Strive Early Learning Centres Bankstown.
Two neighbouring Bankstown centres offering warm, respectful early learning for children from 6 weeks to school age.
Compassionate care in a modern, light-filled environment.
Strive Bankstown is home to two purpose-built centres, both delivering the same evidence-based approach: unhurried care, nature-rich environments and educators who know your child.
Our Bankstown flagship is rated as Meeting the National Quality Standard by ACECQA, and both centres share the same curriculum, meals and cultural approach.
Located moments from the Bankstown CBD, both centres are easy to reach for families across Bankstown, Punchbowl, Yagoona and Condell Park.
- Two centres, one philosophy
- Freshly prepared on-site meals
- Multilingual educators
- Nature and sustainability program
- Close to Bankstown CBD & transport
Meet the team behind Strive.
Experienced educators who bring warmth, skill and cultural understanding to every room.
Jaclyn Rigas
Jaclyn leads our Bankstown centres, bringing 14 years of experience in early childhood education. She holds a Diploma of Early Childhood Education and Care and is passionate about building warm, well-run centres where children and educators alike feel supported. Of Australian and European background, Jaclyn values the many cultures represented in our community.
Malak Ezzeddine
Malak supports the day-to-day running of our centre and has five years of experience in early childhood education. She holds a Diploma of Early Childhood Education and Care and is known for her calm, approachable presence with families. Of Lebanese background, Malak brings a strong sense of community and connection to her role.
Christine Hanh
Christine guides our educational program and leads her room, drawing on 15 years of experience in early childhood education. She holds a Bachelor of Education (Birth to 5 Years) and is committed to play-based learning that follows each child's interests. Of Chinese and Australian background, Christine celebrates diversity in everyday practice.
Huyen Truong
Huyen leads her room with 20 years of experience in early childhood education. She holds a Diploma of Early Childhood Education and Care and is dedicated to creating a nurturing space where every child feels safe to explore and grow. Of Vietnamese background, Huyen brings warmth and cultural richness to her room.
Moments from our Bankstown East Terrace centres.
Painting, reading, climbing, baking, exploring. Small moments where children feel seen, capable, and at home.
Bankstown East Terrace
9 East Terrace, Bankstown NSW 2200
Mon – Fri · 7:00 AM – 6:00 PM
Bankstown Flinders Centre
Suite 1.01, Level 1/25 Restwell St, Bankstown NSW 2200
Mon – Fri · 7:00 AM – 6:00 PM
Families across the Bankstown East Terrace area.
Our Bankstown East Terrace centre welcomes families from surrounding suburbs, offering trusted early learning within an easy drive of your home or work.
Common questions.
Same curriculum, same team culture, same meals — just two locations. Our East Terrace centre is our flagship; the Flinders Centre (Restwell St) is a boutique second site with limited vacancies.
Availability shifts month to month. Contact us on 1300 110 922 and we'll match your family to the centre with the best fit and timing.
Yes — both Bankstown centres are CCS approved, with subsidies of up to 90% of fees for eligible families.