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Welcome to the Baringa Family! We have a rich history in early childhood education and have been supporting generations for over 45 years.

Baringa is a not for profit, registered charity with an Exceeding Rating of the National Quality Standards.

27/05/2026

📚Today our children participated in National Simultaneous Storytime!

🌟 Our Educational Leader, Michelle Green read “Luna Roo the Kangaroo Baller” by Adam Jackson and Adrian Lloyd, illustrated by Jake Minton. The story captures the excitement of the game while sharing a heartwarming message about courage and determination.

🌈 National Simultaneous Storytime is held annually by the Australian Library and Information Association (ALIA). Every year a picture book, written and illustrated by an Australian author and illustrator, is read simultaneously in libraries, schools, pre-schools, early learning centres, bookshops and many other places around the country!

😍 Well done everyone!!!

🔗 Learn more at: https://alia.org.au/nss

Early Learning Matters Children's Education and Care Assurance Early Childhood Australia ACT

25/05/2026

🎉 Congratulations to our wonderful graduates with Canberra Institute of Technology!

🌸 Team Leader, Rachael van der Sterren and Assistant Team Leader, Emily Hall completed the Diploma in Early Childhood Education and Care.

🌻 Educators, Jessie Ward and Emily (Melo) Dias completing their Certificate III in Early Childhood Education and Care.

💜 We are so proud of your hardwork and dedication! We are grateful for the support of CIT Early Childhood Education teachers and staff.

✨ Please comment below and join us in congratulating our superstars!

Early Childhood Australia ACT Children's Education and Care Assurance Early Learning Matters

07/05/2026

Dear Families

ACT Public Schools 2027 Enrolments are now open! Applications submitted by 5 June will receive offers in early August.

Education Directorate Website: https://bit.ly/4cMpQBG

Online Application: https://shorturl.at/bsiik

🏵️ HIBISCUS, GREVILLEA, BANKSIA 🏵️

If your child turns four on or before 30 April 2027, they can start government preschool the first day of term 1 next year.

Children attending government preschools are welcome to attend part-time at Baringa for the days they're not attending government preschool, including alternate Wednesdays. We also provide additional casual care for school holidays.

Children attending Spence Preschool (Mount Rogers Primary School) are welcome to join Baringa's before and after school care, with our educators providing pick up/drop off for preschool hours.

🌺 HIBISCUS 🌺

If your child turns five on or before 30 April 2027, they can start Kindergarten the first day of term 1 next year.

☀️ HELP US SPREAD THE WORD! ☀️

If you know families in the community who may like to join Baringa before they start government preschool or kindergarten, please email [email protected] and we will take them for a centre tour! Places available for mid-year intake in June 2026.

📚 MORE INFO 📚

Education Directorate Website: https://bit.ly/4cMpQBG

Online Application: https://shorturl.at/bsiik

Please chat to us anytime or email [email protected].

We are here for you!

24/04/2026

💚 Powering Kids’ Futures at Parliament House 💚

Our Centre Director, Betty had the incredible privilege of participating in Powering Kids’ Futures, an inspiring event held at Parliament House Canberra and advocated by Parents for Climate and community partners.

It was a powerful opportunity to stand with educators, families, children and young people to advocate for a healthier, more sustainable future — one where children’s voices matter and their wellbeing is placed at the centre of decision‑making.

We are proud to be part of a community that values climate action, intergenerational equity, and empowering children to understand that their voices can shape the world around them. Experiences like this reinforce the important role early learning services play in nurturing informed, confident, and compassionate global citizens.

Thank you to Parents for Climate & Early Childhood Australia for creating such a meaningful and well‑run event and for the opportunity to be involved in this important conversation.

Learn more about Baringa's education programs & advocacy by visiting https://www.baringa.org.au/

14/04/2026

☀️ Recently our Hibiscus preschool children had the incredible opportunity to visit the Child’s Play loose parts pop-up playground at the University of Canberra!

✨ With a huge collection of open-ended materials like crates, tubes, fabric and natural resources, the children were free to create, build, imagine and explore in their own unique ways.

👑 Loose parts play is all about giving children the freedom to lead their own learning, encouraging creativity, problem-solving and collaboration without set instructions or outcomes.

⚡️ We saw cubbies being constructed, obstacle courses designed, and imaginative worlds come to life. The joy, teamwork and persistence on display were incredible!

🌼 Experiences like this truly highlight the power of play-based learning, where children are capable, confident and full of ideas when given the time, space and materials to explore

💛 A big thank you to the Preservice teachers at the University of Canberra for creating such a rich and inspiring environment for our children. We can’t wait to continue bringing elements of loose parts play into our own learning spaces!

LEARN MORE about our Baringa preschool program at www.baringa.org.au or contact [email protected] for a visit!

// Part-time places available to complement your government preschool days
// Before & after school care options for Spence Preschool (Mount Rogers Primary School)

Early Learning Matters Early Childhood Australia ACT Children's Education and Care Assurance Marc Armitage at Play Keen About

07/04/2026

We were pleased to attend the Children's Education and Care Assurance Sector Meeting on Child Safety Reforms, to meet government officials from the ACT Education Directorate and Australian Government Department of Education.

