Yirran Gumal Early Learning Centre

Find us at

2 Thornley Street, Marrickville NSW

Contact

Georgina Athanasopoulos, Acting Centre Director

yirrangumalelc@innerwest.nsw.gov.au

Fees

You may be eligible for government Child Care Subsidies. Use the Starting Blocks fees estimator to find out what your family might pay for education and care:

Fees Estimator

Note from the Centre Director

We see learning as a lifelong journey. We value each child being in the here and now and recognise childhood as a unique and valuable time. We view children as capable and active leaners contributing to the world around them.

Our aim is that each child will feel a strong sense of belonging to our centre community and feel supported in enjoying their childhood as well as developing at their own pace. We recognise that learning happens in a social context. When families, educators, children and other professionals all come together and work as partners we achieve the best outcomes.

Yirran Gumal means “Many forms of Friendship” in the Aboriginal language of this area. Our First Nations People and recognition of the fact we learn on Gadigal land is an integral part of our pedagogical practice.

We pay respect to the Gadigal people, rich with culture, tradition, and knowledge. We pay respect to our elders past present and emerging and aim to provide a safe space that is inclusive for everyone. We are committed as a team to doing what we can towards closing the gap for Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people and continuing to learn about Indigenous ways of being and learning.

Waiting list

To join the waiting list for all council operated Long Day Care and Preschool Services, please complete the online waiting list application form at the link below (a $25 non-refundable fee applies):

Apply to be on the waiting list