At Dua Early Learning, our vision has always been to redefine quality care in early childhood. With nearly 20 years of experience in the sector and as parents ourselves, we have gained a deep understanding of what it takes to truly support and nurture a child.

We believe in knowing each child as an individual—their unique personalities, quirks, needs, and even the meaning behind their smallest expressions. Our goal is to build strong, trusting relationships, becoming their safe space away from home while providing a nurturing environment where they can learn, explore, and thrive.

Our commitment to excellence is reflected in everything we do—from meaningful interactions with children to the thoughtfully curated resources and environments we provide.

We believe that being an early childhood educator requires passion, dedication, and a genuine love for what we do. At Dua Early Learning, we are committed to giving your child the very best care, guidance, and opportunities to grow.

At Dua Early Learning, we understand that starting at a new early learning centre can be a big step for both children and their families. That’s why we have a thoughtful and supportive approach to help your child feel safe, comfortable, and welcomed from the very beginning.

Personalised Orientation Process
We begin with a tailored orientation plan that includes "stay and play" sessions. These sessions allow your child to explore their new environment, get familiar with their Educators, and start building relationships with their peers in a relaxed and unhurried way.

Building Strong Relationships
Our Educators take the time to get to know your child—their personality, interests, and needs. By forming genuine, trusting connections, we provide a secure foundation for your child to feel confident and supported in their new surroundings.

Consistent Routines and Familiar Faces
We create a sense of stability by maintaining predictable routines and ensuring your child sees familiar faces each day. This consistency helps your child feel at ease and fosters a sense of belonging.

Ongoing Communication with Families
We believe settling in is a partnership. Our team keeps you informed every step of the way, sharing updates about your child's progress and working closely with you to address any concerns or individual needs.

A Safe and Nurturing Environment
We create a warm, welcoming space that feels like a second home—a place where your child is free to explore, learn, and grow with confidence.

Our goal is to make the transition into Dua Early Learning a positive and enjoyable experience, setting the stage for a happy and fulfilling early learning journey.

At Dua Early Learning, we have a personalised welcome process designed to help children and their families transition smoothly into our centre.

Once your family has been offered and accepted a position, we invite you and your child to participate in as many "stay and play" sessions as you like. These sessions allow your child to explore their new environment, meet their Educators, and connect with their peers at their own pace.

For parents, "stay and play" days provide peace of mind by offering a glimpse into your child’s daily routine and activities. It’s also an opportunity to build relationships with our Educators, ensuring a strong foundation of trust and communication.

Our goal is to create a warm, supportive start for your child’s journey with us, making Dua Early Learning feel like their second home.

We have an open door policy, welcoming visitors any time throughout our opening hours.

Feel free to come in at any time, or give us a call!

You can get up to 42 allowable absence days per child each financial year covered by childcare subsidy (CCS). 

You can only use absence days for days your child would normally attend care and get CCS. This includes public holidays.

When your child is absent on a day they would normally be attending, you are charged your normal daily gap fee. 

You can use absence days for any reason, including if the child is on a holiday. You don’t need to provide evidence for any absences you use under the allowable absence limit.

If you reach your 42 allowable absences before the end of the financial year, you may be eligible to have any additional absences covered by CCS if you provide evidence such as a medical certificate.

You can apply for childcare subsidy through the services australia website. 

A link to this can be found in our parent resources. 

If your childcare subsidy has been approved, you will be asked to approve a pending enrolment through your centrelink or mygov app.  This links your child to our centre and provides Centrelink with the information required to pay CCS ensuring you are only charged a gap fee. 

Childcare subsidy is not paid to the centre for your child until the enrolment is confirmed. 

CCS is paid over a fortnightly period and consequently the fees may alter week to week as the entitlments are applied. 

The gap amount you are charged will depend on the CCS % and approved hours based on the entitlments centrelink provides you with.