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This belief shapes my approach and underpins everything we do at the centre. Our Government-approved Kindergarten program is delivered by Bachelor-qualified Early Childhood Teachers and helps children build confidence for a smooth start to school. A centre tour is a convenient way to experience the childcare centre of your choice and meet with our qualified educators at a time that is suitable for your family’s schedule.
These can be taken for any reason, including public holidays and when children are sick, without requiring families to provide documentation. Discover how much child care subsidy you may be entitled to by entering the fields below. If you have an infant, we spend one-on-one time with them to establish a connection. We use songs, games, and conversations to strengthen relationships and cardinia lakes build language skills. Families consistently praise our service for our nurturing environment, dedicated staff, and high quality care.

Exercise helps children develop and nurture their social skills by communicating with one another and working as a team. It  can take time for children to develop the skills required to form and maintain friendships. Attending long day care gives children increased exposure to social interactions, supporting them to better connect with their peers. Creative Garden is part of G8 Education, which proudly operates almost 400 childcare, kindergarten, and preschool centres across 21 trusted early learning brands in Australia.
Here, you’ll find all you need to make your child’s experience safe, enriching, and inspiring. An Eden hat and wetbag for every child to help build belonging, confidence, and pride from their very first day at Eden Academy together. An Eden hat and wetbag for every child to help build belonging, confidence, and pride from their very first day.
She believes every child deserves to feel safe, valued, and inspired to grow, making each day a joyful step in their learning journey. Our team of passionate and experienced educators plan play-based learning experiences around children’s interests and learning goals. At Story House Early Learning, we believe strong communication with families is key to creating a nurturing and connected learning environment. We use the Storypark app as our primary communication tool, providing families with real-time updates on their child’s day, learning journey, and development. Through the app, families can receive photos, videos, and observations from educators, stay informed about upcoming events, and engage in two-way communication at any time. Storypark also allows us to collaborate closely with families, supporting each child’s growth through shared insights and goals.

They play together by sharing toys, reading books, crawling around different spaces and playing socially. We focus on getting children school ready through educational, social and emotional 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.
When supporting families, I draw on my years of experience to clearly explain the benefits of early childhood education and care and how it complements learning at home. The Inspire Pakenham Science Program encourages curiosity, inquiry, and critical thinking through hands-on, discovery-based learning. Guided by Montessori principles, children explore the natural and physical world through observation, experimentation, and problem-solving experiences. The program supports early scientific understanding while fostering confidence, independence, and a love of learning through exploration. As a leader, I focus on empathy, transparency, and continuous improvement to ensure families feel heard, children feel safe, and educators are supported to grow.

I understand the morning rush, the importance of a reassuring update during the day, and the peace of mind that comes from knowing your child is in expert hands. This dual perspective allows me to support our families with the professional expertise of an educator and the genuine empathy of a fellow parent. Pico Early Learning Centre And Kindergarten provides centre-based care for up to 100 approved spaces. Expect big things for your child with our focus on encouraging new connections and friendships while advancing their early language, literacy, numeracy, problem-solving and social skills. Story House Early Learning Pakenham provides centre-based care for up to 68 approved spaces.
Our three year old integrated and sessional kindergarten programs are led by Bachelor-qualified Early Childhood Teachers and help young minds flourish. We're proud to go above and beyond NQS requirements in a number of quality areas to deliver high quality education and care  for children. At Aspire Pakenham, we also offer a range of incursion programs that promote social competency and healthy relationships.
This gives you the opportunity to see the centre and meet the Centre Manager if you are out of area or if you can’t attend in person. Eden Academy acknowledges the Traditional Custodians of the land on which we learn and play. We pay our respects to Elders past, present and emerging, and to all Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples. Whether you’re wanting to start now or still deciding – we are here to support with your enrolment questions. Each child has an Individual Learning Plan based on their interests and strengths, with regular updates shared with families.

I’m truly glad I chose this Montessori centre for his learning and growth. We really appreciate the regular feedback you provide at pick-up and your prompt communication whenever needed. This allows us to share daily digital updates, photos, and learning stories, along with details about meals, rest times, and milestones.
Our STEM curriculum nurtures confident mathematical thinkers through hands-on, inquiry-based projects. Children explore topics like bees, coding BE-BOTS, and recycling with local council support. Tailored teaching inspires critical thinking, problem-solving, and strong social connections, encouraging cooperation and curiosity through engaging, real-world learning experiences. Through rich conversations, storytelling, phonetic awareness, and intentional educator guidance, children build vocabulary, comprehension, and expressive language skills. Aligned with EYLF v2.0, VEYLDF, and the National Quality Standard, the program nurtures language as a foundation for connection, learning, and success.
If you would like an update at any point, you’re welcome to reach out on our Web Chat or give us a call. The Child Care Subsidy can reduce your daily out-of-pocket fee by up to 95% depending on your family’s entitlements. We commit to ensuring everyone we work with is safe, empowered, supported, and respected, especially our young people. We support and celebrate diversity of race, culture, ability, gender, sexuality, and gender identity. Cire would like to acknowledge the Traditional Custodians of the land and waterways where we work, meet, and play. We acknowledge the rich culture of our First Nations people and pay our respects to Elders past and present.