Our Caring Early Childhood Programs & Community Services
Long Day Care & Extended Hours Kindergarten,
3 & 4 olds Kindergarten, Enrichment & Caregiving Programs plus onsite Maternal Child Health Services
Culturally Diverse, Community Focused
We are 100% dedicated to the education, support, and nurturing of every child—no matter what background
We believe children thrive when they are given agency in decision making and valued for who they are.
More than 10 languages are spoken across our educators, reflecting the demographic of our local community.
Quality Education Pathways
Working with local schools to help children transition through their education journey
We promote wellbeing and the joy of learning through our partnership with Elwood Primary & Secondary School
Our Programs & Community Services
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Long Day Care & Kindergarten
For 0-4 year olds who need ongoing part or full time care, 11 hours at day throughout the year, with meals provided by us. Child Care Subsidies are means tested by Services Australia
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3 & 4 year olds Kindergarten
For 3 & 4 year olds who need care for shorter hours during the day, with meals provided by families. Sessional Kindy is partly subsidised by the Vic Gov Free Kinder Program, which is means tested by Services Australia
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Maternal Child Health Nurse
Access free clinical assessments for children aged 0 to 6, plus wellbeing services for families. There’s a Maternal Child Health Nurse based right here at Poets Grove
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Enrichment Programs
We support children’s learning through dedicated music, language & culture, community building, and artist-in-residence programs
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Healthy & Nutritious Meals
Our Long Day Care children get healthy morning and afternoon tea plus lunch made from fresh ingredients—onsite everyday by our dedicated in-house chef
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Primary Caregiving Approach
Primary caregiving involves genuine attentiveness toward children to help them build resilience, self-control and tolerance
Long Day Care & Kindergarten Rooms
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Banjo Paterson
6 WEEKS—2 YEAR OLDS
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Judith Wright Room
2-3 YEAR OLDS
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Henry Lawson
3-4 YEAR OLDS
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Dorothea Mackellar
3-5 YEARS
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Colin Thiele
3-5 YEARS
“As a first-time parent, I wanted only the best for my child. Poets Grove more than exceeded my expectations. As well as providing genuine care, the educators are empathetic, personable, and the education program is top-notch.”
—Keith, Father
3 & 4 year olds Kindergarten Groups
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Ali Cobby Eckermann
4 YEAR OLDS
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Lisa Bellear
3-4 YEAR OLDS
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Uncle Archie Roach
3 YEAR OLDS
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