Mayfield Early Education Melton

• Music and movement program

• Sports and fitness program

• Cooking program

• Regular incursions & excursions

• Centre pets

The educators at Mayfield Melton understand that for children, the first eight years are fundamental in establishing core values, sense of identity, and self-worth. 

They see parents and families as the first educator, and that their role is to work together in a collaborative and supportive way on a child’s learning journey.

The educational philosophies at the centre are based on the Reggio Emilia approach to learning which supports enquiry and play-based learning opportunities in natural and responsive environments. The learning programs are designed to be emergent in nature and guided by the children’s interests and needs.

The centre’s learning programs are informed by both the National Early Years Learning Framework (EYLF) which is based on the fundamental belief that children’s lives are characterised as “Belonging, Being and Becoming”; and the 

Victorian Early Years Learning and Development Framework (VEYLDF) which identifies five learning outcomes for children that the centre strives toward:

• Children have a strong sense of identity (IDENTITY)
• Children are connected with and contribute to their world (COMMUNITY)
• Children have a strong sense of wellbeing (WELLBEING)
• Children are confident and involved learners (LEARNING)
• Children are effective communicators (COMMUNICATION)

There are four rooms at the centre:

• Nursery: 6 weeks -  18 months
• Toddler 1: 18 months - 3 years
• Pre Kinder: 3 years - 4 years
• Kinder: 4 years - 5 years

Hello, my name is Sarah, and I joined the team at Mayfield Melton in the beginning of 2022 with previous leadership experience, a wealth of knowledge in Early Childhood and over 10 years experience. I have a passion for Education in the Early Years and enjoy working in partnership with families to ensure that their children are supported to thrive and have the best possible start to their Education. My team and I understand the responsibility that comes with the role of an Educator, and we are committed to ensuring that every child not only enjoys their time with us but has been exposed to every available developmental and learning opportunity. With a commitment to quality improvement, I value working alongside our children, educators, and families to support best practice and provide quality Education and Care for the community.