Childcare near Campbelltown

Adelaide Early Learning is a 6-minute drive from Campbelltown SA: family-owned early learning in Athelstone for children from 6 weeks to 6 years.

Getting here from Campbelltown

Our centre is at 2 Maryvale Road, Athelstone SA 5076. From Campbelltown the quickest drive is about 6 minutes (3.8 km) via Gorge Road. Lower North East Road and George Street takes about 7 minutes (4.5 km).

  • From The ARC Campbelltown: about 9 minutes (4.9 km) via Gorge Road
  • From the Campbelltown City Council offices on Montacute Road: about 6 minutes (3.6 km)
  • To the Adelaide CBD from the centre: about 25 minutes (13.7 km) via Payneham Road

Drive times are from Google Maps in usual daytime traffic. Allow extra time at peak hour.

Fitting childcare into a Campbelltown day

Campbelltown families have two easy routes to us: Gorge Road (about 6 minutes) or Lower North East Road and George Street (about 7 minutes), so if one is busy the other is usually close in time. If your weekend includes swimming or sport at The ARC Campbelltown, we’re about 9 minutes away.

We’re open 7:00am to 6:00pm, Monday to Friday.

Rooms from 6 weeks to 6 years

We care for children aged 6 weeks to 6 years across four rooms:

  • Nursery (6 weeks – 2 years) — gentle, responsive care and sensory play, with home routines followed closely and a primary educator for each baby.
  • Toddler (2 – 3 years) — hands-on discovery, music, movement and imaginative play that builds language, social skills and independence.
  • 3-Year-Old Kinder — creative, play-based learning with early literacy and numeracy, friendships and emotional development.
  • 4-Year-Old Kinder — play, inquiry and project-based learning that builds the independence and confidence to start school.

Every program is play-based and child-led, guided by the Early Years Learning Framework (EYLF). Read more about our programs.

Kinder and the move to school

We run two kinder programs. 3-Year-Old Kinder is where friendships begin: children build emotional awareness, a sense of belonging and early literacy and numeracy foundations through creative play. 4-Year-Old Kinder prepares children for school by building the whole child — literacy, numeracy, independence and the emotional confidence to make the move.

Both years follow our Positive Transition to School Roadmap, built on an ongoing partnership with local schools. Our educators spend time understanding what the schools our children go on to attend expect, and that shapes how we support children through the kinder years. Ask about the Roadmap on your tour.

What’s included in your fees

Fees cover the whole day, with no extras billed later:

  • Meals cooked on site — breakfast, morning tea, a hot lunch and afternoon tea, from menus created by a qualified chef
  • Nappies and wipes
  • Incursions and programs — music, movement and visitors through the year
  • Daily updates on your phone — photos, sleeps, meals and learning notes

Daily fees depend on your child’s age and the days they attend. Since 5 January 2026 the Child Care Subsidy activity test has been removed, and all eligible families receive at least three days of subsidised care a week. Our team will take you through fees and CCS on your tour.

What families say

“My daughter lights up whenever we arrive, which gives me complete peace of mind. The play-based learning programs are fantastic, and I love seeing her confidence, social skills, and creativity grow every single week.”

— Christina R, Adelaide Early Learning parent

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Questions from Campbelltown families

How far is Adelaide Early Learning from Campbelltown?

About 6 minutes by car (3.8 km) via Gorge Road. We’re at 2 Maryvale Road, Athelstone.

Yes. Adelaide Early Learning is about a 9-minute drive (4.9 km) from The ARC Campbelltown via Gorge Road.

Gorge Road is usually quickest, at about 6 minutes. Lower North East Road and George Street takes about 7 minutes.

We’re open Monday to Friday, 7:00am – 6:00pm.

What ages do you take?

Children from 6 weeks to 6 years, across our Nursery, Toddler, 3-Year-Old Kinder and 4-Year-Old Kinder programs.

Yes. We run a 3-Year-Old Kinder and a 4-Year-Old Kinder program. Both are play-based, guided by the Early Years Learning Framework, and follow our Positive Transition to School Roadmap, which is built on a partnership with local schools.

Daily fees depend on your child’s age and the days they attend, and include meals, nappies and wipes. Since 5 January 2026 all eligible families receive at least three days of subsidised care a week under the Child Care Subsidy. Book a tour and we’ll go through fees and CCS for your family. You can also estimate costs with the CCS calculator on StartingBlocks.gov.au.

Use the Book a Tour button on this page, or call us on (08) 8104 9145. A tour takes about twenty minutes, and you’re welcome to bring your child to meet the educators in their room.