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At Imagine Childcare & Kindergarten Maryborough, we provide quality childcare and early education for children from 6 weeks of age through to Kindergarten. Your little one will be inspired every day at our beautiful daycare centre, and our passionate Educators are dedicated to ensuring every individual child's educational journey is full of learning and wonder. Our centre is designed with learning and fun in mind. Beautiful classrooms open up onto landscaped playgrounds. Our educational resources are hand-picked to support your child's learning journey and complement our curriculum. Our outdoor playgrounds feature our custom adventure fort, cubby houses, sandpits, bike tracks, and a water pump. Our vegetable and herb gardens are perfect for inspiring a love for the natural world in your child.

At Lauriston Girls’ School we take responsibility for one of life’s most important tasks – helping to build future generations of strong, confident women. Tomorrow’s leaders, thinkers, and doers.  We nurture these qualities from an early age. From Bush Kinder, sport and music performances to our academic programs and transformative year at Howqua, we offer opportunities and experiences both in and out of the classroom that inspire our girls to be brave, resilient, and willing to see every challenge as opportunity.  We teach that learning doesn’t end with the submission of an assignment or the passing of an exam. Learning is for life. And ‘success’ is never the end of the story – it’s a launching pad for new discoveries, innovation and understanding.  The complex world we live in calls for our young women to have a holistic tool set that encompasses not only their intellectual skills but also their social and emotional skills. Our young women will need to be comfortable with ambiguity and have the skills to navigate their way through complex situations often while working with individuals who have different perspectives and cultural backgrounds. Through their learning and co-curricular opportunities, we are preparing our girls for the future.    As Principal, I look forward to welcoming your family into our strong School community, a community that celebrates diversity and talent and offers a sense of belonging. I look forward to helping your daughter explore the endless opportunities we have to offer and be the very best that she can be.

Monash Caulfield Child Care Centre is a small, independent and welcoming centre in the heart of Caulfield East.

Firbank Grammar School is an independent, Anglican, day and boarding school, situated in the suburb of Brighton, in the Bayside area of Melbourne, Australia. Established on 26 April 1909, by the Anglican Archbishop of Melbourne, Henry Lowther Clarke, the school currently caters for approximately 1,200 students

See where great beginnings start at Great Beginnings Reservoir. Our long day care and early learning centre provides child care in Reservoir for families living or commuting through Reservoir and nearby suburbs Thomastown, Preston, Heidelberg Heights and Epping. We are open from 6:30am to 6:30pm for children aged 6 weeks to 6 years.

The Longford & Fraser Leadership Academy for Boys proudly introduces an exceptional program tailored for boys aged 5 to 16, focusing on essential life and leadership skills encompassing emotional intelligence (EQ), social intelligence (SQ), and adaptability/adversity intelligence (AQ). In today's ever-changing world, both children and adults encounter unique challenges and pressures. By proactively nurturing skills such as resilience, the ability to withstand peer pressure, exceptional communication abilities, self-respect, a balanced and confident mindset, a high tolerance for frustration, critical thinking prowess, good sportsmanship, self-discipline, and assertive communication, we pave the way for our sons to navigate life with greater ease and establish the groundwork for excellence, success, and well-being. Society has come to realise that while IQ and academic achievements hold importance, our true success in life hinges upon our capacity to connect, empathise, engage, demonstrate responsible behaviour, prioritise challenging tasks, offer genuine apologies, and communicate effectively with others.

SHINE Academy for Girls proudly presents a tailored program in social and emotional intelligence, designed specifically for girls aged 5 to 16. Our proactive approach aims to cultivate resilience, self-esteem, self-acceptance, and healthy confidence. We emphasise the value of good manners, exceptional communication skills, critical thinking, common sense application, leadership abilities, innovative thinking, and the capacity to resist peer pressure. Our comprehensive curriculum equips girls with a wide range of social skills, enabling them to thrive in today's challenging world, which can sometimes be unkind. A significant focus of our teachings centres around the connection between one's self-worth and the content of their character, rather than their appearance, wealth, possessions, or seeking validation from others.

Welcome to Little Stars Early Education Centre, our childcare centre in Avondale Heights has recently been renovated to meet the needs of our children. Our qualified educators are committed to providing quality early childhood education for the better growth of your child through combination of play-based and purposeful teaching methods. At Little Stars, programs are focused on providing quality education, health & well-being, providing safe environment, indoor and outdoor activities & carefully crafted curriculum to provide a lovely star to your kid. Our individual care of child ensures the best care and the best possible start of life!

