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Thrive ELC – Blakehurst childcare centre located in the heart of Blakehurst. We believe in providing the best possible care for children and support for families. Contact us today to schedule a tour and meet our team.
Thrive ELC – Blakehurst Childcare Centre
EXCEEDING the National Quality Standard, our beautiful Early Learning Centre in Blakehurst is bright and modern, with plenty of indoor and outdoor space for your children, together with its own fully-equipped Kitchen and Centre Cook.
Our team at Thrive ELC – Blakehurst comprises of experienced Educators and degree-qualified Teachers to support children to grow and thrive. Our Educators are highly qualified to provide quality education and care.
All Thrive Early Learning Centres provide extra-curricular programs, such as language lessons and sports via our partners at GrowFit. We accommodate all families, we’re open from 7am – 6pm and our fees are all inclusive of meals, nappies and wipes.
Thrive
Blakehurst
2B James Street Blakehurst 2221
OPENING HOURS7:00am - 6:00pm | Mon-Fri
Call (02) 8355 7777
Meet Liz!
I believe every child is unique and deserves to feel valued, supported and inspired to reach their full potential. As a passionate Early Childhood Educator and leader, I value building meaningful relationships with children, families and educators while creating nurturing, inclusive and engaging learning environments where every child can thrive.
Linda meng
23:46 18 Jul 26
We are very happy with Thrive Blakehurst Preschool. The centre is always very organised, clean, and tidy. The educators are caring and create a welcoming environment for the children.My son is always happy and excited to go to preschool every day, which gives us great peace of mind. He especially loves the large playground where the children have plenty of space to ride bikes and play outdoors.We really appreciate all the care and effort the team puts into creating such a positive learning environment. Thank you for everything!
Katherine Charleston
11:06 13 Feb 26
Our experience with Thrive Blakehurst has truly been nothing short of wonderful, and I felt inspired to share just how grateful our family is.When my daughter first started back in 2024, she was only 9 months old, so naturally it was a very emotional transition for us as parents. From the very beginning, the team created such a warm, supportive and nurturing environment that it didn’t just help my child settle — it gave our entire family genuine peace of mind. The educators took the time to really understand her personality, her routines, and what made her feel safe and secure. Watching her grow in confidence, form friendships, and genuinely look forward to her days there reassured us that we had chosen the right place. And of course, kids will be kids — on the rare occasions where little incidents have happened, everything has always been handled with professionalism, care, and sensitivity, while maintaining confidentiality and respect for all families involved. That level of trust and professionalism has meant so much to us.Now, as our youngest — who is also just 8 months old — prepares to attend, our appreciation for the centre has only grown deeper. Because of his specific health circumstances, communication has been incredibly important to us, and the staff have gone above and beyond in holding space for every conversation, question, and concern I’ve had. As much communication as I have needed, they have met me with patience, understanding, and reassurance. At no point have I felt rushed or dismissed — instead, I have consistently felt listened to, supported, and respected. The room educators in particular have shown genuine compassion and professionalism, making sure we feel included and informed every step of the way.It’s rare to find a centre where you genuinely feel heard as a parent, and where your children are cared for as individuals rather than just part of a routine. The kindness, patience, and dedication shown by the team have made a lasting impact on our family. Knowing that both of my children are, and will be, surrounded by educators who truly care brings an incredible sense of comfort.We are so thankful to be part of such a supportive community and would wholeheartedly recommend this centre to any family looking for a place where children are nurtured, supported, and truly valued — while parents feel just as cared for along the journey.
Joe Car
08:28 12 Jan 26
My experience at this centre has been nothing but professional. The staff are very friendly and welcoming. They treat children according to their individual needs. My child comes home happy and excited to tell me about the day.They also provide education which holds them in good stead for the school years ahead.
Anita
08:27 12 Jan 26
Coming to Blakehurst thrive has been like finding a second family.From admin to the educators are all caring and welcoming.Living up to their name, they are always THRIVING to give our children the best and updated education and commodities. Updating the rooms frequently which gives it always a sense of fresh air and dynamic and always exciting for the kids to walk in to.
Dylan
05:42 12 Jan 26
My children have attended Thrive ELC Blakehurst since 2021 and I couldn’t be happier with their experience. The educators and centre leadership team genuinely care for both the children and their families, which really shows in everything they do.The centre is beautiful and always clean, with engaging and well-designed rooms tailored to each age group. They create such a warm, positive environment that supports and encourages children’s learning and development.I highly recommend Thrive ELC Blakehurst to any family looking for a caring and high-quality early learning centre with the St George area.
Josephine Lancuba
03:26 12 Jan 26
I recently attended the Centre and was impressed with how - above and beyond - the staff go to give the kids a positive experience.I especially loved their Wonderworld truck installation event. The kids had a blast and learned so much.I would recommend this Centre to anyone looking for a caring team and educational experience that is fun also for the kids.
