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Birches Early Learning Centre Ormond

Birches Early Learning Centre Ormond

38-40 Dalmor Avenue, Ormond, VIC, 3204 view map
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4.9
(03) 9578 1015

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Long Day Care

Hours:

6:30am to 6:30pm

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Address:

38-40 Dalmor Avenue, Ormond, VIC, 3204

4.9

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We've had a wonderful experience with Birches, particularly in the Kinder room where my daughter currently is. The educators are warm, caring and truly go above and beyond to create engaging learning experiences for the children. Over the past few weeks, my daughter has absolutely loved watching chickens hatch from eggs, it has been such a special experience, so much learning and something she's talked about every day!

- Liz M

The centre is fantastic. My daughter started earlier in the year and everyone was warm, welcoming and really made sure she and I felt comfortable. They have done some brilliant incursions and are really focused on the children having a great learning experience.

- Ellen W

What stands out for me in Birches are the teachers. Our daughter felt genuine love and care from her teachers. We'd even ask who's the teacher that she likes, and she'd answer with "all of them!"

- Jonathan L

About Birches Early Learning Centre Ormond

Birches ELC Ormond is a warm, welcoming centre where children and families feel they belong. We’re tucked down a quiet side street off North Road, a short walk from Ormond train station, and open 6:30am to 6:30pm, Monday to Friday.

Our approach
Our program is inspired by the Reggio Emilia approach and follows the Early Years Learning Framework. We see every child as capable and curious, and we let their interests guide what they learn. Children move freely between indoor and outdoor spaces throughout the day. We also see you as your child’s first teacher, so we build on what they learn at home.

Small and personal
With only 60 places, Ormond has a real community feel. Every educator knows every child by name, and families get to know the whole team, not just their child’s room.

Meals made fresh
Our chef prepares fresh, nutritious meals every day and caters for all allergies and dietary needs.

More than the curriculum
Sport, music and cooking programs, plus monthly incursions and excursions through the year, give children plenty to look forward to.


Drop in any time
We have an open door policy. You don’t need to call ahead. Pop in to see your child, chat with an educator or join in the program. We’d love to have you.

A keepsake to take home
We keep a portfolio of your child’s artwork, photos and our observations, showing how they grow while they’re with us. It’s yours to keep when they move on.

Call us on (03) 9578 1015 to book a tour.

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Services Provided by Birches Early Learning Centre Ormond

State Government Approved Programs

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Music, Sport & Monthly Incursions

Our yard is double the outdoor space required for our licence, with plenty of room for children to explore, follow their curiosity and discover something new every day. There are places to run, climb, dig and build, and quiet spots to slow down.

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A Team Who Know Your Child

Our long-standing team and low staff turnover mean your child sees the same familiar faces every day. Families get to know the educators, and the educators really know your child.

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Committed to Child Safety

Child safety isn’t a box we tick. It shapes every decision we make, from who we hire to how our rooms and yard are set up to how we listen to children. Your child’s safety and wellbeing come first, every day.

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Family Owned and Operated

Birches ELC Ormond is owned and run by a local family in the community.

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What the parents say

What the parents say

Thank you Birches for the wonderful care you have given my boys. After a difficult start at another centre the move to Birches has completely changed the boys attitude to being left.

From the caring greetings each morning from the centre director Sammy to the lovely carers that provide fabulous feedback at pickup. My 3 year old runs into ‘Sammy’s home’ each morning without a backward glance and my 1 year olds time in the baby’s room is comforting and caring. This is amazing for a baby that doesn’t like being left by mum.

I feel relaxed during the day now, knowing my boys are so happy and well cared for. Thank you Sammy and your fabulous staff.

Tess - parent 

Birches is such a hidden gem! I looked at many centres in the Chadstone / Caulfield / Glen Huntly/ Ormond area and Birches was the stand out.

The educators are all exceptional. They are kind and gentle, consistent with routines and expectations and always creating new and exciting learning activities for my daughter. She settled in so quickly because of the amazing staff. The director Sammy is brilliant. She knows all the children well and is flexible to have their needs met, nothing is too much trouble. I couldn't have asked for a more patient person to calm my fears of putting my only child into care... which was super scary!

The centre is small enough that everyone knows my daughter and greets her by name, feels like a second home. I'm so glad I found Birches for her!

Liz - parent 

Cannot recommend Birches Ormond enough thanks to the Centre Director Sammy and her staff. Sammy is there every day – out in the rooms - knowing the children and making sure their individual needs are met. The care given and attention to detail is above and beyond.

My son (3) absolutely loves going to “school” and a huge bonus is the physical changes that have recently been to the centre. It's clean with beautiful, new, quality furniture and toys. The program is great and I feel so confident knowing my son is getting the best opportunity to learn and excel.

