Byron Shire Council

Sandhills Early Childhood Centre is a Council run, not forprofit service. 

We offer nurturing and child led early years education forchildren aged six weeks to five years. 

We can accommodate up to 59 children per day. 

We are meeting National Quality Standards in all sevenquality areas.

About our learning spaces

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We have four unique learning spaces for children, each withits own natural outdoor space.

Groups of young children engage in play with their peers andare observed and guided by familiar, qualified and dedicated longstandingstaff.

It is our role to nurture and support children’s curiosityand emotions and develop meaningful relationships with each other. Shared timetogether is a core component of our over arching Service Ethos.

About our natural outdoor playscapes

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The outdoor playscapes at Sandhills are abundant with trees,garden beds, rockeries and grassed areas.

We have two worm farms, there are gardens in each area andthe children are very proud of their gardening efforts.

We have a local indigenous bush tucker garden, plottedand planted in collaboration with the Arakwal Corporation. 

Sustainability at Sandhills

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The children contribute to waste management by:

A 10,000 gallon water tank collects water from the roof foruse in the washing machine and toilets. 

We run a Water Wise education program and have completed awaste audit.

We are excited at the opportunity to sow the seeds ofsustainability in our children that may really impact on the future of ourplanet.