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Early learning that sets children up for life

Affinity Education operates over 240 centres across Australia, delivering research-informed early childhood education and care from birth to school age.

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What We Stand For

At Affinity Education, we believe the early years are the most important years. That’s why we hold ourselves to a high standard, in the quality of our environments, the expertise of our educators, and the consistency of care every child receives.

We’re here for families who want to know their child is safe, genuinely engaged, and in good hands. And we’re here for educators who want to do meaningful work in an organisation that invests in them.

  • Over 240 centres across Australia
  • Exclusive Lifelong Learning Curriculum aligned to the EYLF v2.0
  • Nationally recognised training and career pathways for educators
  • A clear commitment to child safety
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Looking for care?

Find a centre in your area and learn what to expect when your child joins an Affinity Education service.

Looking for a career?

Explore roles across our national network, and find out how Affinity invests in your growth from day one.

What's Included at Affinity Education Centres

5 meals per day

5 meals per day

Nappies and wipes

Nappies and wipes

Hat, shirt and sunscreen

Hat, shirt, sunscreen

Incursions

Enrichment programs

Storypark parenting app

Storypark parenting app

Long day care hours

Long day care hours

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The Lifelong Learning Curriculum

Our Lifelong Learning Curriculum is Affinity Education’s own approach to early education, built on decades of research and designed specifically for children from birth to school age.

It draws on Attachment Theory, Relationship Practices, the Abecedarian Approach and Project-Based Learning, and is fully aligned to the Early Years Learning Framework (EYLF v2.0).

Every program is tailored to a child’s developmental stage and focuses on four key areas:

  • Emotional confidence
  • Social connection
  • Physical health and wellbeing
  • Foundational learning skills

Child Safety is Not Negotiable

Every child in our care has the right to feel safe, respected and heard. We work to uphold that right every day, through regular audits, mandatory staff training, transparent policies, and a culture where concerns are raised and acted on promptly.

We don’t just meet the minimum standards. We hold ourselves accountable to something higher.

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What Families Say

Hear from the families who trust us with their children every day.

We Invest in Our Educators

Great early education starts with great educators. That’s why we put real investment into the people who work in our centres, through the Affinity Learning Academy, our dedicated professional development program.

From Certificate III through to Diploma and beyond, our educators have access to nationally recognised qualifications, on-the-job coaching, and clear pathways for career progression.

  • Over 2,000 educators supported through the Affinity Learning Academy
  • Strong internal promotion rates across our network
  • Structured mentoring and coaching programs
Diploma Childhood Education
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