Astra Early Learning Port Melbourne

Welcome to Astra Early Learning Centre, located in the beautiful beachside suburb of Port Melbourne. Our centre is a point of interest in the community, providing a nurturing and educational environment for children.

Owned by an experienced and qualified kindergarten teacher, Astra Early Learning understands the care and education young children need. We believe in the importance of finding the right early learning centre for your family, which is why we encourage you to visit us for a tour, meet our team, and ask any questions you may have.

One of the unique offerings at Astra Early Learning is our exciting learning activities at no additional cost. We are proud to offer both a Beach Kinder and a Bush Kinder program for our kindergarten children. Recognizing that children in inner-suburbs like Port Melbourne may not have ample outdoor time, we aim to provide them with the opportunity to connect with nature. Research shows that spending time outdoors supports children's learning and helps prevent early onset mental health problems such as anxiety. Through our programs, children have the chance to explore, connect, and learn with nature every week.

We offer a two-year-old kindergarten program, as well as three and four-year-old kindergarten, delivered by a Bachelor Qualified Early Childhood Teacher. Our focus is on providing high-quality learning experiences that prepare children for school. The benefits of two years of kindergarten are endless, with improved outcomes in areas such as language, literacy, numeracy, and social and emotional wellbeing.

Enroll now to secure a place for your child, as spots are filling up quickly. At Astra Early Learning, we embrace play-based learning guided by our qualified educators, encouraging curiosity and building confidence. Our carefully designed sensory-rich spaces inspire children to explore the world around them and unleash their creativity. Additionally, we provide nutritious meals and snacks prepared by our off-site cooks using fresh ingredients and seasonal produce.

Every day at Astra, we celebrate childhood - the magic, wonder, and endless possibilities. Don't just take our word for it, here are some testimonials from our satisfied parents:

- "My daughter started full-time at Port Melbourne when she was six-months old. The team has played a key role in her development, her social and emotional intelligence skills, in addition to her general awareness of numbers, colours, shapes, and language. We have been delighted with the brilliant team."

- "The staff always go above and beyond the call of duty, and my son was lucky to have the opportunity to attend the centre. You have surrounded yourself with a wonderful group of educators, and that is why your centre is so successful."

- "We feel so fortunate that our child attends a centre with such caring, dedicated, creative, responsive, and inclusive educators. Our child thrives brilliantly in the gorgeous, nurturing environment, and we feel like we're a part of the community they've gone to enormous efforts to cultivate. It's a very special place, and one of the most important relationships for our family."

Our centre trading hours are Monday to Friday from 7:00am to 6:30pm, and we are closed on public holidays. Visit Astra Early Learning in Port Melbourne and let your child thrive in a supportive and enriching environment.