We have recently re-enrolled our 2 boys aged 1 and 3 at Little Assets Melbourne City (after  a one-year absence) and we couldn’t be happier. 

Just over a year ago, we moved house and made the decision to move from Little Assets to  another childcare centre in East Melbourne closer to home. Unfortunately, the local centre  did not meet our expectations, as Little Assets had set the standard so high! 

The whole journey with Little Assets the second time around has been amazing. I couldn’t believe that all of the educators we grew to know previously are still there and it really does  feel like a family. Despite the inconvenience of having to drive to and from East Melbourne to Little Assets Melbourne City, we couldn’t be happier as we have an enormous level of trust in the centre. The education programs and style of learning is second to none! 

My youngest son is in the Orange room and the oldest in the Purple room. Both spaces are  lovely and the educators are so nurturing and kind and have taken the time to get to know  their interests, likes and dislikes. 

The centre has incredible outdoor spaces, with a huge amount of room and play options in  the toddler/kinder outdoor area. 

Their communication is also excellent. I love the Educa app and am so impressed with the  level of detail when reporting on our children’s development. 

I cannot speak higher of the wonderful team at Little Assets Melbourne City. Highly recommended!

Kristine - parent

The centre is very conducive for the kids to learn while they are having fun. The carers are passionate about their roles and are genuinely interested in how the toddlers/children are doing and progressing. The two fantastic ladies managing the centre are energetic, and are totally committed to making sure the children have a good environment to grow and learn. Totally have no qualms about recommending Little Assets to other parents looking for day care.

Eugene - parent

My son enjoys going to Little Assets! I would recommend parents to send their kids to Little Assets for sure!

Anup - parent 

Little Assets Philosophy Statement

Little Assets is family-owned early learning service dedicated in providing high-quality early childhood education and care to children across Melbourne. Our vision is to create a safe, secure, and nurturing environment where every child can flourish and reach their full potential.
We value the individuality of each child, recognizing that they are central to their own learning journeys. Through a play-based curriculum, children are encouraged to explore their interests, express themselves, and evolve at their own unique pace. We provide rich educational resources and highly trained educators to support and extend their development.
Our holistic philosophy draws upon key principles and frameworks including:
• The Early Years Learning Framework (EYLF)
• The National Quality Framework (NQF)
• Child Safe Standards
• The Reggio Emilia approach
• Diversity, inclusion, anti-discrimination, child rights
• Cultural responsiveness, especially to First Nations peoples
• Environmental sustainability

1. Child-Centric Learning (EYLF & NQF)
We see every child as a capable and competent learner. Our programs are responsive to their individual interests, strengths, and needs. Drawing on the EYLF and NQF, we foster a love for learning through play, creativity, and inquiry.
“I like about our Kinder because I love to draw in art area.”-Nina from LA Kew
“I like playing with my friends-something that I like -sandpit”-Lucca from LA Forest Hill

2. Reggio Emilia Inspired Practice
Guided by the Reggio Emilia philosophy and the vision of Loris Malaguzzi, we view children as capable, curious learners. Educators act as co-learners, observing and responding to children’s interests and ideas.
A core principle is Malaguzzi’s “100 Languages of Children”—the belief that children express themselves in countless ways, such as through art, movement, music, storytelling, and play.
We honour these languages by creating rich, open-ended environments that inspire creativity, collaboration, and critical thinking. The environment itself serves as the “third teacher,” supporting deep exploration and meaningful learning.
“The unicornosaurus, it’s my favourite area in yellow room because I love dinosaur. I learned that they exist a long time ago. I’m so happy that we made a very big dinosaur, like this big. Look at my arms (showing how big it is). And I love its claws because its rainbow” -Sebastian from LA Melbourne City

3. Diversity, Inclusion & Neurodiversity
We honour the rich cultural diversity within our community. Our inclusive curriculum reflects multiple cultures, traditions, and languages. We also embrace neurodiversity, ensuring all children—regardless of learning style or ability—are respected, supported, and empowered. We actively promote an inclusive environment where every child and family feels valued, fostering a sense of belonging and connectedness through encouraging families’ participation to share their culture, language, days of significance, family structure and experiences. These input shapes how we shape of curriculum and practises and how we critically reflect ways on how to make Little Assets more inclusive. We embrace children with disability and with neurodevelopmental differences. Our educators are continuously trained to understand and support children with diverse abilities, learning styles and additional needs.
“She’s on the wheelchair, I am holding her hands , her name is Finlie. I’m holding her hands because I love her. Iam kind to everyone” -Sophie from LA Melbourne City
“Friends with everyone”-Benjamin from LA Kew

4. Child Safety & Wellbeing
The safety, wellbeing, and rights of every child are at the heart of everything we do. We are committed to creating a safe, supportive, and empowering environment where children feel respected, heard, and protected.
We adhere to the Child Safe Standards, with clear policies and procedures in place to prevent harm and respond to concerns. Our educators receive regular training in child protection, mandatory reporting, and safe practices. We foster open communication with families and encourage a culture of trust and transparency, ensuring that every child feels safe, secure, and valued within our service.
“I draw Harpreet cuddling me when I feel sad. Then, I feel happy. I also draw a flying bunny””-Charlotte from LA South Morang
“Waiting at the tram stop, we wait for the people to get off & then we can get on the tram”-Ava from LA Forest Hill

