When a child begins at our ELC, we warmly welcome the whole family into their learning journey. Strong partnerships between teachers and parents are central to our approach, ensuring each child feels known, supported and understood.
Our educators build close relationships with families, acknowledging each child’s personality, experiences and abilities. We know the early years matter deeply, and we prioritise emotional wellbeing, connection and confidence from the very start.
Tailored Learning
Each child has an individual learning program tailored to their strengths, needs and interests. Our play-based experiences are highly intentional and carefully planned to ensure children are engaged, challenged and safe.
Specific attention is given to developing strong foundations in literacy and numeracy, while learning experiences also incorporate diversity, inclusion, wellbeing and sustainability. Children’s growth is documented in individual portfolios and shared regularly with families through reports and parent-teacher interviews.
Specialist Programs & Enrichment
All ELC children attend weekly specialist sessions in Performing Arts and Library.
Our Pre-Preps (four–five year olds) also participate in:
Physical Education
Swimming Lessons
AUSLAN
The Bush Education Program
These experiences broaden children’s skills, confidence and curiosity while supporting their physical, creative and social development.
| 3 Days | Monday, Tuesday and Wednesday |
| Full Time | Monday to Friday |
| 4 Days | Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday and Thursday |
| Full Time | Monday to Friday |
Our Early Learning Centre also makes for a seamless transition to primary school when you choose to continue your child’s education at Yarra Valley Grammar’s Junior School. The development of school readiness skills commences from their time of commencement whilst a more formal program begins towards the end of the Pre-Prep program, building the foundation for school. Inclusion in many School events throughout the year ensures our children feel a part of the wider School community.
The curriculum is underpinned by the Victorian Early Years Learning and Development Framework, which has been adapted by our staff so that each component of learning can be delivered through stimulating play experiences. Our Early Learning Centre has been awarded the highest rating of Exceeding the National Quality Standard on all seven measures of Quality by the Department of Education and Training.
The program was engaging and developmentally appropriate for all children, maximising each child's learning and development opportunities. (Department of Education and Training)
