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Little Stars Early Learning & Kindergarten - Mill Park

Little Stars Early Learning & Kindergarten - Mill Park

156 Centenary Dr, Mill Park, VIC, 3082 view map
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(03) 9088 7686

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Long Day Care

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06:30am to 06:30pm

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156 Centenary Dr, Mill Park, VIC, 3082

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About Little Stars Early Learning & Kindergarten - Mill Park

Little Stars Early Learning & Kindergarten Mill Park provides high-quality education and care to children aged 6 weeks to 5 years.

Our mission is to promote the social, emotional, physical, and cognitive development of all children through a stimulating early learning and education experience. We also focus on the individual needs of each child and instil their desire to be lifelong learners.

Every child’s journey is overseen by accredited, friendly, caring, and attentive educators. Our carers foster inclusivity and create a space where each child can learn, play, develop, and participate in a way that reflects their unique strengths and interests. Rest assured your child will thrive in a safe and healthy environment.

Little Stars Early Learning and Kindergarten is conveniently located in the heart of Mill Park. The centre has 6 modern, spacious, and climate-controlled rooms. All meals are planned and prepared by qualified nutritionists and chefs to help children develop good eating habits.

Discover the transformative benefits of an early learning experience at Little Stars. Contact us and see how we can help your little star shine bright.

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Centre philosophy

Centre philosophy

The guiding principle of our service is that ‘The best interests of the child are paramount’. How do we make that happen? We begin by making the child the centre of our approach by building everything we do on our Centre philosophy.

Our philosophy is to include all children in our Little Stars family and make a positive contribution to their future success by delivering high-quality education and care. We acknowledge that contemporary research has made explicit the connection between the quality of relationships in children’s early years and their future positive cognitive and social development.

We recognise the importance of quality early childhood education and care practices and settings and acknowledge this is a priority in providing children with stimulating play experiences and learning environments which will positively enable all children to develop to their full potential.

We plan to stimulate indoor and outdoor environments based on play, children’s strengths and interests that support all aspects of children’s learning and provoke exploration, intrigue and discovery as this promotes opportunities for sustained and collaborative learning.

We work in partnership with children, families and the community to develop and plan a curriculum that supports a child’s sense of belonging, being and becoming.

Families are supported to provide their individual contributions and personal experiences as we recognise that good practice in early childhood education and care incorporates these contributions and experiences to develop inclusive care practices and play environments and build our cultural competence.

We are responsive to children’s needs and initiate positive engagement with their families to develop trust and respect to strengthen collaborative relationships.

We recognise the importance of working in partnership with families and that this enhances better outcomes for their children.

Programs

Programs

We aim to be highly supportive of our parents whilst providing warmth, love and security to each infant entrusted in our care. Our priority would be you and your little star as we work together to ensure a sense of security happiness and peace of mind.

Our carers will be carrying out certain activities that will be designed to develop the following

  • Develop their physical strength and their hand-eye coordination.
  • Develop their senses.
  • Spatial orientation.
  • Introduce them to an environment rich with sights and sounds.
  • Encourage social – emotional interactions.

As regular and ongoing communication is a vital part of Little Stars we will always keep you informed of your child’s progress.

Health and Nutrition

Health and Nutrition

We know that children who develop good eating habits now will have better eating habits when they are older. Menus at Little Stars Childcare and Early Learning Centre are designed to promote healthy eating. The Menus have been tailored by a Nutritionist and our experienced in-house Chef prepares the meals.

Little Stars Childcare and Early Learning Centre provides nutritionally balanced meals with the dietary requirement:

  • Breakfast
  • Morning Snack
  • Lunch
  • Afternoon Tea with a snack
  • Complimentary Birthday cake

Our Carers ensure that mealtimes are enjoyable and an opportunity for developing healthy eating habits.

Parent communication and involvement

Parent communication and involvement

Arrivals & Departures

  • Parents / Guardians must accompany their children into the facility.
  • An attendance record will be found in each room. Parent/Guardian are required to complete the child’s name and time of arrival and insert their signature. This will also be completed when you collect your child.
  • Ensure that a staff member is made aware you are taking the child and leaving the premises.
  • Staff will not permit the arrival or departure of any child by taxi unaccompanied.
  • Staff will not allow any child to leave with any person who is NOT listed on the enrolment record as a person authorised to collect the child, or not accounted for in writing to staff on the day by the Parent/Guardian.

A copy of any custody / access arrangements must be forwarded to the Centre Director to place on file. Staff will not become involved in personal disputes between parents, therefore all details must be documented in writing by the court.

