North Star Early Education Wallan
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North Star Early Education Wallan Centre overview
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(03) 9116 9003World Leading Childcare now in Australia: North Star Early Education introduces internationally acclaimed Nordic childcare practices to the Australian market, elevating the childcare experience for children, parents, and staff.
As a boutique early education provider, our commitment is to craft a warm, personalised experience for both you and your child, ensuring an optimal beginning for their learning journey.
Drawing inspiration from the globally recognised Finnish early childhood education model, renowned for emphasising play, physical activity, and creativity in a child's formative years, North Star provides an environment where children have the freedom to make choices, have fun, and learn on the go. Our approach to early education is uplifting, encouraging a joyful and enriching experience for every child in our care.
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Centre philosophy
Centre philosophy
We are firm believers in holistic learning, where every child should have the freedom to learn and flourish within a nurturing and stimulating environment. This environment not only supports their unique traits and interests but also fosters the self-assurance necessary for their future development and success.
About the Curriculum
About the Curriculum
North Star collaborates with FinlandWay®, a renowned curriculum provider from Finland, to deliver all of our educational frameworks. This partnership allows your child the opportunity of being exposed to Finland’s globally acclaimed early education system, which is firmly grounded in university-supported research.
Distinguishing itself from nearly all other childcare centres in Australia, North Star offers an intricate daily learning curriculum meticulously crafted by authentic education scientists and early childhood experts. This curriculum remains consistently updated with the most recent research findings. Through a play-based approach, your child’s educational journey becomes a joyful and natural experience.
Our daily plans cover progressive, age-specific learning targets from six weeks to six years of age. We follow and implement the Learning Outcomes, Practices and Principles of the Early Years Learning Framework (EYLF) alongside the 5 Learning Areas of the FinlandWay Education Model – The World of Languages, Exploration and the Environment, Art and Creative Expression, Physical and Mental Wellbeing and Social Skills. This supports comprehensive development, learning goals and well-being in all elements of a child’s early learning journey. See below to see the additional learning your child will encounter.
Individual Learning Portfolios North Star’s curriculum is tailored to each child’s unique development pace, with individual learning portfolios documenting progress and goals. These portfolios are reviewed regularly with families, ensuring that each child’s needs are met in line with our bespoke curriculum, including for those with special educational requirements.
Daily Highlights Parents can stay connected to their child’s day through the StoryPark app, which shares daily highlights, photos, reflections, and updates. This platform allows direct communication with educators, creating a transparent and interactive connection between home and centre.
Supporting Your Child’s Progress Every seven weeks, parents receive a comprehensive report with observations, recommendations, and support strategies tailored to each child. Educators use these reports to adjust classroom plans and communicate insights during parents’ evenings, fostering collaborative support for every child’s growth.
Well-being Program North Star offers a well-being program for children, parents, and staff, providing regular evening lectures on essential topics like sleep training, multilingual family dynamics, and First Aid for children. These sessions aim to support the entire community in creating a healthy, balanced environment.
Weekly Reflections At the end of each week, your child’s key educator reflects on their learning journey, preparing a summary to share with you. This provides valuable insight into your child’s experiences and ways to support their development at home, helping you stay actively involved in their early education.
Meet the team
Meet the team
North Star’s team comprises highly qualified and compassionate professionals dedicated to nurturing and educating the next generation. Each staff member brings experience and credentials in early childhood education, further strengthened by rigorous, continuous training in the FinlandWay® teaching philosophy, developed by the University of Helsinki’s Senior Lecturers.
Staff undergo thorough interviews, complete Paediatric First Aid training, and participate in a comprehensive onboarding process that supports their growth and career development. With FinlandWay®'s globally respected approach, North Star ensures a positive, forward-thinking work environment, focusing on the well-being of both the team and the children they care for.
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Lovely staff and facilities. Food menu is very diverse and adaptable for dietary needs. Our kid has settled well and the free snacks for... Lovely staff and facilities. Food menu is very diverse and adaptable for dietary needs. Our kid has settled well and the free snacks for kids plus coffee machine for parents is a great addition! Read more
Our girls have settled in so well to North Star. The staff are so supportive and welcoming, the centre is well-run and the... Our girls have settled in so well to North Star. The staff are so supportive and welcoming, the centre is well-run and the transition from our prior care provider has been seamless. Would definitely recommend this centre! Read more
There are many words to describe how amazing this centre is but I can only explain my experience. My daughter was at a... There are many words to describe how amazing this centre is but I can only explain my experience. My daughter was at a nearby centre and I never felt completely comfortable there after her orientation. But I let it go as my daughter seemed happy there. Obviously with a two year-old her sleep times are a bit all over the place. I would drop her off at various times in the morning but one time it was a bit later than normal and this particular time, I have never felt so uncomfortable dropping my daughter off. At this point I was in a tough spot personally and this experience caused me to burst into tears. Very embarrassing but none the less it was a wake up call to move her. I drove over to North Star to see if the newly built centre still had any vacancies as I knew my niece was having a fantastic experience there. I was incredibly lucky that they could take my daughter on the days required quite quickly. The difference in staff attitudes, how easy it is to be able to communicate easily with everyone in the centre is just amazing. The educators in my daughter’s room are absolutely fantastic. I am incredibly happy here and will recommend this centre to anyone who asks. Thank you to everyone at North Star for a wonderful experience. Unfortunately it can be hard to find. Read more
Could not be happier with the service and care given to my boys. Sadly I had and extremly negative experienced with the prvious... Could not be happier with the service and care given to my boys. Sadly I had and extremly negative experienced with the prvious daycare centre my boys attended. I was never heard with my concerns and always made out to feel like "I was the problem". But since changing them over to this facility the care has been absoloutly noticable for the better. ALL staff are amazing, welcoming and extremly comfortable. Since my previous expericence I never thought I would find somewhere I felt comfortable sending my children. This that were issues previosuly are suddenly not issues anymore. I feel like my children are safe, they are both always happy to be with the educators and I feel extremley confident in the care they give. I highly recomend this facility for anyone looking for a centre, they honestly care for my boys like they are their own. Communication is fantastic and nothing gets missed. This place is everything you want in a facilty and more. All educators go above and beyond, I could not thank them enough for everything they do for not only my sons but for me as a parent. THANK-YOU!! Read more
NorthStar have gone above and beyond in supporting families to have rich play and learning experiences at home. The play dough starter kit... NorthStar have gone above and beyond in supporting families to have rich play and learning experiences at home. The play dough starter kit we received from Northstar was a timely and perfect afternoon activity for an otherwise quiet day. We practiced measuring, pouring and dividing the dough, increasing motor skills and language development. Thanks for providing us with this little learning activity which keeps them entertained for hours (and months to come)! Read more
Our daughter has been at Northstar Wallan since she was 4 months old, and we couldn't be happier. Now at 9 months, she's... Our daughter has been at Northstar Wallan since she was 4 months old, and we couldn't be happier. Now at 9 months, she's thriving—happy, engaged, and developing beautifully. The educators and staff are so lovely, warm, and friendly. Communication is always clear and reassuring, and we feel truly confident leaving her in their care. We're so grateful for the nurturing environment they've created. Highly recommend! Read more
We honestly couldn’t ask for a better place for our son! The team at Northstar are all so kind, caring, and clearly love... We honestly couldn’t ask for a better place for our son! The team at Northstar are all so kind, caring, and clearly love what they do. From day one, they’ve made us feel totally at ease—like we’re leaving him family! Huge thanks to everyone there—you’ve made such a positive impact on our family. Highly recommend to any parent looking for somewhere to enrol their children! Read more