The food is amazing - the things my fussy eater is enjoying is wonderful. I can go to work everyday knowing he is being loved and cared for.

Thank you Birches Ormond - you are all amazing and we are so very grateful to have found you.

Stacey - parent

Programs

Programs

Our program is inspired by the Reggio Emilia approach and follows the Early Years Learning Framework. Learning is play-based and led by children’s interests, and children move freely between indoor and outdoor spaces throughout the day.


🌿 Bush Kindy – Exploring the natural environment and extending learning through outdoor adventures.
⚽ Weekly Sport Program – Building coordination, confidence and teamwork through fun, active play.
🎵 Weekly Music Program – Singing, rhythm and movement that build listening skills, language and self-expression.
👩‍🍳 Cooking Classes with Our Chef – Hands-on sessions where children learn where food comes from, try new tastes and practise measuring and mixing.
🎨 Sensory Classes (up to 3 years) – Supporting early development through engaging sensory play.
🚒 Monthly Incursions and Excursions – Visits from emergency services and community groups covering sustainability, animals, culture, health and dental care, music and live performance, plus outings that bring learning to life.
🎓 School Readiness Program – Our kindergarten program builds the confidence, independence and early literacy and numeracy skills children need for Prep. Children also visit local primary schools during the year, so school feels familiar before they start.
📒 Developmental Portfolio – A collection of your child’s artwork, photos and our observations, showing how they grow with us. It’s yours to keep when they move on.

Health & nutrition

Health & nutrition

Our chef prepares fresh, nutritious meals on site every day, so there’s no need to pack lunch. We cater for all allergies and dietary needs, and we’re happy to talk through your child’s requirements before they start. Children also join in cooking sessions, learning where food comes from and trying new tastes. 

You'll never believe what they eat!

From one of our parents "Miss O is a very fussy eater at home and routinely has very little to eat at dinner time. I still cannot believe that she is regularly having multiple servings of FISH CURRY! She has never swallowed fish at home in 3 years!"

Meet the team

Meet the team

Our Ormond educators are a close, settled team who know every family and child by name. They take time to build real relationships with children and families, and they plan the program around what each child is curious about. Every educator holds a qualififed early childhood qualification. 

Our educators hold:

A current Working With Children Check
First aid and CPR
Emergency anaphylaxis management, including EpiPen use
Emergency asthma management
Food handling certification


Training doesn’t stop there. Our team takes part in regular professional development, mentoring and first aid refreshers, so their skills stay current.

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Birches Early Learning Centre Ormond Reviews (50)

4.9 /5

Based on 50 Reviews

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Mary Cassidy

5.0 • 2 months ago
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Liz Murray

5.0 • 2 months ago

We've had a wonderful experience with Birches, particularly in the Kinder room where my daughter currently is. The educators are warm, caring and truly go above and beyond to create engaging learning experiences for the children. Over the past few weeks, my daughter has absolutely loved watching chickens hatch from eggs, it has been such a special experience, so much learning and something she's talked about every day!<br><br>The children spend plenty of time outdoors which I really value, and the staff are beautiful, consistent and genuinely invested in the children. Special events, like Mother's Day, are always thoughtfully planned, with so much love, creativity and effort put into making them memorable for families.

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Sarah Hammond

5.0 • 3 months ago

We highly recommend Birches ELC Ormond. The staff are lovely and provide a safe and fun environment for our children to learn and grow in.

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Lucy Magura

5.0 • 3 months ago

Our daughter has been at Birches for two years now and we genuinely couldn’t be happier with the centre.<br><br>The Kinder room is fantastic. The Kinder teachers, Jacqui, Claire and Cathy, are so incredibly warm, friendly and nurturing. They go out of their way to make every child feel seen and heard. They are always engaged with the children and organising great activities that capture the children’s interests. I feel so comfortable knowing my daughter is looked after by such incredible educators.<br><br>The environment itself is light, well-resourced and there’s plenty of space for children to play. I love how they take children outdoors as much as possible, and the indoor activities are always well thought-out and clearly aligned to the EYLF. They often hold incursions and excursions that my daughter talks about for weeks after!<br><br>The centre director, Shamitha, is absolutely fantastic. Any question is responded to promptly and she is so warm and welcoming. You can tell how much she values her staff and how important it is that all children are thriving.<br><br>Thank you Birches for offering such a wonderful Kinder experience. We look forward to our younger daughter starting next year!

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Irah Leung

5.0 • 3 months ago

Our first childcare experience and we honestly think nothing can compare! Our child has never experienced childcare before and she adjusted so well. ❤️ You can tell that the teachers care by the way they reach out when something comes up. I also love the detailed updates on what my kid has been up to the whole day. Overall very happy with Birches!

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