The Grove Academy
The Grove Academy
The Grove Academy
Wollongong
Wollongong
Wollongong
DHARAWAL COUNTRY
DHARAWAL COUNTRY
DHARAWAL COUNTRY
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TGA Wollongong
TGA Wollongong
TGA Wollongong
The Grove Academy – Wollongong is a purpose-built childcare centre, thoughtfully designed with your child in mind, guided by years of expertise and a trusted reputation in the community.
Located in the heart of the community and close to local amenities, this centre is one of our two centres within Wollongong.
Our Wollongong centre is one of our smaller centres, with three cozy and thoughtfully designed rooms to support your child’s learning and development at every stage. With room to explore, play, and grow, children thrive in an environment that is nurturing, inspiring and full of discovery.
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The Grove Academy – Wollongong is a purpose-built childcare centre, thoughtfully designed with your child in mind, guided by years of expertise and a trusted reputation in the community.
Located in the heart of the community and close to local amenities, this centre is one of our two centres within Wollongong.
Our Wollongong centre is one of our smaller centres, with three cozy and thoughtfully designed rooms to support your child’s learning and development at every stage. With room to explore, play, and grow, children thrive in an environment that is nurturing, inspiring and full of discovery.
Read more
The Grove Academy – Wollongong is a purpose-built childcare centre, thoughtfully designed with your child in mind, guided by years of expertise and a trusted reputation in the community.
Located in the heart of the community and close to local amenities, this centre is one of our two centres within Wollongong.
Our Wollongong centre is one of our smaller centres, with three cozy and thoughtfully designed rooms to support your child’s learning and development at every stage. With room to explore, play, and grow, children thrive in an environment that is nurturing, inspiring and full of discovery.
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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
Rachael Macgregor
Centre Director
Our centre’s culture is respectful, nurturing, and deeply relationship-focused, with children always at the heart of everything we do.
Rachael Macgregor
Centre Director
Our centre’s culture is respectful, nurturing, and deeply relationship-focused, with children always at the heart of everything we do.
Rachael Macgregor
Centre Director
Our centre’s culture is respectful, nurturing, and deeply relationship-focused, with children always at the heart of everything we do.
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.
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."
See why
See why
See why
parents
parents
parents
love us
love us
love us
Thank you!
We are thankful for a good experience for our son's first time in care and for the milestones he achieved whilst there. His educators loved him and we had a happy child come home each day.
Renato
TGA Wollongong Parent
Thank you!
We are thankful for a good experience for our son's first time in care and for the milestones he achieved whilst there. His educators loved him and we had a happy child come home each day.
Renato
TGA Wollongong Parent
Kind, fun and supportive!
For a start they are so wonderful with my daughter. This is evident when we leave and my daughter has to make sure she hugs everyone goodbye!
Eleanor
TGA Wollongong Parent
Kind, fun and supportive!
For a start they are so wonderful with my daughter. This is evident when we leave and my daughter has to make sure she hugs everyone goodbye!
Eleanor
TGA Wollongong Parent
10/10, would highly recommend!
I've just had my second baby start and TGA Wollongong have been amazing in the lead up to him starting. He is loving it and appears to be cared for very well by the staff!
Silje
TGA Wollongong Parent
10/10, would highly recommend!
I've just had my second baby start and TGA Wollongong have been amazing in the lead up to him starting. He is loving it and appears to be cared for very well by the staff!
Silje
TGA Wollongong 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
$156.60
$156.60
2-3 Years
2-3 Years
2-3 Years
$156.60
$156.60
3-5 Years
3-5 Years
3-5 Years
$151.30
$151.30
* 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.
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TGA Wollongong at a glance
TGA Wollongong 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
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.
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.