The Australian Childcare Alliance (ACA) NSW congratulates all winners of its 2018 Early Childhood Education Week (ECEW) and Awards!
The winners were announced at the 2018 ECEW Gala Awards Night held on Saturday, 27 October 2018, at the Shangri-La Hotel, The Rocks, Sydney.
The photos of the evening are available via our Facebook page.
| Best ECEW Program - Regional Large Centre (40 places or more) | 3 Bears Cottage EES (Coffs Harbour) |
| Best Program Highlighting the EYLF - Regional | 3 Bears Cottage EES (Coffs Harbour) |
| The Power of Relationships with Children | 3 Bears Cottage EES (Coffs Harbour) |
| Best Artwork illustrating Theme 'Engage, Learn, Play - Playing is Education' | 3 Bears Cottage EES (Coffs Harbour) |
| Best Multicultural Program | Albion Park Early Learning Centre - Macleay Place |
| Children are Confident and Involved Learners | All Star Early Learners (Botany) |
| Encouraging Children's Learning & Development | All Star Early Learners (Botany) |
| Children have a Strong Sense of Identity | Alphabet Long Day Care College (Macksville) |
| Best Program Highlighting the National Quality Standards - Metropolitan | Bambini Lilyfield |
| Communicating Ideas Through Play | Bambini Lilyfield |
| Outstanding Participation throughout the Year | Bela Babes (Artarmon) |
| Best ECEW Activity - Regional | Branxton Preschool |
| Outstanding Contribution by an Individual | Catherine Sansom, Explore and Develop - Lilyfield |
| Best Program for Children Learning Through Play | Cherry Tree Early Learning Centre Sylvania |
| Children are Connected and Contribute to their World | Clovel Early Learning Centre - Blacktown |
| Best ECEW Program - Metropolitan Small Centre (40 places or less) | Clovel Early Learning Centre - Castle Hill |
| Best Program Involving Families | Clovel Early Learning Centre - Granville/Merrylands |
| Incorporating Sustainability Practices | Clovel Early Learning Centre - Ryde |
| Children have a Strong Sense of Wellbeing | Fit Kidz Learning Centre - Dural North |
| Children are Effective Communicators | Fletcher Montessori & Fletcher ELC (Fletcher) |
| Best Promotional Program | Gumnut Kindergarten (Narrabeen) |
| Play and Transition to School | Gumnut Kindergarten (Narrabeen) |
| Best Program Highlighting the National Quality Standards - Regional | Kiddies Hut - Diamond Beach |
| Best ECEW Activity - Metropolitan | Little Zak's Academy - Brookvale |
| Children Engage in Play-Based Education | Little Zak's Academy - Epping 2 |
| Best Photo illustrating Theme 'Engage, Learn, Play - Playing is Education' | Little Zaks Academy - Sydney Olympic Park |
| Keeping Children Healthy & Safe | Mt Pritchard Kindy & CCC |
| Families & Communities Uniting | Oakville Preschool Learning Centre |
| Best Program Highlighting Inclusivity Practices | Rainbow Station EEC (Casino) |
| Best Community Involvement Program | The Cubbyhouse Preparatory School @ Lane Cove |
| Outstanding Contribution by a Team - Metropolitan | The Cubbyhouse Preparatory School @ Lane Cove |
| Best ECEW Program - Metropolitan Large Centre (40 places or more) | Toy Box Early Learning - Mascot |
| Best Program Highlighting the EYLF - Metropolitan | Toy Box Early Learning - Mascot |
| Best Sustainability Program | Umina Kids Club |
| The Physical Environment where Children Learn & Play | Umina Kids Club |
| Outstanding Contribution by a Team - Regional | Umina Kids Club |
| Inclusive Practice - Everyone is Welcome | Willywagtails Kindergarten (Yamba) |
ACA NSW also thanks its sponsors - Guild Insurance, Guild Early Learning, Early Education and Care College (powered by Kool Kids) and NOVA Employment! Without whom, the 2018 ECEW and Gala Awards Night could not have been possible.