Kids On Collins
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Kids On Collins Centre overview
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(03) 9122 8732Kids On Collins Centre highlights
- Winner of 2025 Most Outstanding Early Years Service in Central Melbourne!
- Proudly a not-for-profit, Child Safe Centre
- New state-of-the-art facilities
Located conveniently in Melbourne’s CBD, Kids on Collins offers a newly refurbished environment that is warm, welcoming, and feels like an extension of your family home.
In 2025, we were proudly awarded the Most Outstanding Early Years Service in Central Melbourne at the local business awards!
As a not-for-profit service, Kids on Collins places a strong emphasis on the wellbeing of both children and families. Our long-standing educators are consistently rostered, allowing them to build deep, trusting relationships with the children and their families. These meaningful connections form the foundation of our strength- and interest-based educational program.
Our menu is assessed by Nutrition Australia and provides children with up to 80% of their daily nutritional needs — including a nutritious High Tea served at 5:30 pm. This thoughtful offering saves families the stress of preparing dinner after a long day.
Our beautifully refurbished Centre features “Gardens in the Sky” — a unique rooftop outdoor space where children can run, ride, jump, climb, and play throughout the day.
Come visit us to see why Kids on Collins remains one of the first and most trusted early education environments in Melbourne’s CBD. Our strong reputation for outstanding care and education continues to shine above the rest.
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Meet the team
Meet the team
At Kids on Collins, our educators are passionate, knowledgeable, and deeply committed to the wellbeing and development of every child. With a consistent staffing roster, children and families are always welcomed by familiar faces, helping to build strong, trusting relationships.
Our team is led by a present and passionate leadership group, each with many years of experience in the early childhood education sector.
Our Bachelor-qualified kindergarten teachers are equipped with the knowledge and skills to inspire a lifelong love of learning that children will carry with them into their school years and beyond.
At Kids on Collins, ongoing professional development is a key priority. Our educators regularly participate in training covering a wide range of essential topics, including child safety, respectful relationships, effective communication, child protection, first aid, nutrition, inclusion, and more.
What the parents say
What the parents say
My children have attended Kids on Collins for over three years now. Since day one, my children have only received the most exceptional care, attention, and education. We love all the great things my children learn and bring home. The app is also fantastic because I can see what my children are up to and what they know every day. I love their transparency and the trust we have for the centre. It's incredible, but I have never, not once, had any issue with any of the educators at the centre. On the contrary, every one of them has always greeted and treated all of us with the utmost respect. This is why I have always appreciated and always acknowledge the excellent work and care they carry out to ensure my children and all children at the centre experience just a pleasant adventure in one of the most critical stages in their lives. It is one of the best places you could send your children.
Emilia Rossi
My children have been attending Kids on Collins for the past 3 years. The communication and responsiveness of all staff and management is exceptional. I am able to speak with the educators at pick up to get an update about their day. They are all very passionate about each child's development and needs. The centre runs a fantastic educational program and excursions throughout the year that keep them engaged. Each day journals are posted which give a run down of the day's activities together with lots of photos. They have an inhouse chef who makes freshly cooked nutritious meals that my children love. I am very thankful to have found an amazing centre with equally amazing staff.
Tam
Our family has been with Kids on Collins for the last 6 years with our three children and love this centre. The staff are so caring for our children and are invested in their wellbeing and early education. Jenn the Centre Director has created this safe and fun environment for all the families and amazes me on her personal knowledge of all the children and parents names. As a parent of a child with anaphylaxis, one of the key attributes of this centre is its comprehensive allergy procedure which ensures that all children are kept safe and gives us the reassurance of leaving our child in their care. I would highly recommend this excellent centre to anyone looking for care.
Audrey
Our daughter Lexi has attended Kids on Collins for the last 2 years. Jennifer Farrell and her team are knowledgeable, caring and professional. I am impressed as I watch my daughter's progress with new learning over the time she has spent at the Centre. Our daughter even eats vegetables at the Centre that we have been unable to feed her at home! One of the best aspects of the Centre are the detailed daily updates and photos on their app. That provides me confidence that she is being well looked after. I am grateful to Jenn and the staff at Kids on Collins for the excellent care and support they have shown us over the past couple of years. I highly recommend the Centre and will be sending our next daughter, Indie to this Centre shortly!
Nic
Centre philosophy
Centre philosophy
Declaration of Intent
Little Flyers Learning Centres staff believe that each child develops their own unique knowledge, beliefs, culture, learning style and values. We acknowledge that families are the child’s first teacher. They are central to their child’s learning. Our educational programs ensure each child is respected as an individual within a group and is encouraged to reach their full potential.
We believe that children should develop connections and relationships with their communities and that everyone has the right to belong. Children, families and staff in our Centre will develop cultural competence and in the process, create a shared culture where everyone feels safe, included, respected and valued.
