Little Charlie's Early Learning Centre overview
Little Charlie's Early Learning Centre highlights
- Regular incursions - including local emergency services including police, fire and ambulance.
- 5 to 15 hours of free 3yr old Kinder Funding available across the year.
- Funded 4yr old Kindergarten Program.
Little Charlie's Early Learning Centre is a family-owned boutique child care centre in Ferntree Gully that is staffed with experienced and enthusiastic educators. Building strong relationships with families is their number one priority, to help children feel secure enough to reach their full potential.
Outside in the natural and inviting play areas, the children love the wooden climbing frames, slides, basket swing and bikes. The children also enjoy extracurricular activities such as Bush Kindy where they can explore the natural environment.
The centre cares for children from 6 weeks to school age and is open from 6.30 am to 6.30 pm. It is minutes away from Ferntree Gully train station and local primary schools, and offers easy access to the Burwood Highway and the M1.
Programs:
Bush Kindy program - children have the opportunity to explore the natural environment in their local community and take their learning outside.
Regular incursions - about topics such as sustainability, or from emergency services including police, fire and ambulance.
About the curriculum:
The educators at Little Charlies Early Learning Centre believe that children learn best through play and strive to provide opportunities for children to explore, discover, create and imagine.
They value and understand each child as an individual and recognise that they all have unique capabilities and interests. Educators believe in getting to know each child to be able to provide an inclusive program that supports the learning and developmental needs of all children.
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Little Charlie's Early Learning Centre Service features
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Get to know us
What the parents say
What the parents say
As a new mother, I was very worried about leaving my baby at childcare. But from the moment I stepped into Little Charlie's I felt a sense of ease. The staff are incredibly warm, caring and supportive.
I cannot recommend Little Charlie's enough, for parents wanting a safe, calm and caring environment for their children.
Dilini - parent
Really good environment for your little ones! The educators are super attentive, caring and just overall nice people. My daughter is always so excited when she hears she's going to kindy the next day. Would highly recommend Little Charlie's to all parents.
Dylan - parent
Little Charlie's is such an inviting and beautiful place for our one year old to be. The team are so loving and caring and take pride in their commitment to care. The nursery team are respectful of our personal family values, and cater to our daughters cues, needs, wants and interest.
She is always provided with high value activities and stimulation that provokes her learning and development. I cannot speak more highly of the whole team at Little Charlie's and their wonderful and thoughtful care they provide.
Beth - parent
Programs
Programs
- Bush Kindy program – children have the opportunity to explore the natural environment in their local community and take their learning outside.
- Regular incursions - about topics such as sustainability, or from emergency services including police, fire and ambulance.
- Yoga Classes - children practice mindfulness and moving their bodies during our weekly yoga classes.
- Little Sporty Legends - children learn about various team sports i.e hockey, football, soccer, basketball.
- Pram Kindy - Nursery and Toddlers - coming soon!
About the curriculum
About the curriculum
The educators at Little Charlie’s Early Learning Centre believe that children learn best through play and strive to provide opportunities for children to explore, discover, create and imagine.
They value and understand each child as an individual and recognise that they all have unique capabilities and interests. Educators believe in getting to know each child to be able to provide an inclusive program that supports the learning and developmental needs of all children.
There are four rooms at the centre covering the following age groups:
- Butterflies - Nursery: 6 weeks – 2 years
- Wombats - Toddler: 2 years – 3 years
- Possums - Pre-Kinder: 3 years – 4 years
- Koalas - Kindergarten: 4 years – school age
Meet the team
Meet the team
All of the educators at Little Charlie’s Early Learning Centre are local professionals who are focused on supporting each child’s emotional, social, academic and physical development.
This service provides a safe, welcoming and friendly environment, and offers a comprehensive orientation process to ensure a smooth transition into care.
The centre encourages and welcomes families to participate in their child’s learning programs and progress within the centre curriculum and events. Being a smaller centre, they’re able to offer personalised service - which means you’re treated as an extension of the Little Charlie’s Family.
Little Charlie’s Early Learning Centre has such a welcoming and community feel to it. Being a small boutique centre the educators know all families and children and have developed trusting and networking relationships that allow us to be able to work together to meet each child’s and families individual care needs.
The educators here at Little Charlie’s put so much time, care, and appreciation into the work they do every day. They are passionate, dedicated and caring and are focused on providing the best possible education and care for the children.
Programs
Programs
Morning
Stephanie is ten months old and sits down with her friends to enjoy some breakfast. After her cereal she is ready to head outside to play in the sandpit.
Lunchtime
Stephanie has had her lunch and is now sitting with her educator to read a few books. Soon it will be time to head to the sleeping area for a nap.
Afternoon
The educators are blowing bubbles for the nursery children outside in the playground. Stephanie catches one on her hand and squeals as it pops.
Morning
Evie is two years old and heads over to her favourite educator who has set up a table with some play dough. Evie makes a snowman and decorates him with googly eyes and little sticks for arms.
Lunchtime
Evie is excited that the local firefighters are coming in to visit today, to talk about the work they do. Evie gets to try on a helmet and gets given some stickers.
Afternoon
Evie and the other toddlers play outside on the big basket swing. Evie and her friend Ally are pushed on the swing by their educator.
Morning
Tilly is four years old and enjoys the weekly Bush Kinder outings with her friends. Tilly collects some leaves to bring back to the centre to use for an art collage.
Lunchtime
After lunch, Tilly and her friends head outside to the playground. Tilly rides a bike with her friend before she heads over to try out the climbing equipment.
Afternoon
Tilly settles down at the table to use her collected leaves to make an artwork. She decides to make a lion, using the leaves as the mane.
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Centre Reviews
We had made the call to move centres, and we were able yo do a walk through the same day we called. Upon... We had made the call to move centres, and we were able yo do a walk through the same day we called. Upon arrival we were super impressed with the space and layout, making the most of the area. The educators are vibrant and bright, the children are happy, the kitchen always have beautiful food being prepared fresh. I love that there is so much time and effort put into the weeks, there is always something exciting each week for the kids to learn and discover. Beth had created an incredible culture for families and workers. Each point of contact has been a positive experience. Read more
Both my children LOVE Little Charlie's. Beth and all the educators offer a warm and welcoming environment where my children have been able... Both my children LOVE Little Charlie's. Beth and all the educators offer a warm and welcoming environment where my children have been able to thrive. We have been Little Charlie's since 2020, and have loved being part of the growing and loving community! Read more
Beth and the team are amazing with the children at Little Charlie. Our daughter was there for 3 years and she still has... Beth and the team are amazing with the children at Little Charlie. Our daughter was there for 3 years and she still has fond memories of the centre, the staff and friends. Our little boy is now attending and comes home very happy every time. The team has helped so much with his transition. We would definitely recommend Little Charlie and their wonderful team for your little ones! Read more