It was especially great to connect with wonderful leaders from community-based, not-for-profit early learning services.

Our leaders wear many hats as we navigate important national reforms to further our commitment in upholding the importance of early childhood education. As centres with Exceeding Ratings against the National Quality Standards, we are very proud to have chosen this career and grateful for the support of families in our community!

Left to Right:
🌿 Wiradjuri Preschool and Child Care Centre - Centre Director, Carmen Ulrick and Educator Llewis Herbert
🌸 MOCCA - Manuka Childcare Centre - Centre Director, Kara Bromley
🍂 Kirinari Early Childhood Centre - Centre Director, Leane Townrow
🍎 Woden Valley Early Learning Centre - Centre Director Pauline Jagus and Pedagogical Leader, Tracey-Lee Ellis
☀️ Totom House Multicultural Early Childhood Centre - Centre Director, Hiro Grace
🎀 Baringa Early Learning Centre - CEO, PJ Aguilar and Chief of Staff, Caitlin Fisher

Thank you everyone!

02/04/2026

💜 Do you have friends who may like to join the Baringa Family? We have part-time places available for children aged 2-4 years!

🎉 Take advantage of Three Year Old Preschool funding for children aged 3 years by 30 April.

🎀 Have a younger bub? Join the waitlist for our mid-year intake!

⏩ Email [email protected] for a centre tour and visit our website at www.baringa.org.au

📹 Here's what children love about Baringa 👇🏼

31/03/2026

🎓 When one of us celebrates, we all celebrate! And when we have three graduates from the University of Canberra in one evening, we are so over the moon and beyond incredibly proud!

💜 Massive congratulations to our Centre Director, Betty Lam and Hakea Team Leader, Thushari Dias for graduating with the Bachelor of Early Childhood Education (Birth to Five Years) and our Educator, Kinga Choden for graduating with the Masters of Education Studies.

🌺 A special mention to Thushari, who started her tertiary studies supported by Baringa’s Early Learning Connection career pathways program, as part of the ACT Government’s Early Childhood Education Workforce Strategy. Thushari was also awarded with the Children's Education and Care Assurance Scholarship.

🎉 These amazing teachers have done the hard yards, with so much grace and grit, working throughout their studies, juggling the journey of life! After so many years working in the profession the courage to continue learning is inspiring for us all.

✨ Thank you to the UC Education Faculty for their ongoing partnership and support not only for Baringa, but for the broader early childhood education profession.

👇🏼 Please join us in celebrating Betty, Thushari & Kinga! Comment below!

Early Learning Matters Australian Government Department of Education Early Childhood Australia ACT Yvette Berry Laura Nuttall MLA Elizabeth Lee MLA

13/03/2026

🌿 Our Baringa community came together for our annual Welcome to Country and Smoking Ceremony, a truly special afternoon of connection, culture and community.

🍂 We were honoured to welcome Joel Bulger, Ngunnawal and Wiradjuri Custodian, who generously shared culture and knowledge while welcoming us to Country. Through the Smoking Ceremony, community was invited to experience a moment of reflection, cleansing and connection to the land on which we learn and play each day.

🌺 We are grateful to Joel for sharing this meaningful cultural experience with us, thanks to our families, older siblings, and educators who are on the journey with us! It was wonderful to see our children so engaged throughout the experience. They listened, asked thoughtful questions and were especially fascinated by the sound of the didgeridoo.

💜 Special appreciation for our new babies, parents and carers for allowing us to welcome them officially, to Greens Spokesperson for Education, Laura Nuttall MLA, Baringa Board Members and Reconciliation Action Plan (RAP) Working Group for your support.

🌼 Gatherings like this are a beautiful reminder of the strength of community, bringing together children, families, educators and loved ones.

Thank you everyone! Join us on the journey at www.baringa.org.au

Reconciliation Australia Children's Education and Care Assurance Early Childhood Australia ACT Australian Government Department of Education Early Learning Matters

24/12/2025

🎄Baringa wishes everyone a safe and relaxing holiday season full of joy and gratitude. Thanks to the children for all your smiles, hugs and laughter in 2025. This time of the year is all about you!

🌸 Baringa will be closed from Thursday 25 December and reopen on Monday 5 January. We will monitor our email [email protected] during this period.

💖 The new year is an opportunity for us to support children to navigate change in a fun, curious way. 2026 is an exciting time for children to embrace their independence, curiosity and learning a little bit further!

📚 We want to ensure not only children, but also families are supported. We encourage families to learn more about your child's 2026 rooms and educators at www.baringa.org.au/education

✨ Happy holidays, travel safe and relax away everyone!

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64 Baddeley Crescent
Canberra, ACT
2615

Opening Hours

Monday	7:30am - 6pm
Tuesday	7:30am - 6pm
Wednesday	7:30am - 6pm
Thursday	7:30am - 6pm
Friday	7:30am - 6pm

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+61262588891

Website

http://www.baringa.org.au/

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