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Sparrow Early Learning Murrumbeena Centre overview
Sparrow Early Learning Murrumbeena Centre highlights
- Fully accredited, Government-funded Kindergarten Program
- Nutritionally balanced meals provided
- Nappies & wipes provided
Sparrow Early Learning Murrumbeena offers early education and care for children aged 3 months to 5 years in a warm, nurturing environment that supports growth, development and wellbeing.
Our qualified Kindergarten teacher has over 5 years experience and our team of educators are highly experienced and qualified.
The service offers an educational program tailored to each developmental age group, from the nursery up to and including our 4-year-old pre school program. Our aim is to ensure that your child is best prepared to attend primary school in the following year. The pre school program is managed and delivered by a Masters Qualified Kindergarten teacher and our team of early childhood educators is carefully selected to ensure they have the appropriate qualifications and experience.
Sparrow Early Learning Murrumbeena offers four spacious, natural outdoor play areas with 4 large shade structures. We strongly believe in children learning through play in natural environments and having choices of kinesthetic, visual and verbal learning. Our service and educators are expected to follow the Cancer Council’s SunSmart policy.
As parents of young children, we understand that the decision to commit to childcare and early learning can be very emotional and challenging. We are committed to the care and education of every child and believe the early years are a unique and important stage of a child’s life. We promote a healthy lifestyle for all children by offering a balanced diet, a comprehensive menu and exceptional role-modelling by all educators.
​We welcome you and your family to our service and invite you to join us for a play and an opportunity to explore Sparrow Early Learning Murrumbeena.
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Sparrow Early Learning Murrumbeena Service features
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Meet the team
Meet the team
Meet Kamal - Service Manager at Sparrow Early Learning, Murrumbeena
“My Name is Kamal Aulakh and I am a service manager at Sparrow Early Learning Murummbeena.
I have chosen to work within the early childcare sector to improve my skills and knowledge as an Educator and to have the opportunity to positively influence children in the early stages of life.
As a Reggio Emilia influenced Service, our children learn through play and at Sparrow Early Learning Murrumbeena we always provide opportunities for the children to explore, discover, create, and imagine. I strongly believe that all children need is the assurance of being supported and cared for while they are engaging in an educational environment. To continually develop my skills, I am working toward a graduate Diploma in Early Childhood Education and Teaching. Exploring different methods and principles of teaching young children is my passion.
We focus strongly on engaging with our local community and ensuring children develop a strong connection to their community. The children at Sparrow Early Learning Murrumbeena have weekly excursions to the grocers and parks as well as walks within the community, so they can enjoy the fresh air and gather natural resources to use within their own play."
About the curriculum
About the curriculum
“The Sparrow Way combines proven international early learning methods to create a unique and purposefully contemporary practice designed for today’s society. Guided by the principles of Reggio Emilia childcare and underpinned by The Early Years Framework for Australia, we embrace children’s inherent abilities to learn and develop, creating an environment for them to find solutions through exploration, discovery and invention, marveling in everything around them. The Sparrow Way is our method of working with children based on these beliefs and principles.”
- The Sparrow Early Education Team
The Sparrow curriculum is thoughtfully planned by our educators and shaped by the Early Years Learning Framework (EYLF). Being guided by the EYLF and National Quality Standards (NQS) ensures we offer high quality learning programs that are responsive to children’s ideas, interests, strengths and abilities.
Programs are play-based, child-driven and inspired by the Reggio Emilia approach with a strong emphasis on nature and outdoor learning experiences. Educators carefully design environments that stimulate curiosity and provide opportunities for hands-on learning experiences that are reflective of real life.
Play is viewed as a powerful tool for children to explore, discover and make meaning of the world around them. Activities are largely open-ended, providing a wide variety of natural resources and materials which stimulate imagination and foster creativity, problem-solving and meaningful interactions with friends and educators.
Children are encouraged to express themselves through various mediums, such as art, music and dramatic play, allowing them to develop a deep sense of autonomy, confidence and joy in their learning journey.
Parent communication and involvement
Parent communication and involvement
The Sparrow team values the role of families as children’s most important teachers and our educators foster positive and collaborative relationships with families. Parents are encouraged to contribute their ideas for programming, learning activities and the overall operation of the service.
Our inclusive open-door policy welcomes parents to visit our service, engage in discussions with educators and participate in children's learning. Our educators maintain open and continuous communication with families, ensuring a strong connection between the children's home learning environment and their educational experiences at the centre. During pick-up and drop-off times, educators are readily available to engage with families and gladly share insights into the children's progress, well-being and participation.
The use of the Storypark communication app provides daily updates, photos, and videos, fostering regular connections between educators and families. Parents also receive frequent communication through emails, newsletters, displays, notices, information evenings, special events, and Facebook.
Kindergarten/Preschool Programs
Kindergarten/Preschool Programs
- Planned and delivered by qualified Early Childhood Teachers
- Government Accredited
- School Readiness focus
- Transition to School program including school visits & transition reports
Sparrow Early Learning centres provide high quality kindergarten/preschool programs led by qualified Early Childhood Teachers. While the curriculum remains play-based, these programs follow a more structured approach to teaching and learning experiences to prepare children for transitioning into a primary school environment. There is a careful balance maintained between child-led and teacher-led learning activities.
Our Early Childhood Teachers cater to the individual needs of each child and in collaboration with parents, ensure that children are adequately equipped with the skills and experience required for a smooth transition to “big school”. Ongoing assessment of children’s progress and development is carefully documented and communicated with families and transition statements can be shared with future schools to facilitate a smooth transition to school.
Attending kindergarten/preschool at their familiar Sparrow Early Learning centre makes the transition from the long day care setting less intimidating and children can continue their early learning journey in a safe and familiar environment, surrounded by friends and familiar educators. It also means families can enjoy the flexibility of extended care hours and continued care during school holiday periods. All meals and snacks are provided, adding to the convenience for busy families.
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21 Crosbie RoadMurrumbeena, VIC, 3163
Centre Reviews
Our 1.5 year old daughter loves Sparrows! Been a great experience, she had a tough adjustment and they helped her through it like... Our 1.5 year old daughter loves Sparrows! Been a great experience, she had a tough adjustment and they helped her through it like a dream. Highly recommend. Read more
Sparrow has been great while we transition out little one from another kinda, it's a great Childcare / Kinder and our little one... Sparrow has been great while we transition out little one from another kinda, it's a great Childcare / Kinder and our little one loves it Read more
Thank you for your kind words, Tyson! We're so glad to hear that you’ve had such a positive experience with the Kindergarten program at Sparrow Early Learning Murrumbeena. Our team of educators and teachers are committed to fostering a love of learning and work very hard to provide a well-rounded foundations, so your child is feeling confident and prepared for school!
Absolutely wonderful place! Kamal the Manager radiates kindness and care, and this flows down to all staff. From the very second we entered... Absolutely wonderful place! Kamal the Manager radiates kindness and care, and this flows down to all staff. From the very second we entered the building we felt so welcome, and our daughter LOVES it. A vastly different feeling to our previous childcare centre. Highly recommend. Read more