Our centre offers the VIC Government-approved ‘Best Start, Best Life’ Kindergarten Program.

At World of Learning, your child will benefit from the VIC ‘Best Start, Best Life’ Government-approved program as part of our enhanced learning program. Our program will support your child’s learning, development, and well-being for now, at school and beyond. We tailor our Kindergarten program across:

- Numeracy

- Literacy

- Emotional and Social Development

- Self regulation

- Healthy minds and bodies

The added benefits of our Kindergarten program include:

- VIC ‘Best Start, Best Life’ Government-approved program

- Extended opening hours

- Open all year round (excl public holidays)

- Programs developed and delivered by our Early Childhood Teachers

- Exclusive music and movement program for self-regulation

“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 by experimenting. On any given day you can see the nursery children engaging in all types of play, water 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 and reading experiences.

On any given day the Toddler children 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 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 encourages active engagement in learning and supports a range of positive developmental outcomes including resilience, independence, critical thinking and creativity.

The oral language supports literacy learning. 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 development by engaging in rich discussions, introducing new vocabulary as part of everyday conversations, as well as singing, playing games, and reading with the children daily.

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, is supported through group learning environments. 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. Lastly, ensuring that all children are ready for the ‘big school’ by preparing them for all that ‘big school’ has to offer.

Our centre chef prepares and cooks healthy and 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.

Our centre offers children nutrient-rich, unprocessed, and seasonal whole foods – created to delight the fussiest eaters.

Hi, my name is Tracey, and I am the Centre Manager here at Springvale 1 World of Learning. My teaching approach is built around empathy, trust, and connection – I believe that every child deserves to feel valued and understood.

My journey in early childhood education began in 2000, when I first joined a childcare service as a cook. It didn’t take long for me to realise how much of a difference I could make by supporting children and their families, and that’s what led me to pursue my Diploma in Children’s Services. Since then, I’ve been deeply passionate about early learning and creating environments where children feel safe, supported, and confident to grow.

Over the years, I’ve learnt that children thrive through play, observation, and interaction. Positive relationships and consistent role modelling from trusted educators can have a lasting impact on their wellbeing and development. My teaching approach is built around empathy, trust, and connection – I believe that every child deserves to feel valued and understood.

I often explain to families that a child’s brain develops most rapidly before the age of five, and a high-quality play-based program, guided by the Early Years Learning Framework (EYLF), supports essential school readiness skills. At our centre, we focus on nurturing the whole child – socially, emotionally, physically, and cognitively. I’m proud to lead a long-standing, multicultural team. We bring a wide range of experiences and cultural perspectives that enrich the learning environment for our children and help create a warm, inclusive space for all families.

Building strong partnerships with families is a key part of what we do. I value open, honest communication and take the time to understand and respect each family’s unique background, preferences, and parenting style. It’s this mutual respect and collaboration that creates a true sense of belonging and community in our centre.

Thank you for choosing our Springvale early education centre and kindergarten as a part of your child’s learning journey. We look forward to working with you and your family to make this experience a truly memorable one.