Mildura Central Early Learning Centre

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Mildura Central Early Learning Centre is located in the Mildura CBD area, being convenient for all families in the community. We offer care to all age groups from as young as six weeks up to school age. We are open every day from Monday to Friday, except for public holidays.

Centre Details

Open Hours
Monday to Friday 6:30am - 6:30pm

Centre Location
145-149 Lime Avenue Mildura VIC 3500

Contact Info

T: 03 5023 3214

E: milduracentral@mychildelc.com.au

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Channelling a world-class Reggio Emilia approach, we provide beautiful, nature-inspired spaces, a supportive co-learning approach and degree-qualified teachers, to best stimulate a lifelong love of learning, exploration and discovery.

We pride ourselves on having the best curriculum and education programs and this is supported by having experienced and knowledgeable early childhood professional educators. We offer an Approved Kindergarten Program delivered by a teacher with a bachelor’s degree. We have received the highest rating and recognition for our Educational Programs.

Education

We understand the importance of education and believe that childhood is a unique time of life which should be valued and enjoyed. We recognise that early childhood is a time when foundations are laid for future health, learning and wellbeing. We use a Reggio Emilia inspired approach to meet the objectives outlined in the National and Victorian Early Years Learning and Development Frameworks; including emphasis on literacy, numeracy, music and movement and social development.

Our Community

At Mildura Central Early Learning Centre, we provide an environment where both children and families feel safe, secure and supported. A place where partnerships and friendships can be formed and maintained, where trust and credibility can be built upon and upheld, and lines of communication are always open and valued.

Outdoor Play Spaces

Outside, our playground areas are a balance of natural and manmade elements and play surfaces – with sandpits, worm farm, vegetable patch, water tank, mud kitchen, bike path, gardens, a stage, cubbyhouse and lots of shade. We have carefully designed and planned spaces to encourage a stronger understanding of the environment and sustainability – while giving children the scope to explore, play and let their imaginations roam.  Our cook freshly prepares and serves warm meals and snacks on the premises, taking into consideration any special dietary requirements. Our qualified and trained staff implement a developmental program that enhances and challenges each child's individual learning and promotes a safe and happy environment.

Our Educators

We believe that we are only as great as our people. Our team of educators are well trained, knowledgeable, trust worthy and above all else, their level of commitment to the wellbeing of children is second to none. All our educator hold formal qualifications; including bachelor degrees, advance diplomas, diplomas and certificate III in early childhood. All our educators hold Working With Children Checks and have current first aid and CPR certificates. Our educators attend regular professional development and training to allow them to deliver best practices educational programs for your children.

A major focus for our centre is how working with the broader community can help us enrich the children’s learning experience. Through visits to the centre as well as excursions and participation in community events, we are able to deepen the relationship between the centre and the community, while teaching the children about being a contributing and active member of society. We invite you to come and take a look at our fabulous early learning centre and see why we are Exceeding the National Quality Standard in all seven areas.

Our educational program, practices, policies and procedures are to a high standard for all our centres.

We provide early learning and care to children in the following classrooms:

Nursery

Seahorse Classroom, 6 week to 18 months old

Toddler

Dolphin & Starfish Classrooms, 12 months to 3 1/2 years old

Prekindergarten Classroom

3 to 4 1/2 years old

Kindergarten Classroom

4 to 5 years old

Our education programs cater for each individual child’s needs.Enrol Now

Testimonials

Mildura Central Early Learning Centre is a caring and nurturing environment which my child thoroughly enjoys attending. The educational program offered is one which is well planned and extends my child's interest and knowledge. He particularly enjoys Jolly Phonics, and has the whole family singing along. The educators are wonderful with their caring and warm nature, showing a genuine interest in my child and his growth and development, keeping me up to date about his learning through the My family lounge app. I couldn't recommend Mildura Central Early Learning Centre more, we are so happy with our son's education and care!

