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Where little adventures begin

Welcome to Hopskotch Kindergarten

Where little hearts bloom, curious minds roam and every day is an adventure rooted in play, nature and loving guidance.

A child in a yellow shirt and pink hat holds a large brown leaf in front of their face, obscuring it, while standing outside near a house and some greenery.A child's hand places a white rectangular block on wooden peg toys arranged on a table.
A child's feet in light green pants standing barefoot on a ground covered with dry autumn leaves.A young child wearing a purple hat draws with a black marker on white paper at a table.

Play-based discovery

Nature-filled adventures

Research-guided care

Family-centred support

Boutique learning spaces

Daily personalised updates

Confident school readiness

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Why Families Choose Hopskotch

What Makes Us Different

Watch your child’s eyes light up as they discover, explore, and learn through hands-on adventures in our beautiful natural environments where curiosity leads the way.

  • Nature-based exploration and discovery

  • Adventure-filled learning through play

  • Nurturing guidance for little explorers

What We Believe

Learning Through Natural Wonder

Children are natural explorers who learn best when they can touch, discover, and investigate the world around them. We create magical outdoor adventures that spark imagination and deep learning.

  • Every child is a born explorer and discoverer

  • Nature is the most inspiring classroom

  • Wonder and curiosity fuel the best learning

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Our ProgramS

Growing With Your Child

Age-appropriate learning programs from toddlers to school-ready children.

0 - 2 years

Babies Program

Our Toddler Program provides a gentle introduction to early learning through nurturing care that supports...

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2 - 3 years

Toddlers Program

Our Preschool Program builds independence and social connections through play-based learning that supports each child’s...

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3 - 5 years

Preschool Program

Our School Readiness Program lovingly prepares your child for primary school through gentle, structured experiences...

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About Us

Getting Your Child Ready For School

Our centres in Toongabbie and Schofields provide endless opportunities for discovery. Children aged 6 weeks to school age explore, create, and grow into confident learners through hands-on adventures.

Our boutique environments spark curiosity in every young mind.

  • Outdoor adventures and nature discovery

  • Hands-on learning experiences daily

  • Growing confident, capable explorers

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Our Leadership Team

Meet The Hearts That Lead Us ❤️

Amelia de Gooyer

Area Manager

Sheetal Mahraj

Director of Schofields Centre

Carla Exley

Co-Director of Toongabbie Centre

Nicole Grabianski

Co-Director of Toongabbie Centre
From Our Blogs

Ideas & Inspiration

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Screen Time vs Green Time: Finding Balance in the Digital Age

A loving guide for parents navigating the digital world with young hearts and minds The...

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The Art of Asking Questions: Fostering Curiosity in Young Minds

A research-based guide to nurturing your child’s natural wonder and love of learning The Beautiful...

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Nature’s Classroom: How Outdoor Learning Transforms Early Childhood Education

Discovering the profound impact of nature-based education on young minds and hearts When Nature Becomes...

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COME VISIT US

We'd love to show you our beautiful centres

We offer tours most days at 9.30am or 2.30pm please call and book an appointment

Schofields Centre

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Toongabbie Centre

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FAQs

Your Frequently Asked Questions

We know choosing a kindergarten is a heartfelt decision, so here are the answers parents ask us most.

We welcome children from 6 weeks old right through to school age. Our programs are designed specifically for each age group, so your little one gets exactly the right care and learning for their stage.

Our qualified teachers use research-based programs to build essential skills like literacy, numeracy, and social confidence. We work closely with local schools and provide regular updates on your child’s progress, so you’ll see exactly how they’re developing.

Both our Toongabbie and Schofields centres are open Monday to Friday, 7:00am to 6:00pm. We understand busy family schedules and work with you to find care times that suit your needs.

Yes, we provide nutritious morning tea, lunch, and afternoon tea prepared fresh on-site. We work closely with families to accommodate all dietary requirements and allergies – your child’s safety and wellbeing always come first.

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