Woodlands Long Day Care & Kindergarten St Kilda Road
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Woodlands Long Day Care & Kindergarten St Kilda Road Centre overview
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(03) 9126 0496Welcome to Woodlands Childcare & Education, where curiosity is encouraged, learning is inspired, and every child is truly seen and supported.
With a growing network of centres across Victoria – and a goal to reach 26 locations by 2026 – we are committed to delivering high-quality care and early education for children aged 6 weeks to 6 years.
Our passionate educators deliver play-based programs guided by the Early Years Learning Framework and inspired by the Reggio Emilia approach, supporting each child’s unique strengths, interests and developmental stage.
At Woodlands, families are our partners. We create inclusive, nurturing environments that celebrate diversity, encourage strong connections, and set the foundation for a lifelong love of learning.
A Multilingual Team That Reflects Our Community
At Woodlands, we celebrate the rich cultural diversity of our families and team. Our educators speak a wide range of languages including Brazilian Portuguese, Cantonese, French, Greek, Hindi, Macedonian, Malayalam, Mandarin, Spanish, Tagalog, Tamil, Vietnamese and English.
This helps us better support children and families from different backgrounds, build strong connections, and create a warm, inclusive environment where every child feels seen, heard and understood.
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About the Curriculum
About the Curriculum
Woodlands provides a learning environment that supports children to thrive as they build a sense of being and becoming. Educators understand the importance of the development, and celebration of individual personalities to help create a sense of belonging where children have the confidence and resilience to play, learn and explore.
Nursery
6 weeks - 12 months
The Nursery classrooms are beautifully designed, safe, and inviting places where infants can thrive while being supported by experienced educators to reach developmental milestones, learn about their world and develop a sense of belonging.
From exploring different textures and sensory activities, to making music and singing, enjoying physical development through tummy time, to exploring the world of food and the outdoors, children are given every opportunity to thrive and enjoy their days.
1 year - 2 years
Woodlands 1 to 2-Year-Old Classrooms are thoughtfully designed spaces that motivate toddlers as they take on new challenges and develop their self-awareness, social skills, and communication. The classrooms provide opportunities for toddlers to use new skills and be active in safe surroundings.
Toddlers at this age have access to open ended resources to satisfy their growing curiosity. Fun activities including music and movement, early literacy and numeracy, crafts and gardening, and children have the explore and discover.
2 years - 3 years
Toddler classrooms are designed to foster a toddler’s natural desire to do things for themself, to explore, be active, imagine and create. The curriculum develops their self-awareness, self-regulation, communication, social skills and helps them make sense of the world around them.
Each day includes adventure. A day may involve playing instruments with ‘everyday’ tools, learning independence through making their own bed or cleaning up after themselves, to practising mud-cooking with their friends in the sandpit.
3 years - 5 years
Kindergarten classrooms are thoughtfully designed to be stimulating and challenging for children as they prepare for primary school. The experienced educators design and implement engaging, child-centred environments and experiences that embrace the individuality of each child by extending skills without limits.
The Kindergarten Program helps children transition to school with support for learning language and numeracy, crafts and painting, practical self-sufficiency and social skills.
Programs
Programs
Our Curriculum & Programs
At Woodlands, we prepare children for school and for life through a mix of learning, creativity, and fun.
Our holistic curriculum builds confidence, social skills, and problem-solving abilities, while nurturing each child’s natural curiosity.
Programs include:
Sports & Yoga – Build strength, coordination, and focus through fun games and movement.
Music & Movement – Sing, dance, and play instruments to boost confidence and teamwork.
Cooking – Hands-on food preparation teaches healthy eating and responsibility.
Sustainability & Bush Kinder – Explore nature, gardening, and caring for the environment.
French Language – Learn a second language through songs, art, and play.
Lunchbox Program - Practise school-style lunchtime routines for a smooth transition to primary school.
Centre philosophy
Centre philosophy
Our educational philosophy focuses on child development and learning. Our programs are designed to adapt to children’s needs, interests, and routines. With a team of experienced educators and teachers at various campuses, our childcare services engages your child in meaningful activities.
We believe every child is born with creativity, and childhood educators’ purpose is to nurture this. When your child’s imagination is encouraged to develop, they will become better problem solvers and communicators with improved social and emotional skills.
Health and Nutrition
Health and Nutrition
At Woodlands, our Campus Chefs prepare fresh, nutritious meals each day for all children, including tailored options for those with dietary requirements or allergies.
Meal times vary depending on each classroom’s age group and daily routine. Below is a guide to the meals we serve every day, at no additional cost.
Our Chefs thoughtfully design menus around the needs and preferences of children, using the Healthy Eating Advisory Service as a guide to ensure all meals meet the Healthy Eating Guidelines of Australia.
Meet the team
Meet the team
Woodlands ELC puts the child first in everything it does. This starts by hiring only passionate and skilled teachers and educators.
Known as “Woodlanders”, the talented team share the same determination and passion for education. The team helps every child succeed and reach their full potential by providing inspiring and exciting educational experiences, and opportunities to learn important life skills.
