Chipmunks In The Garden
Family Owned & Operated Early Learning In Belfield
At Chipmunks in the Garden, we provide a nurturing, stimulating, and safe environment where children can learn, grow, and thrive through play-based learning, social interaction, and creative exploration.
With modern facilities, secure play areas, and dedicated educators, we prioritise each child’s well-being and individual development, creating a space that feels like a second home.
Our curriculum blends structured activities with free exploration, helping children build confidence, independence, essential skills, and a lifelong love of learning.
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Chipmunks in the Garden, Preschool & Childcare in Belfield
Location: 10 Downes Street Belfield NSW 2191
Telephone: 02 9053 2160
Email: garden@chipmunkschildcare.com
Opening Times: 7:00am to 6:00pm (Monday – Friday)
Rooms: Tiny Wanderers (0-2 years), Little Explorers (2-3 years). The Preschoolers Room (3-5 years)
Inclusions: Registered under Child Care Subsidy (CCS) and NSW Start Strong Funding, Enhanced School Readiness and Transition to school program, Nappies & Wipes Provided, Complimentary gourmet meals provided.
What makes our Belfield childcare centre different
We are a small, boutique child care centre located in the heart of Belfield conveniently located next to Nature’s Best Belfield and across the road from Mancini’s Restaurant. Our daycare is family owned and operated and we have a strong educational focused team of educators from diverse backgrounds. Many of our educators have been working at this centre for over 10 years. We take enrolments for our preschool from Belfield, Campsie, Strathfield South, Lakemba, Belmore, Greenacre, Burwood Heights and Chullora.
Belfield daycare centre features
✔ Care for children 6 weeks – 5 Years
✔ 3 separate rooms
✔ 2 separate large outdoor yards
✔ Cooked meals prepared at the centre with 4-week rotating menu
✔ Separate meals prepared for children under 12 months
✔ Long standing qualified, knowledgeable educators
✔ Long standing director
✔ Affordable fees
✔ Age-appropriate fun learning for all children 0-5 years
✔ Open 7am- 6pm
✔ School readiness program for preschool aged children
✔ Daily communication via closed Facebook family group
✔ Monthly observations on the children’s development
The latest updates on Belfield childcare
Please use this next section to scroll through all the fun activities we have enjoyed over the past few weeks here at Chipmunks in the Garden. Our team of educators support the children’s interests and development needs by creating fun, meaningful and engaging activities at Belfield Childcare. All of our activities are age appropriate and endeavour to support the developmental needs for each age group.
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Take a look at our childcare Belfield
Chipmunks in the Garden is divided across 3 rooms that cater for each age group; 0-2 years, 2-3 years & 3-5 years. Through this gallery you can view each room along with activities we have had available to the children. You will also be able to view our 2 outdoor areas; 0-2 years outdoor play space and 2-5 years outdoor play space.
Find Chipmunks in the Garden Preschool – daycare in Belfield
Our Belfield daycare provides childcare to all surrounding areas such as Strathfield, Campsie, Belmore, Lakemba, Croydon Park, Greenacre, Ashbury and Ashfield. We are conveniently located just down from Nature’s Best Fruit shop and Mancini’s Pizza. Parking is available along Downes Street or in the 3 hour car park across the street.
Meet the Belfield Chipmunks in the Garden Preschool team
Our team at Chipmunks in the Garden Belfield have many years of combined experience and knowledge. Their time with Chipmunks in the Garden Preschool ranges from 6 years – 12 years. Below you can get to know our team, their individual teaching philosophies.
Marian
Operations and Compliance Manager
My educational philosophy centres on fostering a nurturing, inclusive, and stimulating environment where every child can thrive. I believe in a child-centred approach that values each child's individuality, encouraging their natural curiosity and creativity.
My philosophy emphasises the importance of early childhood education as a foundation for lifelong learning and development.
Hayley
Belfield Childcare Centre Director
As an educator I believe children grow and learn at different paces, and that it’s important as an educator to support all children with loved, care and patience. Being an educator is amazing, as I see children progress through the years and they reach their milestones which is an amazing part to see in a child’s development.
