Our long day care and early education centre provides child care in Mount Barker that is perfect for families living or commuting through nearby suburbs Echunga, Macclesfield, Nairne, and Strathalbyn. Our centre provides on-site parking and is conveniently located on Wellington Road right next to the Mt Barker IGA Fresh. We’re open 6.30am to 6:30pm Monday to Friday for children from 6 weeks to 6 years old.
Welly Road Early Learning Centre
Quality resources for little explorers
At our purpose-built child care centre, each area is specifically designed with young learners in mind. Children wonder, create, and test out their ideas as they play with a range of materials in purposeful play spaces. We love incorporating the natural environment into our learning with each room having a raised garden bed. We also have a big community garden at the front of the centre for all our families to enjoy. Our adventure-filled outdoor playgrounds feature sandpits, gardens, cubby houses and play equipment to engage all the senses.
Our unique meals dining area provides a home-like environment for the children to enjoy meals prepared by our qualified chef; our menu is inclusive and we are able to alter all meals to be suitable for individual dietary requirements. Nappies, wipes, and sunscreen are also provided.
Dedicated team of educators
Our highly-trained team of educators are hand-picked to support the children and their learning. Our centre manager, Kristy Wheeler has worked with the Early Learning Services brand for over 14 years. The educators strive to make sure that the environment is safe, inviting, natural, stimulating and engaging, and that it reflects the children’s personalities and interests.
Our educators want to give children the best possible start on their early learning journey, which is why they focus on the children's social development, confidence and independence at a young age. They 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. You will receive daily updates and photos detailing children’s learning and development on our parent App - Xplor.
Community-focused extracurricular activities
We have a lovely walking path that runs along the child care centre that allows us to explore our local community. Our educators and children venture out on excursions visiting the nearby parks allowing children to engage in nature, exploring the boardwalks, boat, and children’s garden. Our regular visits to IGA also provide opportunities to purchase ingredients for our cooking experiences, participate in taste testing and engage in numeracy and simple mathematical concepts.
We welcome special guests and community members to the centre based on the children's interests. These include visits from residents at Sash Ferguson our local nursing home and students from St Marks. Our excursions to St Marks are a regular activity for the Kindergarten children.
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
Why you’ll love Welly 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
Kristy Wheeler
“I am a positive person, and I really enjoy sharing that positivity with the children.”
A sneak 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.
Arrival at the centre
Experience a sense of belonging as you are welcomed by our friendly centre teams. On arrival, share information about your child’s specific needs for the day. Our experienced educators will support you and your child with the morning transition from home to centre.
Mealtimes
Your child enjoys a nutritious menu prepared by our centre cooks. Shared mealtimes between children and educators strengthen relationships, with opportunities to share stories and experiences. Educators model healthy eating practices and social behaviours, and support children’s growing independence with mealtime routines.
Infant care
Infants are held in educators’ arms for feeding. Bottle feeding with educators or breastfeeding with Mum provides one-on-one time for connection, talking gently and responding to baby’s cues. Everyday routines provide opportunities to strengthen relationships and build language skills through songs, games, and conversations.
Play-based learning
As your child plays, they develop dispositions for learning including curiosity, problem-solving, confidence and resilience. Educators plan play-based learning experiences around children’s interests and learning goals. Play-based learning supports all areas of children’s development, including language and motor movement, memory, concentration, emotions, and social relationships.
Sleep, rest and relaxation
Sleep, rest and relaxation routines match your child’s individual needs. Effective sleep practices help children feel safe and secure to support better sleep. Opportunities for rest and relaxation are always available across the day. Play-based learning experiences are provided for older children who don’t sleep.
Heading home
Experience a sense of satisfaction that your child has enjoyed and benefited from their day at the centre. As you prepare to head home, speak with our friendly educators about your child’s learning and experiences across the day. We look forward to welcoming you back tomorrow.
Useful information
Opening hours
Convenient opening hours to support your busy family life!
| Monday | 6:30am to 6:30pm |
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| Tuesday | 6:30am to 6:30pm |
| Wednesday | 6:30am to 6:30pm |
| Thursday | 6:30am to 6:30pm |
| Friday | 6:30am to 6:30pm |
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
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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.
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 |
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| Nursery | $136.00 |
| Toddler | $136.00 |
| Kindergarten | $136.00 |
Note: Fees effective from 1 February 2021.
The above prices 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 on hand to guide you through our enrolment process, the best place to start is to 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.