Welcome to Papilio Early Learning Ashburton, our qualified educators and teachers are trained in the Lifelong Learning Curriculum for ages 0-5. We nurture a lifelong love of learning through a combination of play-based and intentional teaching experiences which help your child develop Social Connectivity, Emotional Confidence, Foundational Learning and Physical Health and Wellbeing. We provide individual care and attention to children in our baby nursery, toddler program, and Kindergarten/Preschool, ensuring they receive the best possible start to their early education. We also offer flexible care options that suit the routines of busy families. Our university qualified early childhood professionals are on staff, focusing on school readiness to prepare your child for their next educational step. You can stay connected with your child's progress and receive updates about their day through our family communication app, Storypark.

Welcome to Papilio Early Learning Camberwell, our qualified educators and teachers are trained in the Lifelong Learning Curriculum for ages 0-5. We nurture a lifelong love of learning through a combination of play-based and intentional teaching experiences which help your child develop Social Connectivity, Emotional Confidence, Foundational Learning and Physical Health and Wellbeing. We provide individual care and attention to children in our baby nursery, toddler program, and Kindergarten/Preschool, ensuring they receive the best possible start to their early education. We also offer flexible care options that suit the routines of busy families. Our university qualified early childhood professionals are on staff, focusing on school readiness to prepare your child for their next educational step. You can stay connected with your child's progress and receive updates about their day through our family communication app, Storypark.

Matrix Early Learning is a childcare centre providing early childhood education, long day childcare, kindergarten, pre kindergarten, and Preschool in Fawkner, and near suburbs.

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.

Welcome to Papilio Early Learning South Strathfield, our qualified educators and teachers are trained in the Lifelong Learning Curriculum for ages 0-5. We nurture a lifelong love of learning through a combination of play-based and intentional teaching experiences which help your child develop Social Connectivity, Emotional Confidence, Foundational Learning and Physical Health and Wellbeing. We provide individual care and attention to children in our baby nursery, toddler program, and Kindergarten/Preschool, ensuring they receive the best possible start to their early education. We also offer flexible care options that suit the routines of busy families. Our university qualified early childhood professionals are on staff, focusing on school readiness to prepare your child for their next educational step. You can stay connected with your child's progress and receive updates about their day through our family communication app, Storypark.

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.

Story House Early Learning Forest Hill are a government accredited and ACECQA rated child care centre and kindergarten servicing families in Forest Hill and surrounding areas of Blackburn, Blackburn South and Vermont. We are more than just a child care service, with experienced staff who value each child, flexible indoor and outdoor programs, and local community visitors and excursions.

See where great beginnings start at Great Beginnings Notting Hill. Our early education and child care centre in Notting Hill is ideally located for families commuting by Monash University and Technology precincts. It is easily accessible for families in Notting Hill, Clayton, Clayton North, Glen Waverley, Mulgrave, Mount Waverley and Oakleigh. We provide care for children aged between 6 weeks to 6 years and operate between 7:00am and 6:30pm.

Welcome to Milestones Early Learning Point Cook, our qualified educators and teachers are trained in the Lifelong Learning Curriculum for ages 0-5. We nurture a lifelong love of learning through a combination of play-based and intentional teaching experiences which help your child develop Social Connectivity, Emotional Confidence, Foundational Learning and Physical Health and Wellbeing. We provide individual care and attention to children in our baby nursery, toddler program, and Kindergarten/Preschool, ensuring they receive the best possible start to their early education. We also offer flexible care options that suit the routines of busy families. Our university qualified early childhood professionals are on staff, focusing on school readiness to prepare your child for their next educational step. You can stay connected with your child's progress and receive updates about their day through our family communication app, Storypark.

Our centre will be a home-away-from-home for our families, a nurturing space where children learn and grow and many wonderful memories are made. We are looking forward to providing the families in our community with quality childcare and early education. Our centre features modern classrooms equipped with hand-picked resources to complement our curriculum and support your children's learning. Outdoor playgrounds are a child's haven, and include an adventure fort, cubby house, sandpits, bike tracks, and beautiful gardens and natural playscapes. Located at 203-205 Canterbury Road, our centre is a convenient 3-minute drive from Great Ryrie Primary School and just a 4-minute drive from Heathmont East Primary School. Eastland Shopping Centre is also just an 8-minute drive away.

Here at Story House Early Learning Doreen, we pride ourselves on our excellent communication and engagement with the children in our service and their families. We absolutely love creating a fun atmosphere, so we’re regularly running lots of activities for your child to get involved in, such as excursions, outdoor play, and educational programs. If you’re looking for a community-centric and relationship-focused service, Story House Early Learning Doreen is for you!

See where great beginnings start at Great Beginnings Boronia. Our early learning and long day care centre provides child care in Boronia that is perfect for families living or commuting through Bayswater, Bayswater North, The Basin, Kilsyth South, Wantirna and Ferntree Gully. We are conveniently located near public transport and local schools. We are open from 6:30am to 6:30pm for children aged 6 weeks to 6 years.