Our environments and learning experiences aspire to create positive and trustful relationships, courage, resilience, empowerment and wellbeing. Children are encouraged to be empathetic and caring. They will experience success, joy and celebration, by taking risks in their learning, accepting and embracing diversity, developing confidence in themselves and learning from their mistakes.
We know that children learn best when they are interested, curious and motivated. Educators will have high expectations of children and will work with them to co-construct knowledge through learning strategies such as play, inquiry, investigation and research. Educators will scaffold children’s learning, through a responsive curriculum and a commitment to assist children in their search for meaning.
We acknowledge the many ways that children express themselves and communicate. We afford children a hundred ways to express their ideas: imaginative, symbolic, cognitive and metaphorical. Educators listen, document and assess children’s theories and knowledge and share these through documentation to families and the community.
About the curriculum
About the curriculum
Literacy
Literacy is offered to children in a non-structured manner and incorporated in their everyday learning. Our programs support literacy by offering a print rich environment, pre-reading games, dramatic play, reading books and storytelling, singing and conversations.
Numeracy
Numeracy is offered to children in context and becomes part of their everyday learning. Our programs offer children opportunities to count, classify, use numbers, measure time, match, sort and make patterns.
Technology
We recognise the importance of technology and its use in our ever-modern world. Technology is used in our rooms as a tool to enhance children’s learning. We will use technology in a way that builds and develops relationships between children, rather than it being a tool that encourages children to be alone. Educators will use a range of mediums such as iPads, music players, cameras, and interactive whiteboards (Kindergarten program).
Community Celebrations
Our inclusive environment means that we wish to celebrate special occasion days to honour and enhance connections with our broader community, recognising events and special occasions. We celebrate diverse cultural celebrations based on the contexts of the children and families at our Service. Please let our educators know what special events your family celebrates!
Specialist Programs
Specialist programs are important elements of our curriculum. They are reflective of the current interest within the program and are often arranged as a spontaneous exercise to encourage ideas and questions from children. Specialist programs may include experiences such as farmyard/animal visits, dental care, road safety, water safety, wellbeing programs, performances as well as music, sports and dance programs.
Project Work
Children have an innate sense of curiosity, our educators will use this curiosity to develop and scaffold children knowledge surrounding areas of interest within their room, or centre environments. These projects could be as simple as “getting to know you” or as diverse as “traveling the world”. The project process follows the children’s learning journey, incorporating many differing modes and mediums for learning, such as craft, research, experiments, pretend play, music, cooking, gardening, culture, celebrations and much more! This is displayed in a way that allows children and families to revisit their learning.
Health & nutrition
Health & nutrition
With an experienced on-site culinary team, the children receive five meals a day including breakfast, lunch and snacks as well as a hot dinner. The monthly rotating menu is inspired by international and native cuisine and endorsed by Nutrition Australia.
The menu provides the children with 50-75% of their daily nutritional needs. The food is Halal and can be tailored to cater to allergies and dietary requirements.
Programs
Programs
Relationships
Relationships are at the core of all that we do. Relationships with children, with their families, with our co-educators and with the community. Educators will respect their role in children’s lives and the huge responsibility and privilege it is to be a part of each child’s learning and development.
Environment as the “third” teacher
Educators will create warm and inviting environments that are engaging and rich with learning opportunities. The environment belongs to the children, therefor will be made up of areas that reflect children’s current interests, support developmental needs and provisions will be made for the participation of every child.
Curiosity & Enquiry
Our educators will use children’s innate sense of curiosity to scaffold their learning. Educators will provide children the tools, resources and opportunities to play, explore and discover the world around them. Projects will be used to follow the enquiry process. They will be displayed and kept for children, families and educators to revisit.
Family & Community
We respect that family is the child’s first teacher. Our educators will utilise family input into all aspects of our teaching. We encourage families to share with us their history, culture, celebrations and strengths, so that these can be incorporated into our learning program.
Agency, Autonomy and the Rights of the child
Educators will have high expectations of every child and children will be treated with respect. Children will be given the freedom and opportunity to be active participants in matters that affect their lives. Yarning circles, planning journals and reflections will be used to seek input from children surrounding their own learning and development.
Sustainability
Our educators are committed to teaching children sustainable practices in our daily routines and programs. We encourage practices that teach children the art of regenerating and caring for Country. We will use play to develop a strong connection to the natural environment.
Nutrition, Health and Wellbeing
Our daily menu in endorsed by Nutrition Australia and children are encouraged to try new foods of differing flavours and textures. Educators will take a holistic approach to teaching and learning to support the healthy development of a child’s identity and their sense of belonging and connectedness.
First Nations Perspectives
We acknowledge and pay homage to the traditional owners of the lands our Services are located on. Our educational programs include perspectives from our First Nations peoples including storytelling, dance, music, uses of symbols and respect for Country.
