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Headstart Early Learning Centre Berwick

Headstart Early Learning Centre Berwick

44 Parkhill Drive, Berwick, VIC, 3806 view map
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5.0
Top Rated

Top Rated Centre

(03) 911 9050

Care Type:

Long Day Care, Pre-school

Hours:

6:00AM to 6:00PM

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Address:

44 Parkhill Drive, Berwick, VIC, 3806

5.0

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Both of my children have attended this centre since they were 7 months old. My oldest is now 4, and both attend full time. The staff are absolutely amazing — caring, professional, and genuinely invested in the children. The management team is also incredibly helpful and knowledgeable, always approachable and supportive. I always feel confident knowing my kids are safe, well looked after, and having so much fun while learning and growing. I couldn’t recommend this centre more highly.

- Adam Kara

About Headstart Early Learning Centre Berwick

We are conveniently located for families in or commuting through Berwick, Beaconsfield, Harkaway, Guys Hill, Fountain Gate, Guy Hill, Narre Warren and Muddy Creek in Melbourne.

We offer nurturing care and quality early education for children from 6 weeks to 6 years, with flexible hours (9, 10, 11, and 12-hour sessions) to suit busy families.

Our Learning Environments

Our children benefit from familiar faces as they grow, creating a sense of continuity:

  • Nursery (0-2 years): A safe, nurturing environment for babies to explore with tailored sensory and social experiences.
  • Toddler (2-3 years): Play-based learning encourages curiosity, confidence, and social skills.
  • Kindergarten (3-6 years): A stimulating learning environment that prepares our children for school through our Enhanced Learning Program.

We’re proud to have qualified teachers and educators, supported by a team of national education experts, ensuring the highest quality childcare and early education.

Innovative Early Learning Programs

Our teachers deliver the Early Years Learning Framework (EYLF or the national curriculum) through play-based learning that covers language, literacy, numeracy, STEM, social, and emotional development. Our program also includes:

  • Rhythm and Movement for Self-Regulation (RAMSR), an evidence-based program developed by Queensland University of Technology to support children’s executive function and self-regulation.
  • Environmental and social sustainability learning experiences.
  • Personalised learning plans for each child.
  • Local school connections.

We focus on strong family partnerships through regular learning and development conversations with your child’s lead educator, learning showcases, and in-centre family events. Our Xplor app provides real-time updates and learning summaries daily to keep you informed on your child’s journey.

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Kindergarten/Preschool Programs

Kindergarten/Preschool Programs

Our centre offers the Victorian Government-approved ‘Kinder: Best Start, Best Life’ program for 3–4-year-olds, providing up to 15 hours per week of funded Kindergarten. This program supports children’s learning, development, and well-being, setting them up for future success.

Our Enhanced Learning Program for Kindergarten children focuses on:

  • Numeracy & Literacy: Developing key skills for lifelong learning.
  • Self-Regulation: Fostering emotional control and resilience.
  • Social & Emotional Development: Supporting independence and building healthy relationships.
  • Creativity & Problem-Solving: Encouraging curiosity and critical thinking.

With extended hours and a year-round program (excluding public holidays), our Kindergarten program is delivered by qualified Early Childhood Teachers committed to supporting your child’s individual development.

Additional Benefits Include:

  • Government subsidy: Further reduces out-of-pocket Kinder fees in addition to your eligible Childcare Subsidy (CCS).
  • Personalised Learning Plans: Tailored to your child’s unique needs.
  • Rhythm and Resilience Program: Music and movement to improve emotional regulation.
  • School Readiness: Preparing your child for a smooth transition to school.

We also engage with local schools and provide transition statements, ensuring your child feels confident and prepared for the next steps in their education journey. Stay connected with your child’s progress via our Xplor platform, which offers regular updates on their learning and development.

About the Curriculum

About the Curriculum

“Let the child be the scriptwriter, director and the actor in their own play” - Magda Gerber

Nursery Space: 6 weeks – 2 years

Learning starts from before birth, and our Educators have created a welcoming and nurturing nursery environment where each baby feels safe to explore and discover new things - through their senses, their communication and cues (body language, facial expression and sounds) and through experimentation. On any given day you can see the nursery children engaging in all types of play including sensory play, music time, story time and more. Every day provides a brand new, exciting adventure for our babies to support their development, learning and wellbeing.

Toddler Space: 2 - 3 years

Our teachers and educators encourage the children to learn through play to help enhance their sensory-motor development. This happens through carefully planned music, dance, games, role playing and reading experiences.

On any given day the Toddlers can be seen developing their numeracy by building a tower, sorting objects, pointing and identifying shapes and patterns and participating in counting songs and games.

Children in our toddler space are encouraged to participate in group play. Group play is important as it helps our toddlers develop important social skills such as, turn-taking, developing self-confidence and emotional self-regulation. Our skilled team helps children through talking, planning and role modelling.

