

Where Every Child is Met With Open Arms
Early Education Centre in Ambarvale and Taree
A Journey Rooted in Family and community
A Journey Rooted in Family and community
"Where Every Child is Met With Open Arms"
"Where Every Child is Met With Open Arms"
At Open Arms Ambarvale & Taree, we create a nurturing, inclusive space where every child feels safe, supported, and celebrated. Our passionate team fosters connection, confidence, and a lifelong love of learning.
At Open Arms Ambarvale & Taree, we create a nurturing, inclusive space where every child feels safe, supported, and celebrated. Our passionate team fosters connection, confidence, and a lifelong love of learning.
Years of experience in child early education & care.
Years of experience in child early education & care.
Years of experience in child early education & care.
Happy families we've served and supported.
Happy families we've served and supported.
Happy families we've served and supported.










Our philosophy - their Way of Growing
A Foundation of Belonging and Connection
Our Play-Based Learning vision
Where play sparks growth.
At Open Arms, play is at the heart of learning. Guided by the EYLF, we support every child to explore, imagine, and grow at their own pace in a nurturing and responsive environment.
Family-Focused Foundations
We build strong partnerships with families to support every child’s unique journey.
Family-Focused Foundations
We build strong partnerships with families to support every child’s unique journey.
Family-Focused Foundations
We build strong partnerships with families to support every child’s unique journey.
Play That Guides Growth
Children learn through play-based programs tailored to their interests and strengths.
Play That Guides Growth
Children learn through play-based programs tailored to their interests and strengths.
Play That Guides Growth
Children learn through play-based programs tailored to their interests and strengths.
Belonging Through Community
We foster connection and community to create a true sense of belonging.
Belonging Through Community
We foster connection and community to create a true sense of belonging.
Belonging Through Community
We foster connection and community to create a true sense of belonging.
Growing Through the EYLF
Our curriculum follows the EYLF (Early Years Learning Framework Practices) to nurture confident, capable learners.
Growing Through the EYLF
Our curriculum follows the EYLF (Early Years Learning Framework Practices) to nurture confident, capable learners.
Growing Through the EYLF
Our curriculum follows the EYLF (Early Years Learning Framework Practices) to nurture confident, capable learners.



Proudly Recognised and Humbly Grateful
Award Winning Quality — 2023 and 2024



Celebrating Community Recognition
Celebrating Community Recognition
The Local Business Awards celebrate outstanding service and community contribution.
Winning in both 2023 and 2024 reflects the heartfelt support of our families and community. We’re proud to honour our roots and remain committed to growing our impact through care, connection, and quality education.
The Local Business Awards celebrate outstanding service and community contribution.
Winning in both 2023 and 2024 reflects the heartfelt support of our families and community. We’re proud to honour our roots and remain committed to growing our impact through care, connection, and quality education.
Some beautiful moments
From Our Ambarvale and Taree Centre's

