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Thrive ELC – Wollongong Childcare Centre

Thrive ELC – Wollongong provides quality Early Learning for all children. Our experienced educators provide a safe and stimulating learning environment that encourages exploration and discovery. Through a combination of structured and play-based learning, we encourage every child to develop their natural sense of inquiry and discovery through hands-on experiences, whilst engaging each child’s personal interests and skills.

Our purpose-built Wollongong centre located on Rawson Street is bright and modern, with plenty of indoor and outdoor space for your children.

All Thrive Early Learning Centres provide extra-curricular programs, such as language lessons and sports via our partners at GrowFit. Our educators are highly qualified to provide quality education and care.

We accommodate all families, we will be open from 6am – 6pm and our fees are all inclusive of meals, nappies and wipes.

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Wollongong

3 Rawson Street, Wollongong NSW 2500

OPENING HOURS6:00am - 6:00pm | Mon-Fri

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Thrive Early Learning Centres

Thrive Early Learning Centres | Ermington

4.5

Based on 35 reviews

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Harry Tjondro

07:26 04 Feb 26

Wonderful staff. Very caring and understanding as well especially to our 2-year old son. He is now 3 and been thriving. He learned a lot in this childcare and have been cared for the last year. We understand that our child is not the easiest but we are thankful that the staff at Thrive Ermington have been very caring and understanding.

Ritu Gupta

04:09 23 Jan 26

Very happy with the educators, highly recommend

Donna Reyes

03:21 29 Oct 25

I would like to express my appreciation for the wonderful care and support provided by the team at Thrive Ermington. The staff are always warm, friendly, and approachable, creating a welcoming and nurturing environment for the children.I’m especially impressed with the centre’s transition to school program. It’s clear that a lot of thought and effort go into preparing the children for their next stage of learning. The activities, routines, and guidance provided to us parents as well have really helped build confidence and readiness for school.Thank you to all the educators for their dedication, professionalism, and the genuine care they show every day.

Rach K

09:21 15 Apr 25

As a first time mum joining The Baby and Me session each week, we have come to feel the warmth and professionalism from the centres Director Mariella and her team. We have learnt different activities each week and also meet lots of lovely parents and babies. I can’t recommend this service enough as this gives you an insight to the centres working and the way the team interacts with each child who attends. We look forward to attending next term and learning new activities.

Michelle Nortje

10:58 06 Apr 25

Highly recommend Thrive, they are make us feel part of a family. The staff are empathetic, caring, loving and take care of my daughter like their own. We have been sending our little girl since she was 11months old she is now 2years and 3 months.

Vinod Nizamkari

06:35 28 Aug 24

Staff are friendly and my child was able to settle well in short time. My child also learnt to become independent - eating self, trying to wear shoes, etc. My child also like Jimmy's food very much - even remembers it at home. Thanks for taking good care of my child!

Selina Smyth

08:43 13 Aug 24

My son has been attending Thrive Ermington since the centre open in 2020. Thrive Ermington boasts a wonderful sense of community and a lively, cheerful atmosphere. The center hosts fantastic events for families, providing a great opportunity to connect with other local families. The educators and management are warm and personable. Our son often talks about his educators, sharing what he has learned from them each day. The chef’s cooking is exceptional, with the enticing aroma of food filling the air each morning. Centre director is always approachable and readily available for any conversations or concerns we may have.

kelvin mui

02:01 03 May 24

Amazing and lovely staffs. The indoor and outdoor area are spacious and clean enough considering how kids will make a mess. My child seems to be happy when in childcare. I also like how you have in house fresh cooked food for the kids.

Luna Meow

04:06 17 Apr 24

The staff are amazing and sweet. The activities planned are educational and fun. The extracurricular classes like French and GrowFit adds so much value to my son's week. My son's language development skills have improved even more since the last time I posted a review 💙

Jennifer Jiang

01:37 31 Jan 24

Excellent daycare! Wonderful facilities.Staff are so warm and friendly. My girl enrolled from 30 months, she loves Thrive so much. Couldn't recommend brilliant Mariella and her team any higher! 10/10 for childcare.

Karolina Grubich

00:18 06 Nov 23

We love being a part of Thrive Ermington family. The staff is professional, dedicated and highly supportive. Communication is always transparent - I am informed about my child’s learning journey, her progress, social events and more. The Management shows their commitment to create supportive and inclusive environment. They answer all questions raised and as a parent you can always count on their help.But what’s most important, is the smile on my daughter’s face when talks about her lovely educators and friends. Thank you, Thrive Ermington for making us to feel as a part of the family!

