Kids On Collins
Kids On Collins Centre overview
Welcome to Kids On Collins!
Kids On Collins is owned and operated by The Eltham College Foundation Ltd.
The Eltham College Foundation Ltd is a registered charity and a not-for-profit organisation, established in 1982. Since 2002, they have operated child care and early learning Centres and operate under the trading name Little Flyers Learning Centres. In addition to Kids on Collins, they proudly operate 4 Little Flyers Centres located at Eltham North, Caroline Springs and two in Doreen (Laurimar).
Kids on Collins has been in operation in Melbourne's CBD since 1996. Hailing as one of the first Early Education environments in Melbourne's CBD, its reputation for education and care continues to outshine many others that have now come into operation. Kids on Collins was the first ECEC setting in Australia to boast a Gardens in the Sky outdoor learning and development area for children. The Centre originated in a leased facility at 600 Collins Street which is soon to be demolished for the purpose of building a new high-rise building. This provided them with the incentive to create a state-of-the-art early learning facility for Kids on Collins at the heritage-listed MacPherson Building at 544-546 Collins Street. Kids on Collins will operate from this new location from January 24, 2022.
Centre extras:
- New state-of-the-art facilities
- Reggio Emilia's approach to learning
- Convenient CBD location
- Menu endorsed by Nutrition Australia
- School readiness program
- Consistent staffing roster for continuity of care
- Included in fees - Legionnaires sun hat, funded 3 and 4-year-old kindergarten child receives two kindergarten polos
Fees & Vacancies
Kids On Collins Service features
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Get to know us
What the parents say
What the parents say
My children have attended Kids on Collins for over three years now. Since day one, my children have only received the most exceptional care, attention, and education. We love all the great things my children learn and bring home. The app is also fantastic because I can see what my children are up to and what they know every day. I love their transparency and the trust we have for the centre. It's incredible, but I have never, not once, had any issue with any of the educators at the centre. On the contrary, every one of them has always greeted and treated all of us with the utmost respect. This is why I have always appreciated and always acknowledge the excellent work and care they carry out to ensure my children and all children at the centre experience just a pleasant adventure in one of the most critical stages in their lives. It is one of the best places you could send your children.
Emilia Rossi
My children have been attending Kids on Collins for the past 3 years. The communication and responsiveness of all staff and management is exceptional. I am able to speak with the educators at pick up to get an update about their day. They are all very passionate about each child's development and needs. The centre runs a fantastic educational program and excursions throughout the year that keep them engaged. Each day journals are posted which give a run down of the day's activities together with lots of photos. They have an inhouse chef who makes freshly cooked nutritious meals that my children love. I am very thankful to have found an amazing centre with equally amazing staff.
Tam
Our family has been with Kids on Collins for the last 6 years with our three children and love this centre. The staff are so caring for our children and are invested in their wellbeing and early education. Jenn the Centre Director has created this safe and fun environment for all the families and amazes me on her personal knowledge of all the children and parents names. As a parent of a child with anaphylaxis, one of the key attributes of this centre is its comprehensive allergy procedure which ensures that all children are kept safe and gives us the reassurance of leaving our child in their care. I would highly recommend this excellent centre to anyone looking for care.
Audrey
Our daughter Lexi has attended Kids on Collins for the last 2 years. Jennifer Farrell and her team are knowledgeable, caring and professional. I am impressed as I watch my daughter's progress with new learning over the time she has spent at the Centre. Our daughter even eats vegetables at the Centre that we have been unable to feed her at home! One of the best aspects of the Centre are the detailed daily updates and photos on their app. That provides me confidence that she is being well looked after. I am grateful to Jenn and the staff at Kids on Collins for the excellent care and support they have shown us over the past couple of years. I highly recommend the Centre and will be sending our next daughter, Indie to this Centre shortly!
Nic
Centre philosophy
Centre philosophy
Kids on Collins adopts a Reggio Emilia approach to learning which believes that each child develops their own unique knowledge, beliefs, culture, learning style and values. We acknowledge that families are the child’s first teachers and they are central to their child’s learning.
Our educational programs ensure each child is respected as an individual within a group and is encouraged to reach their full potential. We believe that children should develop connections and relationships with their communities and that everyone has the right to belong. Children, families and staff in our Centres will develop cultural competence and in the process, create a shared culture where everyone feels safe, included, respected and valued.
Our environments and learning experiences aspire to create positive and trustful relationships, courage, resilience, empowerment and well-being. Children are encouraged to be empathetic and caring. They will experience success, joy and celebration, by taking risks in their learning, accepting and embracing diversity, developing confidence in themselves and learning from their mistakes.
We know that children learn best when they are interested, curious and motivated. Educators will have high expectations of children and will work with them to co-construct knowledge through learning strategies such as play, inquiry, investigation and research. Educators will scaffold children’s learning, through a responsive curriculum and a commitment to assist children in their search for meaning.
We acknowledge the many ways that children express themselves and communicate. We afford children a hundred ways to express their ideas: imaginative, symbolic, cognitive and metaphorical. Educators listen, document and assess children’s theories and knowledge and share these through documentation to families and the community.
Kids on Collins team
Meet the team
Meet the team
The educators at Kids on Collins are passionate and knowledgeable. With a consistent staffing roster, every child will always find a familiar educator on duty. The educators for the kindergarten programs are also trained kindergarten teachers. They have the skills and training to inspire a love of learning that each child will take with them through their school years and beyond.
Ongoing professional development is a priority at Kids on Collins. The educators and staff have access to training on respectful relationships, communication, child protection, first aid, nutrition, inclusion and much more.
A globally diverse group, the educators can act as in-house translators for many widely spoken world languages.
About the curriculum
About the curriculum
Health & nutrition
Health & nutrition
With an experienced on-site culinary team, the children receive five meals a day including breakfast, lunch and snacks as well as a hot dinner. The monthly rotating menu is inspired by international and native cuisine and endorsed by Nutrition Australia.
The menu provides the children with 50-75% of their daily nutritional needs. The food is Halal and can be tailored to cater to allergies and dietary requirements.
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Levels 4 and 5, 544-546 Collins StreetMelbourne, VIC, 3000
Centre Reviews
I absolutely love this place my son has been here now for over 2 years the staff and educators become part of the... I absolutely love this place my son has been here now for over 2 years the staff and educators become part of the family well organised and keep you upto date with what's happening my son is now doing 54 year old kindergarten and skips his way into the centre he absolutely loves it Read more
I can't say enough about the amazing staff at KOC! From the moment you walk in, they make you feel like part of... I can't say enough about the amazing staff at KOC! From the moment you walk in, they make you feel like part of the family. The warmth and welcome they offer is unmatched. What really stands out is how deeply they care for the kids—each educator truly puts heart into every interaction. It’s clear that they are dedicated to fostering a nurturing environment for the children, and that kind of care makes all the difference. Highly recommend KOC for anyone looking for a place that genuinely values both the children and their families! Read more