Early Learning Centre near Kellyville Ridge — Beaumont Hills, NSW
Looking for an Early Learning Centre near Kellyville Ridge that families can feel comfortable choosing for their children? Over The Hills Academy, just a short drive away in Beaumont Hills, gives children a place to learn, play and build friendships from an early age, in a setting educators and families both know well.
We care for children from 6 weeks to 5 years, with routines and learning experiences built around each stage of childhood rather than a one-size-fits-all timetable.
For families based in Kellyville Ridge, that means quality early learning and day care without a long commute standing between you and the school run or the office.
A Caring Environment for Children
No two children settle into a new environment the same way, so our educators shape each day around the individual rather than a fixed script.
Some children arrive ready to jump straight into an activity; others need a few quiet minutes beside an educator before joining in. Both are welcome. Over time, familiar faces, familiar spaces and predictable routines help children move from hesitant to confident, often faster than families expect.
Educators are deliberate about building real relationships with each child. They Learn what makes them laugh, what settles them, and how they like to be supported through a tricky moment. That familiarity is what turns a centre into somewhere a child actually wants to be dropped off.
Meals and Everyday Care
Our kitchen prepares breakfast, lunch and afternoon snacks onsite every day, so children aren’t eating packed lunches that have been sitting in a bag since 7am.
Mealtimes are also a chance to build social skills. Children pass food to each other, practise using cutlery properly, and learn to wait their turn at the table, with an educator nearby to guide them along the way.
To take one thing off your plate in the mornings, nappies and wipes are supplied by the centre. It’s a small detail, but for families juggling the school-drop-then-day-care routine, one less bag to pack matters.
Learning for Babies, Toddlers and Preschool Children
Babies — 6 weeks to 2 years
Our youngest children keep their own routine. Feeding, sleep, and comfort times stay as close as possible to what happens at home, so the transition into care doesn’t feel like starting from scratch.
Alongside that, babies are introduced to gentle sensory play: textured toys, soft music, tummy time and simple back-and-forth interactions with educators that lay the groundwork for early communication and trust.
Toddlers
This age group moves fast, and the program is built to keep up. Water play, painting, obstacle courses and dress-ups sit alongside quieter moments like puzzles and picture books.
It’s also where toddlers start learning the basics of getting along with others, like waiting for a turn, asking for help, and noticing when a friend is upset. Educators step in when needed, but mostly give children the space to work things out themselves.
Preschool — 3 to 5 years
Our preschool room is where the shift toward structured learning really begins.
Preschool Learning here covers early literacy and numeracy, Reading Eggs sessions, group discussions and problem-solving, balanced with construction play, art and imaginative games that keep the day from feeling like a classroom too soon.
Children in this room are also building confidence in group settings by listening to longer stories, sharing their ideas during discussions, and completing tasks they started earlier in the day.
School Readiness Program
Our School Readiness Program is less about drilling letters and numbers, and more about building the habits that make kindergarten feel manageable.
That means practising how to follow a multi-step instruction, how to pack away without being asked twice, how to put a hand up and wait, and how to ask an adult for help instead of getting stuck.
Children take on small responsibilities of their own — looking after their belongings, helping tidy a shared space, checking in on a friend who’s struggling with a task.
By the time children move on to school, sitting in a group, following a routine, and being part of a class won’t be new to them. It’s simply something they’re already used to.
Indoor Learning and Outdoor Play
Indoors, spaces are set up in different areas rather than rows. There’s a book corner, a construction area, an art table, and a quieter space to retreat to, so children can choose where they want to focus instead of being guided through one activity at a time.
Outdoors is where the energy goes. Bike tracks, climbing equipment, a sandpit and open grass give children room to run, dig, balance and burn off the kind of energy that doesn’t fit inside four walls.
We treat outdoor time as part of the curriculum, not just a break from it. Children learn to negotiate rules for games, share equipment, and build physical confidence that carries over into other areas too.
Communication With Families
You’ll know how your child’s day went before you’ve even finished walking to the car. Educators share the details that matter, like what they ate, how they slept, and what they got absorbed in, so there are no surprises or guesswork.
It runs both ways: if something’s changed at home, a new sibling, a disrupted sleep pattern, a big move, letting us know helps educators respond to your child the right way that day.
For families still settling into day care for the first time, that steady back-and-forth is often what makes the whole thing feel less like a leap of faith.
Why Choose Over The Hills Academy?
For families considering an Early Learning Centre near Kellyville Ridge, our Beaumont Hills centre offers something a large chain often can’t: a small, consistent educator team who actually know your child by name, not by a file number.
Our team is entirely female, which many families tell us adds to how settled and secure their children feel, particularly in the younger age groups.
Between the Preschool Learning program, the School Readiness curriculum, and the everyday relationships built along the way, the goal is simple: children leave each day a little more capable and confident than when they arrived.
If you’re comparing day care options in the Kellyville Ridge area, we’d rather you see the centre for yourself than take our word for it.
Book a Visit
Photos and a website can only tell you so much. The best way to know if a centre is right for your child is to visit and walk through it yourself.
Families from Kellyville Ridge are welcome to book a visit, meet the educators, see the rooms in action, and ask anything you want about programs, routines or how enrolment works.
While you’re here, ask us about Preschool, our School Readiness Program, meals, and how everyday care is handled day to day.
Phone: 02 9629 6799 / 02 9629 5944
Email: info@overthehillsacademy.com.au
Frequently Asked Questions
We welcome children from 6 weeks through to 5 years old, with routines and learning experiences tailored to each age group.
We’re based in Beaumont Hills, not Kellyville Ridge itself, but we’re an Early Learning Centre near Kellyville Ridge that a lot of local families visit — roughly 4–6 km away, with most making the trip in around 7–10 minutes depending on traffic.
Our Preschool program covers Preschool Learning essentials — literacy, numeracy, creative arts and problem-solving — alongside social and communication skills built through group activities.
Yes. Our School Readiness Program helps children build the independence, routine-management and social skills they’ll need for a smooth start to school.
Yes, meals are prepared onsite daily, and nappies and wipes are supplied — one less thing for families to pack each morning.
Call or email the centre directly and our team will arrange a time that suits you.