Little Lane Early Learning Centre - Box Hill

Included in the fees are extra-curricular classes such as:

Sports & Fitness Programs: the children take part in a variety of activities, including ballet and soccer; all of which aim to build on their gross motor skills, social skills and coordination.

Music Program: the specialised early childhood music teacher understands the importance and benefits of prompting developing speech, vocabulary, listening, and memory skills through structured and planned music lessons.

Language Program: The Little Lane ELC Language immersion program promotes literacy, vocabulary, and understandings of cultural diversity and is facilitated by the centre’s qualified Mandarin teacher. 

Art Program: a unique art curriculum allows children to explore varying methods of self-expression, communication, and interpretation, as well as promoting creativity, empathy, understanding, and physical dexterity.

Excursions & Incursions: the children enjoy trips outside of the centre into the local community in line with their educational program to places such as Box Hill Gardens and local aged care homes; as well as specialist incursions to help facilitate a love for new experiences such as dentists, optometrists and a handyman. 

School Readiness Program: the educators understand the importance of a cohesive and supported transition to primary school and have ongoing relationships with many of the local schools within the area. Children also take part in a public speaking program to prepare them for life at school.

At Little Lane Early Learning Centre Box Hill the educators are inspired by the Reggio Emilia approach, and they strongly believe in the important role that play-based learning plays in helping children to develop an understanding of the world around them. The centre’s program is a fluid blend of spontaneous discovery, where children can self-select interests and resources relevant to them, as well as intentional teaching strategies that support a set goal or outcome. 

The educational program aims to foster a lifelong love of learning through hands-on learning experiences that are guided by the children’s interests and developmental goals. The educational program is a rich tapestry underpinned by the Early Years Learning Framework and the centre’s own philosophy. 

The educational program is tailored to every age group and developmental stage and encourages children to grow and develop in a way that supports their individuality. The educators strongly believe in a holistic approach to education and care, with a strong focus on community and family participation and relationships. 

The educators at Little Lane Early Learning Centre Box Hill ensure that children feel safe, supported and challenged to learn new things and participate in new experiences. The educators seek to make sure that the environment is inviting, natural, stimulating and engaging, and that it reflects the children’s personalities and interests. 

Technology plays a role in the children’s learning, with interactive whiteboards and computers to access various educational programs. Parents can access photos and updates about their child’s day through the centre’s free app.

Educators strive to create a calm, comfortable environment where each child feels safe. The highly trained team of educators are hand-picked to support the children and their learning. The centre is well resourced and each area is specifically designed with young learners in mind. 

Educators value their centre’s connection to the local community. Links with the local schools gives the children a sense of belonging in their area. Educators want to give children the best possible start on their next steps at school, which is why they focus on the children's social development, confidence and independence at a young age.

Love all the staff, families and children in this centre. Everyone is so respectful and friendly to one another. We are like one big happy family! 

Diana, Centre Manager, Little Lane Early Learning Centre Box Hill

It's so comforting to see staff who are reliable, respectful, caring, and fun-loving around to keep an eye on a child's safety and ensure that they are happy and entertained while they're away from home. Diana is such an amazing manager who is always being friendly, kind,supportive, and patient to all of the families and staff. There is no doubt that little lane elc box hill is above and beyond care with professionalism (and also the best childcare facility).

Yiwen - Educator  

As an educator. I have already recommended this centre to my classmates sooooooo many times. The manager is not only professional but also caring about each staff member. Management team are always being very helpful and highly efficient. They listen to you and try to help. Also they provide good training program for you to improve your skills and to keep your knowledge up to date. Every staff here are friendly and support each other. The working environment is soooooo nice and relaxing. This is the place you will be falling in love with your job. 

Mia - Educator  

At Little Lane Early Learning Centre, we aim to provide a warm, caring atmosphere where children and their families feel welcome and secure and where diversity is accepted, recognised and valued. Our aim is to foster within each child awareness and acceptance of others, developing respect for those who may be different from themselves in terms of lifestyle, abilities and culture.

We acknowledge that parents are children’s first educators and aim to work collaboratively to develop shared goals and expectations for each child by providing an environment where connecting links with the family and the wider world are affirmed and extended.

Little Lane Early Learning Centre Box Hill Team

The professional onsite chef at Little Lane Early Learning Centre Box Hill works in conjunction with the management team and families to create a seasonal rotating menu. All food is prepared fresh daily to ensure that the centre is meeting the nutritional needs of all age groups, guided by Healthy Eating guidelines. Family input on the menu is actively sought and the chef loves to incorporate well-loved family meals and culturally diverse meals into the menu. The centre can cater to all allergy and dietary requirements and have stringent processes around ensuring that dietary requirements are supported. 

Mealtimes at Little Lane are viewed as a time for connection and nourishment. Educators encourage social connection during mealtimes, with team members supporting meaningful conversations between children. Mealtimes are an opportunity to model and support a positive disposition towards healthy eating practices and the educators teach the importance of taking care of our bodies and recognising our own hunger levels. 

The educators recognise the benefits for children being engaged in experiences that help foster a curiosity towards new foods and textures. Educators regularly incorporate cooking experiences into the educational program. During these experiences, the children are able to experiment with a range of learning concepts such as measurements, turn-taking and understanding the different history and perceptions of different cultures.  

The centre values open-ended and natural materials, with an emphasis on incorporating these materials into the daily program. The centre has a native garden which allows them to highlight the ongoing relationship between people and the natural world, and our role in helping to take care of the world around us. The children are actively involved in implementing sustainable practices across all age groups, from utilising food waste for composting to harvesting the fruit and vegetables from the gardens.