Kookaburra Early Learning (Casino NSW)

  • Possums Early Learning Centre (Wagga Wagga NSW)

  • Toybox Early Learning (Mascot NSW)

  • WillowBee Early Learning Centre (Chatswood NSW)

Excellence Awards -
Excellence in Food & Menu Design

  • 3 Bears Cottage Early Education Service (Coffs Harbour NSW)

  • Cardiff Child Care (Cardiff NSW)

  • Cuddlez Preschool and Montessori (Quakers Hill NSW)

  • Little Treasures (Greta NSW)

  • Little Treasures Childcare (Singleton NSW)

  • Little Wonders Early Education Centre (Estella NSW)

  • Milieu Early Education and Care (Condell Park NSW)

  • Milieu Early Education and Care (Oak Flats NSW)

  • Story House (Mascot NSW)

  • WillowBee Early Learning Centre (Chatswood NSW)

Excellence Awards -
Excellence in Australian History & Culture

  • 3 Bears Cottage Early Education Service (Coffs Harbour NSW)

  • Academy for Early Learners (West Pymble NSW)

  • Bela Babes Early Learning (Artarmon NSW)

  • Bluebird Early Education (Roseville NSW)

  • Clovel Childcare & Early Learning Centre (Blacktown NSW)

  • Cuddlez Preschool and Montessori (Quakers Hill NSW)

  • Gilgandra Preschool (Gilgandra NSW)

  • HazelGrove Early Education Centre (Baulkham Hills NSW)

  • Hunter Valley Grammar School Early Learning Centre (Ashtonfield NSW)

  • Jessica's Early Learning Centre (Ryde NSW)

  • Junior Einsteins Shell Heights (Dunmore NSW)

  • Kirrawee Child Care Centre (Kirrawee NSW)

  • liv2learn Early Education (Narellan NSW)

  • liv2learn Early Education (Thirlmere NSW)

  • Next Generation Kindergarten (Punchbowl NSW)

  • Next Generation Kindergarten (Yagoona NSW)

  • Possums Early Learning Centre (Wagga Wagga NSW)

  • Toybox Early Learning (Mascot NSW)

Excellence in Training -
Certificate III in Early Childhood Education & Care

  • Kyah Bugden, Little Miracles (Wamberal NSW)

  • Holly Fletcher, Owl and The Pussy Cat (Warriewood NSW)

  • Jessica Holder, Kindalin Early Childhood Learning Centre (Frenchs Forest NSW)

  • Kristi Hollows, Kindalin Early Childhood Learning Centre (Castle Hill NSW)

  • Vidiya Jayavelu, Goodstart (Bondi Junction NSW)

  • Kartia Kustreba, Young Academics Early Learning Centre (Kellyville NSW)

  • Jessica McGlenchy, Little Diggers Preschool (Collaroy Plateau NSW)

  • Kate Owen, Little Miracles (Point Clare NSW)

  • Caitlin Prothero-Conway, Little Miracles (Tuggerah NSW)

  • Kiara Valeriano, Kindalin Early Childhood Learning Centre (Kellyville NSW)

  • Mason Vandenberg, The Grove (Dapto NSW)

Excellence in Training -
Diploma of Early Childhood Education & Care

  • Darcie Chapman, Little Diggers Preschool (Collaroy Plateau NSW)

  • Paige Crompton, Little Miracles (Wamberal NSW)

  • Tia Howson, Mirabelle Learning Centre (Bangalow NSW)

  • Perry Johnson, Little Miracles (Point Clare NSW)

  • Lauren Kerr, Young Academics (Mortdale NSW)

  • Ella Meilak, Owl and The Pussy Cat (Collaroy Plateau NSW)

  • Charlie Moore, Little Zak's Academy (Brookvale NSW)

  • Ciera Noone, Owl and The Pussy Cat (Warriewood NSW)

  • Tyesha Passmore-Crutcher, Little Miracles (Niagara Park NSW)

  • Sarah Simmons, Little Miracles (Wamberal NSW)

  • Grace Turner, Little Peoples (Bowral NSW)

Excellence in Training -
Training Excellence Award

  • Gilgandra Preschool (Gilgandra NSW)

  • Little Treasures (Greta NSW)

  • Little Wonders Early Education Centre (Estella NSW)

Excellence in People -
Team Excellence Award - Metropolitan Service

  • CASS Gumnut Early Learning Centre (St Leonards NSW)

  • Clovel Childcare & Early Learning Centre (Ryde NSW)

  • Cuddlez Preschool and Montessori (Quakers Hill NSW)

  • Guardian Childcare and Education (Parramatta NSW)

  • Guardian Childcare and Education (West Pennant Hills NSW)

  • Little Adventurers Early Learning (Penrith NSW)

  • Milieu Early Education and Care (Condell Park NSW)