What our lovely parents & our super kids think of us!
I love playing dress-up and building big towers! My teachers help me when I get stuck. I like snack time too ‘cause we get apples!
I love playing dress-up and building big towers! My teachers help me when I get stuck. I like snack time too ‘cause we get apples!
Thankyou for all the extra efforts you give to help us as we have grown up! Thankyou for letting us be a part of this beautiful family. Open Arms has made such a big difference in their early learning journey.
SEU FAMILYIt’s hard to put in words just how much it has meant to us knowing C was in such nurturing and capable hands everyday. The patience, dedication and the little moments you’ve shared with her have made such a positive impact on her early years – and for that we will always be grateful. Thankyou for treating her like one of your own and for creating a space where C felt safe, supported and loved.
C. COUSINSThankyou for all the love and care you have given our girl. Knowing P is in such great arms each day makes the drop off easy. The relationships you have created with her are so heartwarming.
K. ASHLEYThankyou for the love, care and support you give our two boys over the years. It is such a great comfort knowing they were in such warm and nurturing hands everyday.
M. FIELDThankyou for all the extra efforts you give to help us as we have grown up! Thankyou for letting us be a part of this beautiful family. Open Arms has made such a big difference in their early learning journey.
SEU FAMILYIt’s hard to put in words just how much it has meant to us knowing C was in such nurturing and capable hands everyday. The patience, dedication and the little moments you’ve shared with her have made such a positive impact on her early years – and for that we will always be grateful. Thankyou for treating her like one of your own and for creating a space where C felt safe, supported and loved.
C. COUSINSThankyou for all the love and care you have given our girl. Knowing P is in such great arms each day makes the drop off easy. The relationships you have created with her are so heartwarming.
K. ASHLEYThankyou for the love, care and support you give our two boys over the years. It is such a great comfort knowing they were in such warm and nurturing hands everyday.
M. FIELDThankyou for all the extra efforts you give to help us as we have grown up! Thankyou for letting us be a part of this beautiful family. Open Arms has made such a big difference in their early learning journey.
SEU FAMILYIt’s hard to put in words just how much it has meant to us knowing C was in such nurturing and capable hands everyday. The patience, dedication and the little moments you’ve shared with her have made such a positive impact on her early years – and for that we will always be grateful. Thankyou for treating her like one of your own and for creating a space where C felt safe, supported and loved.
C. COUSINSThankyou for all the love and care you have given our girl. Knowing P is in such great arms each day makes the drop off easy. The relationships you have created with her are so heartwarming.
K. ASHLEYThankyou for the love, care and support you give our two boys over the years. It is such a great comfort knowing they were in such warm and nurturing hands everyday.
M. FIELDThankyou for all the extra efforts you give to help us as we have grown up! Thankyou for letting us be a part of this beautiful family. Open Arms has made such a big difference in their early learning journey.
SEU FAMILYIt’s hard to put in words just how much it has meant to us knowing C was in such nurturing and capable hands everyday. The patience, dedication and the little moments you’ve shared with her have made such a positive impact on her early years – and for that we will always be grateful. Thankyou for treating her like one of your own and for creating a space where C felt safe, supported and loved.
C. COUSINSThankyou for all the love and care you have given our girl. Knowing P is in such great arms each day makes the drop off easy. The relationships you have created with her are so heartwarming.
K. ASHLEYThankyou for the love, care and support you give our two boys over the years. It is such a great comfort knowing they were in such warm and nurturing hands everyday.
M. FIELD
All staffs at OAEEC are caring, willing to help and easy to communicate with whenever you have any issue / need help. My toddler is now happy to go to DayCare, having fun as well as learning a lots from friends and the Educators.
N.HoangParentMy son and daughter love their days at Open Arms, the staff are all very friendly and caring as well as hard workers. They have a great app and family fb page for updates, I would highly recommend it to all families.
C. COUSINSParentThankyou for all the love and care you have given our girl. Knowing P is in such great arms each day makes the drop off easy. The relationships you have created with her are so heartwarming.
K. ASHLEYParentAll staffs at OAEEC are caring, willing to help and easy to communicate with whenever you have any issue / need help. My toddler is now happy to go to DayCare, having fun as well as learning a lots from friends and the Educators.
N.HoangParentMy son and daughter love their days at Open Arms, the staff are all very friendly and caring as well as hard workers. They have a great app and family fb page for updates, I would highly recommend it to all families.
C. COUSINSParentThankyou for all the love and care you have given our girl. Knowing P is in such great arms each day makes the drop off easy. The relationships you have created with her are so heartwarming.
K. ASHLEYParentAll staffs at OAEEC are caring, willing to help and easy to communicate with whenever you have any issue / need help. My toddler is now happy to go to DayCare, having fun as well as learning a lots from friends and the Educators.
N.HoangParentMy son and daughter love their days at Open Arms, the staff are all very friendly and caring as well as hard workers. They have a great app and family fb page for updates, I would highly recommend it to all families.
C. COUSINSParentThankyou for all the love and care you have given our girl. Knowing P is in such great arms each day makes the drop off easy. The relationships you have created with her are so heartwarming.
