The Grove Academy
The Grove Academy
The Grove Academy
Dapto 2
Dapto 2
Dapto 2
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DHARAWAL COUNTRY
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TGA Dapto 2
TGA Dapto 2
TGA Dapto 2
The Grove Academy – Dapto 2 is our second centre in the Dapto community, purpose-built and thoughtfully designed with your child in mind. Featuring expansive outdoor areas and a beautiful natural play space, the centre offers children the freedom to explore, play, and grow.
Designed to reflect the warm, homely feel The Grove Academy is known for, Dapto 2 shares a familiar size and layout with our original Dapto centre - providing families with the same trusted environment they know and love.
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The Grove Academy – Dapto 2 is our second centre in the Dapto community, purpose-built and thoughtfully designed with your child in mind. Featuring expansive outdoor areas and a beautiful natural play space, the centre offers children the freedom to explore, play, and grow.
Designed to reflect the warm, homely feel The Grove Academy is known for, Dapto 2 shares a familiar size and layout with our original Dapto centre - providing families with the same trusted environment they know and love.
Read more
The Grove Academy – Dapto 2 is our second centre in the Dapto community, purpose-built and thoughtfully designed with your child in mind. Featuring expansive outdoor areas and a beautiful natural play space, the centre offers children the freedom to explore, play, and grow.
Designed to reflect the warm, homely feel The Grove Academy is known for, Dapto 2 shares a familiar size and layout with our original Dapto centre - providing families with the same trusted environment they know and love.
Read more
Why
Why
Why
choose TGA
choose TGA
choose TGA
It's in our nature to nurture
We pride ourselves on creating safe, welcoming spaces where children feel seen, heard and valued. Because for us, nurturing isn’t something we do - it’s who we are.
Education Program
Our curriculum supports every stage of your child’s growth, building confidence, growing independence, and preparing them for school success
Grove Theory
A holistic approach to child growth, the Grove Theory nurtures all areas of a child - mind, body, heart, expression, and compass - and is interwoven throughout every aspect of our education program.
Grove Decor
The Grove Academy is renowned for its home-like environment and thoughtfully designed spaces created with children in mind. Calm, sunlit rooms with plenty of space are key to our Reggio-inspired approach, encouraging play, exploration and learning.
TGA Parent Portal
Built with parents in mind, our custom Parent Portal gives families everything they need, including daily observations, photos updates, reports, upcoming events and a live chat - keeping you connected to your child anytime, anywhere.
It's in our nature to nurture
We pride ourselves on creating safe, welcoming spaces where children feel seen, heard and valued. Because for us, nurturing isn’t something we do - it’s who we are.
Education Program
Our curriculum supports every stage of your child’s growth, building confidence, growing independence, and preparing them for school success
Grove Theory
A holistic approach to child growth, the Grove Theory nurtures all areas of a child - mind, body, heart, expression, and compass - and is interwoven throughout every aspect of our education program.
Grove Decor
The Grove Academy is renowned for its home-like environment and thoughtfully designed spaces created with children in mind. Calm, sunlit rooms with plenty of space are key to our Reggio-inspired approach, encouraging play, exploration and learning.
TGA Parent Portal
Built with parents in mind, our custom Parent Portal gives families everything they need, including daily observations, photos updates, reports, upcoming events and a live chat - keeping you connected to your child anytime, anywhere.
It's in our nature to nurture
We pride ourselves on creating safe, welcoming spaces where children feel seen, heard and valued. Because for us, nurturing isn’t something we do - it’s who we are.
Education Program
Our curriculum supports every stage of your child’s growth, building confidence, growing independence, and preparing them for school success
Grove Theory
A holistic approach to child growth, the Grove Theory nurtures all areas of a child - mind, body, heart, expression, and compass - and is interwoven throughout every aspect of our education program.
Grove Decor
The Grove Academy is renowned for its home-like environment and thoughtfully designed spaces created with children in mind. Calm, sunlit rooms with plenty of space are key to our Reggio-inspired approach, encouraging play, exploration and learning.
TGA Parent Portal
Built with parents in mind, our custom Parent Portal gives families everything they need, including daily observations, photos updates, reports, upcoming events and a live chat - keeping you connected to your child anytime, anywhere.
It's in our nature to nurture
We pride ourselves on creating safe, welcoming spaces where children feel seen, heard and valued. Because for us, nurturing isn’t something we do - it’s who we are.
