Childcare Ultimo, Sydney; Boutique Early Learning at Believe Playschool
Believe Playschool childcare Ultimo, provides a premium boutique early learning service in Sydney that families trust for emotional development, school readiness and wellbeing. As a values-driven childcare in inner-city Sydney, we focus on genuine relationships, consistency and intentional education, as a result, children grow into confident, capable and emotionally resilient individuals.
Believe Playschool: Nurturing Confident, Capable and Independent Little People
Believe Playschool offers childcare in Ultimo that families choose because it is safe, calm and nurturing. Moreover, our boutique and small class size environment allows educators to truly know each child, responding with genuine care to their individual needs, temperament and stage of development. Families often tell us they can feel the difference the moment they walk in.
At Believe Playschool, our role is not to do everything for children. Instead, it is to create the relationships, environments and opportunities that help them develop the confidence to think, communicate, contribute and gradually do more for themselves. Furthermore, we hold this responsibility with warmth and intention, knowing that independence grows best when children feel supported, respected and understood.
Consequently, this philosophy shapes everything from mealtimes and group experiences to friendships, problem‑solving, rest, play and preparation for school. Every moment becomes an opportunity for children to feel capable, valued and safe.
Why Families Choose Believe Playschool Childcare Ultimo, Sydney
The centre is owner‑operated and personally led
Believe Playschool early learning centre in Ultimo is not managed from a distant corporate office. Instead, our owners are directly involved in the centre, know the children and families, and remain accountable for the experience we provide every day. As a result, families feel a deep sense of trust, knowing the people responsible for their child’s care are present, invested and genuinely committed.
Genuine relationships
Children are more likely to explore, communicate and learn when they feel emotionally safe. Therefore, our educators invest time in building secure, respectful relationships that allow each child to feel recognised and understood. Moreover, these relationships become the foundation for confidence, curiosity and joyful learning.
A childcare in Ultimo with space to move, play and explore!
Our large outdoor and indoor play spaces give children room to move throughout the year. Furthermore, this is a rare childcare feature in Ultimo and surrounding Sydney city suburbs. The generous indoor play area offers natural light and airflow for active play even when Sydney’s weather keeps us inside, ensuring children always have space to express themselves freely.
A thoughtful approach to independence
We encourage children to participate meaningfully in their classroom community. Additionally, they are supported to make choices, contribute, solve age‑appropriate problems and take increasing responsibility without being rushed beyond what they are ready to manage. This gentle, respectful approach helps children feel proud of what they can do.
Genuine partnership with families
Children achieve the best outcomes when parents and educators work together with shared expectations. Consequently, the consistent messages between home and care provide stability and confidence in children. Families often tell us they feel heard, included and supported — and that this partnership makes all the difference.
Parent and educator relationship
We actively partner with families to support each child’s development. This includes open communication, shared strategies and mutual respect. Ultimately, when values align, children have the best chance of success, benefiting emotionally, socially and developmentally. Moreover, families know they can trust us to walk alongside them, not ahead of them.
Convenient Childcare Ultimo Location in Sydney
Believe Playschool Childcare is located inside Ultimo Community Centre, close to Sydney CBD, Broadway, Glebe, Pyrmont, Haymarket and Chippendale. In addition, free undercover parking with direct lift access to the centre helps make arrival and collection safer and more manageable, especially on rainy days.
Programs That Grow With Your Child
Nursery
Warm, responsive care centred around secure relationships, individual rhythms, sensory discovery and respectful everyday routines.
Toddlers
A supportive environment for expanding language, growing physical confidence, emerging independence and early friendships.
Tweenies
A bridge between toddlerhood and preschool, with greater responsibility, more complex social learning and increasing confidence within the group.
Preschool
A rich preschool and school‑readiness program supporting communication, early literacy and numeracy, emotional regulation, independence, inquiry and participation.
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More Than School Preparation
How Our Childcare Ultimo Centre Builds Active, Capable Citizens
School readiness is not measured by how many worksheets a child completes or how well they can recite the alphabet. Instead, it’s about developing self‑esteem and feeling a sense of belonging within their community — knowing they matter.
A child needs to communicate a need, join a group and cope when something does not go to plan. As well as this, they must manage belongings, listen to others, attempt unfamiliar tasks and ask for help. If a child excels academically but struggles with these abilities, transitioning to school can be more difficult.
Our preschool program develops early literacy and numeracy within a much broader foundation of social, emotional, physical and practical capability. Therefore, we want children to arrive at school not only knowing things, but believing they are capable of learning, contributing and finding their way.
