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Merri Community Child Care Centre & Kindergarten
313 Saint Georges Road, Thornbury, Victoria, Australia
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About Merri Community Child Care Centre & Kindergarten
Welcome to Merri Community Child Care Centre & Kindergarten, located in Thornbury, Australia. As an establishment and point of interest, we are dedicated to providing exceptional care and education for children in our community.
At Merri, we firmly believe that children learn best through play. We prioritize the individual needs of each child and strive to foster their self-esteem and independence. Our experienced and qualified educators create a nurturing environment where children can thrive and develop essential skills.
A unique aspect of our program is the opportunity for children enrolled in our 4-year-old Funded Kindergarten program to participate in our Bush Kinder program. One day per week each term, children have the chance to immerse themselves in nature and explore the wonders of the outdoors. We rotate the Bush Kinder days each term to ensure all children can benefit from this enriching experience.
Food safety and nutrition are essential to us. We prepare, store, and cook food in accordance with the Food Act, maintaining a Food Safety Program and registration with the City of Darebin. Your child's health and wellbeing are always our top priority.
As a not-for-profit, parent-managed Long Day Care Centre, Merri Community Childcare Centre & Kindergarten Inc. offers 49 places. We are proud to be located on Wurundjeri Land, belonging to the Kulin Nation. We acknowledge and pay our respects to the Wurundjeri People as the traditional custodians of this land. We also recognize and honor Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islanders as the first people of Australia, who continue to maintain their strong connection to culture, land, water, and community.
Our Four-Year-Old Long Day Integrated Kindergarten program aligns with DET guidelines and operates for up to 15 hours per week. With a maximum of 16 children enrolled, we ensure a low educator to child ratio of 1:8 in this room. Our experienced Kindergarten Teacher and Kindergarten Assistant provide a comprehensive and engaging curriculum from 8.30am to 1.45pm during Victorian school terms. We also offer continuous education and care before and after these hours, as well as during term breaks and school holidays.
Starting in 2022, we introduced a Three-Year-Old Long Day Integrated Kindergarten program, offering a minimum of 5 hours per day. In 2023, we will expand this program to 10 hours per week, requiring a two-day minimum enrollment. With 11 children enrolled, we maintain a close educator to child ratio of 1:5.5. Our dedicated team delivers the same high-quality education and care as our Four-Year-Old program.
Merri's operating hours are Monday to Friday, from 7.30am to 6pm. Please note that we are closed on gazetted Public Holidays, with no fees charged, and during the Christmas/New Year period for up to 2-3 weeks, also with no fees charged.
We would like to express our gratitude to the City of Darebin for their ongoing support and assistance. Together, we strive to provide an exceptional educational experience for the children in our care.
If you are seeking a nurturing, play-based learning environment for your child, we invite you to join the Merri Community Child Care Centre & Kindergarten family. Contact us today to arrange a visit and discover how we can support your child's growth and development.
313 St Georges Rd, Thornbury VIC 3071, Australia
Opening hours of Merri Community Child Care Centre & Kindergarten
Monday:
07:30 - 18:00
Tuesday:
07:30 - 18:00
Wednesday:
07:30 - 18:00
Thursday:
07:30 - 18:00
Friday:
07:30 - 18:00
Saturday:
Day off
Sunday:
Day off
Reviews of Merri Community Child Care Centre & Kindergarten
"We are saying farewell after 8 years at the centre. An incredibly well run community establishment staff by committed and professional staff. Fantastic Kinder program. Long waiting list an outcome of it's excellent reputation locally and lack of enough community run centres across Darebin."
"These guys are the height of the community childcare model. Professionally run by dedicated carers. Their quality assessment came through with the highest possible grades, putting them in the top 5% in the state. A little hard to get into though."
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