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Whitehall Early Learning Centre

Whitehall Early Learning Centre

58 Whitehall Street, Footscray, VIC, 3011 view map
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4.9
1300617370

Care Type:

Long Day Care

Hours:

6:30am to 6:30pm

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Address:

58 Whitehall Street, Footscray, VIC, 3011

4.9

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About Whitehall Early Learning Centre

Welcome to Whitehall Early Learning Centre, a warm and modern centre in the heart of Footscray where every child feels they belong. We care for children aged 6 weeks to 6 years across four age-based programs: Infants, Toddlers, Junior Kinder and Preschool.

Our curriculum blends the Reggio Emilia and Montessori philosophies, recognising every child as capable, curious and full of potential. Through play-based learning in thoughtfully prepared spaces, children build independence, creativity and confidence at their own pace, guided by experienced and nurturing educators.

Our all-inclusive daily fee covers nappies, sunscreen, all meals and educational resources. Freshly prepared, dietitian-designed menus follow the Australian Dietary Guidelines and the Get Up & Grow framework, with five balanced meals a day and allergy-aware options.

Families enjoy daily updates and photos through our parent app, onsite parking, secure pram storage, and a safe, CCTV-monitored, air-conditioned environment with shaded outdoor play. Our EYLF-aligned School Readiness program helps preschoolers build the literacy, numeracy, social and emotional skills for a confident start to school.

Open Monday to Friday, 6:30am to 6:30pm. Book a tour and discover why Footscray families choose Whitehall.

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About the Curriculum

About the Curriculum

Our curriculum brings together two of the world's most respected early learning philosophies — Reggio Emilia and Montessori.

Our Reggio Emilia-inspired approach recognises that children are capable, curious and full of potential from the very beginning. Learning is viewed as a journey, not a race, and every child's ideas, questions and creativity are deeply valued.

Our Montessori-inspired practices give children the freedom to explore within a thoughtfully prepared environment. Hands-on, practical activities allow children to build focus, independence and real-world skills at their own pace.

Programs

Programs

Every child's journey is thoughtfully supported from infancy through to preschool across four age-based programs.

Infants (6 weeks to 1 year): a gentle, nurturing start built on secure attachments, individual routines, sensory play and safe spaces to explore.

Toddlers (1 to 2 years): a time of discovery and growing independence, with language development, social learning and active play.

Junior Kinder (2 to 3 years): building confidence, communication and early social connections through hands-on, play-based learning.

Preschool (3 to 5 years): fostering independence, resilience, early literacy and numeracy, and a smooth, confident transition to school.

Health and Nutrition

Health and Nutrition

Nutrition plays a vital role in every child's development, wellbeing and learning. All meals are prepared fresh on-site and follow the Australian Dietary Guidelines and the Get Up & Grow framework.

Our dietitian-designed menus provide five balanced meals each day, featuring vegetables, wholegrains and plant-based proteins, with water available throughout the day and milk at select mealtimes. Menus accommodate allergies, cultural needs and family preferences, and weekly menus are shared with families.

Mealtimes are meaningful learning moments where children explore food, build healthy habits and discover where food comes from.

Parent communication and involvement

Parent communication and involvement

We believe strong partnerships with families are at the heart of great early learning. Parents receive daily updates and photos through our parent app, along with regular progress and wellbeing updates, so you always know how your child's day has been.

We warmly welcome family collaboration and involvement in centre life, from sharing ideas to joining in special events, incursions and excursions.

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$174 /day

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$174 /day

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Whitehall Early Learning Centre Reviews (29)

4.9 /5

Based on 29 Reviews

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Austin Lee

5.0 • 1 week ago
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Hayden Ford

2.0 • 1 week ago

bad bathrooms

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Katie Mliswa

5.0 • 1 month ago

We couldn’t be happier with Whitehall Early Learning! The centre is warm, welcoming and genuinely feels like a home away from home. The staff are absolutely wonderful — caring, attentive, friendly and always so invested in the children’s wellbeing, development and happiness.<br><br>The educators go above and beyond to create a safe, nurturing and engaging environment, and it’s clear how much passion and dedication they bring to their work. The communication with families is also fantastic, and we always feel heard, supported and kept up to date.<br><br>Most importantly, our child is so happy to attend and comes home excited to share their day. We have complete confidence in the team and feel incredibly grateful to have found such a wonderful centre.<br><br>Highly recommend Whitehall Early Learning to any family looking for a caring, professional and nurturing environment for their child! ⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️

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Glenn O'Neill

5.0 • 1 month ago

Great place for your little one , mine loves it here , everyone so friendly and happy

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Tithy Da Silva

5.0 • 1 month ago

We had a really positive experience with Whitehall Early Learning Centre. The educators are caring, friendly and attentive, and I feel comfortable knowing that my daughter is being well looked after while she is there.<br>I especially appreciate how the educators communicate with us and keep us updated about how she is doing throughout the day. They are patient and understanding, which has made the transition into childcare much easier for both my daughter and our family.<br>The centre is welcoming, clean, and provides a safe and engaging environment for children to learn, play, and develop. I can see that the educators genuinely care about the children and their wellbeing.<br>Overall, we are very happy with our experience and grateful to the team for taking such good care of our daughter. I would definitely recommend this childcare centre to other parents looking for a caring and supportive environment for their little ones.

How Whitehall Early Learning Centre Compares

with Footscray, 3011

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Price

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Whitehall Early Learning Centre

$174

Suburb Average

$161.24

NQS

The National Quality Standard is an industry benchmark defined by the government.

Whitehall Early Learning Centre

Provisional

Suburb Average

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NQS Rating Breakdown

Overall

Provisional

Educational Program and Practice Provisional
Children's Health and Safety Provisional
Physical environment Provisional
Staffing Arrangements Provisional
Relationships with children Provisional
Collaborative partnerships with families and communities Provisional
Governance and leadership Provisional

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