Minna Seo

02:00 23 Feb 23

As a first-time mum, I had initial reservations about sending my daughter to childcare. However, after more than a year under Thrive Early Learning Ermington's exceptional care and guidance, all of my worries have been put to rest. From the beginning, they took the time to listen to my concerns and needs, and provided regular updates on my daughter's progress and activities.I continue to be impressed by the range of educational and play-based programs on offer. In addition to the core curriculum, the centre offers a range of diverse programs that help to enhance children's physical, cognitive, and social development. For example, the weekly Growfit program is designed to promote physical fitness and healthy habits through fun and engaging activities. French classes are also offered weekly, providing children with the opportunity to learn a new language and gain an appreciation for different cultures. The cooking experience is also a favorite among children, where they get to learn about healthy eating habits and develop their culinary skills. These diverse programs make learning fun and engaging for my daughter, who comes home everyday excited to share stories about her day at school!Thrive Early Learning Ermington is more than just a childcare centre - it is also a place where families can come together to have fun and build lasting memories. Throughout the year, the centre organises a range of special events and activities that encourage families to participate and engage with one another.Thrive Early Learning Ermington has truly exceeded my expectations in every way, and I am grateful to have found such a special place for my daughter.

Matthew

01:03 23 Feb 23

My family and I have had a fantastic experience with Thrive Early Learning Centre (Ermington). The centre provides a nurturing and supportive environment for young children to learn and grow, and the staff members are incredibly caring and dedicated to each child's development.One of the things that really stands out about Thrive Early Learning Centre (Ermington) is their emphasis on creative activities. The centre's curriculum is designed to foster children's creativity and curiosity, and my child has had the opportunity to explore a wide range of activities, from painting and drawing to singing and dancing. The staff members are always encouraging and supportive, helping to build my child's confidence and self-expression.In addition to the creative activities, the centre also offers a well-rounded program that builds social and emotional skills in addition to academic learning. My child loves attending Thrive Early Learning Centre (Ermington) and is always eager to share what they've learned and discovered.As a parent, I also appreciate the centre's focus on safety and security. The measures they have in place ensure that my child is always well-protected, and the centre is well-equipped with age-appropriate toys, books, and learning materials that help to support my child's development.Overall, I highly recommend Thrive Early Learning Centre (Ermington) to any parents who are looking for a safe, supportive, and creative environment for their children. The centre's dedicated staff, engaging curriculum, and convenient location, make it a great choice for families in our community.

Bella Huang

06:46 11 Jan 23

Very friendly and supportive educators.

Earl D'Roza

02:26 28 Jun 22

My daughter loves going to her daycare, the educators are friendly and caring and the facility is well equipped and well maintained, we've been with the center for more than a year and are extremely happy with the way our toddler has progressed.

Has Irf

23:15 21 Mar 22

My bub is so happy to go there. All the educators are amazing, accommodating and really caring.Absolutely a great nurturing environment where kids really “Thrive”. <3

Lian Shieh

21:11 18 Mar 22

I would recommend to anyone looking for local daycare.My son loves going to daycare every morning he wakes up and on his way back he’ll be talking about his friends and educators and how much fun he had. He recently transitioned into preschool room and I was kept up to date regularly on how he is fitting in, which eased my nerves too. The director has genuine care for every single kids and knows what’s happening across the boards.My daughter is not even one, but I can see she’s already grown fond of a few educators there and brings back new skills every week. Love seeing how much fun they have everyday!

lau mariela

11:00 18 Mar 22

Best childcare ever ,makes my heart full of joy to see my son happy to go childcare and everytime I pick him up, he is so happy, plus his language talking has improve so much since he goes here, plus Manager Mariela is so caring and attentive. Thank you so much to all staff, for that incredible care factor you all put towards the kids cause that is to me the most important factor a daycare needs to have, plus everyone is beautiful, friendly, caring and helpful , Mr.Christian , Natalia, Sonia and more all of you do a amazing job.Thank you all God bless you for that excellent job you do and caring factor you all give in Thrive Ermington.

madeleine barrett

22:29 17 Mar 22

My girls have recently moved to Thrive in Ermington and are loving it. The teachers are kind, caring and engage the children in a variety of activities. My children's confidence, speech and language skill have improved significantly in the 3 months they have been attending. Miss Mariella has been very supportive of my family and I, I would highly recommend this centre for anyone who is looking for a new centre that is, new, clean, fun, engaging, creative, inclusive and exceeds expectations.

Sahil Talwar

09:42 05 Dec 21

Great Centre (educators and leader). Our child attended for an year and absolutely loved the program and educators. It has been a really great experience. Thank you Thrive ELC Ermington team.

Josephine Lancuba

01:28 03 Dec 21

Experienced and dedicated Centre staff and a wonderful director who really cares for the children. Also love the special attention to making positive experiences for the kids.

Pamela Bakirtzidis

04:39 11 Mar 21

My son loves going to Thrive Early Learning. Friendly staff, they make you feel comfortable to leave your child with them. My son is really excelling since he started here.

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