World Leading Childcare now in Australia
North Star Early Education introduces internationally acclaimed Nordic childcare practices to the Australian market, elevating the childcare experience for children, parents, and staff.
Guiding the growth of your child
As a boutique early education provider, our commitment is to craft a warm, personalised experience for both you and your child, ensuring an optimal beginning for their learning journey.
Drawing inspiration from the globally recognised Finnish early childhood education model, renowned for emphasising play, physical activity, and creativity in a child's formative years, North Star provides an environment where children have the freedom to make choices, have fun, and learn on the go. Our approach to early education is uplifting, encouraging a joyful and enriching experience for every child in our care.
Why families have been guided to North Star
World Leading Early Education
North Star has incorporated Finland’s widely acclaimed and recognised early education system into the early educational standards of Australia. Finland holds the top position in education according to various global indices, including;
- The best in educating for the future
(Worldwide educating for the future index) - The most literate country in the world
(WMLN) - The best early education in the world
(Economist Intelligence Unit)
Leading Health & Nutrition
Our childcare centre provides meals meticulously designed by a paediatric nutritionist to meet the highest standards of nutrition for all children in our care.
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World Class Education Professionals
Our team consists of specifically trained professionals who implement our leading early education methodology.
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Real-Time Updates
Stay connected with your child throughout the day by receiving constant updates through our parent app.
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Happy kids
Our approach to learning is rooted in Finnish early childhood philosophies that promote playful and interactive learning. For the past seven years, Finland has consistently ranked as the happiest nation according to the UN World Happiness Report.
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Extracurricular & Community
At North Star, we enrich the childcare experience with specialised children’s events, excursions to the local community, parent play & stay sessions, and a parent council. This comprehensive approach ensures an exceptional network and community for your family, fostering a sense of connection and engagement in your child’s early education journey.
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The North Star Difference
Play-based
Purposeful play can create deeper learning experiences that a child can remember, adopt and apply. In FinlandWay®, play is an integrated part of the program and learning happens naturally within the play.
Phenomenon-based
Children view the world holistically; they don’t split learning into school subjects. In phenomenon-based learning children can explore concepts that are part of their every-day experiences and society around them.
Participatory pedagogy
Children are the agents of their own learning: our task as educators is to help them acquire new skills and competences through a pleasant, creative and exploratory process.
Daily Structure
Flexible daily structure that balances child-led play with educator-guided activities, fostering creativity and holistic development through intentional teaching strategies.
Our Centres
Inviting spaces designed following Nordic guidelines, with lots of room for exploration, learning and wholesome well-being.
We are loved by families
My daughter has become a strong character and she expresses her opinions.
She has become much more expressive—when she’s sad, she can communicate it clearly through words and facial expressions without hesitation. The same goes for when she’s happy. I’ve noticed her positive growth and transformation happening very quickly.
He has clearly become more attentive and independent. He now washes himself, eats on his own, and even tries to help me in the kitchen at times. I’ve also noticed that he expresses his feelings much more easily now.
Since our son started in the FinlandWay® programme he has started to trust himself more and make his own decisions. He has a very good relationship with his friends and he loves school.
As a mother, I see my child thriving and full of energy, and I credit this to the FinlandWay® approach your school has adopted.
I would like to say that the FinlandWay® program is enjoyable for both the child and the teacher, and it helps the child develop quickly. This program also contributes to shaping a good citizen who cares for others, collaborates with them, and shares tasks and resources. Additionally, it helps the child enjoy learning and be creative.
A child has choices, opinions, and preferences. Their development, growth, well-being, and personality can be strengthened by listening to their opinions, respecting them, and helping them make the right choices and decisions. This is what learning is all about, and it’s what makes the FinlandWay® program one of the best educational approaches in the world.
I would have wanted to benefit from FinlandWay® myself during my preschool, it would have made all the difference.
I love seeing my son this happy. He is curious and loves to learn
The format is organised and the daily planning is ready-to-go, which simplifies the teacher’s job. The program was flexible enough for us to adapt it without compromising the learning. It satisfied all of our expectations.
We have noticed a big change in our daughter since the first week of school; every day she comes home and repeats what she has learned during the day. In addition, the photos through the North Star app help us be close to our children and learn about the activities and work they do.
Since we see that our daughter loves going to school and wakes up every morning excited and happy, this is the best proof of the success of this system and your team in particular because you are the closest to our children.
Calculate your daily childcare subsidy
The Child Care Subsidy makes childcare more affordable and accessible for your family. Use our free Child Care Subsidy Estimator to calculate how much subsidised care you could be eligible to receive.
The North Star
The name "North Star" holds significant symbolism as a guiding Nordic star, representing 'true north.' Historically, it has been a symbol of hope and guidance, embodying principles of direction, stability, and purpose. These guiding principles are integral to our centre, reflecting our commitment to providing a space that offers direction, stability, and purpose in the early education journey of every child entrusted to our care.
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