Kindergarten Space: 3 – 6 years

Kindergarten is a unique time for learning with peers and developing skills for later learning including confidence and curiosity, important skills for starting school. Our play-based program has school readiness at its core, encouraging active engagement in learning and supporting a range of positive developmental outcomes including resilience, independence, critical thinking and creativity.

The oral language supports literacy learning and a child’s oral language ability is the best predictor for later success in learning to read and write. Hearing the sounds within a language is the first critical step for all literacy learning. Our team supports our Kindergarten children's literacy development by engaging in rich discussions, reading, storytelling, dramatic play and experimentation all of which introduce new vocabulary as part of everyday conversations.

Throughout the Kindergarten year, children use their language to share ideas, ask questions, express themselves, and connect with peers and adults in social settings.

Social-emotional skills, including the ability to self-regulate emotions, are supported through group learning experiences. Our team supports each child’s social and emotional development by labelling and talking about emotions and supporting appropriate responses as together, they engage in new and challenging situations. Our goal in the kindergarten year is to prepare children and families for a smooth transition to primary school.

Health and Nutrition

Health and Nutrition

Our centre chef prepares and cooks nutritious meals daily, catering to the unique dietary requirements of every child. We believe that by encouraging active participation (such as growing their own fruit and vegetables, preparing, and finally cooking!) children learn to appreciate and understand the importance of healthy eating across a wide variety of food.

Our centre offers seasonal whole food-based menus – created to delight the fussiest eaters.

Meet the team

Meet the team

I love working with my wonderful team here in Berwick, watching them build relationships with each child, and seeing the educational care they provide.

I have worked in the early childhood education sector for over 10 years. The majority of my work as an educator involved running a nursery and looking after babies. I absolutely love all-ages groups and understand that it’s not easy for new parents to return to work and have their babies in childcare. This is where my passion for collaborative relationships with families became very important to me. This encouraged me to shift my career goals more towards management and to provide the highest-quality education and care for all children. I love working with my wonderful team here in Berwick, watching them build relationships with each child, and seeing the educational care they provide.

Please feel free to get in touch with our Family Support Team and arrange a tour of our service at any time. We look forward to welcoming you to Headstart Berwick early education centre.

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Headstart Early Learning Centre Berwick Reviews (54)

5.0

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Adam Kara

Jan, 2026

Both of my children have attended this centre since they were 7 months old. My oldest is now 4, and both attend full time. The staff are absolutely amazing — caring, professional, and genuinely invested in the children. The management team is also incredibly helpful and knowledgeable, always approachable and supportive. I always feel confident knowing my kids are safe, well looked after, and having so much fun while learning and growing. I couldn’t recommend this centre more highly.

Response from the owner 20 Jan 2026

Dear Adam, We can’t thank you enough for your 5-star review! It has been such a joy watching both of your children grow with us since they were just 7 months old, and knowing we’ve been part of their journey from the very beginning means the world to our team. We truly value the trust you place in us every day, and it’s wonderful to hear that you feel that sense of safety and fun when you drop them off. We love seeing your children have fun while they learn, and we appreciate you recommending us so highly. Thank you for being a part of our early learning community. Best regards, The Headstart Team

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Zee

Nov, 2025

My son went there for only a week thankfully as I had him unenrolled. If you wish screen time for your kids while at daycare then go for it. There's a TV in the 3 year old room and there were cartoons on when I went for orientation. I requested no screens for my son who is speech delayed. They turned it off after a while. However a child kept crying the WHOLE time of the orientation and kept pointing to the tv to watch the cartoons. Another day I went to pick up my son he was sitting by the door by himself while all the kids were watching an ipad with an educator. I felt so sad for him! My son was also potty trained but they put diaper on him after he had an accident. I enrolled him in another centre where hes going to the potty, not watching any screens and never sits by the door waiting for mamma. He is thriving at the other centre and loves it.

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Tina Wang

Aug, 2025

The whole staff here is super friendly, and the teachers are truly dedicated. They helped my 2-year-old son settle in perfectly—now he’s so happy here! A huge shoutout to Teacher Sujewaa! My son absolutely adores her. She genuinely pays attention to every child, and even after a long day, she still greets us with the biggest smile and shares all the little highlights of his day. You can really tell she loves what she does! Thank you for your kindness and authentic care we feel so lucky to have found her at this childcare!

Response from the owner 13 Aug 2025

Dear Tina, Thank you so much for your amazing 5-star review! We’re delighted that you found all of our staff to be super friendly and dedicated. It’s wonderful to know that our dedication is making a positive impact on your family. Warm wishes, The Early Learning Services Team

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Educational Program and Practice Exceeding
Children's Health and Safety Meeting
Physical environment Meeting
Staffing Arrangements Exceeding
Relationships with children Exceeding
Collaborative partnerships with families and communities Exceeding
Governance and leadership Exceeding

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