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Levels 4 and 5, 544-546 Collins StreetMelbourne, VIC, 3000
Centre Reviews
Kids on Colllins is the best. Jenn, the Centre Director runs the tight ship and safety first. The staff at KoC really cares... Kids on Colllins is the best. Jenn, the Centre Director runs the tight ship and safety first. The staff at KoC really cares about our daughter and us as a family since she went there at her 6 months old, especially we don't have any extended family support here. As the first time parents, they have been supporting us through the period. We went to another centre for a couple of days for a higher daily rate for a period of the time in Williamstown, they prove that Kids on Collins is the best as the team really care about children and parents. I am a high standard and can be demanding at times - but, this place ticks all the boxes for 1.5 years! Highly recommended. Read more
We've been with KoC for the last 10 years and they've been wonderful for our two boys in terms of development, care, friendships,... We've been with KoC for the last 10 years and they've been wonderful for our two boys in terms of development, care, friendships, support, etc - you name it. Will be a sad day when we are no longer walking through their doors/our boys are grown up. Rate them very highly. Read more
KOC to my boys and us is more than a centre, the staff/educators and management team are also our friends, families and... KOC to my boys and us is more than a centre, the staff/educators and management team are also our friends, families and communities. The experiences we have are extraordinary and beyond our expectation. The genuine care, love, support and individual focused education process have been terrific for both of my boys. We love KOC ❤️ Special thanks to Jodi, Vanita, Savannah, Karen, Morag, Adrienne, and of course Russell, Rebecca and Jen - for those cuddles and fun time with Hendrik and the true care and support for Charlie! We really appreciate everything you do for our boys. Read more
Before I enrolled my son here, they were super friendly and answered all enquiries with speed. Now that he has started his first few... Before I enrolled my son here, they were super friendly and answered all enquiries with speed. Now that he has started his first few weeks here, he has been having an amazing time. We get constant updates on his day with so many activities. He immediately learn new skills!! There always seem to be many educators who look after the room and everyone is always ready to be all-hands-on-deck. Read more
Great place with great educators that helped my daughter a lot with settling in a new environment. Would definitely recommend it and thank... Great place with great educators that helped my daughter a lot with settling in a new environment. Would definitely recommend it and thank you Savannah and Urji! Read more
We feel so grateful to be part of the Kids On Collins family for many years now, which has been a second home... We feel so grateful to be part of the Kids On Collins family for many years now, which has been a second home for both our kids. The educators are extremely welcoming, caring, and genuinely invested in our child’s growth and happiness. The environment is safe, nurturing, and full of engaging activities that encourage creativity, independence, and social skills. Our toddler has developed confidence and excitement about learning, and we’ve noticed such wonderful progress in his communication and social interactions. The staff are attentive and approachable, always keeping us updated about our child’s day and milestones, which gives us so much reassurance as parents. The centre also places a great emphasis on play-based learning, healthy routines, and inclusivity, which we truly value. It’s heartwarming to see our child run into the centre each morning with a big smile. We couldn’t ask for a better place for our kids to start their early learning journey. Read more
My 1 year old is at KOC and I can't rate it highly enough! I'm so at ease leaving him in their care,... My 1 year old is at KOC and I can't rate it highly enough! I'm so at ease leaving him in their care, such beautiful staff. Love how multicultural the centre is, their many updates throughout the day, and the location being so convenient. Read more
Kids of Collins is an exceptional centre that sets the standard for quality childcare. Our experience there with our daughter was beyond amazing, started... Kids of Collins is an exceptional centre that sets the standard for quality childcare. Our experience there with our daughter was beyond amazing, started when she was only 7 months old till her 18 months. From day one, we felt she was genuinely loved, supported, and seen. The environment was warm, nurturing, and incredibly well-run thanks to Jenn’s outstanding leadership. Her team—especially Savannah, Orji, and Russell—were truly extraordinary. Savannah and Orji always brought so much joy, calm, and kindness into her days, and we felt completely at ease knowing she was in such capable and loving hands. Savanna is so sweet and she loves her job which is the most important thing for an educator. Orji is so kind of my little one, she every day surprised me with doing a new hair style for her. Although she is young she is very passionate about her job and keeping herself up to date. They are both incredibly awesome. And Russell, what a gem! He’s full of energy and absolutely passionate about what he does. Every day, he brought fresh, innovative ideas that surprised and delighted the kids and parents alike. From beautifully curated wall displays filled with useful information to thoughtful observations about the children, his creativity and dedication stood out in the best possible way. Now that my daughter has moved on, we realise just how rare a centre like this is. The care, professionalism, and genuine love for the children at KOC are unmatched. We miss the team dearly and will always be grateful for the incredible start they gave our daughter. Thank you, Kids of Collins—you truly are one of a kind. Read more