Infectious Diseases and Illness Emergency care

  • Any infectious disease must be notified to the centre so that the other parents can be notified of the illness. Children who are unwell are to remain at home, or if they become ill while in the centre, staff will contact the parents or emergency contacts to collect the child from the centre.
  • Where a child sustains an injury while attending the childcare, staff will make contact with the parents / guardian / emergency contact person as soon as practicable. Attending to your child’s injury is our first priority. Every attempt will be made to contact you should any incident occur.

Sun Smart Policy

Our Sun Smart Policy has been developed to ensure that all children attending Little Stars Childcare Centre are protected from skin damage caused by the harmful UV rays of the sun. Preventing sunburn and overexposure to UV assists in reducing the probability of skin cancer and skin damage. Staff are encouraged to access the daily Sun Smart UV Alert at sunsmart.com.au to find out daily sun protection times and assist with the implementation of this policy.

Complaints

If you have any concerns regarding the services and the facilities, please speak with the team at Little Stars. Alternatively, you can speak with the Centre Director. We encourage you to raise any concerns immediately, so that an amicable resolution can be found.

Enrolments

Please find the enrolments forms at our centre.

We will group your child according to his or her age and will generally remain in that group for the calendar year.

For further information please contact our friendly team at Little Stars.

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Little Stars Early Learning & Kindergarten - Mill Park Reviews (40)

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Katelyn Mitchell

Apr, 2026

What a beautiful centre! As soon as you walk in, you feel calm and welcomed! The centre manager is lovely and so helpful! The amazing team really care about the children in their care! I would highly recommend this centre! ❤️

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Jelena Zurovac

Mar, 2026

We were initially very hesitant about sending our daughter to childcare due to some health concerns early in her life, which made it difficult to trust others with her care. We toured many centres and almost gave up on the idea entirely, as nothing felt right. We then did a spontaneous pop-in tour of Little Stars… and were genuinely impressed. Crystal is incredibly professional and clearly prioritises both the children and the smooth running of the centre. One thing that stood out immediately was that educators are assigned to specific rooms, and there’s a clear emphasis on team cohesion. Even on an unannounced visit, all rooms were tidy, and the children were clean, settled, and well cared for. The level of care is evident in everything they do. The educators take the time to understand my child’s individual interests and actively build on them to support her development. The updates we receive reflect genuine attention and engagement. They also invest in what the children are interested in.. for example, having chickens on site and introducing more animals based on the children’s curiosity, which my daughter absolutely loves. Flexibility has also been a huge benefit for us as shift workers. Our roster isn’t always predictable, but Crystal consistently accommodates additional days when needed, which has made a significant difference for our family. I also want to acknowledge the extra effort the team puts into communication. On days when I feel anxious.. whether due to teething or general worry.. they go above and beyond with updates and photos. That level of reassurance means more than I can express. We were particularly concerned about illness, but after more than two months, the worst our daughter has experienced is a mild runny nose. This reflects the high standards of cleanliness and the centre’s practices, such as keeping rooms separate and minimising cross-contact. The centre also has a strong focus on community involvement, with regular excursions (such as visits to the library) and incursions (including aged care visits, music, and sports programs). It’s clear they aim to provide a well-rounded and engaging experience for the children. Our daughter has formed a beautiful bond with one of the educators in her room, and through the updates and photos, it’s obvious how much care and warmth she receives each day. Knowing she is safe, supported, and genuinely cared for has made all the difference for us. To Neelima, Vanessa, Subo, Tatiana, and the rest of the team who care for Isla … thank you. The work you do matters, and we are incredibly grateful and genuinely feel so at peace with the care you give to Isla. We truly couldn’t be happier with this centre. It has made what could have been a stressful transition feel easy and reassuring. As we’re currently house hunting, one of our non-negotiables is staying close to Little Stars… we wouldn’t want to be anywhere else. You are all such truely special people, thank you from the bottom of our hearts for the care you give to our baby.

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QH Wu

Mar, 2026

Little stars was recommended by my sister to me, and ever since the first visit I’ve been loving this place, and my daughter’s growth and happiness confirmed my decision was right. Both my daughter and my niece are now with little stars, and I can see how happy they are. My daughter could barely understand English when she first joined, after a month she was able to understand most of the basic communication, the educators in her room are so loving and patient, and the Centre director is absolutely amazing, they genuinely care about the children and as a parent, I could not ask for a better Centre.

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