Aussie Kindies Early Learning Bacchus Marsh

Address

59-63 Grey Street, Darley, VIC, 3340

Open Hours

Monday - Friday
6:30 am to 6:30 pm

Ages

0-5
Working Towards NQS
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Early Education & Child Care in Bacchus Marsh

Welcome to Aussie Kindies! We provide high-quality early education and care for children aged 0-5 years.

Our safe, nurturing and exciting environment supports children's social, emotional, physical, and academic growth through a play-based curriculum led by caring, qualified educators.

Families choose us because of our welcoming, family feel. Every child belongs here, and we celebrate their individuality and foster strong friendships, confidence, and a love of learning. With well-maintained indoor and outdoor spaces, we help children thrive and give them the best start for primary school and beyond.

Contact us to tour our centre and discover why Aussie Kindies Early Learning Bacchus Marsh is the best start for your child.

About Our Centre

  • Our passionate educators love what they do, and some have been with us for over 10 years!
  • Our centre has a warm, friendly, family feel
  • Small, safe, inclusive atmosphere
  • We have a close connection with Darley Primary School
  • We hold fun music classes and sport classes as part of our incursion program
  • Our sustainability initiatives include recycling
  • Fresh, healthy and delicious meals, prepared onsite
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Enrolments now open

Get in contact and start the enrolment process

We know you’re busy and that deciding on child care and early education is a huge task. We are here to help you though!

Our dedicated Family Support Team is available to answer any questions you may have about our programs, services, and subsidies available to your family.

Contact us today at 1800 244 532 or fill in our online form to start the enrolment process, meet our team, and learn more.

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Meet our Centre Manager

Hi my name is Teagan, I am the Centre Manager here at Aussie Kindies Early Learning Bacchus Marsh. I have worked in the Early Childhood Education and Care sector for over nine years and hold a Diploma in Early Childhood Education.

Working in early childhood means I get to enjoy being a part of our children’s first five years as they learn and develop. It's so lovely seeing them have serious fun from the experiences and activities that are provided by our Lifelong Learning Curriculum. I am very passionate about creating and forming strong relationships with families and children, as I believe this is one of the most important things to make yourself the best possible Leader and Educator you can be.

Our educators are highly qualified, and our team is very dedicated to all children within our care. I believe we have a very strong dedicated and passionate team here at Bacchus Marsh who go above and beyond to help and to ensure we are providing the best possible care and offer support to our families if needed.

I absolutely love the community within Bacchus Marsh. We are active within our community and rally together to help with several fundraisers to help and assist our wider community. We look forward to welcoming you to our centre family!

Fees & Inclusions

Our fees are dependant on the number of days and the session times your child attends. Please contact our Family Support Team on 1800 244 532 for personalised fee information for your child.

You may also be eligible for the Child Care Subsidy. The CCS will reduce your daily fees significantly in some circumstances. Use our handy CCS Estimator tool to estimate what your out of pocket fees will be each week.

What we provide:

  • Freshly prepared nutritionally balanced meals
  • Nappies and wipes
  • Sunscreen
  • Music and movement experiences
  • Culinary experiences
  • Regular updates via Storypark
  • Bachelor qualified educators
  • Incursions and enrichment programs
  • Science, technology, engineering and technology (STEM) education
  • Language classes
  • Sport, yoga and physical education
  • First nations education
  • Sustainability and outdoor education
  • Subscriptions to the Reading Eggs & MathSeeds programs

What you bring:

  • Water bottle
  • Wide brimmed hat
  • A complete change of seasonal appropriate clothes (a few sets if learning to use the toilet)
  • A sheet and a light blanket
  • A special comforter
  • Breast milk or formula and bottles
  • A dummy with a container for storage
  • A photo of the family
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National Quality Framework

Our centre practices, policies and procedures align with legislative requirements as outlined in the National Quality Framework. This means that every effort is made to comply with the Education and Care Services National Law and the Education and Care Services National Regulation, the approved learning frameworks and the National Quality Standards.

Lifelong Learning Starts Here!

