Childcare near Hectorville - Adelaide Early Learning

Getting here from Hectorville

Our centre is at 2 Maryvale Road, Athelstone SA 5076. From Hectorville the quickest drive is about 8 minutes (5.4 km) via Montacute Road. Gorge Road takes about 9 minutes (6.0 km).

From East Torrens Primary School (Robson Road, Hectorville): about 7 minutes (4.6 km) via Montacute Road
By bus: Google Maps lists the 178 bus from East Torrens Primary School to the centre at about 16 minutes door to door
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 Hectorville day

Montacute Road takes you most of the way from Hectorville to the centre, about 8 minutes in all. If an older child attends East Torrens Primary School, we’re about 7 minutes from the school gate, so both drop-offs fit into one trip.

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

“After looking at over 15 childcare centres over the past 12 months, nothing even came close to Adelaide Early Learning Centre. The staff in all of the rooms are absolutely beautiful and genuinely care so much for the children.”
— Cristina C, Adelaide Early Learning parent

Childcare across the eastern suburbs

We’re in 2 Maryvale Road, Athelstone SA 5076, close to a number of eastern suburbs:

Childcare across Adelaide’s eastern suburbs · Visit our Athelstone centre page

Questions from Hectorville families

How far is Adelaide Early Learning from Hectorville?

About 8 minutes by car (5.4 km) via Montacute Road. We’re at 2 Maryvale Road, Athelstone.

Is there childcare near East Torrens Primary School?

Yes. Adelaide Early Learning is about a 7-minute drive (4.6 km) from East Torrens Primary School via Montacute Road, and takes children from 6 weeks to 6 years.

Can we get to the centre by bus from Hectorville?

Google Maps routes the 178 bus from East Torrens Primary School to the centre in about 16 minutes, door to door. Check Adelaide Metro for current timetables.

What are your opening hours?

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.

Do you run a kinder program?

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.

How much are your fees, and can I get Child Care Subsidy?

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.

How do I book a tour?

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.