1800 517 086
1800 517 086Address:
20 Paxford Drive, Cranbourne North, VIC, 3977
Care Type:
Long Day Care, Pre-school
Hours:
6:30AM to 6:30PM
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$159.30 /day
Your enquiry will be sent directly to the Great Beginnings Cranbourne North.
Address:
20 Paxford Drive, Cranbourne North, VIC, 3977
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We highly recommend Great Beginnings. The continuity of staff, their devotion to each individual child and the level of inclusion they provide is truly something else.<br><br>We have sent all of our children to Great Beginnings, and they have always supported not only our children but us as a family as well. From the educators to management, everyone has always been approachable, caring, supportive and genuinely invested in our children.<br><br>Our daughter, who is now a past student, has Level 3 ASD, and the love, care and understanding shown towards her during her time at the centre was incredible. The staff went above and beyond to understand her individual needs, support her goals and make sure she was included, valued and celebrated for who she is.<br><br>The dedication shown to her development and wellbeing meant so much to us as parents. We always felt that she was genuinely cared for and that the staff wanted the very best for her. After the experience we had with our daughter, sending our other children to Great Beginnings was a no-brainer. We knew they would be in the best possible hands.<br><br>Great staff, great management and an amazing centre. We couldn't recommend Great Beginnings highly enough.
- victoria
We are conveniently located for families in or commuting through Melton South, Melton West, Hopetoun Park, Exford, Kurunjang and Atherstone.
Many of our Children go on to attend local schools such as Tulliallan Primary School, supporting a smooth transition to school.
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:
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:
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.
We are conveniently located for families in or commuting through Melton South, Melton West, Hopetoun Park, Exford, Kurunjang and Atherstone.
Many of our Children go on to attend local schools such as Tulliallan Primary School, supporting a smooth transition to school.
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:
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:
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.
State Government Approved Programs
Our Kindergarten program supports children’s learning, development, and well-being, ensuring a confident transition to school.
Our music program supports children’s self-regulation, memory, concentration, and creativity while fostering a love and appreciation of music.
Our long-standing team, with over 5 years of experience, provides a calm and supportive environment where children feel safe and secure.
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:
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:
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.
“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 su pporting 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.
Morning
Jesse is 11 months old and enjoys sensory play outside in the sandpit with her friends. She sits near her educator who helps teach her how to scoop the sand into the bucket. Jesse is learning how to dig, carry, and move the sand. She is also exploring texture and learning what happens to the sand when she adds water!
Lunch
Jesse has finished her lunch and is preparing to take a nap. Her educator changes her nappy, prepares a bottle and reads Jesse a story before her afternoon sleep.
Afternoon
Jesse and some of her nursery friends enjoy some story time and songs outside in the shaded garden. They read ‘Peepo’ which is Jesse’s favourite book.
Morning
Nick is two and a half years old and loves to start his day at the centre outside on the climbing equipment. His friends join him, and together they pretend to be pirates on a ship looking for treasure. Through this exciting dramatic play, Nick is learning about himself and the world around him. Dramatic play is helping Nick identify his interests, abilities, likes and dislikes.
Lunch
Nick is watering the vegetables in the garden. By doing this, Nick is learning the importance of growing and caring for the veggies in the garden. Nick picks a tomato from the garden, which the Chef will use to help make Nick and his friend’s lunch - Spaghetti Bolognese!
Afternoon
Nick enjoys art, and today he is painting a beach scene from a recent family holiday. He adds the finishing touches and sets the painting aside to dry; so that he can take it home to share with his family.
While painting, Nick is learning how to express himself creatively and how to convey his ideas and emotions. Painting is also helping develop Nick’s hand eye coordination, finger, wrist and hand strength. Making marks on paper is important for self expression as well as later learning.
Morning
Daniela is almost five years old and can’t wait for today’s carpentry experience - she loves building things! Carpentry experiences allow Daniela and her friends to extend their learning through real-life experiences. While participating in carpentry, Daniela is learning to problem solve, experiment and predict. She is also improving her hand eye coordination, manipulative skills and muscular strength.
Lunch
Before Daniela sits down for lunch with her friends and educators, Daniela takes part in the centre’s sports program. Daniela loves sports. Sports helps Daniela improve her flexibility and strength (perfect for growing bodies!). Sports also allows her to practice different skills in a fun and engaging way.
Afternoon
Daniela is off to ‘big school’ next year and she can't wait to start! Daniela and her friends will be visiting the local primary school next week. In preparation for the visit, the class is creating a list of questions to ask the Principal and school children.
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.
Hi my name is Samantha, and I am the Centre Manager here at Great Beginnings Cranbourne North. I started my career in Early Childhood Education and Care in 2006 and hold a Certificate III Business Administration, Infant to Preschool Nutrition, Certificate III in Children’s Service and Diploma in Children Services.
All childcare centres, including our centre, use the foundation of play-based learning to guide our experiences every day. With access to a range of age-appropriate learning resources, trained educators, and new experiences among friends, we set children up to thrive in an environment that is dedicated to learning.
Children develop their curiosity, problem-solving, confidence and resilience at our centre, and we carefully plan play-based learning experiences around their interests and learning goals. Over time, you will see your child develop abilities such as language, motor movement, memory, concentration and social relationships all by partaking in these experiences - it's a truly incredible journey to witness!
