Manchester Road Early Learning Centre

See how we’re inspiring learning for life at Manchester Road Early Learning Centre. Our long day care and early education centre provides child care in Mooroolbark that is perfect for families living or commuting through nearby suburbs Chirnside Park, Croydon, Kilsyth, Lilydale, Montrose, and Mount Evelyn. Our centre is conveniently located in the heart of Mooroolbark just down the road from Mooroolbark Library, Mooroolbark Train Station and Hookey Park.

Our location stems many great adventures, allowing us to form and establish strong community connections through our excursions taken within our immediate community. We have established strong connections with our local cafes (Pump Café, Rusty Owl and McDonalds), through our engagement with Lids for Kids. We collect resources that the service distributes to agencies that upcycle for a cause, promoting and sharing our commitment to reducing waste products with families and the local community.

As soon as you walk into our Mooroolbark child care centre, you’ll be immersed in a world where children are encouraged to learn and explore. Our adventure-filled playgrounds feature sandpits, natural gardens, cubby houses and play equipment to engage all the senses.

We ensure children are provided time and space for uninterrupted play as they explore the outdoors to test their limits and develop strength, balance, and self-confidence. Being outside supports children’s overall health and wellbeing.

Our indoor spaces invite exploration with quality resources and learning experiences. Children wonder, create, and test out their ideas as they play with a range of materials in purposeful play spaces. Our team of experienced educators plan play-based learning experiences around children’s interests and learning goals. Literacy and numeracy concepts are embedded in play-based learning, as children engage as architects, storytellers, scientists, artists, and designers.

We have everything covered here at our Mooroolbark child care centre, so you won’t need to worry about preparing lunch or snacks. Healthy meals are made daily by our in-house cook, catering for all dietary requirements. Shared mealtimes between children and educators strengthen relationships, with opportunities to share stories and experiences, and model healthy eating practices.

No two days are the same at our Mooroolbark child care centre with new experiences happening every day. Your child will have access to engaging specialised programs including a wood working and story time program. These fun and engaging programs enhance the daily program.

Educators and children venture out on excursions to our Mooroolbark local community visiting Hookey Park, Mooroolbark Library, the Post Office, Coles and even gone as far as catching a local bus to Chirnside Park Shopping Centre to engage in a ‘Discovery Tour’ at Woolworths.. We welcome special guests and community members to the centre based on the children's interests. These visits happen throughout the year and include responsible pet ownership, animal encounters, story time, emergency services visits and many more.

We regularly visit our local Country Fire Authority (CFA), where the amazing team invite us into their space to learn and discover all the equipment utilized by the Mooroolbark firefighters. The Kindergarten children have multiple excursions planned throughout the year, based on the contributions from the children and their ideas explored, Myuna Farm, Healesville Sanctuary and Melbourne Zoo are just a couple of our favourite excursions so far.

Neighbourhood connections support a sense of community and belonging for children and provide opportunities to develop social and observational skills with different people, places, and environments.

As members of our Early Learning Services community, we look forward to partnering with you to provide information, support, and high-quality education and care in your child’s formative years.

Our Family Support Team are happy to chat through your child care needs. Call them today on 1800 413 885 to book a tour at our centre, meet our team of educators, and learn more about why these first five years are so important for your child’s development.

6/14 Manchester Rd, Mooroolbark VIC 3138 (03) 9726 7770 manchesterroad@earlylearningservices.com.au
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Why you’ll love Manchester Road Early Learning Centre

These are just some of the highlights included in your child’s early childhood education and care experience at our centre.

Meet your Centre Manager
Emily Kelly
“I enjoy seeing children develop and blossom.”

Sneak a peek inside our centre

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Take a walk in your child's footsteps

Every day  is a different adventure with children, but there are some key elements that make your child's time so enjoyable at Early Learning Services Centres. Scroll through the below to see what a typical day might look like.

Useful information

Opening hours

Convenient opening hours to support your busy family life!

Monday 7:00am to 6:00pm
Tuesday 7:00am to 6:00pm
Wednesday 7:00am to 6:00pm
Thursday 7:00am to 6:00pm
Friday 7:00am to 6:00pm
More about your centre

Even more reasons why families love our centre: 

  • We offer an interest-based program guided by the national Early Years Learning Framework (EYLF) and a preschool program taught by a Bachelor-qualified early childhood teacher to prepare your child socially and emotionally for the next step in their early education journey. 
  • You’ll receive daily photos and updates through our all in one family app that will allow you to stay connected with your child and keep track of their learning, nutrition, sleep times and other updates. 
  • On-site parking is available for easy pick-ups and drop-offs.
  • Our sustainability program teaches children a sense of responsibility and connection to the world around them. 

Call our Family Support Team today on 1800 413 885 to chat through your child care needs!  

For your first day
 What we provide What you'll need to bring
  • Nappies 
  • Wipes
  • Bed linen 
  • Sunscreen 
  • Meals – Breakfast, Lunch, Morning
    and Afternoon Tea, Late Snack 
  • Specialised programs 
  • Regular excursions 
  • Community visits 
  • Bag 
  • Hat 
  • Soft toy or comfort blanket for nap time 
  • Spare change of clothing 
  • Water bottle 
  • Bottle, milk or formula if required 

 

 

We’re always here to support you on your child’s learning journey. Read more about what to expect on your first day, and how you can prepare. 
Your team
Our team of educators provide an unparalleled early childhood education and care experience for your child. They are trained, qualified and passionate about the importance of the first five years of learning, along with the positive impact this will have on your child’s future. 

The learning programs your child will experience at our centre reflect modern educational research and practices as outlined by the Early Years Learning Framework (EYLF) which our program is built from. 
Fees
Age Group Daily Fee
Nursery $158.00
Toddler $158.00
Kindergarten $158.00

Note: Fees effective from 10 July 2023.

Your family’s daily out of pocket cost will depend on your Childcare Subsidy (CCS) entitlements. 

The above fees are before the Child Care Subsidy has been applied. To calculate your estimated subsidy, view our subsidy calculator. We also offer 9-hour, 10-hour and full-day options at our centre which could help optimise your child care subsidy.

If this is your child’s first time in child care, or you’re unsure about the subsidy, learn more about how to apply for the subsidy. Our team of experts are always on hand to guide you through the process, call 1800 413 885.

Start your journey with us

Contact our Family Support Team on 1800 413 885 or book a tour today to see everything we have to offer.

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