Great Beginnings Gilles Plains

Welcome to Great Beginnings Gilles Plains, a leading child care centre located in Gilles Plains, Australia. Situated just off North East Road, less than 12km from the Adelaide CBD, our centre offers affordable early learning in a warm and homely environment. We are conveniently located for families residing in Oakden, Windsor Gardens, Valley View, Holden Hill, and the surrounding suburbs.

At Great Beginnings Gilles Plains, we believe in providing children with a nurturing and stimulating environment where they can explore and learn through play. Our well-designed playgrounds feature a range of age-appropriate equipment and resources that engage all the senses. We encourage uninterrupted playtime outdoors, allowing children to test their limits, develop strength, balance, and self-confidence.

Our experienced team of educators plans play-based learning activities in line with national standards, specifically the Early Years Learning Framework (EYLF). This framework is designed to engage children's interests and encourage them to experience each day in a new and exciting way, supporting their development in preparation for primary school. To learn more about how this framework benefits your child, we invite you to book a tour and speak with our Centre Manager.

At Great Beginnings Gilles Plains, we provide all meals, including healthy seasonal meals and snacks, prepared daily by our in-house cook. Our centre also offers cooking classes, where children can learn more about food and healthy eating in age-appropriate lessons. We believe in providing real-life experiences for children, which include walks to the nearby nature reserve, visits to the local library, primary school, Officeworks, and grocery store. We also invite community service people such as local police, dentists, or fire brigade to extend children's learning.

We understand the importance of making mornings easier for parents, which is why we offer coffee and breakfast between 07.00am and 08.00am daily. Parents can enjoy a cup of coffee and a light breakfast, consisting of fresh savouries, fruit, and yoghurt with granola. Additionally, we provide nappies, wipes, bedding, and sunscreen, so all you need to bring is your child.

To keep parents updated on their child's routine and learning, we offer daily updates via our parent app, Xplor. This allows you to stay in touch with your child's progress and receive messages from our centre.

Our caring educators create a nurturing environment for babies, where they can feel safe to explore and discover. Tummy time, messy play, and other sensory activities are incorporated into a language-rich environment to stimulate their development. Toddlers are encouraged to learn through play, enhancing their sensory-motor skills, confidence, and social skills through activities such as reading, music, dance, and games. Numeracy and literacy skills are emphasized for preschoolers, preparing them for the next step in their education. Group play, music, dance, games, and outdoor activities are all part of their daily routine, promoting development and building resilience and independence through risky play and extracurricular activities.

These are just some of the highlights of the early childhood education and care experience at Great Beginnings Gilles Plains. Every day is an adventure for children, and we strive to make their time with us enjoyable and enriching.

If you have any questions or would like to discuss your child care needs, please call our Family Support Team at 1800 517 394. We also offer different options for child care, including 9-hour, 10-hour, and full-day options, which can help optimize your child care subsidy. To calculate your estimated subsidy, you can use our subsidy calculator. If this is your child's first time in child care or if you're unsure about the subsidy, our team of experts is here to guide you through the application process. Simply call 1800 517 086 for assistance.

Choose Great Beginnings Gilles Plains for a great start to your child's early learning journey.