Little Peoples Early Learning Centre in Oak Flats is located on Pioneer Drive, just minutes from Shellharbour Square and Oak Flats Train Station. Our centre features spacious indoor learning areas and a large outdoor play space, creating a safe and engaging environment where children can thrive. With a focus on early childhood development, we provide programs that encourage curiosity, creativity, and confidence.
At Little Peoples, we are dedicated to fostering growth and learning. Our Long Day Care program, which follows the Early Years Learning Framework (EYLF), supports children in Being, Belonging, and Becoming. Additionally, our structured school readiness program prepares children for a smooth transition to primary school by building independence and essential skills.
Children aged 6 weeks to 6 years benefit from a variety of age-appropriate resources, including interactive smart screens and computers. To accommodate families, we remain open 52 weeks a year, closing only on Public Holidays. This consistency ensures uninterrupted learning and reliable childcare support.
✔ Comprehensive early learning programs tailored for different age groups
✔ Safe and stimulating indoor & outdoor environments for active learning
✔ Technology-integrated education featuring smart screens & computers
✔ Year-round availability, ensuring consistent care except on Public Holidays
✔ Easily accessible location with convenient parking
We invite you to explore our Early Learning Centre in Oak Flats and discover how we can support your child’s development.
My name is Daniela Brecely Di Noro. I am proud to be the Nominated Supervisor and Educational Leader at Oak Flats Little People Early Learning Centre.
My Passion for Early Childhood Education began from a young age, I knew I had a passion for working with children and have been working with them for over 35years. I have had the privilege of working across multiple services in leadership roles, including Director, Nominated Supervisor, Teacher, and Educational Leader. These experiences have allowed me to develop a deep understanding of quality early childhood education, team leadership, and the importance of nurturing strong partnerships with families.
I started as a Director of a long day care centre for many years and then retrained to work with children with extra / special needs. Following this I retrained at Uni and became a teacher, working with children from K- yr 12. But my passion lives with early childhood education and assisting early childhood educators learn and expand their skills and knowledge. So before starting with Little People I was Assistant Director and Educational Leader for a Long Day Care Centre.
The first five years of life are a crucial period of development, learning, and discovery, and I feel privileged to witness children grow into their individuality every day. I believe in hands on play-based learning and culturally inclusive education. My pedagogy flows from theorists such as Jean Piaget (cognitive development), Lev Vygotsky (sociocultural theory and language), Maria Montessori (self-directed learning), Erik Erikson (psychosocial development), John Bowlby (attachment theory), and Urie Bronfenbrenner (ecological systems theory).
As an Early Childhood Teacher, Nominated Supervisor and Educational Leader, my professional goal is to enhance my expertise in the Early Years Learning Framework (EYLF) to effectively support and inspire both educators and children. I aim to deepen the teams understanding of the EYLF principles and practices, ensuring that our curriculum is not only compliant but also rich in quality and relevance to the diverse needs of our children.
I am committed to teaching all aspects of programming, including the use of learning journals and other technological tools that can enhance documentation and assessment practices. By integrating digital resources, I intend to streamline communication with families and provide them with meaningful insights into their child’s development, fostering a collaborative learning journey.
As a dedicated team player, I will actively engage with my colleagues, sharing knowledge and resources to strengthen our collective practice. I believe that working collaboratively will enhance our ability to create an enriching environment for the children we serve.
My vision is to cultivate a warm, welcoming, and educationally stimulating atmosphere where children feel safe to explore, learn, and grow. I aim to implement innovative and fun learning experiences that ignite children’s curiosity and love for learning. By fostering a sense of community among children, families, and staff, we can create an environment that supports the holistic development of every child.
At Oak Flats, our team is committed to creating an engaging and nurturing environment for children aged 0 to 5 years. Being a centre with 6 classrooms, we offer a close-knit, family-like atmosphere in each room, allowing us to build strong, meaningful relationships with both children and families. Our priority is to ensure that every child feels safe, supported, and encouraged to explore, play, and learn. Building Strong Family Partnerships
I believe that strong partnerships with families are essential in helping children reach their emotional, social, and physical developmental milestones. I am always open to conversations, questions, and feedback, ensuring that all families feel welcome, valued, and supported by our team.
I am incredibly grateful for the opportunity to be part of this wonderful community and look forward to continuing to support, guide, and inspire both current and future families at Oak Flats Little Peoples Early Learning Centre.
At Little Peoples, we know that healthy eating habits start early. Proper nutrition plays a vital role in children’s health and development. That’s why our menu meets all daily dietary requirements, ensuring children receive well-balanced meals throughout the day.
We partner with Kids Gourmet Food to provide fresh, nutritious meals daily. Our menu rotates every six weeks, exposing children to a variety of flavors, textures, and ingredients. This approach not only broadens their palate but also ensures they get the recommended nutritional intake every day.
If your child has food allergies, sensitivities, or special nutritional needs, please inform the Centre Supervisor so we can accommodate them.
To keep all children safe, our centre is a nut and egg-free environment.
This preschool program is a recipient of funding under the NSW Department of Education’s Start Strong for Long Day Care 2023 program. For more information: Preschool fee relief in Long Day Care Factsheet
Child Care Subsidy (CCS) is paid directly to services to help with the cost of child care for families who use approved and/or registered care such as this Little Peoples Centre. You can claim this subsidy using your Centrelink online account through myGov.
If you do not already have an account you can create one by visiting https://my.gov.au
Link your myGov account to Centrelink – you can do this under ‘Services’.
Once an account has been created you must log in and complete your Child Care Subsidy Assessment.
The Child Care Subsidy is income tested and is assessed by Centrelink in conjunction with the Governments determined priority of access guidelines for child care centres and child immunisation requirements.
For further advice and assistance visit: https://www.humanservices.gov.au/individuals/services/centrelink/child-care-subsidy
or contact the myGov Helpdesk on 13 23 07