Wei Xue
03:03 12 Jan 26
Our family could not be happier with our experience at Thrive Blakehurst. From the moment we entered, we were struck by the warm, welcoming atmosphere and the obvious dedication of the educators. The centre’s philosophy isn't just words on a wall—it’s evident in every interaction. The learning environments are thoughtfully curated, balancing stimulating, inquiry-based projects (like fascinating nature investigations with magnifiers and taxidermy) with joyful, sensory-rich play (such as creative stamping with natural materials). We have watched our child’s confidence and curiosity blossom here. The communication from the team is consistent and genuine, making us feel like true partners in our child's learning journey. Thrive Blakehurst has provided not just exceptional care, but a foundational community where our child is known, valued, and encouraged to grow every single day. We are so glad to be one of the member in Thrive Blakehurst. We wholeheartedly recommend it to any family. My child is happy with every single educators in the centre such as Tara, Jessie, prinshu, Apekshaa, puja, Bip......... So many educators we want to say thank you so much to help to my child in the amazing centre.
K Serrano
10:25 17 Jan 25
I am beyond grateful for the whole Team at Thrive, Blakehurst. My son started at the beginning of 2024 and we instantly felt part of the family. Watching him graduate today was definitely bittersweet!We loved arriving daily to the always seasonally decorated foyer! The activities were varied and always themed with the season and holidays. The updates and photos made it really comforting to know he was always well, enjoying his time and eating well.Thank you to everyone at Thrive. Highly recommend.
Rosemary Yaghmour
23:56 21 Oct 24
By far the best daycare!The educators are very attentive, affectionate, caring and loving and are highly experienced.The centre leader Kay is very responsive and accomodating to all our requests which is what every parents needs.Naya our daughter has been at thrive for over a year when she was only 11months old and she’s loved every single day there, she waves bye and walks in I mean she’s that loved in there that she doesn’t care when her mum or dad leaves 🤣Also the best thing is that all the educators know us by name and welcome us whenever we walk in the door and tell us about Naya which is amazing❤️❤️❤️Love you all out Thrive team.Naya and family x
Maureen Kuran
11:36 06 Sep 24
Joined Thrive Blakehurst since early 2023 just because i had a positive experience with Thrive North Ryde. Searching for the right daycare for my neurodivergent son was hard, thankfully i got referred by one of the educators from north ryde. The centre itself is very clean and organise compared to a few centre we've visited. One thing we love about Thrive Blakehurst are their Staff. They are so caring,friendly, educated, well mannered and you can truly feel how they show their love to all the kids attending there. This daycare is truly an INCLUSIVE daycare. I can say this, as my son transitioned very well. The pre-school room is great even for neurodivergent kids. I can't thank the staff enough for how well they show their care to my son and all the kids. Thank you Tiffany, Liz, Ritik,Soyal,Vanessa, Natalie,Zy and every educators of Thrive Blakehurst for being patient with my son. It is tough being a mom knowing his son can't fully communicate his needs and wants or even complain of anything that happen in daycare. I appreciate all the feedbacks and for working with me and his therapist. I highly recommend this daycare to anyone looking for a good daycare. They will look after your little one like theirs. You'll feel it when you visit.
Emma Freestone
04:23 06 Aug 24
I highly recommend Thrive Blakehurst! Not only is it a lovely environment, the educators are so beautiful with all the children. My son started attending Thrive at 5 months old as I needed to return to work, this was really daunting to me as was a first time mum. Now I always ask his educators for advice as he continues to grow & develop. Thank you so much to Nahla, Nisha, Angela, Zy, Prinshu, Tara, Jess, Afroza, Soheir, Liz, Tiff, Ritik, Soyal and all the educators for creating the most kind, caring, patient, loving environment for my son & his friends in the nursery at Thrive Blakehurst. They are always finding new and exciting activities for the children from Bonjour Babies french classes, outdoor cinemas afternoons, and currently the Olympics! The safety at Thrive Blakehurst is also spot on, they are very precise with health & safety. Side note - my son loves the food they prepare at Thrive which I am so grateful for because half the time he wont eat at home, so it is a great relief knowing he has had healthy nutrient dense food throughout the day. If you are looking for a childcare to enrol where the educators truly care about the children that attend like they are their own, this is the place.
Maggie McPherson
02:54 20 Mar 24
After meeting with many of the local centres in the area it was an easy choice once we seen how warm and welcoming the team was with my little one. Genuinely caring and definitely went the extra mile to ensure my very timid child was comforted and comfortable.Thanks so much to Miss Tiffany and the team. Looking forward to a great year with you all in preparation for big school next year!