  • Next Generation Kindergarten (Chester Hill NSW)

  • Oakville Preschool Learning Centre (Oakville NSW)

  • Toybox Early Learning (Mascot NSW)

Excellence in People -
Team Excellence Award - Regional/
Rural Service

  • Boorowa Early Education Centre (Boorowa NSW)

  • Bowral Street Childcare (Bowral NSW)

  • Gilgandra Preschool (Gilgandra NSW)

  • Goodstart Early Learning (Tuggerah NSW)

  • Jennys Kindergarten (Bathurst NSW)

  • Joeys Preschool and Early Learning Centre (Dungog NSW)

  • Little Miracles (Niagara Park NSW)

  • Little Treasures (Greta NSW)

  • Little Treasures Childcare (Singleton NSW)

  • liv2learn Early Education (Thirlmere NSW)

  • Milieu Early Education and Care (Oak Flats NSW)

  • Possums Early Learning Centre (Wagga Wagga NSW)

  • Spotted Frog Kindergarten (Lake Haven NSW)

  • Ulladulla Children's Centre (Ulladulla NSW)

  • Wholechild (Coffs Harbour NSW)

Excellence In People -
Employer Excellence Award

  • 3 Bears Cottage Early Education Service (Coffs Harbour NSW)

  • Bowral Street Childcare (Bowral NSW)

  • Cuddlez Preschool and Montessori (Quakers Hill NSW)

  • Gilgandra Preschool (Gilgandra NSW)

  • Joeys Preschool and Early Learning Centre (Dungog NSW)

  • Little Wonders Early Education Centre (Estella NSW)

  • liv2learn Early Education (Thirlmere NSW)

  • Milieu Early Education and Care (Condell Park NSW)

  • Milieu Early Education and Care (Oak Flats NSW)

  • Next Generation Kindergarten (Chester Hill NSW)

  • Oakville Preschool Learning Centre (Oakville NSW)

Excellence in People -
Director/ Nominated Supervisor Excellence Award

  • Ashley Bell, Shorebreakers Kindergarten Early Learning Centre (Pambula NSW)

  • Lisa Boyle, Creative Kids Preschool (Belmont South NSW)

  • Bethany Dawe, Wholechild (Coffs Harbour NSW)

  • Angelica Del Rosa, Chipmunks In The Forest (Ambarvale NSW)

  • Jessica Dixon, Little Wonders Early Education Centre (Turvey Park & Estella NSW)

  • Kristy Flack, Woodport Early Learning Centre (Green Point NSW)

  • Shaunne Gonzales, Mini Me Early Learning (St Clair NSW)

  • Claire Hayward, Hawthorn Street Early Learning Centre (Dubbo NSW)

  • Jorgia Heap, Little Miracles (Niagara Park NSW)

  • Haylee Heffernan & Leanne Patterson, liv2learn Early Education (Narellan NSW)

  • Monalisa Jani, CASS Gumnut Early Learning Centre (St Leonards NSW)

  • Farisha Khan, Unity Juniors (Austral NSW)

  • Courtney Laver, Little Miracles (Kanwal, NSW)

  • Ashley Mather, Guardian Childcare and Education (Parramatta NSW)

  • Kristy McCartney, Oakville Preschool Learning Centre (Oakville NSW)

  • Xrystine Mirecki, Little Adventurers Early Learning (Penrith NSW)

  • Joanna Stanley, Randwick Open Care for Kids (Randwick NSW)

  • Chelsea Taylor, Stepping Stones Early Learning (Dubbo NSW)

  • Maggy Trenard, Only About Children (Cremorne NSW)

Excellence in People -
Female Educator Excellence Award

  • Bianca Alcaino, Aurrum Kids (Jamisontown NSW)

  • Kylie Calman, Birrahlee Preschool (Lane Cove NSW)

  • Natalina Caruso, Bindook Cottage (Terrey Hills NSW)

  • Anisha Sharma Chalise, Only About Children (Cremorne NSW)

  • Katrina Cumbo, Lake Munmorah Preschool Kindergarten (Lake Munmorah NSW)

  • Haidi Gattini, Little Miracles (Terrigal NSW)

  • Camilla Hall, Little Miracles (Niagara Park NSW)

  • Rachel Jennings, Wholechild (Coffs Harbour NSW)

  • Natalie Kale, Peek-A-Boo Cottage (Seaforth NSW)

  • Roxie Lindner, Hawthorn Street Early Learning Centre (Dubbo NSW)

  • Cherie Longden, Styles Street Children's Community Long Day Care Centre (Leichhardt NSW)

  • Louise McDonald, Toybox Early Learning (Mascot NSW)

  • Maraia Musu, Little Wonders Early Educational Centre (Turvey Park NSW)

  • Erin Randell, Goodstart Early Learning (Tuggerah NSW)

