The BEST Early Childhood Development Programs in Doncaster VIC

Mindful Occupational Therapy is a mobile service operating in and around Templestowe Lower. It is run by paediatric occupational therapist, Melissa Earl, who has been working in the field for the past 10 years. She has experience working with children from 0-18 years and with varied diagnoses including: * Autism Spectrum Disorder * Attention Deficit Disorder / Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder * Developmental Delay * Intellectual Delay * Cerebral Palsy * Chromosomal Conditions * Down Syndrome * Coordination Disorders * Pathological Demand Avoidance * Sensory Processing Difficulties She has also worked with children who have had difficulties in the following areas: *Sleeping *Restricted Diet *Toileting *Fine Motor Deficits (including difficulties with handwriting legibility) *Gross Motor Deficits *Complex Behaviours *Social Dynamics *Emotional and Self-Regulation Mindful OT operates on Tuesdays and Wednesdays from 9:ooam - 5:00pm. We work with families who are: NDIS self-managed, NDIS plan-managed, self-funded or via Medicare rebate (GP care plan or MHCP).  As intervention is tailored to meet the families’ goals intervention can occur in the home, child care, kindergarten, school or community.

Grow Early Education Templestowe is temporarily closed. We look forward to welcoming families and the community back into the centre once we have reopend. Our boutique long-daycare centre is conveniently located close to local primary schools, including just a 2-minute drive to Templestowe Park Primary School. We provide plenty of car parking onsite for our families’ convenience at drop-off and pick-up times. We have established close ties with Templestowe Park Primary School who we work with for our Transition to School Program. Our curriculum is designed to foster a love for learning in your child, and we offer 3 and 4-Year-Old Funded Kinder Programs to our families to prepare your child for school. We have a number of incursions that visit our centre including Kids Pop, Active Start Sport, Jamming with Jemma for music and movement sessions, and Maitri Kids Wellbeing for yoga sessions. We offer special extracurricular activities as part of our centre benefits. Children enjoy dancing and movement lessons, yoga classes, a sports program, and our Nursery children enjoy a sensory and music program.

At MyKidz Early Learning, we understand that many children get upset when they leave their parents for the day. That’s why we work hard to make our environment as warm and welcoming as possible. Established in 2009, our early learning centre on George Street has been taking care of children throughout the area for over six years.

Pines Early Learning, located in Doncaster, Melbourne, is a premier early childhood education centre offering quality care and education for young children. Established in 1985, we prioritise strong relationships with families and the community, ensuring each child receives personalised attention and a solid foundation for lifelong learning and success. Our team of qualified educators is committed to creating a warm, engaging, and secure environment that fosters a love for learning in every child.