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.
OUR PROGRAMS
our programs
Our Philosophy
At Happy Valley Early Learning, we believe that children begin their learning journey from the moment they are born. The years from birth to eight years old are fundamental in establishing a child’s sense of identity, value and wellbeing. But what they learn in their first few years of life — and how they learn it — does more than just help them navigate childhood, it establishes much of their future success and wellbeing.
We will develop each child’s sense of “Being, Belonging and Becoming” ensuring that we cover the five learning outcomes of The Early Years Learning Framework. We will support this by providing play spaces of natural and manufactured materials that are reflective of the world, the community, the child, the family, imaginary and the creative. Our holistic and flexible educational programs focus on children’s interests, individual strengths and learning through play. Our educators will guide and support children’s learning through an emergent curriculum, they will provide time, space and resources for children to discover, explore and engage.
We understand that families and their culture are the first and most imperative teachers in each child’s life. We aim to be respectful and supportive of families, endeavouring to build collaborative partnerships with them and the wider community.
We embrace the importance of diversity within the community and the entire world. We strive to reflect diversity throughout our centres, in our programming and practice. We believe that all children should be treated with equity, and their culture embraced and recognized.
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Exciting Incursions & Excursions
Live Parent Updates Throughout the Day
Specialist Classes & Extra Curricular Programs
Our Curriculum
We are committed to creating an environment that is responsive to the individual needs of each child, providing exciting opportunities for learning and exploration. Our programs are crafted by educators who embrace the philosophy that “children learn through play.” We integrate a diverse range of subjects into our programs, including art, mathematics, music, science, sports, literacy, natural investigation, and languages other than English (LOTE). These subjects are woven into our curriculum in a way that encourages children to ask questions, conduct research, hypothesize, and discover.
Our goal is to deliver the highest standard of care and education in a stimulating, safe, and nurturing environment. Central to our philosophy is the importance of an inclusive environment that welcomes all families and children. We take pride in our ability to recognize and celebrate the rich diversity of cultures, religions, and beliefs within our community.
Each room in our center offers educationally appropriate and engaging programs tailored to meet the needs of both the group and the individual child. We focus on supporting the holistic development of each child—physically, socially, emotionally, intellectually, creatively, and morally.
We acknowledge the critical role of play in a child’s development and design experiences that reflect the interests of the children in our care. We value the partnerships between families and educators, striving tocreate an environment where we collaborate with families to provide the most supportive setting for theirchildren to reach their fullest potential.
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NURSERY
For children starting from 6 weeks, fosters strong relationships between educators and children through positive interactions and a safe environment. We focus on physical development, mental well-being, and health by integrating an indoor-outdoor program, daily mindfulness, and yoga.
Our curriculum emphasises STEM education and the Arts to build communication and literacy skills. We embed Indigenous culture through the 8 Ways of Indigenous Learning and encourage children to share their home culture. With intentional teaching and the environment as a third teacher, we guide and support children's learning.
TODDLER
We recognise the importance of routines as learning opportunities for our growing toddlers. Daily, predictable tasks help toddlers build self-confidence, communication, social skills, and self-control. Our daily routine aids in smooth transitions between activities, allowing children to participate at their best.
We balance routine and flexibility to cater to each child's developmental needs, ensuring a stimulating learning environment. Social and emotional well-being are key, with educators providing warm support in a nurturing setting. Our program builds on the curriculum, exploring science, math, arts, Indigenous culture, and drama, while fostering social skills and friendships.
PRE KINDER
Our 3-4 year old Kinder offers a rich play-based program, with access to both indoor and outdoor spaces. Quality play experiences in this room support memory skills, language development, and behaviour regulation, preparing children for school.
Our curriculum is driven by a project and investigation approach, allowing children to explore their ideas and interests while preparing for kindergarten. The program includes group activities focused on current projects, math, literacy, Italian, STEM, drama, and culture.
KINDER
Our 4 -5 yeah old Kinder program offers a blend of teacher-initiated and playbased activities tailored to each child's needs, interests, and choices. Daily curriculum includes STEM, literacy, drama, creative arts, indoor and outdoor play.
Our literacy and phonics programs develop reading, writing, speaking, and listening skills, while our numeracy programs focus on problem-solving with numbers, patterns, and shapes. We prioritise creating a safe, secure, and happy environment where children can learn freely in a natural, harmonious setting.
Additionally, children participate in routine community outings and attend fortnightly beach and bush kinder programs.
Extra Curricular Programs
To ensure that our children get the very best education we have specialist teachers visit every week and run additional programs at NO EXTRA COST TO YOU. These include:
- Kids Pop - Music and Movement Sport
- Little Sports Heroes
- Think Equal
- Language of Food
- ELLA Second language program
Free Kinder
Funded Kinder Program
Here at Happy Valley Early Learning Centre we’re offering 2 years of kindergarten.
That’s 3 and 4 year old kindergarten, delivered by a Bachelor Qualified Early Childhood Teacher, offering continued high quality learning, ensuring your child has all the foundations in place in preparation for school.
What are some of the benefits of completing two years of kindergarten?
- Our long-day format means we can spend more time getting to know your child and can create an individual program that supports your child to develop independence and social skills.
- We incorporate play-based learning, which will help your child discover while developing valuable skills
- We'll support your child to build resilience, develop their self-help skills and explore routines they’ll need for school
- We value the importance of gradually introducing structure and familiarising children with what to expect at school in our wonderful school readiness programs
The benefits of two years of kindergarten are endless. Quality early childhood education and positive relationships with early childhood professionals are linked to improved outcomes in areas that matter for success later in life, including those related to language, literacy, numeracy, and social and emotional wellbeing. There is national and international evidence that quality kindergarten programs lay the foundation for success at school, with attendance for more than one year strongly linked to more positive results.
We are backed by the Kindergarten Tick
When can my child start kindergarten?
Children who turn 3 before April 30th are eligible for 3 year old kinder and can therefore take part in both years of kindergarten.
Those who turn 4 or 5 before the April 30th cut of date, will be eligible for 4 year old kindergarten.
For more information on Kindergarten at Happy Valley Early Learning Centre please contact us on (03) 9052 6666
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.
- Loris Malaguzzi
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
- Loris Malaguzzi
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
MISSION STATEMENT
They will enter school ready to learn
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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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