Education Program
Our curriculum supports every stage of your child’s growth, building confidence, growing independence, and preparing them for school success
Grove Theory
A holistic approach to child growth, the Grove Theory nurtures all areas of a child - mind, body, heart, expression, and compass - and is interwoven throughout every aspect of our education program.
Grove Decor
The Grove Academy is renowned for its home-like environment and thoughtfully designed spaces created with children in mind. Calm, sunlit rooms with plenty of space are key to our Reggio-inspired approach, encouraging play, exploration and learning.
TGA Parent Portal
Built with parents in mind, our custom Parent Portal gives families everything they need, including daily observations, photos updates, reports, upcoming events and a live chat - keeping you connected to your child anytime, anywhere.
It's in our nature to nurture
We pride ourselves on creating safe, welcoming spaces where children feel seen, heard and valued. Because for us, nurturing isn’t something we do - it’s who we are.
Education Program
Our curriculum supports every stage of your child’s growth, building confidence, growing independence, and preparing them for school success
Grove Theory
A holistic approach to child growth, the Grove Theory nurtures all areas of a child - mind, body, heart, expression, and compass - and is interwoven throughout every aspect of our education program.
Grove Decor
The Grove Academy is renowned for its home-like environment and thoughtfully designed spaces created with children in mind. Calm, sunlit rooms with plenty of space are key to our Reggio-inspired approach, encouraging play, exploration and learning.
TGA Parent Portal
Built with parents in mind, our custom Parent Portal gives families everything they need, including daily observations, photos updates, reports, upcoming events and a live chat - keeping you connected to your child anytime, anywhere.
It's in our nature to nurture
We pride ourselves on creating safe, welcoming spaces where children feel seen, heard and valued. Because for us, nurturing isn’t something we do - it’s who we are.
Education Program
Our curriculum supports every stage of your child’s growth, building confidence, growing independence, and preparing them for school success
Grove Theory
A holistic approach to child growth, the Grove Theory nurtures all areas of a child - mind, body, heart, expression, and compass - and is interwoven throughout every aspect of our education program.
Grove Decor
The Grove Academy is renowned for its home-like environment and thoughtfully designed spaces created with children in mind. Calm, sunlit rooms with plenty of space are key to our Reggio-inspired approach, encouraging play, exploration and learning.
TGA Parent Portal
Built with parents in mind, our custom Parent Portal gives families everything they need, including daily observations, photos updates, reports, upcoming events and a live chat - keeping you connected to your child anytime, anywhere.
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It's in our nature
It's in our nature
It's in our nature
to nurture
to nurture
to nurture
Meet
Meet
Meet
our team
our team
our team
Holly Coulson
Centre Director
With a decade of experience in the Early Childhood Sector, I am deeply committed to nurturing an environment where our children and families feel truly welcomed and supported with like-minded Educators.
Holly Coulson
Centre Director
With a decade of experience in the Early Childhood Sector, I am deeply committed to nurturing an environment where our children and families feel truly welcomed and supported with like-minded Educators.
Holly Coulson
Centre Director
With a decade of experience in the Early Childhood Sector, I am deeply committed to nurturing an environment where our children and families feel truly welcomed and supported with like-minded Educators.
Rebecca Sapienza
Area Manager, Illawarra
It’s incredibly rewarding to lead, guide, mentor, and inspire others as we work collectively to achieve meaningful outcomes in early childhood education.
Rebecca Sapienza
Area Manager, Illawarra
It’s incredibly rewarding to lead, guide, mentor, and inspire others as we work collectively to achieve meaningful outcomes in early childhood education.
Rebecca Sapienza
Area Manager, Illawarra
It’s incredibly rewarding to lead, guide, mentor, and inspire others as we work collectively to achieve meaningful outcomes in early childhood education.
Daniela Fonseca Inacio
Educational Leader
What makes our centre truly special is the warm and engaging environment we create, where every child is valued as an individual and families feel connected to our community.
Daniela Fonseca Inacio
Educational Leader
What makes our centre truly special is the warm and engaging environment we create, where every child is valued as an individual and families feel connected to our community.
Daniela Fonseca Inacio
Educational Leader
What makes our centre truly special is the warm and engaging environment we create, where every child is valued as an individual and families feel connected to our community.
Matilda Connelly
Speech Pathologist
"I love helping families understand and support their child’s communication journey, while making learning fun and meaningful for each child."