– Joanne, Noah's Mum

Mildura Central attracted me because of the location of the Centre, close to my house and work site and the educators were very friendly and welcoming. My eldest girls is 6 years old now and she attended the Daycare when she was around 6months old. I have since had 2 more children and they both attend there. They have formed bonds with the Educators, which makes me feel happy knowing my children feel safe with the educators and I don’t have to worry too much about them. I love seeing how all my children show that connection with the Educators, and they are excited to attend. Even when they are sad and sometimes don’t want to be there first thing, but the educators makes it so easy by making sure the kids are ok and will have an enjoyable day, also by comforting them when they are upset. Also the Centre is very cosy and feels like home when you take the children there. They have lots of activities ready for them to do and the food is great. Knowing your children are going to have a healthy nutrition for the day and seeing them just settle right in when you drop them off. Also I love how it’s multi cultured and the Centre is very great in wanting to be part of stories, activities when it comes to NAIDOC day, The Educators always ask what my thoughts and ideas are to improve their NAIDOC Celebrations which makes me feel happy and recognized as a parent and knowing the Centre really wants to learn about our culture and memories. Also seeing all the friendships my children share with other kids-all the children make you feel welcome as well as their parents. Always friendly and can stop and have a chat with the parents it’s like the center is my children’s second home where they feel happy and safe. I have recommended the Centre to a few families I know and I have stopped and had a chat with them. They always have good comments about the Centre and Educators and are happy that I recommended it for them. Thank you’ s for taking care of my children and making them feel happy and safe

– Pam, Alexia and Anthony's Mum

All three of my children have attended Mildura Central Early Learning Centre. As a parent, child care is always a daunting thought and process to begin. The educators at MCELC have made the process for each of my children, and myself very positive with their positive and respectful nature. As a parent, it is very comforting knowing that my children are in the care of such loving, kind educators who are passionate about their job and the wellbeing and happiness of the children. The interaction from the educators is fantastic and professional. Parents are regularly updated with programs, excursions and celebrations that the children are always involved in. The day my last child leaves Mildura Central Early Learning Centre will be a sad day, as they and myself have formed some wonderful connections with the educators. I am more than satisfied with the care my children receive here, and I would definitely recommend the centre to anyone that is searching for a child care centre for their children.

– Sonia, Emmi's Mum

As parents, we entrust our greatest blessings to the wonderful educators at Mildura Central Early Learning Centre two days each week, and we are forever grateful for the loving care and attention they both receive. The educators and director look at each child as an individual, with their own strengths and needs. Both of our children have and continue to learn something new each day they attend the centre and we are kept up to date with their development in line with their individual learning goals via an app. We love reading about what they have experienced in the centre each day, and enjoy looking at the photos of their day which makes leaving them in the care of someone else that little bit easier. We have always found the director to be flexible with unexpected changes to our routines and love that we are welcomed at every pick up and drop off with a smile. We have absolutely no hesitation recommending Mildura Central Early Learning Centre!

– Brooke & Luke - William & Georgia’s Mum and Dad.

Hello, my name is Bree Harding and I am the Assistant Director at Mildura Central Early Learning Centre.

I have been working in Early childhood for 9 years here at Mildura Central Early Learning Centre and hold a Diploma of Early Childhood. My Strong passion and excitement for the Early Years is supported through the Victorian Early Years Learning Framework and many Professional Developments. I have explored learning and development with all age groups as Educational Leader with inspiration from Reggio Emilia and our local community.

I look forward to meeting and working with you and your family

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Approved Kindergarten Program

At Mildura Central Early Learning Centre we offer an approved kindergarten program within our long day care program. Our kindergarten teachers are university qualified and provided a play-based emergent curriculum that supports your child in learning school readiness skills.

Child Care Subsidies

We are an approved childcare operator and the Australian Government provides financial assistance to eligible families to help cover the cost of childcare. The childcare subsidies help eligible families reduce their weekly payments and make childcare more affordable. To find out more information about childcare subsidies, please contact Centrelink on 13 61 50 or see their website.