Oppia Early Learning Centre - Wantirna South

For Knox Childcare and Kindergarten to be a highly innovative centre implementing high quality programs based on the Early Years Learning Framework.

For families, children and communities to have access to a well administered, organised service that meets local needs by offering quality, best practice, individual programs with developmental outcomes and excellent standards.

For employees to be supported in their professional growth through training, networking, career pathways, respectful communications, encouragement, acknowledgment of skills and problem solving challenges.

Be accessible for students, providing an engaging environment where they can actively inquire and reflect while acquiring new skills.

Place a strong emphasis in all rooms on embedding sustainable practices and cultural diversity into our everyday activities.

We wish for our children to look back on their time with us with fond memories of the friendships made and experiences shared and see us as a cherished part of their childhood.

Yoga program: the children take part in Fun-Key Yoga, an animated and creative well being program designed to develop balance, strength and coordination in a playful environment. 

Sports program: the children take part in the Hey Dee Ho Active8 physical activity program. The program is designed to encourage the children to  experience a wide range of movement activities and be encouraged to think, create, construct and solve problems with their own bodies.

Regular incursions: throughout the year the children have visits from various groups to run activities including music programs, drumming or cultural activities such as Chinese New Year celebrations.

Language program: the children take part in the digital ELLA program to learn new languages. The centre also has many bilingual educators.

STEM program: the centre uses the digital ELSA program to teach the children about science, technology, engineering and mathematics in a fun way.