Best among Childcare centres Craigieburn
Our Programs
From infancy to kindergarten, our programs are designed to support every stage of your child’s development.
Opening 2026
Nurturing Confidence, Curiosity, and Community
Mon – Fri / 06:30 am – 06:30 pm
Strong Foundations for Every Age
Our Learning Journey
At Early Foundation Childcare – one of the region’s leading childcare centres, every program is built on the Early Years Learning Framework (EYLF), Montessori-inspired principles, and play-based learning. Each age group receives intentional, developmentally appropriate experiences that nurture curiosity, confidence and school-readiness.
Our Core Programs
From baby steps to school readiness, our age-appropriate programs nurture learning, curiosity, and confidence that cannot be found in other childcare centres.
Babies / Nursery
(6 weeks – 18 months)
A warm, nurturing space where your baby is held, supported and understood.
We focus on sensory exploration, early communication, secure attachment, and personalised routines that mirror home life. Your baby’s educators build strong bonds and provide the gentle care this age group needs.
Toddlers
(18 months – 3 years)
A dynamic space designed for movement, discovery and independence.
Our toddler program supports early language growth, emotional regulation, social interaction, and hands-on exploration. Children learn through play, routine and repetition, building the foundations for confident learning.
Three-Year-Old Kindergarten
(3–4 years)
A play-rich, structured learning environment where children develop early literacy, numeracy, creativity and essential social skills. We nurture curiosity, resilience and independence, preparing children for the next step in their early learning journey.
Four-Year-Old Kindergarten / Pre-Prep
(4–5 years)
A Victorian Government Approved Kinder Program preparing children for a successful start to school. Through inquiry-based learning, early academics, emotional wellbeing support and independence-building routines, children develop the confidence and readiness needed for Prep.
Additional Activities
Our Enrichment Programs
Enhancing learning through meaningful experiences
STEM Explorers
Play-based science, technology, engineering and maths experiences that spark curiosity and early problem-solving skills. Children experiment, build, create and investigate — learning how the world around them works.
Sustainability Program
Hands-on activities that help children understand nature, care for the environment and develop eco-friendly habits. From gardening to recycling, children learn responsibility and respect for the earth.
Mindfulness & Wellbeing Program
Simple breathing, movement and emotional-awareness exercises that support self-regulation, confidence and calm. Educators introduce gentle routines that help children feel safe, centred and ready to learn.
Early Foundation Childcare combines research-backed practice, Montessori-inspired philosophy, and the Australian Early Years Framework to offer:
Individualised learning
Strong educator–child relationships
A focus on wellbeing and emotional development
Purpose-built indoor/outdoor learning spaces
School readiness from the earliest years
What Parents Ask
FAQs
Yes, both our 3- and 4-year-old programs follow Victorian Government Kinder guidelines.
We use the Early Years Learning Framework (EYLF v2.0), Montessori-inspired practices, and play-based learning.
No, all enrichment programs are included in your daily fee.
Yes! Tours will open closer to launch. Join the waitlist to be notified first.
