Empowered Penshurst Childcare:
Created by a Mum, With Love
She built it for her own three boys.
Now it's here for your kids, from babies to preschool.
Leave your details and the owner or director will call you personally, the same business day.
Rated 4.9 out of 5 on Google
Leaving your little one is a big step.
Here, they're truly known, loved and excited to learn: Cuddles when they need them, and cheers when they try.
So when you walk back to the car, you can breathe out. They're with a family you can trust.
Family-owned, with the owners here almost every day
Our unique preschool program, by our head of education, Julianne Sharan
Play-based and project-based learning, in Curiosity Approach accredited spaces
Familiar educators who stay, and no agency staff
Now taking enquiries for 2027:
Ask us anything, including what you pay.
For families in Penshurst, Beverly Hills, Narwee, Mortdale, Hurstville, Kingsgrove, Riverwood, Hurstville Grove, Oatley, Bexley North, Peakhurst, Bexley, Peakhurst Heights, Bardwell Park, Lugarno and Bardwell Valley.
From Nervous First Days to Happy Drop-Offs
Our Penshurst centre is rated 4.9 out of 5 on Google.
"Thank you, Empowered! You are truly amazing, and we feel so lucky to have found you. ❤️ "
We couldn’t be happier with our experience at Empowered! From the very beginning, the educators have been incredibly caring, attentive, helpful and always welcoming us with a smile.
As a mum, there is no better feeling than knowing that your child is in a place where he is genuinely cared for, loved and supported. I feel so confident and comfortable leaving my little boy in their care, and that means more to me than I can put into words.
But I think the best review actually comes from him! Every time we arrive at the centre, he is so happy and excited to go inside and see everyone. Seeing his little face light up when we walk through the doors tells me everything I need to know. He feels safe, happy and connected to the beautiful people who care for him every day.
I also really appreciate the kindness, patience and warmth the educators show not only towards the children, but towards us as parents as well. They are always approachable, helpful and happy to listen, which makes us feel like we are truly part of the Empowered family.
Knowing that my baby is spending his days surrounded by people who genuinely care about him gives me such peace of mind. We are so grateful for everything you do and for all the love and care you give him every single day.
Thank you, Empowered! You are truly amazing, and we feel so lucky to have found you. ❤️
Tatianne Gonçalves
"I would highly recommend this daycare to any parent looking for a caring and nurturing environment for their little one. ❤️ "
I was quite nervous about sending my baby to daycare initially, but I honestly couldn’t be happier with our experience at this centre. All the carers are so caring, loving and dedicated, which has given me such peace of mind.
It makes me so happy and relieved to see that my baby is genuinely happy to go to daycare. She gets ready happily, has become much more confident, and is learning so many new things every day. The carers put so much effort into creating a warm, safe and positive experience for the children.
I’m extremely happy with this centre and truly appreciate everything the carers do for the kids. I would highly recommend this daycare to any parent looking for a caring and nurturing environment for their little one. ❤️
Chathurika Wickramarathna
"I honestly feel like I struck gold with this centre."
I was really nervous about sending my daughter to daycare and I honestly feel like I struck gold with this centre.
The manager is fabulous and communication is really easy - we have had to amend our daughter's attendance a fair few times and the centre has always been really accommodating.
The educators are caring and my daughter really seems to enjoy herself while interacting with the educators and other children. The food they provide is really good, and they do great little activities every day.
I love seeing the little updates and photos you get sent throughout the day. Highly recommended.
Siobhan Cavagnino
"Thank you, Empowered! You are truly amazing, and we feel so lucky to have found you. ❤️ "
We couldn’t be happier with our experience at Empowered! From the very beginning, the educators have been incredibly caring, attentive, helpful and always welcoming us with a smile.
As a mum, there is no better feeling than knowing that your child is in a place where he is genuinely cared for, loved and supported. I feel so confident and comfortable leaving my little boy in their care, and that means more to me than I can put into words.
But I think the best review actually comes from him! Every time we arrive at the centre, he is so happy and excited to go inside and see everyone. Seeing his little face light up when we walk through the doors tells me everything I need to know. He feels safe, happy and connected to the beautiful people who care for him every day.
I also really appreciate the kindness, patience and warmth the educators show not only towards the children, but towards us as parents as well. They are always approachable, helpful and happy to listen, which makes us feel like we are truly part of the Empowered family.
Knowing that my baby is spending his days surrounded by people who genuinely care about him gives me such peace of mind. We are so grateful for everything you do and for all the love and care you give him every single day.
Thank you, Empowered! You are truly amazing, and we feel so lucky to have found you. ❤️
Tatianne Gonçalves
"I would highly recommend this daycare to any parent looking for a caring and nurturing environment for their little one. ❤️ "
I was quite nervous about sending my baby to daycare initially, but I honestly couldn’t be happier with our experience at this centre. All the carers are so caring, loving and dedicated, which has given me such peace of mind.
It makes me so happy and relieved to see that my baby is genuinely happy to go to daycare. She gets ready happily, has become much more confident, and is learning so many new things every day. The carers put so much effort into creating a warm, safe and positive experience for the children.
I’m extremely happy with this centre and truly appreciate everything the carers do for the kids. I would highly recommend this daycare to any parent looking for a caring and nurturing environment for their little one. ❤️
Chathurika Wickramarathna
"I honestly feel like I struck gold with this centre."