Valerie
2IC & Preschool Leader
Working with children has definitely built my knowledge about children’s development. I am dedicated to the social and emotional development of each child and make it my goal to make sure that each child receives the best care and love that they all deserve.
Joanne
Tiny Wanderers Room Leader
Working with children is fun and joyful. I enjoy working with children. Every child is special for me and I enjoy watching them grow up in my care. I enjoy supporting each child’ needs, strengths and providing a safe environment. Developing child’ interests and implementing it into the program.
Lucy
Belfield Childcare Qualified Centre Cook
As a cook, I will plan and prepare nutritious well presented and appropriate meals and snacks for the children within the centres. I respect individual requirements such as medical conditions, food preferences and cultural considerations and ensure children’s health and wellbeing whilst.
Flora
Little Explore's Room Leader
I enjoy hearing the voices of the children and seeing their faces light up with fervour each time they learn something new undoubtedly brings boundless joy.
Maricel
Preschool Room Educator
As an educator, I am committed to establishing a strong and secure connection with the children, families and colleagues. I believe in the importance of constructive learning environments to ensure the child’s learning and development. I will always help the children receive the best care and learning I can give them.
Nafisa
Preschooler 3-5 Educator
I believe in nurturing each child’s individuality through a supportive, play-based environment. My goal is to foster children’s love of learning while promoting social, emotional and cognitive growth.
Adyele
3-5 Preschool Room Educator
Smile and the world smiles with you!
Maryam
Room Assistant
As an early childhood educator, I believe that a nurturing and comfortable learning environment is essential for fostering curiosity and growth. When children feel safe and supported, they are more open to exploring new ideas.
What our parents ask about preschool Belfield
We have made finding the perfect preschool in Belfield for your children and family that little bit easier by answering some FAQs. Below you will find helpful information around costs of childcare, the differences between preschools you may have already viewed, as well as other useful information. We hope these make your tasks of finding the perfect child care centre for your family that little bit easier.
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If your location services are on your phone will automatically pin your location on your search engines map. All you need to do is search ‘Childcare centres near me in Belfield’ and a list of centres will come up in order of distance from your current location. Alternatively, if you would like to keep your location off, you can search for example, ‘Childcare centres Belfield’ and a list will come up of all centre in that area and surrounding areas also.
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Belfield preschool are often the cheapest childcare option however daycare can be very affordable also depending on how much CCS you receive. It is important to know how many hours of CCS you have each fortnight also. For example, if you receive 100 hours per fortnight but your child attends a centre 5 days that is open for 11 hours each day, your childcare provider can arrange for your child to attend 10 hours per day, and ensure you receive CCS coverage for every hour they attend, making your childcare fees cheaper.
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Many childcare centres brand themselves differently from daycare, child care and early education. All centres follow the same framework and standards so its important to look at a few centres near you and ensure they are right for you and your children.
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Pros
Children will be better prepared for the transition to primary school.
Children will learn important social skills.
Children will form bonds with educators and other children.
Access to a large variety of experiences from arts & craft to science experiments, literacy, numeracy and so much more.
Children will learn self help skills such as putting on their own shoes, packing their bags and collecting their belongings.
Their immune systems will be boosted before going to school therefore decreasing their chance of picking up common colds and flues.
Children will be encouraged to better regulate and understand their own emotions and express these in a healthy way.
Cons
In the beginning of daycare children may pick up germs from the centre as their immune system becomes stronger. It is highly recommended to start children a few weeks prior to returning to work as they may become ill in the first couple of weeks.
Injuries may occur as multiple children are together during the day. Educators work to supervise and ensure the safety of all children however occasionally injuries may occur still.
Childcare costs often can be a burden so it is important to calculate your income correctly when applying for Belfield Childcare Subsidy to ensure you are getting as much assistance as you can towards you weekly fees.
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Staying home with mum is usually the cheaper option however for some families this just isn’t possible. It is also very beneficial to have your child attending a daycare prior to transitioning to primary school, to learn skills that are not possible if at home, i.e., social and emotional skills, being able to separate from mum as well as introduce them to common germs to boost their immunity.