St Ives · Sydney's North Shore

A warm Jewish preschool & long day care in St Ives

Nurturing early learning for children aged 2 months to 6 years, with Exceeding-rated care, school readiness and a strong sense of community.

  • Rated Exceeding the National Quality Standard (2024)
  • Ages 2 months to 6 years, open 7:30am to 6:00pm
  • Fresh Kosher meals, Jewish culture & Shabbat each Friday
  • All families warmly welcome
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  • Rated Exceeding the National Quality Standard
  • A community cornerstone in St Ives since 2008

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  • Exceeding NQS 2024
  • St Ives since 2008
  • Ages 2 months to 6 years
  • Rated 5.0 on Google
Loved by St Ives families

What parents say about Ganeinu

Mum of Ethan & Nathan
Both of my boys attended the preschool classroom at Ganeinu and we had an exceptional experience. The staff cared for the children and supported their developmental needs with outstanding expertise. I highly recommend this childcare centre!
Donna F
The outstanding feature of Ganeinu is the high level of pastoral care the staff have for each individual child. The centre offers an outstanding educational preschool program. I thoroughly recommend Ganeinu to other parents.
Laila S
We are glad our son is in a serious and reliable centre where he is well looked after. At Ganeinu he is happy, and as parents we can follow our
daily routine knowing our precious son is safe, happy and developing.
Father of Jeremy
We are very lucky to have you as Jeremy's first teachers. He has grown into a little boy who is so happy every day. As admirers of Jewish tradition and culture, we are so fond of the things Jeremy has learnt and experienced here.
Why families choose us

A nurturing Jewish early learning home

More than childcare. A warm, secure place where your child is known, cared for, and gently prepared for the years ahead.

Jewish values & culture

"Morah Time" brings Jewish culture, traditions and Hebrew to life through songs and stories, with a special Shabbat celebration each Friday morning.

Fresh Kosher meals

Nutritious, freshly prepared Kosher meals every day, so your child is well fed and ready to learn and play.
 

Whole-child learning

Guided by the Early Years Learning Framework, we balance play, structure and creativity to nurture the whole child, physically, socially, emotionally and cognitively.

Safe & secure

Secure facilities, staffing over ratio, and rigorous employment checks. Your child's safety and wellbeing come first, always.

School-ready programs

Letterland phonics, Munch & Move, yoga and a dedicated school-readiness program give children a confident start to big school.

Stay connected

Daily updates, photos and progress shared through the Kinderm8 app, so you never miss a moment of your child's day.
Programs for every age

Rooms that grow with your child

Tiny Treasures
(0-2 years)
Secure, loving care where infants thrive through individual routines, play and gentle development.
Torah Tots
(2-3 years)
Play-based learning that builds language, social skills and a happy sense of belonging.
 
Wombats Preschool
(3-4 years)
Curiosity-led activities that grow physical, cognitive and social skills, with early literacy through Letterland.
Numbats Preschool
(4-5 years)
Our school-readiness room, with literacy, numeracy, science and optional OT and speech screening.
Getting started is easy

Rooms that grow with your child

1.
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2.
Visit & meet the team

Walk through the rooms, meet our educators, and see how your child would spend their day.

3.
Secure your place

We'll talk through availability, days and fees, and help you settle your child in with confidence.
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A St Ives cornerstone since 2008

Ganeinu Long Day Care & Preschool has been part of the St Ives community for over 15 years. Now based at 27 College Crescent as part of Chabad North Shore, we offer a nurturing, inclusive home for children aged 2 months to 6 years.

We embrace all families and weave Jewish values through a warm, diverse program. With flexible hours, secure facilities, fresh Kosher meals and enriching excursions, we focus on your whole child, so they feel safe, happy and ready to grow.

Rated Exceeding the National Quality Standard in October 2024, across the centre and our Gan Izzy after-school and vacation care.

Good to know

Questions parents often ask

Do we need to be Jewish to enrol?
No. Ganeinu warmly welcomes all families. We embed Jewish values and celebrate Jewish culture through our program, and children from every background thrive here.
What ages do you care for?
Children from 2 months to 6 years, across four age-based rooms, from our Tiny Treasures nursery to our school-readiness Numbats preschool.
What are your hours?
We're open from 7:30am to 6:00pm, with flexible session options to suit working families. Ask us about the sessions that would work for you.
Are meals included?
Yes. We provide fresh, nutritious Kosher meals every day, prepared on site.
Is Ganeinu a highly rated centre?
Yes. Ganeinu was rated Exceeding the National Quality Standard in October 2024, including our Gan Izzy after-school and vacation care program.
How do I secure a place?
Book a tour, come and meet the team, and we'll talk through current availability, days and how to secure your child's place. We're happy to help you understand Child Care Subsidy eligibility too.
Families travel to us from across the North Shore

Proudly serving St Ives & surrounds

St Ives
Pymble
Wahroonga
Gordon
Lindfield
Killara
Turramurra
Warrawee
Roseville
North Shore & wider Sydney

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A nurturing early learning home for children aged 2 months to 6 years, where Jewish values, fresh Kosher meals and Exceeding-rated care come together.

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