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The St Ives Chase Kindergarten playground, near Pymble
Reggio-inspired preschool · Near Pymble

A small kindergarten
near Pymble.

Up to 40 children aged 2.5 to 6. The same director for years. A Reggio-inspired practice and a generous yard with mature gum trees. Around 10 minutes from Pymble Station. CCS approved.

Around 10 min by carPymble Station
10-15 min by carPymble Ladies' College
Under 10 min by carPymble Public School
10-15 min by carRobert Pymble Park
From Pymble to St Ives

Up to 40 children in one familiar place.

We are a single-level centre for up to 40 children, on a quiet residential street where we have cared for local children since 1991, with the same mature gum trees still in the yard.

We are small, so your child sees the same familiar faces every day. Tina has led the centre for years. Educators stay long enough that some families have moved a second and third child through the same room with the same lead educator.

If your child will go on to Pymble Ladies' College, Pymble Public School (with its established sustainability and vegetable garden program), or Sydney Grammar St Ives Preparatory, the project work and fine motor habits our educators document daily are exactly the skills and habits those schools build on.

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Tina Warian Director, Early Childhood Teacher & Educational Leader
St Ives Chase Kindergarten outdoor play space, serving Pymble families Inside the Koalas classroom at St Ives Chase Kindergarten, with art line, learning resources and natural light
About Pymble

Often closer than the next suburb over.

Many Pymble streets are closer to us than they look on a map. The leafy streets east of Pacific Highway, around Pymble Avenue, Bicentennial Park, or down toward Sheldon Forest, are less than 10 minutes from our gate.

We are a small, familiar centre: 2 classrooms, up to 40 children, and a director with us since 2017.

What we offer Pymble families

A smaller kind of kindergarten.

40 children, across two classrooms

2 classrooms, Koalas and Joeys. Every educator knows every child. Settling in happens quickly because the group is small.

Reggio-inspired, anchored in first-hand study

Tina studied at the Loris Malaguzzi International Centre in Reggio Emilia, Italy, in April 2025 with the Reggio Australia Study Group. The approach treats children as researchers of their own world.

A real outdoor yard with grass and trees, not a small paved deck

Mature gum trees, a sandpit, a worm farm, a vegetable garden. Most days the children are outside more than they are in.

What families say

What our families say.

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We absolutely love the warm staff, community vibe and huge space here, couldn't recommend it enough. The app posts show how much fun they're having whilst learning so much through all the well-structured, play-based activities. Our little girl is off to St Ives North Public School next year.

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Kate K.
Google review · Nov 2023
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Since our family recently moved to Australia, we had many worries about sending our kids to kindergarten, both language-wise and culturally. Both of our children have happily adapted and are truly enjoying their time here. Because it's not a large centre, each child receives more personal attention.

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Gayeon L.
Google review · Oct 2025
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The team at Chase provide an ideal structure and rhythm for the kids, that we feel sets them up well for primary school. The events they hold for kids and parents and the regular communications mean you are not just joining a kindergarten, you are joining a community.

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Scott W.
Google review · Sept 2025
Fees & hours

Two flexible daily options.

Choose between preschool hours or extended long day care, from 2 to 5 days per week. Child Care Subsidy approved, so most families pay significantly less out of pocket.

25% off your first 4 weeks
For new enrolments completed by 31 December 2026, with care starting by 28 February 2027.
  • For each newly enrolled child, including a sibling joining the centre
  • No holding deposit for eligible enrolments under this offer
  • Applies to preschool & long day care
  • Enrol by 31 December 2026, start by 28 February 2027
  • Eligible permanent booked days in the first four consecutive calendar weeks
  • Can be used alongside government fee relief where your child is eligible
  • Full terms and conditions

Preschool

9.00am - 3.00pm · 2-5 days per week
$135Per day

Long Day Care

7.00am - 6.00pm · 2-5 days per week
$155Per day
Ages 2.5-6. Children bring their own morning tea and lunch; afternoon tea is provided for children staying extended hours. We're a nut-aware centre, so please leave nut products at home and let us know about any specific allergies.

Around 10 minutes from Pymble. Come and see.

Families from Pymble are very welcome. Book a tour with our team, a walk around the space, time to ask questions, no pressure. Usually 30 minutes, and you're welcome to bring your child.

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Prefer to talk? Call 02 9449 8829 or email director@stiveschase.nsw.edu.au