Matilda Connelly
Speech Pathologist
"I love helping families understand and support their child’s communication journey, while making learning fun and meaningful for each child."
Matilda Connelly
Speech Pathologist
"I love helping families understand and support their child’s communication journey, while making learning fun and meaningful for each child."
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See why
See why
parents
parents
parents
love us
love us
love us
Such great staff and facilities!
Our son loves it here. It has ample convenient parking. It is amazing that there are so many rooms and so much space for all the kids. The food also looks really yum and healthy.
Melissa
TGA Dapto 2 Parent
Such great staff and facilities!
Our son loves it here. It has ample convenient parking. It is amazing that there are so many rooms and so much space for all the kids. The food also looks really yum and healthy.
Melissa
TGA Dapto 2 Parent
Located in a quiet place
Friendly staff. Large outdoor area with massive age-appropriate resources. Children will definitely be motivated by the trains on the railway nearby.
Junliang
TGA Dapto 2 Parent
Located in a quiet place
Friendly staff. Large outdoor area with massive age-appropriate resources. Children will definitely be motivated by the trains on the railway nearby.
Junliang
TGA Dapto 2 Parent
Our
Our
Our
Fees
Fees
Fees
Our daily fees* vary based on your child’s age group and booking pattern:
0-2 Years
0-2 Years
0-2 Years
$151.30
$151.30
2-3 Years
2-3 Years
2-3 Years
$151.30
$151.30
3-5 Years
3-5 Years
3-5 Years
$146.10
$146.10
* before childcare subsidies are applied
* before childcare subsidies are applied
What's included
What's included
What's included
Quality Meals
We provide five nutritious meals each day, carefully planned to support children’s growth and wellbeing.
Daily Essentials
Education & Development
Speech Pathology
Qualified & Caring Educators
Quality Meals
We provide five nutritious meals each day, carefully planned to support children’s growth and wellbeing.
Daily Essentials
Education & Development
Speech Pathology
Qualified & Caring Educators
Quality Meals
We provide five nutritious meals each day, carefully planned to support children’s growth and wellbeing.
Daily Essentials
Education & Development
Speech Pathology
Qualified & Caring Educators
Your child's learning
all in one place.
Through our custom Parent Portal app, families can see the learning experiences their child engages in each day – from intentional teaching moments to play-based discoveries – captured through photos and personalised "My Day" reflections.
Daily Updates
Learning Progress
Your child's learning
all in one place.
Through our custom Parent Portal app, families can see the learning experiences their child engages in each day – from intentional teaching moments to play-based discoveries – captured through photos and personalised "My Day" reflections.
Daily Updates
Learning Progress
Your child's learning
all in one place.
Through our custom Parent Portal app, families can see the learning experiences their child engages in each day – from intentional teaching moments to play-based discoveries – captured through photos and personalised "My Day" reflections.
Daily Updates
Learning Progress
Join the Grove family
Join the Grove family
A nurturing early learning environment where every child feels seen, supported and inspired.
A nurturing early learning environment where every child feels seen, supported and inspired.
Contact
Contact
us
us
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TGA Dapto 2 at a glance
TGA Dapto 2 at a glance
Book a Tour
Book a Tour
Still deciding? Need more info? Book a tour and experience the centre for yourself. Meet our educators, explore the learning spaces and discover the Grove difference.
Book a tour
Book a Tour
Still deciding? Need more info? Book a tour and experience the centre for yourself. Meet our educators, explore the learning spaces and discover the Grove difference.
Book a tour
Frequently
Frequently
Frequently
asked
asked
asked
questions
questions
questions
What are your operating hours?
We’re open Monday to Friday, from 7:00am to 6:00pm. Our hours may vary slightly between locations, so please check with your centre for the most accurate times.
What is the enrolment process?
Our enrolment process is simple and supportive. Families can submit an enquiry online, book a tour and/or join our wait list if a place is not immediately available.
Do you offer a school readiness program?
Yes. Our education program incorporates a comprehensive school readiness program that focuses on building confidence, independence, early literacy, early numeracy and social-emotional skills to help children transition smoothly into primary school.
How do you support children settling in?
We offer orientation sessions where you and your child can get to know the educators and the environment. Our team follows your child’s cues and works with you to make the transition feel calm and positive.
What does a typical day look like?
Each day includes a balance of play-based learning, indoor and outdoor activities, meals, rest time and opportunities for social connection - all guided by your child's interest and needs.