K. ASHLEYParentAll staffs at OAEEC are caring, willing to help and easy to communicate with whenever you have any issue / need help. My toddler is now happy to go to DayCare, having fun as well as learning a lots from friends and the Educators.
N.HoangParentMy son and daughter love their days at Open Arms, the staff are all very friendly and caring as well as hard workers. They have a great app and family fb page for updates, I would highly recommend it to all families.
C. COUSINSParentThankyou for all the love and care you have given our girl. Knowing P is in such great arms each day makes the drop off easy. The relationships you have created with her are so heartwarming.
K. ASHLEYParent
My best friend is Millie and we play in the sandpit every day! I like painting rainbows and singing songs with my class.
My best friend is Millie and we play in the sandpit every day! I like painting rainbows and singing songs with my class.
We go outside lots and I run super fast! I like when we read stories after lunch. I get to be the helper sometimes!
We go outside lots and I run super fast! I like when we read stories after lunch. I get to be the helper sometimes!
My best friend is Millie and we play in the sandpit every day! I like painting rainbows and singing songs with my class.
– T.K., Age 3I love playing dress-up and building big towers! My teachers help me when I get stuck. I like snack time too ‘cause we get apples!
– L.J., Age 4We go outside lots and I run super fast! I like when we read stories after lunch. I get to be the helper sometimes!
– A.S., Age 5My best friend is Millie and we play in the sandpit every day! I like painting rainbows and singing songs with my class.
– T.K., Age 3I love playing dress-up and building big towers! My teachers help me when I get stuck. I like snack time too ‘cause we get apples!
– L.J., Age 4We go outside lots and I run super fast! I like when we read stories after lunch. I get to be the helper sometimes!
– A.S., Age 5My best friend is Millie and we play in the sandpit every day! I like painting rainbows and singing songs with my class.
– T.K., Age 3I love playing dress-up and building big towers! My teachers help me when I get stuck. I like snack time too ‘cause we get apples!
– L.J., Age 4We go outside lots and I run super fast! I like when we read stories after lunch. I get to be the helper sometimes!
– A.S., Age 5My best friend is Millie and we play in the sandpit every day! I like painting rainbows and singing songs with my class.
– T.K., Age 3I love playing dress-up and building big towers! My teachers help me when I get stuck. I like snack time too ‘cause we get apples!
– L.J., Age 4We go outside lots and I run super fast! I like when we read stories after lunch. I get to be the helper sometimes!
– A.S., Age 5
My best friend is Millie and we play in the sandpit every day! I like painting rainbows and singing songs with my class.
– T.K., Age 3I love playing dress-up and building big towers! My teachers help me when I get stuck. I like snack time too ‘cause we get apples!
– L.J., Age 4We go outside lots and I run super fast! I like when we read stories after lunch. I get to be the helper sometimes!
– A.S., Age 5My best friend is Millie and we play in the sandpit every day! I like painting rainbows and singing songs with my class.
– T.K., Age 3I love playing dress-up and building big towers! My teachers help me when I get stuck. I like snack time too ‘cause we get apples!
– L.J., Age 4We go outside lots and I run super fast! I like when we read stories after lunch. I get to be the helper sometimes!
– A.S., Age 5My best friend is Millie and we play in the sandpit every day! I like painting rainbows and singing songs with my class.
– T.K., Age 3I love playing dress-up and building big towers! My teachers help me when I get stuck. I like snack time too ‘cause we get apples!
– L.J., Age 4We go outside lots and I run super fast! I like when we read stories after lunch. I get to be the helper sometimes!
– A.S., Age 5My best friend is Millie and we play in the sandpit every day! I like painting rainbows and singing songs with my class.
– T.K., Age 3I love playing dress-up and building big towers! My teachers help me when I get stuck. I like snack time too ‘cause we get apples!
– L.J., Age 4We go outside lots and I run super fast! I like when we read stories after lunch. I get to be the helper sometimes!
– A.S., Age 5
Thankyou for all the love and care you have given our girl. Knowing P is in such great arms each day makes the drop off easy. The relationships you have created with her are so heartwarming.
Thankyou for all the love and care you have given our girl. Knowing P is in such great arms each day makes the drop off easy. The relationships you have created with her are so heartwarming.
It’s hard to put in words just how much it has meant to us knowing C was in such nurturing and capable hands everyday. The patience, dedication and the little moments you’ve shared with her have made such a positive impact on her early years – and for that we will always be grateful. Thankyou for treating her like one of your own and for creating a space where C felt safe, supported and loved.
It’s hard to put in words just how much it has meant to us knowing C was in such nurturing and capable hands everyday. The patience, dedication and the little moments you’ve shared with her have made such a positive impact on her early years – and for that we will always be grateful. Thankyou for treating her like one of your own and for creating a space where C felt safe, supported and loved.
Thankyou for all the extra efforts you give to help us as we have grown up! Thankyou for letting us be a part of this beautiful family. Open Arms has made such a big difference in their early learning journey.
Thankyou for all the extra efforts you give to help us as we have grown up! Thankyou for letting us be a part of this beautiful family. Open Arms has made such a big difference in their early learning journey.
Ready to Give Your Child the Best Start
With experienced educators, a safe and engaging environment, and a focus on individual growth.
Ready to Give Your Child the Best Start
With experienced educators, a safe and engaging environment, and a focus on individual growth.
Ready to Give Your Child the Best Start
With experienced educators, a safe and engaging environment, and a focus on individual growth.