5. Equity, Anti-Discrimination & Child Rights
We stand firmly against discrimination in all its forms. Our programs challenge stereotypes, promote social justice, and instil respect for every child’s rights. We strive to build a culture of empathy, fairness, and mutual respect.
“I made love potions. When people give love to someone else, they become friends. I want to give love to Yiling and everyone.”-Jesse from Little Assets Melbourne City

6. First Nations Cultural Responsiveness
We respectfully incorporate Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander perspectives into our curriculum and practice. By embedding cultural responsiveness, we celebrate the heritage and histories of First Nations peoples and work toward reconciliation through meaningful engagement and professional development.
“I draw Aboriginal people because I respect them. I learn to respect their land and the elders”- Zayah from LA Melbourne City
“I am drawing the Aboriginal Flag, and the camping fire. Teacher-” Why did you draw fire?” Nuvee pointed at the “Wurundjeri Land space said because I love playing at that corner”-Nuvee from LA South Morang

7. Sustainability & Environmental Responsibility
We inspire children to connect with and care for their environment. Our programs incorporate sustainable practices that promote environmental awareness, ethical decision-making, and a lifelong respect for the natural world.
“We need to respect our environment”- Zoe from LA Kew
“Me and Nina get excited to water the plants on the rooftop”-Grace from LA Kew
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Our Commitment
At Little Assets, we are dedicated to ongoing reflection, continuous growth, and fostering meaningful connections with families and the broader community. We strive to create a nurturing environment where every child’s voice is heard, valued, and respected. Our aim is to cultivate a sense of belonging, ensuring each child feels safe, supported, and inspired to grow into a curious, confident, and compassionate individual, while building strong connections within our community.

ROBO REVOLUTION: Weekly STEM based Education where children dive into a world of innovation, creativity and hands on learning. Engineering the future, exploring tech, experimenting new idea, building robots, our children always push the limits of what they can do.

Music program: Children enjoy music sessions with the Hey Dee Ho music program.

Sports program:  Sports 4 Kinder program is included as a regular incursion to encourage healthy physical activity.

Dance program: Children take part in the Kira-Kira Little Feet program, featuring Japanese music

Language program: Children take part in in-house Mandarin language lessons.

Little Yogis: Children enjoy yoga sessions with a qualified yoga trainer

Excursions: To extend on their learning the children are taken on outings to places like the library, museums and local food markets.

Storytelling & Woi Wurrung Language: Based on the Indigenous culture, the children love listening to stories about the Dreamtime. 

The centre offers a Reggio Emilia inspired curriculum embedded in a multicultural environment.  They embrace the effectiveness of play based learning, using the practices, principles and outcomes of the Victorian Early Years Learning Framework and NQS. 

The educators continuously encourage the children to make choices, discover, create, explore and communicate openly, while having fun in the welcoming, well-resourced environments. 

The children are cared for in the following rooms:

Nursery

Orange Room: 6 weeks to 12 months

Children will be supported to develop fundamental physical, social, intellectual and emotional skills through enjoyable, play-based activities. These will include games, songs, arts and crafts in the indoor/outdoor space. The children also take part in music and Mandarin lessons. 

Toddlers

Blue Room: 12 months to 2 years

The educators in this room will help each child develop fundamental physical, social, intellectual and emotional skills through enjoyable, play-based activities. These will include games, songs, arts and crafts, and the independent exploration of the safe, vibrant indoor/outdoor play areas. The children also take part in music and Mandarin lessons. 

Red Room: 1.5 years to 2.5 years

The educators will encourage each child to explore various types of physical play to help them develop their fundamental skills. Such activities will include dancing, riding bikes, sliding, balancing, see-saws and climbing – to strengthen fine and gross motor skills and promote sensory exploration. Lots of group games will help expand your child’s social and communication skills within the safe, vibrant indoor/outdoor play areas. The children also take part in music, sports and Mandarin lessons. 

Green Room: 2 years to 3 years

Here the educators will help each child develop their fundamental social, fine motor and language skills. They will encourage their participation in a variety of fine motor activities spanning art, reading, basic mathematics and play, while also facilitating interactions with other children to boost their social and communication capabilities. The children also take part in music, sports and Mandarin lessons. 

Preschool

Purple Room: 3 years to 4 years

In the pre-kindergarten room the educators will continue to develop each child’s independence, self-esteem and co-operation skills, while helping them to socialise and play with others. Enjoyable activities like arts and crafts, pre-reading and imaginative play will also take centre stage to help boost language, motor, creative and cognitive skills. The children will also gain an appreciation for numeracy, literacy and problem-solving to further prepare them for the next big step – kindergarten. The children also take part in music, sports, cooking, Mandarin lessons and show & tell. 

Yellow Room: 4 years to 6 years

In the kindergarten room, educators prepare each child for primary school in a stimulating environment designed to help them grow both socially and emotionally. The children’s ability to think, use and recognise language will be developed through guided creativity (art), group activities (play, dance, music and movement), and school concepts (mathematics, reading and writing). All learning is based on subjects of interest, and guided by the educators to help each child accomplish tasks independently, make discoveries about themselves and name their feelings. The children also take part in music, sports, cooking, assembly, lunchbox program, Mandarin lessons, show & tell, library and museum excursions.