Gumnut Gardens

Early Learning & Long Day Care

Our Locations

Paddington

61 Moore Park Road, Paddington, Sydney

Our Paddington centre is part of the broader community of Paddington, Woollahra, Centennial Park and the eastern suburbs. Some of our families even travel from Zetland, Randwick, Bondi, North Sydney and Kensington to attend.

Five Dock

1 East Street, Five Dock, Sydney

Our Five Dock centre serves families across the inner west, including Abbotsford, Ashfield, Burwood, Canada Bay, Chiswick, Concord, Drummoyne, Haberfield, Rodd Point, Russell Lea, and Strathfield.

Moore Park / Redfern

4/780 Bourke St, Redfern NSW 2016

Coming in Late 2025! We’re opening our doors to families in Moore Park, Redfern, and neighbouring suburbs including Surry Hills, Chippendale, Waterloo, Zetland — and beyond to Sydney’s Inner West and Inner-City communities.

A Nurturing Learning Community

Gumnut Gardens is a warm, welcoming, family-owned early learning and long day care service located in both Paddington and Five Dock. As a small and community-minded centre, we offer children a nurturing environment that feels like a home away from home where children feel safe, valued, deeply connected and thrive.

Growing Together in an Eco-Friendly Community

We believe in the importance of simply allowing children to just “be”—to explore, play, discover, and grow at their own pace. There is a strong sense of belonging to a community at Gumnut Gardens: a community that promotes social justice, education and environmental sustainability – we pride ourselves on our eco-friendly practices.

Our thoughtfully designed indoor and outdoor spaces encourage curiosity, creativity, and meaningful engagement with both people and the environment.

  • We absolutely loved our experience at Gumnut Gardens.

    It was such a unique and caring environment, with its Bush Kindy program a real standout in the area.

    We found the staff to be incredibly professional, educated, caring, nurturing and dedicated to helping the children learn and grow. The physical environment was lovely - with lots of room to run around outside but a lovely homely, warm feeling inside. Our child thrived and made many wonderful friendships, some of which have survived into the school years.

    Sasha and Paul (the owners) are not part of a large organisation which allows them to show their passion and commitment to ensuring parents receive the best support for their children and excellent communication.

    I would highly recommend the Gumnut Gardens culture and staff!

    Caitlin O.

  • My daughter loved the trips to Centennial Park every Thursday for Bush Kindy.

    She attended Gumnut Gardens for 2 years before school.

    It was such a wonderful space and environment for her to learn and grow before heading to big school.

    Bianca C.

  • What a beautiful centre! My daughter thrived at Gumnut Gardens from the very first day.

    They have created the perfect inclusive learning environment for all children. Their philosophy embraces learning through play, caring for the environment and each other, they encourage independence and support all the children in their own individual interests . They also have a fabulous Bush Kindy program. The educators are attentive, warm and loving. The energy inside and out is always uplifting. I am very grateful we found Gumnut Gardens.

    Tanja A.

  • Gumnut Gardens is so wonderful.

    The teachers (which always make these places) are truly exceptional. Our little boy has such a good time in the treehouse out the back, exploring centennial park every week, learning about nature, eating great food, but most of all playing in a million different ways. I really couldn't recommend it more. And don't let the busy road fool you - it's quite the oasis out the back!

    Christie F.

  • Our little 18-month-old loves GG.

    She has been there since she was 7 months old and absolutely adores the people there. Alix, Taz, Helen, Caroline and Rachel (and all the staff in the babies room) could not be more caring. We love the philosophy at Gumnut Gardens and love the idea of "bush kindy" when our little girl is a bit older. We feel really lucky to have our little one there.

    Melissa M.

Children are supported in developing their own interests, building friendships, and feeling a strong sense of belonging. We are deeply connected to our local communities.