Childcare and Kindergarten Centre

Childcare and Kindergarten Centre

Daniela is off to ‘big school’ next year and she can't wait to start! Daniela and her friends will be visiting the local primary school next week. Registrations for kindergarten programs close for first round offers on dates advised by each Local Government Area . We value holistic learning and work closely with parents to build trusted partnerships, creating a child care pakenham safe and supportive foundation for each child. I am very fortunate to be Centre Manager at Ryan Road Childcare and Swim School for over 7 years and have been working locally in the early childhood sector for over 20 years. As an Early Childhood Professional my Philosophy is built around inclusion and children having a sense of belonging in every environment.
Dedicated to creating a rich, supportive environment where every child can thrive and build the foundation for a future filled with curiosity, growth, and success. We're ideally located for families in Pakenham and nearby suburbs Beaconsfield and Officer. The purpose-built centre features spacious indoor areas for exploration and creativity, with outdoor spaces designed for active play and connection with nature.

These are Practical Life, Sensorial, Language, Mathematics and Cultural Enrichment. Montessori Beginnings aim is to help each child reach their full potential in all areas of life. Montessori activities promote the development of social skills, emotional growth, physical coordination as well as cognitive preparation. Fees and rebates Goodstart tries to keep costs as low as possible so that all children have access to high quality early learning. When it comes to your child, we go beyond core language, literacy and numeracy to also focus on supporting their social and emotional development – including overall resilience.
We follow the Reggio Emilia approach, which has a strong focus on having the learning environment encourage curiosity and education. Our space is fun and encourages respect, communication and exploration. We've found 7 family day care centres in Pakenham, with 6 having vacancies for your little one. At Story House Early Learning Pakenham, we provide a warm, family-oriented environment where children feel safe, valued, and excited to learn. Another unique part of the environment is the formation of a community with at least a three-year age range in classrooms. This allows for children to learn from each other  in a non-competitive atmosphere and directly prepares the child for living in society.
Our programs encourage children to be curious, confident and independent thinkers, who love learning and improving their capabilities. As a not-for-profit organisation, we are committed to supporting children and families and we achieve this by creating strong relationships with parents, guardians and communities. Great Beginnings is part of G8 Education, which proudly operates over 400 childcare, kindergarten, and preschool centres across 21 trusted early learning brands  in Australia. Our dedicated Family Support Team can find the right local centre near you. When choosing local childcare in Pakenham, it is important to consider the factors that best suit your child’s needs. Some important things to look out for include the quality and experience of staff, the facilities and equipment on offer, and the overall approach of the childcare centre.

I have thoroughly enjoyed being a part of setting up our amazing service from scratch and have put my heart and soul into every aspect of this services making it truly feel like it’s my second home. My passion lies around providing a Centre that feels like a home away from home to all our amazing staff, our families, and their children. Where children can feel truly valued, respected, and secure enough to explore, learn and develop. I lead my team with respect, compassion and integrity and empower them to be the best they can in order to provide the best they can.
Our sustainability program incorporates gardening, recycling, and eco-friendly practices to instill a sense of responsibility and environmental awareness from a young age. We encourage families to book a self-scheduled tour to see our facilities firsthand. This visit allows you to meet our team, explore our classrooms, and experience our caring environment.
On average, the cost of child care in Pakenham Upper is $135 per day. This breaks down to $135 per day for babies, $132 per day for toddlers and $131 per day for kindergarten. Under these standards child care services will be assessed and rated against the seven quality areas, 18 standards and 58 elements that make up the NQS. Find a child care, kindergarten or preschool centre near you, and enquire about availability at our centres.

Immerse yourself into what a day at our service could look like for you and your family. To Bunurong people, Boollam Boollam symbolises growth, development, and change. It represents the journey of our community and how we evolve, mirroring how a caterpillar transforms into a butterfly.