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Ganeinu

Early Learning Centre

Located in St Ives, Sydney's North Shore, Ganeinu has been a community cornerstone since 2008. Now based at 27 College Crescent, part of Chabad North Shore, we offer a nurturing, inclusive environment for children aged 2 months to 6 years.

In 2020, Ganeinu was rated as "Exceeding" the National Quality Standard for Education and Care, including our After School and Vacation Care program, Gan Izzy. In October 2024, we were once again rated as Exceeding the National Quality Standard.

We embrace all families, embedding Jewish values into our diverse program. With flexible hours between 7:30 am – 6:00 pm, secure facilities, fresh Kosher meals, and enriching excursions, we focus on the whole child’s development—physical, social, emotional, and cognitive.

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Ganeinu Programs

Our Approach at Ganeinu

At Ganeinu, we balance play-based learning, structured activities, and creative exploration in both indoor and outdoor settings. Our programs are tailored to children's interests, fostering skills in creativity, problem-solving, and discovery. Guided by the Early Years Learning Framework, we take a "Whole Child" approach, focusing on each child's physical, social, emotional, and cognitive needs, with input from parents.

Daily "Morah Time" introduces Jewish culture, traditions, and Hebrew through songs, stories, and experiences, culminating in a special Shabbat celebration each Friday. Jewish children can continue this journey through Gan Izzy and Chabad Hebrew School.

Our programs also incorporate:

  • Munch & Move: A NSW Health initiative promoting physical activity and healthy habits.
  • Letterland: A pre-literacy phonics program that makes learning fun through engaging stories.
  • Bal Yoga: Helping children develop relaxation, balance, coordination, and mindfulness.

We communicate with parents via the Kinderm8 app, sharing daily updates, photos, and progress.

Commitment to Child Safety

Ganeinu-Gan Izzy is dedicated to creating a safe, inclusive environment where all children feel secure. We handle any concerns transparently, ensuring emotional, physical, and cultural safety for every child.

Tiny Treasures
(0-2 years)
We foster secure relationships and provide a safe, nurturing environment where infants thrive through individualised routines, play-based learning, and activities that support language, coordination, and development.


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Torah Tots
(2-3 years)
At Torah Tots, we blend educational and play-based activities to enhance language, social skills, and self-help abilities while fostering a sense of belonging and positive relationships with peers and teachers, both indoors and outdoors.


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Wombats Preschool
(3-4 years)
Our Wombats program boosts children's physical, cognitive, and social skills through engaging activities that connect their interests, integrate literacy with Letterland, and promote storytelling and numeracy development.


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Numbats Preschool
(4-5 years)
Our Numbats program prepares children for school with a focus on literacy, numeracy, science, and wellbeing, offering OT and speech testing and providing parents with recommendations for a confident start to primary school.

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