Our team understands just how important your children are to you and we ensure we take our responsibilities seriously. Great Beginnings has extensive policy and procedures in place to assist our team in protecting children in our care. You can read more about our commitment to safety here.
The team at Great Beginnings Cranbourne North cannot wait to meet you and start on this exciting adventure with you.
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1-2 years
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Based on 64 Reviews
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victoria
We highly recommend Great Beginnings. The continuity of staff, their devotion to each individual child and the level of inclusion they provide is truly something else.<br><br>We have sent all of our children to Great Beginnings, and they have always supported not only our children but us as a family as well. From the educators to management, everyone has always been approachable, caring, supportive and genuinely invested in our children.<br><br>Our daughter, who is now a past student, has Level 3 ASD, and the love, care and understanding shown towards her during her time at the centre was incredible. The staff went above and beyond to understand her individual needs, support her goals and make sure she was included, valued and celebrated for who she is.<br><br>The dedication shown to her development and wellbeing meant so much to us as parents. We always felt that she was genuinely cared for and that the staff wanted the very best for her. After the experience we had with our daughter, sending our other children to Great Beginnings was a no-brainer. We knew they would be in the best possible hands.<br><br>Great staff, great management and an amazing centre. We couldn't recommend Great Beginnings highly enough.
mackenzie perry
Great Beginnings Cranbourne North have been nothing less than exceptional since our daughter started in Room 2 this year.<br><br>One educator who has become a special favourite of our girl’s is Hannah. Hannah has gone above and beyond in caring for Skyla and has taken the time to genuinely get to know her, communicate with us about our goals, understand what we do at home, and then implement those same routines and approaches at childcare. It means so much to us knowing that Skyla is being cared for by someone who listens to us as parents and truly understands our little girl.<br><br>Tarn and Sam have also been incredibly supportive, helpful and understanding. They have guided me through every step of navigating our anxieties around Skyla’s allergy and have always made us feel heard, reassured and confident that she is safe and well cared for.<br><br>The communication from the team has been fantastic, and we have always felt comfortable raising questions, concerns or anything we would like to work on with Skyla. It genuinely feels like we are all working together as a team for her.<br><br>We couldn’t be happier with the care, love and support Skyla receives at Great Beginnings Cranbourne North. Watching her become more confident, settled and excited to go to childcare has been so special to us as parents.<br><br>A huge thank you to Hannah, Tarn, Sam, Bec and the entire Room 2 team for everything you do. We are so grateful to have found such a wonderful centre and such caring educators for our girl. ❤️
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All-Round Excellence<br>• "We absolutely love this center! The educators are incredibly nurturing, the facilities are spotless, and our child runs in with a smile every single day." Only when he's SICK..😊<br>• "Choosing this childcare was the best decision we made for our family. The staff goes above and beyond to create a safe, fun, and educational environment."<br>• "Highly recommend! A wonderful, welcoming community where children genuinely thrive and always feel the loved with their BEAUTIFUL SMILING FACE 🥰"<br><br>👩🏫 Amazing Educators & Staff<br>• "The educators here are exceptional. They treat every child like family and are deeply invested in their growth and happiness."<br>• "Incredible staff! Their patience, warmth, and dedication make drop-offs completely stress-free for every different parents."<br><br>📝 Communication & Peace of Mind<br>• "Communication is top-notch. We love the regular updates and photos throughout the day. It gives us total peace of mind while we are at work or home to do Family Business or RESTING FROM MY NIGHT SHIFT FROM WORK "<br>• "The communication is fantastic. The team is always professional, transparent, and highly responsive to any questions we have."<br>🌱 Learning & Development<br>• "The learning curriculum is outstanding. I am constantly amazed by the new skills, words, and creative ideas my child brings home."<br>• "Fantastic focus on development. The daily activities are thoughtful, engaging, and perfectly tailored to help kids learn through play."..<br><br>THANK YOU SO MUCH FAMILY.<br>[ GREAT BEGINNING SCHOOL)<br>MAY GOD BLESS YOU GUYS.. KEEP IT UP.. YOU'RE ALWAYS IN MY PRAYER FOR YOUR SAFETY.. CALLING GOD FOR HIS PRESENCE TO KEEP THIS BEAUTIFUL PLACE, TEACHERS AND ALL OUR KIDS SAFE..<br>🙏🙏🙏🙏🙏🙏🙏 WE LIKE & LOVE YOU ALL.💝💝💝💝💝💝💝💝💝🙌🙌<br><br>From : Lealaiauloto Family.
Arash Mashayekhi
Our experience with this centre has been exceptional. Knowing our children are safe, happy and well cared for gives us peace of mind throughout the day.<br><br>A special thank you to the management team, kinder teachers and Nursery 1 educators. We’ve seen wonderful progress in our children’s social and emotional development, confidence and everyday skills, and we truly appreciate the care and effort you put into supporting them.<br><br>We highly recommend this centre to any family looking for a caring and supportive environment for their children.<br><br>Thank you, team!
Kayla Anderson
We absolutely love Great Beginnings. Both of our children attend and we’ve always been so happy with the support they receive. The educators are caring, approachable and genuinely take the time to get to know each child. It gives us such peace of mind knowing that our kids are happy, settled and so well looked after. We’re so grateful to the whole team and couldn’t thank them enough for everything they do.
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