Believe, Belong, Community
Children flourish when they believe in themselves, feel that they belong, and understand that they can make a meaningful contribution to their community. Ultimo is an amazing community, and we are truly lucky to have our childcare centre in this neighbourhood. Moreover, our Believe, Belong, Community framework brings these ideas into everyday practice, giving children real opportunities to help, lead, care for shared spaces and support one another.
Through our voluntary Responsibility Chart, children may take on roles including Lunch Server, Plant Waterer, Line Leader, UV Checker, Photographer, DJ, Room Inspector or Teacher’s Helper. Furthermore, while these roles are simple, the learning within them is significant: confidence, memory, initiative, communication, responsibility, cooperation and social awareness.
What Families Say About Believe Playschool Ultimo centre
“Believe Playschool has truly been the best daycare experience we could have asked for. You can see how much love, thought and attention goes into everything—from the daily activities to the individual care each child receives.”
“Children truly come first. Every decision and interaction reflects genuine care for the children.”
“It is owned and operated by a lovely couple who put their heart and soul into what they provide, and it is felt in every part of the program.”
“We know our child will always have space to run, explore and play with friends, no matter the weather.”
The staff are always friendly, welcoming, and attentive. My child feels comfortable, supported, and is always excited to attend, which gives me great peace of mind as a parent. It’s such a relief knowing that your child is not only well cared for, but also enjoying their time and developing in a positive setting.
I truly appreciate everything the team does each day. Their commitment and warmth make a real difference. I would highly recommend this centre to any parents who are looking for a trustworthy, caring, and affordable childcare option.
Wow what a journey it has been!
As both a mum and an ECEC educator, it's heartwarming to see a service that truly cares for its people. When staff feel supported and valued, it creates a calm, positive environment that children can sense.
Believe Playschool stands out for its thoughtful, quality resources that encourage learning and curiosity. The spaces are inviting, and it’s clear that meaningful experiences for children are a priority. It’s a nurturing environment where little ones can truly grow and thrive.
I also love that their food is catered to meet each child's dietary needs. Centres with on-site chefs often face pressure from management to stick to tight budgets, which can sometimes lead to compromises on the children's nutritional needs. The catered meals at Believe Playschool ensure that each child's individual requirements are met without these challenges.After touring many centres, I can confidently say Believe Playschool is a unicorn! Their cleanliness and eco-friendly, child-safe products make it an even more special place! We truly miss being a part of the Believe bubble!!
This was 6 years ago:
A beautiful centre!! Excited about the outdoor area because its well shaded, has gardening area! Beautiful view. The indoor is relaxed and very much focused to draw out the creativity of the children. Beccy's level of care and attention to details makes the place feel like home and safe environment for kids to learn and grow. Please visit and have a feel of the centre yourself! 🙂
I highly recommend! ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐
Becci, Sonny and All the teachers are amazing and truly care about the children. They are always attentive and make sure the kids feel safe and happy.
It’s such a warm and nurturing environment, and I’m very grateful for all the love and care they give.
I highly recommend Believe Playschool to any parents looking for a caring place for their little ones.
Becci and Sonny are incredibly kind, caring, and always responsive. It’s clear how much they genuinely care about the children and families at the centre.
We’re very grateful for the care and dedication they provide and would happily recommend Believe Playschool to other families. This is really best centre we ever been and highly recommended!
Over the years, we’ve seen incredible growth in his confidence, social skills, and independence. The educators are attentive, patient, and truly passionate about what they do. It has been so special watching our son learn, build friendships, and prepare for kindergarten in such a nurturing space.
Communication with families has always been clear and supportive, and we’ve always felt that our son was genuinely cared for, not just supervised.
We are very grateful to the entire team for being part of our son early journey. We highly recommend Believe Playschool to any family looking for a positive and caring start to their child’s education.
Becci and Sonny are simply exceptional. Their passion, care, and genuine love for the children shine through in everything they do. They create a welcoming community where every child feels valued, safe, and encouraged to grow. The communication is fantastic, the educators are dedicated and kind, and the atmosphere feels like a home away from home.
We are so grateful for the beautiful memories our children have made and the strong foundations they have built at Believe. We couldn’t recommend Believe Playschool more highly to any family looking for somewhere truly special, and an extended family that will care for your little one as much as you do.
We have had 3 children at Believe all beginning at about 13 months old, the educators were thoughtful and kind and very conscious of the huge responsibility it is to care for another persons child. We never had to worry or wonder how our children were coping. Every morning at arrival we were welcomed with warm outstretched arms, this was especially valuable to us after having our twins and when things were very busy at home, knowing our eldest was going to a familiar place where all the educators knew her and would care for her was so reassuring.