Dancy Kozeh
08:10 18 Jan 24
I cant recommend thrive early learning centre enough blakehurst branch especially (liz, Nahla, Vanessa, Abigail, garima) im sure theres heaps more educators to be grateful for. Super caring and you quick positive action for all concerns, they comfort the kids in a very smooth way that the kids feels home.Thank you Blakehurst team X
Kat Krav
02:26 24 Nov 23
We have a wonderful experience with Thrive Blakehurst. I am very grateful to all educators (Vanessa, Natalie, Garima and Abigale, Selina + Liz, Angela and Soyal) for their friendly attitude, patience and understanding. It is heartwarming to know that my daughter is in good hands when I leave her in daycare every day. We've been at Thrive for almost a year now, and are looking forward to starting our pre-school there next year!
Glaucia ROMERO
02:22 01 Nov 23
I'm in love with the care, teachers are so nice, the place is so clean and organized, and the activities are so well elaborated. Thank you.
Feris Shamaa
04:13 24 Oct 23
Spoke to Katelyn today she went above and beyond to help me sign up our new enrolment thanks so much for your help you are an asset to this company
Michelle Grima
21:36 09 Oct 23
I love having both my children at Thrive. The enrolment and orientation process was so smooth and East. Both my kids started without any fuss and I put that down to the excellent educators and systems at Thrive Blakehurst! They make our lives as parents so much easier!
DIAN JIAO
06:18 28 Aug 23
My child absolutely loves this centre. She loves the outdoor devices and all teachers in preschool room.Miss kay is very patient and responsive to parent's questions.All the theme decorations in the entrance are cute and nice, kids love to play and take a photo with them. My child and her friend doesn't want to leave the center everyday.
Liu Florence
03:17 05 Jul 23
Very good place for children, nice teachers/educators, nice food and environment.
Elizabeth Matthews
00:56 31 May 23
The staff are attentive, kind and they have great programs that keep the kids engaged and they make learning fun and exciting.
pharb123
05:21 17 May 23
Great place to take your kids. My kids really had a great time there and looked forward to going. The facilities and activities are great and the kids really built a relationship with their lovely educators.Thanks Tiffany and the team.
Simone Gallo
19:28 16 Mar 23
The team at Thrive are absolutely amazing. They go above and beyond to create a welcoming, caring and educational program for the kids, their families and the community.
Jozef Luka
09:47 12 Nov 22
Thank you to the entire Blakehurst Thrive team. extremely competent and consistently goes above and beyond. The staff members are wonderful and always take the time to smile and say hello. For my kids, this has been a fantastic centre. I want to thank the entire crew and know that I made the best decision by picking this centre.!
Natalie Plummer
01:58 04 Sep 22
Warm, friendly environment. Staff are always enthusiastic, approachable and accommodating. Areas are kept clean. Learning curriculum is given top priority, with diverse educational programs and effective activities for skill development.
Fraggle Rock
22:55 03 Sep 22
Great staff who actually care for the kids. My son askes for one particular teacher by name when he walks in which only demonstrates the special relationship he has with this person. He loves attending! Good communication with parents too through the kinderm8 app, and we always get updates on his progress. We are both very happy .
Meray Harb
04:11 02 Sep 22
My children loved it here. Great atmosphere with good service
Michelle Bocchino
11:10 01 Sep 22
A beautiful centre with great staff !! My kids love it here
Stephanie Palermo
11:07 01 Sep 22
my kids love this place and I am sooooo happy I chose Thrive to start my childrens learning journey with 10/10
Rebecca Mikhail
06:11 01 Sep 22
Amazing, friendly staff. My son loves it there. He comes home with so many new things he’s learnt. Can’t recommend enough!
Amira Georgy
02:14 31 Aug 22
Brilliant centre with amazing staff! My daughter has been going there for more than a year now and I've never had any issues. My daughter is happy to go to school and the centre caters to all her developmental needs.
stephanie kontakos
00:24 31 Aug 22
My kids absolutely love coming to the centre every day. The staff are always happy and make sure my kids are in a fun safe environment. Thank you thrive blakehurst team for looking after my boys so well.
Manuel Giannis
04:42 07 Jul 21
My daughter's been going to thrive for almost 6 months now, and the staff at thrive are amazing. Not only do they care about your child, they also specialise in learning and provide updates of your childs progressions and learning activities .... I can see major improvements. Highly recommended and these are amazing people who actually are passionate in what they do.
Emma Collins
04:15 05 Jul 21
I have 2 children that attend this centre and I cannot fault them at all. My children absolutely love it. The staff go above and beyond for them and I couldn't thank them enough. They have made friends that have become family. I would highly recommend.
