4 early childhood centres,
since 1991.
A small group of early childhood centres across northern Sydney. Each centre is led by its own director, with its own team, educational approach and community. All Child Care Subsidy approved.
A small group of centres,
each with its own director.
Eikoh Seminar Australia has operated early childhood centres across northern Sydney since 1991. Today we operate four centres, each with its own director, team, educational approach and community, with support from the wider Eikoh group. All four are CCS-approved and work under the Early Years Learning Framework and National Quality Standard.
Our centres differ in size and age range, giving families a choice of preschool and long day care settings. Some of our educators have been with us for over 20 years, and families often have multiple children pass through. The directors meet regularly to share ideas and practice.
Many of the people who lead our centres today started here in the rooms. Our General Manager joined us in 1996. That continuity is what families notice first, and what we work hardest to protect.
Across the group, we value relationships between children, families and educators.
4 distinct centres,
across northern Sydney.
Each centre has its own character and approach. Long day care or preschool, traditional play-based or Reggio Emilia-inspired, small or larger. They share a common standard of care, while keeping their own director, educational approach and community.
Current enrolment offers.
Eligible permanent booked days during the first four consecutive calendar weeks. Can be used alongside government fee relief where your child is eligible.
50% off your first 4 weeks
Normanhurst Child Care Centre. For each newly enrolled child, including a sibling joining the centre.
Enrol by 31 December 2026, start by 28 February 2027. Terms25% off your first 4 weeks
Roseville Kindergarten, St Ives Chase Kindergarten and West Ryde Long Day Care.
For each newly enrolled child, including a sibling joining the centre. No holding deposit for eligible enrolments under this offer at St Ives Chase and West Ryde. Enrol by 31 December 2026, start by 28 February 2027. Terms: Roseville, St Ives Chase, West RydeFamiliar educators and shared standards across our centres.
Our centres share Eikoh support and a long-term commitment to early childhood education in northern Sydney.
Continuity for children
Each Eikoh centre has its own team of permanent and regular casual educators. When cover is needed, our General Manager, Suzanne, and educators from within Eikoh support the centre.
Professional support
Our centres draw on resources and training from trusted Australian early childhood organisations, supporting ongoing learning and current professional practice.
Child safety and wellbeing
Our services work to the National Quality Standard and child-safe principles, with daily attention to active supervision, safe sleep and rest, allergy awareness, sun safety and children's wellbeing.
Each centre keeps its own character and long-standing leadership, while benefiting from the backup of a small group with shared standards.
Child safety, across all 4 centres.
Each Eikoh centre operates under its own director, but every centre meets the same group-wide standard for child safety. We hold ourselves to the National Quality Standard and the National Principles for Child Safe Organisations.
Working with Children Checks
Every educator, casual and contractor who works with children at any of our 4 centres holds a current NSW Working with Children Check. We verify each one before they start and track expiry through the Office of the Children's Guardian.
Active supervision
Across all 4 centres, educators position themselves to see and hear every child, count them at every transition, and never leave a child alone with one adult out of view. Ratios meet or exceed the legal minimum in every room.
Children are listened to
Children are taught they can speak up about anything that doesn't feel right, here or elsewhere. We take what they say seriously. If a concern is raised, we act quickly and follow our legal reporting obligations, including mandatory reporting and the NSW Reportable Conduct Scheme.
Photos and identity
We share photos and learning observations with families privately through OWNA. Public images are limited and used with consent. We avoid close-up, identifying photos of children on social media and take care to protect their personal information.
If you have a concern, you can speak with the director of your child's centre, or contact us at admin@eikoh.nsw.edu.au. Our policies cover child protection, supervision, behaviour guidance and emergency procedures.
Rated by the people who see us every day.
“On arrival for the tour my daughter immediately warmed to Anna and the calm, welcoming spaces and the fantastic outdoor space under the beautiful trees at Roseville Kindergarten.”
“We have been at this centre for 4 years and I can't fault the care that has been given to my children. The educators take great care to foster the children's interests.”
“We've had two children attend this centre and have had nothing but positive experiences. Many staff have been at the centre for many years and it shows.”
More of what parents told us, centre by centre
Practical resources for families.
Across all 4 centres, the questions families ask us are similar. We've put together a small library of practical resources covering Child Care Subsidy, fees, the things you actually need to know.
Child Care Subsidy
How CCS works, the 2026-27 rates, the income thresholds, the activity test, and how to claim. Plus the 3 Day Guarantee (since 5 January 2026).
Gap-fee calculator
Estimate what you'd actually pay out of pocket at each of our centres after CCS, based on your family income and days per week.
Fees and operating hours
Daily fees by room across all 4 centres, what's included, when each centre is open, and the closure dates for the coming year.
What age is childcare for?
Age groups, minimum age (6 weeks), the rooms by age band across our 4 centres, and when children move between rooms.
Documents and policies
Selected centre policies covering child safety, behaviour guidance, sleep and rest, food, immunisation and more. Available to families and prospective families.
Parent library
A reading list of articles, government resources and books that families have found helpful over the years. A short list we have chosen.
Blog
Practical articles on choosing care, the early years framework, school readiness, and the topics families most often ask us about.
Things parents often ask us.
Couldn't find your question? Get in touch or call us on 02 9487 5174.
Eikoh Seminar Australia Pty Ltd is the Australian subsidiary of Eikoh Inc. of Japan. We operate four early childhood education and care centres across northern Sydney: Normanhurst Child Care Centre, Roseville Kindergarten, St Ives Chase Kindergarten, and West Ryde Long Day Care Centre. The first of our centres opened in 1991.
Each centre has its own director, its own team, and its own educational approach. Roseville Kindergarten is a preschool for 3-6 year olds. St Ives Chase Kindergarten is a Reggio Emilia-inspired preschool for 2.5-6 year olds. Normanhurst and West Ryde are long day care centres for children 6 weeks to 6 years. All 4 follow the Early Years Learning Framework and are Child Care Subsidy approved.
Yes. Each centre runs tours during the week. Book through the centre's individual website (links in the centres section above), or use the contact form and we'll send it to the right centre.
Eikoh Inc. is a Japanese education group founded in 1980 in Saitama, north of Tokyo. It formed an alliance with Z-kai in 2009 and has been part of the Z-kai Group since 2015. Our Australian centres reflect a long-term commitment to high-quality early childhood education across northern Sydney, drawing on Eikoh's wider experience in education while operating in line with NSW and Australian early childhood frameworks.
Each centre maintains its own enrolment process. Visit the individual centre's website to register interest, or use our central application page. Tours are encouraged before enrolment.
Choose a centre to visit.
Each centre runs its own tours. Pick the centre closest to you, or that best fits your child's age, and we will contact you to arrange the visit.