Community Kids Heathmont Early Education Centre

40 Marlborough Road, Heathmont, VIC, 3135

5.0 Average score

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6:30AM to 6:30PM

Licensed for 90 Children

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Our centre proudly offers the VIC Government-approved Kindergarten program as part of our enhanced learning program. Our Kindergarten program supports your child's learning, development and well-being, to help ensure a successful transition to school.
Our evidence-based Rhythm and Resilience Program (RAMSR), developed by Queensland University of Technology has been designed to help develop fundamental skills that help support childrens self-regulation, memory and concentration. Children learn to appreciate and develop an understanding of music - and of course, have fun.
Our community engagement program encourages our children to interact with and discover their local community. We often welcome visits from community services and adventure outside the centre on excursions that complement and enhance their learning experiences.

Welcome to Community Kids Heathmont Early Education Centre

We are conveniently located for families in or commuting through Heathmont, Wantirna, Vermont, Ringwood, Bayswater and Ringwood East. Many of our Children go on to attend local schools such as Marlborough 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:

Nursery (0-2 years): A safe, nurturing environment for babies to explore with tailored sensory and social experiences.
Toddler (2-3 years): Play-based learning encourages curiosity, confidence, and social skills.
Kindergarten (3-6 years): A stimulating learning environment that prepares our children for school through our Enhanced Learning Program.

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:

Rhythm and Movement for Self-Regulation (RAMSR), an evidence-based program developed by Queensland University of Technology to support children’s executive function and self-regulation.
Environmental and social sustainability learning experiences.
Personalised learning plans for each child.
Local school connections.

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.

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Kindergarten/Preschool Programs

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:

Numeracy & Literacy: Developing key skills for lifelong learning.
Self-Regulation: Fostering emotional control and resilience.
Social & Emotional Development: Supporting independence and building healthy relationships.
Creativity & Problem-Solving: Encouraging curiosity and critical thinking.

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:

Government subsidy: Further reduces out-of-pocket Kinder fees in addition to your eligible Childcare Subsidy (CCS).
Personalised Learning Plans: Tailored to your child’s unique needs.
Rhythm and Resilience Program: Music and movement to improve emotional regulation.
School Readiness: Preparing your child for a smooth transition to school.

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.

About the curriculum

“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 supporting 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.

Meet the team

Hi my name is Brittany, and I am the Centre Manager here at Community Kids Heathmont. I began my career in early childhood education and care in 2012 and started working at Community Kids Heathmont in 2016. I hold a Diploma in Children’s Services and have also completed an Advanced Diploma in Community Sector Management.

I began in the education system as I wanted to make sure all children has an opportunity to learn and develop. Being a centre manager is my passion as I like to inspire the adults around me to be better educators.

I strive to build strong relationships with children, families, my team, and our local community. I have lived in Heathmont for 24 years, attended our local Primary School and worked at the local supermarket as a young 14-year-old. I believe this gives me a wider knowledge of the expectations of our families and what we can provide for them.

Our childcare centre is unique as the educators will do everything they can to make all members of our community feel like they belong. It does not matter to them if a child attends once a week or full time. The amount of affection and attention each child requires will be given to the individual for them to reach their full potential. Our families all come from different cultural, linguistic, and religious backgrounds and they are equally respected here.

Our centre is the sort of childcare centre where every educator knows all the children, no matter which room they are in. In the past two years, we have really developed the “CK – Family” way, we support one another, have fun and respect who we are. The whole team sees their role as incredibly important, helping children establish the building blocks for a successful lifetime of learning.

Our team understands just how important your children are to you and we ensure we take our responsibilities seriously. Community Kids Early Education Centres has extensive in place to assist our team in protecting children in our care.

We build strong relationships with our families through our friendly, caring and professional approach and ensure they know our expectations.

We understand that starting at a new centre can be overwhelming and that is why from the very first enquiry, we make sure that we address all your questions one by one. We walk families through all the forms and administration that need to be done, this includes enrolment forms, , explaining subsidies, government caps, centre schedules, our centre menu and more.

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Karen VS

Aug, 2025

We've been with the centre for 3 years so far and have had a great experience. We moved across from another centre where... Read more

Response from the owner 06 Aug 2025

Hello Karen, Thank you for your fantastic 5-star review! We’re thrilled that you have been with us for 3 years and had such a great experience. Your positive feedback is invaluable to us and motivates our entire team to keep delivering excellence. Best regards, The Community Kids Team

P G

Dec, 2024

Great management team with excellent communication. Staff always friendly, my son is super happy here.

Vatsal Patel

Nov, 2024

I would not recommend enrolling infants at this centre. The nursery care was subpar and lacked genuine care. The centre was understaffed, making... Read more

Cassandra Philpott

Sep, 2024

Our family has been a part of the wonderful Community kids experience for 2 years now with my son attending from 8 months... Read more

Response from the owner 13 Sep 2024

Dear Cassandra, thanks for leaving us such a wonderful review. We are thrilled that you loved your experience; our staff will definitely be happy to read what you wrote. We put customer experience and satisfaction as our priority, and your review reaffirms the hard work we put in every day. Kind regards, The Community Kids Team.

Miranda Tessa

Apr, 2024

Highly recommend CC Heathmont! From the moment I arrived with my son as a new mum, my stress & anxiety about leaving him... Read more

Jan, 2024

This centre has a very homely feel with genuine educators who have a passion for Early Years Education and Care. My child comes... Read more

Response from the owner 09 Jan 2024

Dear B, thanks for leaving us such a wonderful review. We are thrilled that you loved your experience; our staff will definitely be happy to read what you wrote. We put customer experience and satisfaction as our priority, and your review reaffirms the hard work we put in every day. Kind regards, The Early Learning Services Team.

Fenil Patel

Jan, 2024

Great place for my 4 year old. She loves going to childcare and spending time with her educators and friends. She has gained... Read more

Response from the owner 09 Jan 2024

Dear Fenil, thanks for leaving us such a wonderful review. We are thrilled that you loved your experience; our staff will definitely be happy to read what you wrote. We put customer experience and satisfaction as our priority, and your review reaffirms the hard work we put in every day. Kind regards, The Early Learning Services Team.

Joanne Moore

Jan, 2024

Great centre with fantastic staff. Both our kids have been very happy here! Thanks to Britt, Maggie and their Team for their commitment... Read more

Response from the owner 09 Jan 2024

Dear Joanne, thanks for leaving us such a wonderful review. We are thrilled that you loved your experience; our staff will definitely be happy to read what you wrote. We put customer experience and satisfaction as our priority, and your review reaffirms the hard work we put in every day. Kind regards, The Community Kids Team.

Jake Uwland

Apr, 2022

Wonderful centre and staff! Wonderful centre and staff!

Response from the owner 17 Apr 2022

Dear Jake, thanks for leaving us such a wonderful review. We are thrilled that you loved your experience; our staff will definitely be happy to read what you wrote. We put customer experience and satisfaction as our priority, and your review reaffirms the hard work we put in every day. Kind regards, The Community Kids Team.

Alicia Saliba

Apr, 2022

This centre truely has the most supportive and kind hearted team. When my daughter started attending a year ago she had a nasal... Read more

Response from the owner 17 Apr 2022

Dear Alicia, thanks for leaving us such a wonderful review. We are thrilled that you loved your experience; our staff will definitely be happy to read what you wrote. We put customer experience and satisfaction as our priority, and your review reaffirms the hard work we put in every day. Kind regards, The Community Kids Team.

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