Maria Cvjeticanin
04:08 05 Jul 21
This place is not just a day care Centre, it’s a place where kids thrive and it is a community. I was beyond nervous dropping off my 2 year old for the first time but I received such true support and hugs from everyone. They know every detail of my child’s day and accomodate her to make sure she’s well fed, supported and happy. It’s a down to earth place with fresh smiling lovely faces that we love to see and our daughter loves!
Lyanne Do
02:03 06 Apr 21
We have just jointed this new and exciting Centre and it was the best decision we've made to move my daughter here from another child care. The staff were so friendly,, yet professional so accommodating for our short notice for a spot. Heidi has been fantastic from induction to making everyone feel like family, thank you especially to Chloe's daily educators Liz, Brenda and Miche + others, have all made Chloe feel so welcomed. She is SO unsettled at home but at Child care, she eats, plays and sleeps excellently! We feel very assured that my baby girl is with TRUSTY great hands who all care here. I always looking forward to the Kinder 8 updates each day see what she has been up to & what she has learnt!!! You made first time parenthood so much easier by helping to raise and educate her and not judging us :)) Highly recommended!!
Vero Fantastic
09:18 22 Mar 21
The fact that I have to coax my daughter to leave at pick up time says a lot about the staff and the fun my LO has while there. Her teacher Liz, always takes the time to explain the mischief she got up to during the day how well she is developing her social skills with the other kids. The centre is clean, well resourced and I know my LO is going to get a decent hot lunch judging by the yummy aromas wafting through the corridor when I drop her off in the mornings. This place is a hidden gem, we are both so very happy there!
Moreed William
05:29 18 Mar 21
Great atmosphere for our son. Great staff with a smile always, ready to help. Trying always to work with all the kids socially and academically in the best possible way and shape.All the team Heidi, Alison, Diane, Liz, Alexander and the rest I don’t wana forget anyone just spot on top notch !The personal feel that you get once you walk in makes you so comfortable and sure that ur little one will be in the best atmosphere..What I also wana add is that you get happy when your little one is looking forward to go there !Highly recommend Thrive for family and friends as well .. thank you for being a part of Blakehurst 🙂
Eleni De Velli
04:38 18 Mar 21
Thrive Blakehurst ! What an amazing childcare center.Starting with the amazing director Heidi, who will go above and beyond to fulfil your child’s needs. The facilities provided for children are no less than the best, brand new equipment in classrooms, a spectacular outdoor space and most importantly..vibrant, trustworthy and amazing teachers - which by far is one of the most important aspects in a childcare center. I am a parent who enrolled my child from the first day the center opened and I am so happy I made the choice to enrol at thrive. To this very day I am constantly impressed by the activities my child does daily and by the love, kindness and care the teachers show.The educational activities provided are exceptional and my son has thrived and continues to do so.The physical activities that the teachers put together for the children always incorporate a learning basis and the children participating have nothing but smiles on their faces.Another thing that thrive provides is an app which you can check that keeps you up to date with your child’s day , I find this extremely important as you can track everything happening whilst you’re away from your child.Coming from a childcare background and having experience in a few centres. Thrive Blakehurst is like no other and I highly recommend it, I will definitely be sending my future children here also.
Anna King
09:09 29 Jan 21
My husband and I enrolled our 9mo at Thrive the week it opened and are so thankful we found the Thrive team to look after our little one. We could not recommend Thrive more highly!From the support we received for the first-day nerves (ours, not baby's!), to the continued support in the form of daily updates and photos to show what our little one is doing for the day; the team at Thrive have been attentive, caring and professional.Despite being one of the larger centres that we toured before enrolling, we have found that Thrive has a personal feel that we are so happy with - Liz, Alison, Diane, Michelle and Heidi feel like family and we know that whilst in their care our little one is not only participating in age-appropriate learning experiences but is being cared for to the highest standard (what else could we ask for).Our little one just loves everyone at Thrive and is so excited for 'school' days, Thanks Thrive!!
Giulia Vines
06:58 11 Jan 21
My 2yo Son has been enrolled at Thrive for 2 months now and is doing amazing. Starting during covid was daunting due to the door drop offs. The centre was very reassuring and accomodating to my worries and have made us feel very comfortable during drop offs. Heidi is always available to answer my phone calls when checking in on my son and has an overall positive awesome vibe. My 5m old will be joining the centre next month and I feel very confident in their abilities to care for both my children to my standard. My sons educator Alison writes the most beautiful daily updates about the children attached with photos from throughout the day. It's very reassuring to see my son happily playing and engaging in the centre. Alison also incorporates the children's interests into her class lessons as I mentioned Mr 2 yo was interested in space she then did space themed activities and the same for his interest in playdoh. I could not be happier with my decision to enrol at thrive.
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Thrive Blakehurst
2B James Street Blakehurst 2221
Opening hours: 7:00 AM – 6:00 PM | Mon-Fri