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We’re excited to introduce our Inspire Music and Movement Program across our centres, led by our dedicated Inspire Ranger, Miss Bianca. Through singing, rhythm and movement, children develop confidence, creativity, communication, coordination and early maths skills in a fun and engaging environment. Aligned with the Early Years Learning Framework, the program supports children’s holistic development while fostering a love of learning, and we’re thrilled to continue bringing these joyful, enriching experiences to all of our centres. Take a look below for more details.
Rise & Shine Kindergarten has expanded its industry-leading STEM offering with the launch of the Orbit Mobile STEM Shuttle, a travelling innovation lab delivering hands-on STEM education for young children across centres, schools, and community events.
An extension of the world-first Orbit, Centre of Imagination, the Shuttle transforms everyday spaces into immersive learning environments featuring hologram technology, live science zones, telescopes, LEGO engineering stations, coding games, and sensory exploration circuits. The program is designed to spark curiosity, creativity, and critical thinking through experiential learning.
The Orbit Shuttle strengthens Rise & Shine’s position as a pioneer in STEM-focused childcare, innovative kindergarten programs, and inquiry-based early learning, making high-quality science and technology education accessible to more children than ever before.
Through initiatives like the Orbit Mobile STEM Shuttle, Rise & Shine Kindergarten continues to redefine what’s possible in early childhood education in Australia, ensuring children can explore, experiment, and imagine without limits.
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Rise & Shine Kindergarten has been recognised as a leader in early childhood education in Australia, becoming the first early learning provider to receive the NSW Teachers’ Guild Award for Exceptional Teaching. This milestone celebrates the organisation’s pioneering approach to inquiry-based learning, play-based education, and early years STEM programs.
The award highlights the impact of the Shine Advantage Curriculum, Rise & Shine’s holistic learning framework designed to nurture curiosity, creativity, and confidence in children during the most critical years of brain development. Central to this innovation are the organisation’s Smart Start STEM rooms and the industry-first Orbit, Centre of Imagination STEM hub, which bring hands-on science, technology, engineering and mathematics learning into early childhood settings.
This recognition positions Rise & Shine Kindergarten at the forefront of premium early learning, kindergarten education, and innovative childcare programs in Australia, setting a new benchmark for excellence across the early education sector.
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Rise & Shine Kindergarten has launched its groundbreaking Early to Excellence Program, designed to strengthen the transition from early learning to primary school through meaningful partnerships with local schools across NSW and Queensland.
The program connects children with real school environments through shared learning experiences, excursions, reading groups, and access to Rise & Shine’s signature Orbit, Centre of Imagination STEM hub, mobile planetarium, and Orbit Mobile STEM Shuttle. These experiences enhance school readiness, confidence, communication skills, and a love of learning which are key outcomes of Rise & Shine’s Transition to School Program.
By building strong feeder pathways between kindergarten and primary education, Rise & Shine Kindergarten continues to lead innovation in school readiness programs, early childhood STEM education, and collaborative community learning. The initiative reflects the organisation’s commitment to helping children start school feeling confident, capable, and excited to learn.
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Rise & Shine Kindergarten has celebrated a year of innovation and community impact across the Sydney, Brisbane and the Sunshine Coast, strengthening its reputation for premium early childhood education. As a family-owned and Australian childcare provider, Rise & Shine delivers nurturing, future-focused learning built on connection, trust, and educational excellence.
In 2025, the organisation became the first early learning provider to receive the NSW Teachers’ Guild Excellence Award, recognising its Shine Advantage Curriculum, an inquiry-based approach combining play-based learning, STEM education, creativity, and confidence building.
Innovation continued with the Orbit Mobile STEM Shuttle, a travelling STEM lab bringing hands-on science, engineering, and coding experiences to children across NSW and Queensland. Rise & Shine also expanded its Early to Excellence Program, strengthening school partnerships and supporting smooth transitions from preschool to primary school.
With its personalised Care+ approach, strong focus on safety, and commitment to educator development, Rise & Shine Kindergarten continues to lead in innovative childcare and early learning in Australia.
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Rise & Shine Kindergarten would acknowledge the Traditional Custodians across Australia and recognise First Nations peoples’ continued cultural connection to the land, sky and waterways that surround us. We pay our respects to Elders past, present and emerging.
Rise & Shine Kindergarten would acknowledge the Traditional Custodians across Australia and recognise First Nations peoples’ continued cultural connection to the land, sky and waterways that surround us. We pay our respects to Elders past, present and emerging.
