Little Lane Manly
We are conveniently located in the heart of the Northern Beaches, close to Manly Beach. The children enjoy developing connections with the local community by doing regular excursions to the beach and local businesses…
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6 weeks to 6 years
Monday - Friday, 7:00am - 6:00pm 52 weeks a year Closed on Public Holidays
239 Pittwater Road, Manly, NSW
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Our purpose-built, architecturally designed centre offers plenty of space and natural light over two levels, along with a rooftop playground with a view.
We are conveniently located in the heart of the Northern Beaches, close to Manly Beach. The children enjoy developing connections with the local community by doing regular excursions to the beach and local businesses and working collaboratively with our local schools.
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Little Lane Manly offers extracurricular activities such as art classes in the purpose built atelier and a weekly music class. We also have an in-house Mandarin teacher providing age appropriate language immersion program to children over 2 years old. Little Lane Manly is a visual inspiration of diversity with our in-house indigenous Elder, who is local to the region, leading experiences for all children to allow them the opportunity to learn about the first nations peoples of Australia.
As this is the company’s first centre in NSW, we are extremely proud of our Exceeding rating that we achieved in a relatively short time, by providing high quality education and care to children in smaller than usual class sizes and above recommended staffing ratios which means children can enjoy a more personalised education and care from the Educators. At Little Lane Manly our philosophy and fantastic team of educators are inspired by the Reggio Emilia approach.
Our philosophy and practice is strongly based on a socio-cultural theory; building strong, authentic and respectful relationships with each child and their family to truly understand and support their individual learning and developmental journey.
Little Lane Manly is looking forwarding to meeting all families.
Centre highlights
Music program
Music program specifically designed for children aged 0-5 years old, delivered weekly by a Kodaly trained teacher.
Creative art
Creative Art program ,with an in-house Atelier art teacher for children aged 0-5 years old.
Language immersion
Language immersion program through our qualified in-house Mandarin teacher, which is tailored to link with the play-based daily classroom program.
Extra-curricular activities
A Variety of extra-curricular activities taught by qualified and experienced coaches. (Classes including soccer, public speaking, tennis, ballet, are subject to individual centres)
Little Lane Early Learning is a proudly family-owned early childhood education and care service, aiming at only offering the high-quality learning and caring experience to our children and families. Inspired by Reggio Emelia approach, all our programs are deliberately designed and well delivered by our skilled and qualified educators and teachers, while focusing on the holistic development of each child in a safe, inclusive and engaging environment. And there are so much more you can expect your children benefiting from our service:
- Music program specifically designed for children aged 0-5 years old, delivered weekly by a Kodaly trained teacher.
- Creative Art program ,with an in-house Atelier art teacher for children aged 0-5 years old.
- Language immersion program through our qualified in-house Mandarin teacher, which is tailored to link with the play-based daily classroom program.
- A Variety of extra-curricular activities taught by qualified and experienced coaches. (Classes including soccer, public speaking, tennis, ballet, are subject to individual centres)
- ICT and Digital Resources, let you track your children’s routines, centre events and programs throughout the day easily.
- Meals, Nappies, Tissues, Wipes, Hats all provided for children at all ages.
- Funded kindy program available for 3- and 4-year-old children at no cost.
- Purposefully-built and spacious building with adequate learning-stimulating and age-appropriate equipment and resources.
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Take a look inside our Manly centre.
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Learning programs
Little Lane Early Learning is a proudly family-owned early childhood education and care service, aiming at only offering the high-quality learning and caring experience to our children and families. Inspired by Reggio Emelia approach, all our programs are deliberately designed and well delivered by our skilled and qualified educators and teachers, while focusing on the holistic development of each child in a safe, inclusive and engaging environment. And there are so much more you can expect your children benefiting from our service:
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Food & Menu
Our onsite chefs keep things exciting by rotating menus every four weeks, and completely refresh menus each season. Each centre serves up a rainbow of culturally diverse foods, so all children can enjoy their homestyle favourites.
“Cooking is an art I have come to cherish over time. Creating delicious meals is not just a mere necessity but also a way of expressing my creativity and love. Cooking is an excellent activity to engage in with the children, and whenever educators invite me to cook with them or share a recipe, it is one of my favourite things to do while working at Little Lane Early Learning Centre. For me, cooking is a passion that I hold dear to my heart. It is a form of self-expression, therapy, and connection. Cooking is not just about nourishing the body of every child in our care in Little Lane but also about feeding the soul.”
⏤ Chef Tess (Little Lane Manly)
For more information about our delicious and nutritious food, read About Nutrition and visit the Government Meal Planning Guidelines.
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A word from the Centre Manager
The Little Lane group has been a big part of my career in the Early Childhood sector, having been with the company since 2003. It has been an amazing opportunity to learn and grow – and as a Centre Manager, continue to make positive changes to this amazing centre here at Little Lane Manly. I love being able to mentor and inspire my team to become the best educators they can be, helping to develop their knowledge and practice within the Early Childhood sector to best cater for creating amazing learning experiences that build on children’s development and cater to each individual child’s needs.
I am passionate about the importance of creating a supportive and enriching environment for the children through working in partnership with families and I am so grateful to be able to positively influence the children and families lives throughout the time they are with us and giving them the best start to their lifelong learning journey.
Mondanna Leigh, Centre Manager Manly
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Got a busy life and have already made your mind to join us instead of enquiring about a tour booking or have already talked with us? Don’t stress, we got you covered.
You can join our online waitlist directly by completing a free waitlist application as below. Once completed, you will receive a confirmation letter from the team and then discuss your needs of booking and enrolment options.
Please be aware, for all new families who still need discussions with us about any unsure matters or book a service tour, please use the online enquiry form instead before the waitlist application.
FAQs
Can we visit the centre before enrolling?
Yes. A tour gives you the chance to see the learning spaces, meet the team and ask questions about care for your child. Use the enquiry form on this page to arrange a visit.
How do we enrol?
Start with an enquiry and tell us your child’s date of birth, the days you need and your preferred start date. Our team can discuss suitable room options, current availability and fees, and guide you through enrolment and orientation.
What are the fees and what is included?
Contact our team for current fees and inclusions for the care you are considering. We can also discuss the centre fees and attendance details you may need when enquiring about Child Care Subsidy.
What if my preferred days are not available?
Availability depends on your child’s room, the days you need and when you would like to start. If a suitable place is not available, our team can discuss waitlist options. Let us know if your days or start date are flexible.
Are casual days or flexible bookings available?
Ask our team about casual days or flexible booking options for your family. These may be available for enrolled families, subject to availability.
Can we discuss allergies or dietary requirements?
Yes. Share your child’s allergies, dietary requirements and cultural food preferences with our team when you enquire or enrol. We can discuss your child’s needs and the arrangements required before they start.
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239 Pittwater Road, Manly, NSW
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