Aussie Kindies' bachelor qualified teachers and experienced educators are trained in Affinity Education's Lifelong Learning Curriculum, Australia’s most advanced approach to early education for children from birth to age five. The Lifelong Learning Curriculum draws on the best models of early education, contemporary research and evidence informed practices such as Circle of Security, Abecedarian, and Project Based learning, and is based on what children learn, where they learn and how they learn. It aligns to Australia’s Early Years Learning Framework and offers a rich combination of play-based and intentional teaching experiences appropriate to each age group.

Healthy Beginnings

Babies aged 0-1 years

Your baby will start their lifelong learning journey with us in a safe, nurturing environment. Educators will:

  • Develop strong, positive bonds;
  • Encourage confidence to explore new surroundings;
  • Spark curiosity through sensory experiences; and
  • Establish helpful routines that support health and wellbeing.

Early Experiences

Toddlers aged 1-3 years

Your toddler will enjoy an exciting environment in which to explore and experiment as their confidence and social skills emerge. Educators will:

  • Introduce literacy and numeracy through learning games;
  • Support self expression through language skills; and 
  • Develop social and friendship skills in group settings.

School Readiness

Children aged 3-5 years

Your child will be given the very best start before they begin primary school at Aussie Kindies! Educators will:

  • Guide self-awareness, self-help skills and socialisation;
  • Investigate literacy, mathematics, science, technology and the arts;
  • Stimulate creativity, deeper thinking and problem solving; and
  • Prepare children for classroom environments through play-based preschool and kindergarten programs.

We offer a government approved kindergarten (also known as kinder or preschool in some states) program and long day care under one roof. This is not only more convenient for you, it helps children prepare for the transition to 'big school', develop a love of learning and make friends.

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Our Program Inclusions Are What Set Us Apart

Here at Aussie Kindies, we know that all children are capable of realising their full potential if they are in the right environment. That is why we use project-based learning, appropriate technology and enrichment programs to spark the best experiences, and give children the very best start to their lifelong learning journey. These programs are included in the Lifelong Learning Curriculum, and are unique to Affinity Education centres.

Positive Living Skills | Aussie Kindies Early Learning

Positive Living Skills

This program is designed to equip children with essential skills for mental and emotional wellbeing. It helps them develop healthy self esteem and positive relationships, plus gives them tools and strategies that will help in all aspects of their life. Endorsed by Beyond Blue.

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Reading Eggs & MathSeeds

These fun, engaging technology-based games help children learn foundational reading, mathematics and problem solving skills. Families enroled in our School Readiness program receive full access to these programs (valued at $250) at no additional charge.

Big Thinkers STEM | Aussie Kindies

Big Thinkers STEM

Our Big Thinkers STEM program focuses on engaging children's interest in Science, Technology, Engineering and Mathematics. It covers topics like natural science, weather, physics, and biology using a learning-through-play and hands-on approach.

Early Years Toolbox | Aussie Kindies

Early Years Toolbox

This app-based assessment tool for children aged 4-5 years is designed to accurately assesses their learning and development in areas such as numeracy, vocabulary, working memory, and aspects of self-regulation. This information in turn helps educators identify future intentional teaching opportunities. 

Aussie Wildlife Champions | Aussie Kindies

Aussie Wildlife Champions

Developed in partnership with the Australian Wildlife Conservancy, this program aims to support young children build an understanding of our unique Australian animals and habitats, as well as foundational aspects of conservation.

First Nations Education | Aussie Kindies

First Nations Education

We have partnered with Wandana Aboriginal Education to deliver a purpose-built Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander cultural education program for children. This immersive cultural learning experience includes weekly classroom activities, as well as an authentic Aboriginal handmade artefacts and education kit.

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Our Safety Commitment

At Aussie Kindies and Affinity Education, we believe that child safety is everyone’s responsibility. We are committed to upholding the safety, rights and wellbeing of all children and promote a culture of child safety with a zero-tolerance approach to child abuse and harm.

Take a Look Inside Aussie Kindies

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Our Centre Gallery

See our rooms and learning environments below.

We invite you to contact our centre and take a tour of the facilities before you enrol. We have so much to show you and so many initiatives to tell you about!

What our families say about us

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Get in contact with Aussie Kindies Early Learning Bacchus Marsh today