  • Alita Shrestha, CASS Gumnut Early Learning Centre (Campsie NSW)

  • Jayde Todd, liv2learn Early Education (Thirlmere NSW)

  • Summer Wang, Neutral Bay Kindergarten (Cremorne NSW)

  • Katie Woods, Aurrum Kids (Jamisontown NSW)

Excellence in People -
Male Educator Excellence Award

  • Elias Alves, Nicky's Kids Town (Lane Cove West NSW)

  • Balazs Bojtor, Toybox Early Learning (Mascot NSW)

  • Tyron Casas, Birrahlee Preschool (Lane Cove NSW)

  • Ian Clifford, Glenning Valley Child Care Centre (Glenning Valley NSW)

  • Jake Dovgan, Nicky's Kids Town (Lane Cove West NSW)

  • Matthew Gullotto, Styles Street Children's Community Long Day Care Centre (Leichhardt NSW)

  • Damon Jones, Hunter Valley Grammar School Early Learning Centre (Ashtonfield NSW)

  • Samuel Klus, Goodstart Early Learning (Tuggerah NSW)

  • Aung Oo, Bela Babes Early Learning (Artarmon NSW)

  • Jumpei Tanaka, Only About Children (Cremorne NSW)

  • Dennis Trikilis, Busy Bees at Georges Hall (Georges Hall NSW)

  • Ben Winnel, Little Wonders Early Education Centre (Estella NSW)

Excellence in People -
Educational Leader Excellence Award

  • Lara Allwood, Joeys Preschool and Early Learning Centre (Dungog NSW)

  • Tammy Beasley, Possums Early Learning Centre (Wagga Wagga NSW)

  • Hayley Canobie, Gilgandra Preschool (Gilgandra NSW)

  • Mikayla Christie, Little Miracles (Niagara Park NSW)

  • Mary-Louise Clifford, Woodport Early Learning Centre (Green Point NSW)

  • Anna Cronin, Toybox Early Learning (Mascot NSW)

  • Elizabeth Fricker, Cressy Road Early Learning (Ryde NSW)

  • Naomi Higgins, Kookaburra Early Learning (Casino NSW)

  • Emma Horley, Federal Community Children Centre (Federal NSW)

  • Katrina Jaques, Glenning Valley Child Care Centre (Glenning Valley NSW)

  • Jessica Jarvis, Joeys Preschool and Early Learning Centre (Morpeth NSW)

  • Rachel Jennings, Wholechild (Coffs Harbour NSW)

  • Hye-Yeong Jung, Bluebird Early Education (Roseville NSW)

  • Navjot Kaur, Cuddlez Preschool and Montessori (Quakers Hill NSW)

  • Georgina Kenny, Balmain Care for Kids (Balmain NSW)

  • Justine Nobbs, Little Wonders Early Educational Centre (Turvey Park NSW)

  • Ebony Pelaez, Planet Long Day Care (Coledale NSW)

  • Kristy-Lee Peterkin, liv2learn Early Education (Narellan NSW)

  • Olivia Weeden, Aurrum Kids (Jamisontown NSW)

Excellence in People -
Young Female Educator Excellence Award

  • Kym Brooks, Little Miracles (Point Clare NSW)

  • Sophie Burgess, Allambie Bush Kindy (Allambie Heights NSW)

  • Katie Carusi, Griffith Preschool Kindergarten (Griffith NSW)

  • Lucia Cooke, Bluebird Early Education (Roseville NSW)

  • Courtney Fernandes. Jessica's Early Learning Centre (Ryde NSW)

  • Nicole Gibrae, Busy Bees at Georges Hall (Georges Hall NSW)

  • Shyeka Griffiths, Lake Cargelligo Early Learning Centre (Lake Cargelligo NSW)

  • Tayla Gutteridge, liv2learn Early Education (Thirlmere NSW)

  • Ebony Pelaez, Planet Long Day Care (Coledale NSW)

  • Simon Pradhan, Next Generation Kindergarten (Chester Hill NSW)

  • Bethany Robinson, Goodstart Early Learning (Tuggerah NSW)

  • Bronte Smith, Aurrum Kids (Jamisontown NSW)

  • Hayley Smith, Little Wonders Early Education Centre (Estella NSW)

  • Swostika, Bela Babes Early Learning (Artarmon NSW)

  • Hannah Thompson, Little Wonders Early Education Centre (Estella NSW)

  • Breearna Thorn, 3 Bears Cottage Early Education Service (Coffs Harbour NSW)

  • Ella Totino, Bindook Cottage (Terrey Hills NSW)

Excellence in People -
Young Male Educator Excellence Award

  • Kingston Chu, Bela Babes Early Learning (Artarmon NSW)

  • Ben Kendall, Little Treasures (Greta NSW)

  • Max Lynn, Little Miracles (Tuggerah NSW)

