Hello and welcome to Back to Basics Early Learning Centre. We are a boutique service providing the highest standards of care, education and development for our children within a long day care setting. We cater for the littlest of enrolees in the Nursery, through to the 4 Year Old Kindergarten group, who develop their school readiness skills under the supportive wing of our Early Childhood Teacher.
With a commitment to “raising the bar” in early education, the team at Back to Basics Early Learning Centre work tirelessly to deliver exceptional quality care and education for every child, every day. Our educational philosophies are under-pinned by the widely respected Reggio Emilia approach to learning, which supports enquiry and play-based learning experiences in natural and responsive environments. Our learning programs are designed to be emergent in nature and, through reflective practices, are guided by the children’s interests and needs.
Qualified, Experienced & Dedicated Team
At Back to Basics Early Learning Centre we believe our team of Early Childhood educators are one of our most valuable assets and we could not achieve our goals, or honour our philosophies, without their knowledge, support and hard work. Our team understand the responsibility that comes with the role of an educator and are committed to ensuring that every child not only enjoys their time with us, but is exposed to every available developmental and learning opportunity.
Our team of educators bring an impressive range of skills, qualifications and experience, ensuring every child is supported in their learning and personal needs. Our educators participate in regular professional development, mentoring and first aid training in order to remain at the top of their profession. As a ‘feeder’ to many of the local primary schools our Early Childhood Teacher attends regular kinder networking meetings to ensure the kinder children receive a seamless transition to school.
Government Approved Kindergarten Program
Back to Basics Early Learning Centre is a proud provider of the Victorian Government’s Free Kinder initiative.
This means you will receive a Free Kinder saving of up to $2,101 on your out-of-pocket fees.
Free Kinder means all children receive 2 years of a high-quality kindergarten program before they start school. Enrolling your child in a kindergarten program for 2 years can help develop their skills so they do well in life and school.
Free Kinder is for everyone. You do not need to be an Australian citizen to receive Free Kinder.
Free Kinder is available if your child attends either our Three-Year-Old Kindergarten program for 15 hours per week on Wednesday and Thursday each week or Four-Year-Old Kindergarten program for 15 hours per week on Monday and Wednesday each week.
If your child is enrolled in our kindergarten program, you will receive a savings from your out-of-pocket fees. We will apply these savings to your weekly invoices during school terms.
Remember, you can only enrol your child in one funded kindergarten or Pre-Prep program at any one time.
For more information, ask our staff or visit vic.gov.au/kinder.
Fact Sheet: 25-006 BSBL_Advice_Free Kinder long day care
Our Facilities
Our centre has been designed to create a positive and rewarding environment for children to learn, develop, play and form social bonds. Our internal environment offers naturally lit, expansive play spaces with direct access to the outdoors. Each children’s room incorporates all the facilities children and educators need to ensure optimal learning and development opportunities and outcomes.
Our natural outdoor environment includes vegetable gardens, digging patches, sandpits and with the outdoor play areas being divided across children’s age and development, we have ensured harmonious enjoyment for all children in a safe and secure environment.
Outdoor undercover areas provide the flexibility for children and educators to further enjoy the outdoors during inclement weather and we comply with the Sun Smart policy and guidelines.
Our doors are open from 6.30am to 6.30pm, Monday to Friday (closed public holidays) and fees include all meals, nappies and educational programs.
We look forward to welcoming you and your child to our early education centre.
For all enquiries or to book a tour, call (03) 9748 7977
