Nurture One Children's Centre Kilmore

Our centre chef prepares and cooks healthy and nutritious meals daily, catering to the unique dietary requirements of every child. We believe that by encouraging active participation (such as growing their own fruit and vegetables, preparing, and finally cooking!) children learn to appreciate and understand the importance of healthy eating.

Our centre offers children nutrient-rich, unprocessed, and seasonal whole foods – created to delight the fussiest eaters.

My name is Jodie, and I am the Centre Manager at Nurture One Children’s Centre Kilmore. I have been working in early childhood education since 2000. I have been working at Nurture One Kilmore since 2018. I currently hold an advanced diploma in community sector management. During my time in early education, I have gained experience working with children across all ages from birth to 5 years before commencing as an assistant centre manager and centre manager.

I began working as an educator at 18 years old. I had always enjoyed playing with young children so chose Early Education as my career path. What I did not recognise at the time was, that love was a passion for advocating for your children, giving them opportunities to learn, grow, question, and explore in safe and inclusive environments.

One of my key takeaways from my time in the industry is that children learn the best when they feel safe, secure, and supported. Children can thrive when they are recognised as capable, and they are valued and respected. When we build strong relationships with children and their families this gives us a strong foundation to begin their learning journey. All children have inbuilt curiosity and potential which I believe is fostered through play based learning and respectful and trusted relationships with both children and their families.

My teaching style involves prioritising forming trusting relationships with children and their families, show respect in our interactions and genuinely enjoy engaging with children and learning alongside them.

The benefits associated with having your child enrolled in our early childhood education and care setting is giving them the opportunity to engage with early childhood professionals who are dedicated to guiding them in their learning and development through play-based curriculum that is engaging and fun.

At the centre we have an incredibly long standing, and dedicated team of Early Childhood teachers and educators who show passion and enthusiasm for teaching your children. Our team works very hard to ensure quality education and care is provided through our program which is based on the children’s interests and family input. We value the importance of strong relationships with our families and communities and work alongside each other to provide the best outcomes for the children in our care.

We build strong relationships with our families by earning their trust and respect through open and honest communication. We understand that starting at a new centre can be overwhelming. From the first inquiry, we make sure that we address all your questions. We walk families through all the forms and administration that needs to be done. This includes explaining the childcare subsidy and activity tests, government caps, centre schedules, our menu and more. I believe that when you walk into our well-resourced centre, meet the educators, and see our beautiful natural outdoor spaces you will know that this place is the place for your child to grow and learn.