  • Joshua Masters, Goodstart Early Learning (Tuggerah NSW)

  • Caleb Salabert, Possums Early Learning Centre (Wagga Wagga NSW)

  • Ben Winnel, Little Wonders Early Education Centre (Estella NSW)

Excellence in People -
Service Support Person Excellence Award

  • Ebony Chandler, Little Wonders Early Education Centre (Estella NSW)

  • Belinda Di Bari, Cressy Road Early Learning (Ryde NSW)

  • Sharon Ford, Little Wonders Early Education Centre (Estella NSW)

  • Tenneal Gerardis, liv2learn Early Education (Thirlmere NSW)

  • Hayley Hoawerth, Hunter Valley Grammar School Early Learning Centre (Ashtonfield NSW)

  • Angelina Janissen, Possums Early Learning Centre (Wagga Wagga NSW)

  • Afe King, Little Miracles Wamberal (Wamberal NSW)

  • Sabikun Naher, Cuddlez Preschool and Montessori (Quakers Hill NSW)

  • Robynne Robinson, Cardiff Child Care (Cardiff NSW)

  • Kimberley Strickland, 3 Bears Cottage Early Education Service (Coffs Harbour NSW)

  • Jessica Turnbull, Gilgandra Preschool (Gilgandra NSW)

  • Frazer Upfold, Bela Babes Early Learning (Artarmon NSW)

Outcomes for Children (Birth-3 Years) Award

  • 3 Bears Cottage Early Education Service (Coffs Harbour NSW)

  • Clovel Childcare & Early Learning Centre (Blacktown NSW)

  • Cuddlez Preschool and Montessori (Quakers Hill NSW)

  • HazelGrove Early Education Centre (Baulkham Hills NSW)

  • Kookaburra Early Learning (Casino NSW)

  • Little Treasures (Greta NSW)

  • Next Generation Kindergarten (Chester Hill NSW)

  • Peek-A-Boo Cottage (Seaforth NSW)

Outcomes for Children (Preschool) Award

  • 3 Bears Cottage Early Education Service (Coffs Harbour NSW)

  • Central Coast Montessori (Wamberal NSW)

  • Clovel Childcare & Early Learning Centre (Liverpool NSW)

  • Creative Kids Preschool (Belmont South NSW)

  • Cuddlez Preschool and Montessori (Quakers Hill NSW)

  • Gilgandra Preschool (Gilgandra NSW)

  • HazelGrove Early Education Centre (Baulkham Hills NSW)

  • Little Wonders Early Education Centre (Estella NSW)

  • Toybox Early Learning (Mascot NSW)

Business Excellence Awards -
Large Metropolitan Service

  • Aurrum Kids (Jamisontown NSW)

  • CASS Gumnut Early Learning Centre (St Leonards NSW)

  • Cuddlez Preschool and Montessori (Quakers Hill NSW)

  • Guardian Childcare and Education (Parramatta NSW)

  • Next Generation Kindergarten (Chester Hill NSW)

  • Oakville Preschool Learning Centre (Oakville NSW)

Business Excellence Awards -
Small Metropolitan Service

  • Appletree Preschool (Castle Hill, NSW)

  • Milieu Early Education and Care (Condell Park NSW)

  • Mini Me Early Learning (St Clair NSW)

  • Next Generation Kindergarten (Chester Hill NSW)

  • Planet Long Day Care (Coledale NSW)

  • Play'n'Around Early Learning and Education (Illawong NSW)

  • Waves Early Learning (Woolooware NSW)

Business Excellence Awards -
Large Regional/
Rural Service

  • 3 Bears Cottage Early Education Service (Coffs Harbour NSW)

  • Ballina Fox Street Preschool (Ballina NSW)

  • Bowral Street Childcare (Bowral NSW)

  • Kookaburra Early Learning (Casino NSW)

  • Shorebreakers Kindergarten Early Learning Centre (Pambula NSW)

  • Spotted Frog Kindergarten (Lake Haven NSW)

  • Wholechild (Coffs Harbour NSW)

Business Excellence Awards -
Small Regional/
Rural Service

  • Creative Kids Preschool (Belmont South NSW)

  • Developing Dreams Early Learning (Chain Valley Bay NSW)

  • Gilgandra Preschool (Gilgandra NSW)

  • Illawarra Academy of Early Learning (Warilla NSW)

  • Kiama Academy of Early Learning (Kiama NSW)

  • Milieu Early Education and Care (Oak Flats NSW)

  • Possums Early Learning Centre (Wagga Wagga NSW)

And the winner is ...

Thank you to all the services and individuals who have submitted your nominations! Without you, the annual Excellence in Early Childhood Education Awards would not be possible.

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To avoid disappointment, please secure your tickets to the Gala Awards Night
at the Hyatt Regency, Sydney CBD on Saturday, 8 November 2025.

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