Point Cook World of Learning

• Regular excursions: to local areas such as the library, shops, parks and more.
• Regular incursions: the centre welcomes special visitors who can help extend on the children’s learning, such as emergency service workers, librarians, or relevant cultural experiences.
• Language lessons: children learn about new languages and culture through games, songs and fun. 
• Sustainability program: teaching the children about recycling, conserving water, growing food and looking after the planet.
• Cooking program: showcasing how to eat well and cook from scratch, using ingredients from the veggie garden.
• Sport, music and movement program: to encourage the children to enjoy movement and to be active every day.

World of Learning prides itself on its highly qualified educators. There is very low staff turnover, which they see as a huge win for families and children. The continuity of care from having the same educators available each day helps to build and maintain their relationships with families. 

Educators say their ultimate goal is to engage with children to help them to develop into strong, healthy, active kids who are confident learners. This passionate group of educators believe that the best way for children to learn and develop is through play. 

The educators at World of Learning understand how valuable experiences are for the children, such as excursions and incursions. They often take the children on excursions to local parks, shops and other community spaces. Within the centre, weekly programs are offered at no additional charge and the children enjoy regular visits and shows from external visitors. 

Technology plays a role in the children’s learning, with interactive whiteboards, and fun computer programs to help children learn. Parents can access photos and updates about their child’s day through the centre’s free app, Xplor Home.

All of the meals and snacks are provided for the children by the centre’s in-house chef, following the Australian Dietary guidelines for early childhood. The children are offered morning tea, lunch, afternoon tea and a late snack.

The centre supports active lifestyles, by incorporating physical activity and healthy eating into their educational programs. Children engage in cooking experiences, discussions on healthy eating, and role-play that supports healthy eating. Children are taught about the benefits of growing your own food by helping out with the centre’s own vegetable garden. 

Educators encourage the children to eat together, to serve each other and learn about the rituals surrounding food. This will set them up for a lifetime of positive feelings around food.

The children enjoy meals such as pumpkin and chickpea curry with rice, honey soy chicken noodles, Moroccan lamb with rice and spaghetti bolognese. For their snacks, they are offered things like fruit platters to share, raisin toast, homemade muffins, rice cakes with veggie sticks and cheese, or veggie packed sandwiches.