The centre itself is a great space, big open, lots of resources and well cared for equipment. The space is kept in really good and clean condition. The food is always nutritious and well received. There isn’t a high staff turnover and a lot of value is put on consistency and quality of care, never allowing external factors to influence the efforts made in providing quality care for the children.
But the most special part of Believe Playschool, is that it is a family environment, it isn’t a big chain run by faceless people more interested in profits. It is owned and operated by a lovely couple who put their heart and soul in to what they are providing and it is felt, in every part of the program and from the minute you arrive on site. You can see it in the happy faces of all the children and the wonderful educators.
We as a family could not recommend a better place, or better group of people to entrust our children with.
Oswald and Garnet has been attending since they were 3 Years Old until they are going to Kindy, and the care they received throughout these years has been truly amazing.
The educators are patient, loving, and genuinely invested in each child’s development. They create safe and nurturing space where children can grow in confidence, independence, and happiness.
Thank you for treating Oswald and Garnet with such care and respect, and for creating a positive and supporting learning environment for them everyday. We truly appreciate the dedication, kindness, and hard work of the entire team.
We are very grateful and highly recommended Believe Playschool Ultimo to any Family looking for a caring and high-quality Early Learning Centre.
Safety, Wellbeing and Trust
Families should never have to choose between warmth and professionalism, and at Believe Playsschool, they simply don’t. Children’s safety, rights and wellbeing are central to every decision we make, and we hold this responsibility with deep care. Moreover, our commitment is not just procedural — it is personal. Every child who walks through our doors is treated as someone precious, someone whose trust must be earned and protected every single day.
We embed safety into the fabric of our practice. Active supervision, careful recruitment, child‑protection and child‑safety training, controlled use of service devices, clear image permissions, strict visitor procedures, thoughtful hygiene systems and open communication with families are expressions of our values. Furthermore, these systems work together to create an environment where children feel secure enough to explore, confident enough to communicate, and comfortable enough to be themselves.
In addition, we believe families deserve to see safety in action. You should be able to walk into our centre and immediately sense that your child is protected, respected and genuinely cared for. We do not believe safety is a statement placed in a policy — it must be visible in everyday practice. Consequently, you will notice educators who stay present, who listen closely, who anticipate needs, and who respond with both professionalism and genuine warmth.
Ultimately, trusting someone with your child is one of the biggest decisions you will ever make. We honour that trust by ensuring that every moment — from arrival to farewell — reflects our unwavering commitment to your child’s wellbeing.
Don’t Just Take a Tour, Spend a Morning at the Centre
To truly feel the atmosphere of Believe Playschool, join our unique Free Childcare Experience. It allows families with children aged two to four to observe and particpate in daily interactions and routines firsthand.Brochures, photographs, websites and tours can only tell part of the story.
Consequently, our Free Childcare Experience gives families an opportunity to spend a real morning inside Believe Playschool. Parents remain with their child and can observe how educators interact, how children participate. An authentic display of how the centre operates and feels during an ordinary day. Ultimately, there is no pressure to enrol; it is simply an invitation to experience the difference for yourself. We recommend parents ask centres for this insightful experience prior to enrolling to any centre.
Believe Playschool offers the Free Childcare Experience on Wednesday and Thursday mornings, 9:00 am–12:00 pm. Registration required.
Believe Playschool Childcare, Ultimo FAQs
What ages does Believe Playschool care for?
We provide education and care for children from birth to five years, across Nursery, Toddlers, Tweenies and Preschool programs.
Where is the centre located in Ultimo?
We are located on Level 2 of Ultimo Community Centre at 38–40 William Henry Street, Ultimo, close to Sydney CBD and Broadway. Additionally, our childcare occupies the entire top floor of the Ultimo Community Centre building.
Is parking available?
Yes. Free undercover parking is available, helping families manage arrival and collection more comfortably in all weather. Moreover, the parking is in an undercover security‑access area, providing safety and convenience. From the carpark is lift access taking families straight up to the top floor and into the centre’s foyer.
Does Believe Playschool offer a preschool program?
Yes. Our preschool program includes early literacy and numeracy, communication, emotional development, independence, physical development, inquiry and practical school‑readiness skills.
Can we visit the Ultimo Childcare Centre before deciding?
Yes. Always welcome. Families may book a centre tour. Families with children aged two to four can also register for our Free Childcare Experience and spend a real morning observing the centre.
Does Child Care Subsidy apply?
Yes. Eligible families may receive Child Care Subsidy, subject to their individual Services Australia assessment.