Columbia Park Early Learning Centre

Welcome to Columbia Park Early Learning Centre, located at 28A Columbia Drive in Wheelers Hill, Australia. Our establishment is not just a school or a point of interest, but a safe and secure learning environment for children. We believe that childhood is a time to be fully present and actively participate as citizens.

At our centre, we provide a stimulating and educational play-based environment where children are exposed to a wide range of learning experiences. Our goal is to encourage and support all children in reaching their full potential across all areas of development.

We foster an active learning environment where children are encouraged to explore and interact with their surroundings, creating meaning and knowledge through their experiences and social interactions. Our dedicated teaching team plays a crucial role in guiding children to discover deeper meanings and make connections among ideas.

At Columbia Park ELC, we embrace a growth mindset. We believe that intelligence and abilities can be improved through effort and action. This mindset not only helps children become effective learners but also instills a love for learning and the understanding that persistence leads to improvement.

Our centre is open to everyone, and we strive to create an inclusive and welcoming atmosphere where no one feels inhibited or uncomfortable. We provide support and assistance to all families and their children, enhancing the relationship between parents and their little ones.

We are proud to incorporate the Early Years Learning Framework and Victorian Early Years Learning Development Framework into our practices and policies. These frameworks prioritize the holistic well-being of every child.

As part of our commitment to quality, we have a Quality Improvement Plan that families can contribute to. We are assessed and rated against the National Quality Standards and the requirements of the National Law and National Regulations. The National Quality Standards outline seven critical areas for quality early childhood education and care, including educational program and practice, children's health and safety, physical environment, staffing arrangements, relationships with children, collaborative partnerships with families and communities, and leadership and service management.

Child safety is of utmost importance to us. We have effective processes in place to respond to and report all allegations of child abuse. We continuously work on driving changes in our organizational culture to embed child safety in our thinking and practice. We believe that everyone has a role to play in keeping children safe from abuse.

We invite you to explore our website and learn more about the resources and support we offer for the Child Safe Standards. Join us at Columbia Park Early Learning Centre, where we strive to create a nurturing environment for children to learn lifelong skills for the future while feeling safe, supported, and valued.