Children need the FREEDOM to appreciate the infinite resources of their HANDS, their EYES, and their EARS, the resources of FORMS, MATERIALS, SOUNDS, and COLORS.
WELCOME TO HAPPY VALLEY
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Welcome to Happy Valley, where your child’s education and development are our top priorities! Our Early Learning Centre, located in the beautiful suburb of Macleod, is an exceptional place for your little ones to learn, grow, and thrive. Our qualified educators are passionate about early childhood education and have extensive experience in the field.
ABOUT US
At Happy Valley, we provide a nurturing environment that feels like a second home for your child. We strive to create a safe and engaging atmosphere where your child can explore the world, have fun, and develop their skills.
We welcome you to come and explore our service. Book a tour to learn more about our enrolment options. If you’re searching for a safe, nurturing, and stimulating environment for your child, then look no further. Our long day childcare and kindergarten services are perfect for parents who want the best for their children.
FUNDED KINDER PROGRAM
Free Three- and Four-Year-Old Kinder will be available across Victoria at participating services in 2024 at both long day care and sessional (standalone) services.
Enroll Now for our Free Kindergarten Sessions under the Victorian Government’s Initiative for 2024 Free Kinder will help your family save around $2,050.
What is Happy Valley Early Learning Centre pleased to offer: Three-year-old children get between 5 and 15 hours per week of kindergarten, and four-year-old children get 15 hours per week.
Enroll now to avoid disappointment as places are filling fast!
REGGIO INSPIRED CURRICULUM
At Happy Valley Early Learning Centre we are thrilled to be collaborating with Reggio Exchange to enhance our pedagogical approach. This partnership allows us to deepen our commitment to inquiry-based learning, ensuring that our educators are equipped with the tools and knowledge to inspire curiosity and foster meaningful learning experiences for every child. Using a self-guided curriculum, children are allowed to express themselves in different ways as they develop their personality. Activities such as painting, drawing, sculpting, and drama are encouraged, as these are all seen as “languages” children use. By allowing children to engage in meaningful learning experiences, the Reggio Emilia approach helps to instil a love of learning, enhances early education and prepares children for the transition into school. Under the Reggio Emilia approach, children are viewed as active, capable and valuable members of the community. They are encouraged to explore, question, and interpret the world during the first five years of life, as creating a solid foundation of experiences during these early years helps each child reach their full potential. Educators using the Reggio Emilia approach believe that children should have some control over their learning. Children have many languages in art, music, and drama, and they should be encouraged to learn through experiences like listening, moving, touching and observing.
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Nature's Symphony
Our light filled and open play spaces provide children with opportunitites to explore and develop their physical and emotional capabilities.
Our task is to help children communicate with the world using all their potential, strengths and languages, and to overcome any obstacle presented by our culture.
- John Jay
There is an inner voice that pushes children on, but this force is greatly multiplied when they are convinced that facts and ideas are resources, just as their friends and the adults in their lives are precious resources. It is especially at this point that children expect – as they have from the beginning of their life adventure – the help and truthfulness of grownups
- Louise Samp
Creativity becomes more visible when adults try to be more attentive to the cognitive processes of children than to the results they achieve in various fields of doing and understanding.
- Loris Malaguzzi
What Our Families Say
Thank you to the wonderful team at Happy Valley for taking care of my two children for the last few years, my daughter has been attending since the centre first opened in early 2020. We are and have always been very happy with the centre, my kids are happy at drop off and pick up, and have built amazing relationships with staff. The management team are supportive of your needs and flexible in accommodating extra days of care when needed, and always go the extra mile to ensure that children are looked after.
The centre itself is spacious, with well fit out, large indoor and outdoor areas - so if you have a very active toddler who needs lots of exercise like my son, this childcare is for you!
Although the current situation with works around the centre may be challenging with drop off and pick up, it is well worth your peace of mind, and the disruption does not affect the children once dropped off.
Thanks again to the wonderful team!!
Cannot speak highly enough of this AMAZING centre. I am absolutely blown away. My son goes there happily and doesn't want to leave. He comes home so happy. The rooms are immaculate. The food is healthy, delicious and varied. Sri is a wonderful chef. The facilities are excellent. They really care for the children and are truly wonderful at what they do! Danielle the centre manager is EXCELLENT, always kind, helpful and lovely. She knows each child by name and always helps in each room. Christine is always HELPFUL, positive, smiling, happy and reassuring. I am so glad I followed community reviews and sent my son here. The best centre! Thank you for everything that you do for my son and our family. ❤️
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HOURS OF OPERATIONS HAPPY VALLEY:
Monday - Friday 6:30 am - 6:30pm.
Acknowledge of Country
Happy Valley Early Learning Centre respectfully acknowledges the Traditional Owners of Country throughout Victoria and we pay respect to the ongoing living cultures of First Peoples.
Happy Valley Early Learning Centre is committed to safety and wellbeing of all children and young people. We understand our responsibilities and duty of care to comply with both the Victorian Child Safe Standards and the Reportable Conduct Scheme to build our capacity to prevent and respond to allegations of child abuse.
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