I was really nervous about sending my daughter to daycare and I honestly feel like I struck gold with this centre.
The manager is fabulous and communication is really easy - we have had to amend our daughter's attendance a fair few times and the centre has always been really accommodating.
The educators are caring and my daughter really seems to enjoy herself while interacting with the educators and other children. The food they provide is really good, and they do great little activities every day.
I love seeing the little updates and photos you get sent throughout the day. Highly recommended.
Siobhan Cavagnino
While You're at Work, They're With Family
Sitting at work, wondering how they're going? As the owners, we're here almost every day, because every child matters to us like our own.
Empowered is boutique and family-owned, created by a mum with her own three boys at heart.
A main educator who knows their smile, moods and favourite things, and a learning plan just for them
Gentle first days, with stay-and-play visits together, so they settle at their own pace
Their sleep, bottle and breast milk routines, followed just like at home
See their smiles during your day: Photos, meals and sleep times in our Kinderm8 app, every day
A one-on-one with you twice a year, or any time you'd like
"A fantastic place for children to grow and feel empowered!"
Empowered Early Learning Academy provides a warm, inclusive, and nurturing environment where children thrive.
The educators are passionate, professional, and truly invested in each child’s development. The play-based curriculum encourages curiosity, confidence, and a love for learning. A fantastic place for children to grow and feel empowered!
Elise Tarraf
Our Unique Preschool Program: Ready for School, and Excited
Picture their first day of big school: Confident, curious and smiling. That starts here.
Our own program, lovingly written for our children by Julianne Sharan, our head of education, who has 30 years in early learning. Starting with a baby? This is where they're heading.
Led by a degree-qualified early childhood teacher
Structured phonics, early maths and memory games
Confidence, independence and the social skills for big school
We would love to tell you all about it. Leave your details for a personal call.
Familiar Faces Who Adore Them
Drop-off gets easier when they reach for an educator who knows and loves them. Our caring, nurturing educators treat every child as their own, and they stay.
No agency staff: Our own educators, every one diploma or degree qualified
They stay: Five of our educators have been here five years or more, and one for ten years
Several of our educators are parents or grandparents, so they understand how you feel
In Safe, Loving Hands
Trusting someone new with your child is hard.
Here is exactly what we do, and what every family should expect:
Peace of mind while they sleep: We check on them at the bedside every 8 minutes
Phones stay locked in the office, so every educator's attention is on your child
An educator is never alone with a child out of sight of other staff
Secure entry, and every visitor signs in
Child safety training every year
Every child's allergy action plan followed, with meal checks
Rated Meeting the National Quality Standard in all 7 areas
Once your child is enrolled, you're welcome to visit any time
Ask us anything about how we keep them safe.
A Love of Learning, From First Cuddles to Big School
Hear all about their day on the drive home: What they built, found and learned.
Play-based and project-based, built around what fascinates them, fostering a love of learning from an early age
Curiosity Approach accredited at both centres: Inspiring spaces with natural materials for little hands to explore
Gentle, nurturing care for your baby, and a quiet, private space to breastfeed
Come for a tour, any weekday. Feel the warmth for yourself.
"This is the best centre around the area in my mind!"
My son loves this place. He has been taken care of very well and has enjoyed the group life. Educators are warm and caring. Centre is clean and well facilitated. Loads of photos during the day. This is the best centre around the area in my mind!
Lily Yu
Gourmet Meals Made With Love
Mornings made easy: No lunchbox to pack. Every meal is cooked in our own kitchen, all the time.
Gourmet morning tea, lunch, afternoon tea and a late snack
Halal and nut aware, with allergies and special diets catered for
Also included:
Wipes, sunscreen and bedding, so there's less to carry each morning
Excursions, incursions and Forever Fit Kids sport
Speech and eye checks at the centre, so any little concern is picked up early
Every family, every faith, every culture is welcome here: We celebrate Eid, Christmas, Diwali and Lunar New Year together.
Gourmet Meals Made With Love
Mornings made easy: No lunchbox to pack. Every meal is cooked in our own kitchen, all the time.
Gourmet morning tea, lunch, afternoon tea and a late snack
Halal and nut aware, with allergies and special diets catered for
Also included:
Wipes, sunscreen and bedding, so there's less to carry each morning
Excursions, incursions and Forever Fit Kids sport
Speech and eye checks at the centre, so any little concern is picked up early
Every family, every faith, every culture is welcome here: We celebrate Eid, Christmas, Diwali and Lunar New Year together.
Our Punchbowl Centre, About 4 km Away
Closer to home or work? Same unique preschool program, same Curiosity Approach.
Empowered Early Learning Academy Punchbowl - 5 The Mall, Punchbowl - (02) 9740 3834
A Personal Call, From Us
Your first step is a chat with the owner or director, who will call you the same business day.
No pressure: We will talk you through what you would pay
The Government's 3 Day Guarantee: Ask us what 3 days would cost you.
Open 7am to 6pm, 52 weeks a year
What Happens When You Enquire
Leave your details below, or give us a call.
The owner or director calls you back personally, the same business day.
Come for a tour with the owner or director any weekday, and decide in your own time.
Now taking enquiries for 2027.
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Empowered Early Learning Academy Penshurst, 100 Arcadia Street, Penshurst NSW 2222
We acknowledge the Bidjigal people of the Eora Nation, the Traditional Custodians of this land, and pay our respects to Elders past and present.
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