Welcome to SDN

At SDN we put children first. As a not-for-profit organisation established in 1905, SDN is one of Australia’s most experienced and trusted leaders in early childhood education and care. SDN is a holistic children’s services organisation providing mainstream child care and preschool for 3000 children in NSW and the ACT as well as specialist services for children with high support needs and for families facing challenges.

SDN has been a pioneer of early education since the 1930s and remains at the forefront of contemporary early childhood practice. We respect the precious responsibility of caring for children in the early years, which is why our experienced staff are nurturing, inclusive, passionate and committed. Your child will be welcomed as part of the SDN community, working towards a future where the promise and potential of every child is realised. We are inclusive of children of all abilities and work to address inequalities faced by marginalised children.