Footscray Early Learning Centre

We are proud to have a dedicated team of qualified and experienced teachers and educators. The team is passionate about early learning, and staff work collaboratively to provide a safe and respectful environment for children.

Educators focus on nurturing every child’s sense of wellbeing and helping them acquire the skills needed for primary school, and a lifelong love of learning.

Team members are also committed to ongoing training to better their skills and knowledge within the industry.

Our centre develops its early learning curriculum in line with the Victorian Early Years Learning and Development Framework.

The structured and comprehensive curriculum is designed to support and enhance young children’s learning, with unique programs tailored to suit the age and development stage of a child.

The first 5 years of a child’s life significantly affects their learning, health and well-being. The curriculum provides children with opportunities to learn, grow, play, build relationships and to develop positive social skills, giving them the best possible chance to thrive and excel.

The curriculum is designed around play-based learning. Children take part in free and structured imaginative play, and are encouraged to develop their unique personalities. The curriculum enhances curiosity and creativity, and enables children to make connections between prior experiences and new learning.

Educators listen to children’s ideas and observe their interests to expand on their play experiences. The centre curriculum also encourages self-awareness skills, including:

• Having care, empathy and respect
• Becoming autonomous and independent
• Being confident and communicative
• Understanding oneself and a sense of security

The centre actively builds respectful, trusting, caring, honest and open relationships with families and children.

The centre values and recognises the contribution of families as a child’s first teacher and it encourages family involvement in day to day operations, programs and service decisions. 

Parents are welcome to visit the centre and meet with educators for updates on children’s activities and learning milestones. Families are also very welcome to join in on centre activities and special celebration days.

The centre also supports families with information and website articles on a range of topics, including play-based learning, child health and wellbeing, nutrition and sustainability.