The team proudly supports children to become empowered, confident, creative and eager learners.
Parent communication and involvement
Parent communication and involvement
The team actively partners with parents in every child’s education and development journey. They work to build a community where every family at Woodlands has the support they need to succeed and thrive.
The centre uses the Xplor Home App, allowing parents to easily stay in touch with the centre. The educators provide regular updates on the app and also notify parents about centre events.
Woodland’s also provides regular partnership meetings where parents can speak with the teachers and educators. These meetings provide an open forum to discuss education-related topics in an environment where opinions are respected and valued. The outcomes of these meetings also help to inform the program.
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Very good organization, nice and patient teachers, professional procedures are in place, my son had made a lot of friends and enjoyed... Very good organization, nice and patient teachers, professional procedures are in place, my son had made a lot of friends and enjoyed wonderful time here! Multicultural and mandarin speaking teachers are available! Read more
Woodlands daycare at St Kilda Rd made it to the top of our shortlist while looking for a modern and clean daycare. The... Woodlands daycare at St Kilda Rd made it to the top of our shortlist while looking for a modern and clean daycare. The staff is good specially the educators are nice and have a lot of patience. Our heartfelt thanks to: Su, Leslie, Roy, Yina, Tanya, Maddy, Marie, Mia, Rachel - Thanks all of you, for being that next level of support. Last but not the least Mohd - always supportive and out there to help with all our queries. Read more
April, Xyujing, Madison, Sudhamayi, Huynh, and Yina in the Thamiyn room are incredible people and incredible educators. My child looks forward to daycare... April, Xyujing, Madison, Sudhamayi, Huynh, and Yina in the Thamiyn room are incredible people and incredible educators. My child looks forward to daycare every week so much she gets upset when she can't go. Couldn't recommend it more. Read more
Today is my first day of placement, and I’m impressed by how supportive and attentive the educators in the Fleur Room are. Their... Today is my first day of placement, and I’m impressed by how supportive and attentive the educators in the Fleur Room are. Their professionalism and genuine care create such a welcoming and positive learning environment. Read more
We love sending our daughter to the woodlands family! We are thankful for each and every team member that puts in effort with... We love sending our daughter to the woodlands family! We are thankful for each and every team member that puts in effort with our child and goes above and beyond everyday Shout out to the Centre director Mohd, he’s fantastic Couldn’t be happpier with our choice of childcare Great job team Read more
We’ve had a wonderful experience with Woodlands Daycare, and I can’t say enough good things about the team there! Our son, Tyler, has... We’ve had a wonderful experience with Woodlands Daycare, and I can’t say enough good things about the team there! Our son, Tyler, has truly thrived in their care, especially with his speech development. A huge shoutout and heartfelt thank you to Maddy, Yina, Tania, April and all the educators — your patience, encouragement, and dedication have made such a meaningful difference in his growth and confidence. Highly recommend Woodlands to any parent looking for a daycare that goes above and beyond! Read more
I had the wonderful opportunity to be part of Woodlands Childcare as a placement student (pre-service teacher). During my time in the Kindergarten... I had the wonderful opportunity to be part of Woodlands Childcare as a placement student (pre-service teacher). During my time in the Kindergarten room, I was incredibly lucky to be mentored by Leslie, Roy, and Su — such passionate, supportive, and knowledgeable educators. They guided me with patience and professionalism, helping me grow in my skills and confidence when working with young children. I felt genuinely included in the daily routines, learning experiences, and curriculum planning, which made my placement journey even more meaningful. I’m truly grateful for their encouragement and guidance throughout my time there. Thank you for playing such an important role in completing my journey toward becoming an early childhood teacher! Read more
My nephew River attends Fleur Room, and we couldn’t be more pleased with the experience. The team is exceptionally attentive, caring, and professional.... My nephew River attends Fleur Room, and we couldn’t be more pleased with the experience. The team is exceptionally attentive, caring, and professional. The activities are diverse, educational, and wonderfully creative—we’ve seen significant progress in his development. The environment is warm, clean, and thoughtfully organized. Thank you for taking such excellent care of River! Read more
I am amazed by the neatness, attentiveness and the caring environment in Fleur room. The lovely educators, Tanya, Maddie and Yina are doing... I am amazed by the neatness, attentiveness and the caring environment in Fleur room. The lovely educators, Tanya, Maddie and Yina are doing a fabulous job to make the babies well taken care of and joyful throughout the day. The various activities that they conduct daily for the babies is immensely helpful for their development.I absolutely admire their hard work and I would recommend every parent to put their trust in them. Read more
Woodlands is one of the best centres in the Melbourne area. Everyone is so nice and caring towards not only the children but... Woodlands is one of the best centres in the Melbourne area. Everyone is so nice and caring towards not only the children but to each other, which really pushes the idea of a happy environment for everyone. The staff are great, but I've had amazing experiences with Tanya, who has always shown that she is willing to go out of her way to ensure the children at Woodlands grow into the best person they can be Read more