Melton Early Learning Kinders

• Music and movement program

• Sports and fitness program

• Cooking program

• Regular incursions & excursions

• Centre pets

The educators at Melton Early Learning Kinders 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

I have always had a passion for Early Childhood and have worked in the industry for my entire career! Working at Melton ELK has been the highlight of my career as I have gained a wealth of knowledge and had amazing support from our team here. My favourite aspect of my role is building and supporting the relationships I have created here and working alongside our dedicated team as we create a quality environment for our children and families. 

Jodee, Centre Manager, Melton Early Learning Kinders