Mayfield Kilmore are the smallest service located in the Kilmore region, caring for a maximum of 51 children per day. Our purpose built facilities provide light filled rooms that facilitate a homely atmosphere.
Mayfield Kilmore offers spacious playgrounds that provide numerous learning opportunities for the children. Caring for children from three months to school age, your child will develop their skills and confidence in natural and open-ended environments. Our play-based learning programs are designed to inspire your childβs love of learning, exploration and curiosity. With highly skilled and dedicated staff, children who attend our center will receive the very best start to life and foster a love of learning.
Our Infant Room is small and cosy, catering to a maximum of 8 children aged 0-2 years. Our Infant Room is unique as it offers a flexible routine, following the individual routines for each child enrolled. The room is designed to cater to all ages, providing age-appropriate resources. Once your child has reached the age of 2 or are developmentally ready, they will transition across to our Toddler Room.
In our Toddler Room, we offer an exciting and enriching space. With room for up to 12 children aged 2-3 years. This room boasts a generous shared environment complete with a sandpit, bike track, and expansive grass areas, allowing for outdoor exploration and play. It is furnished to provide a comfortable and engaging setting for your child's growth and development.
In our 3-Year-Old Kindergarten Room, we have ample space for up to twenty enthusiastic kids, guided by two incredible team members in accordance with the 1:11 ratio. Our Qualified Early Childhood Teacher designs an enriching and holistic program tailored to meet each child's unique needs, fostering their learning, self-esteem, and sense of belonging. Our goal is to provide a nurturing environment that supports your child's growth and development, preparing them for a successful journey ahead in their educational path.
Our 4-Year-Old Kindergarten program is driven by a deep passion for early childhood education, and we're excited to offer a program that is carefully designed to align with the early years framework, and our dedicated and highly qualified early childhood teacher is committed to creating a stimulating learning environment where each child can thrive according to their individual needs. We place a strong emphasis on fostering confidence and independence in our learners, ensuring that they are not only well-prepared but also excited to begin their educational journey as Prep students in Primary school. Our Kindergarten space is thoughtfully equipped with a diverse range of authentic learning resources and play equipment to support the development of 11 children.
All inclusions are subject to availability and are provided at the discretion of the centre director.
The is an estimate of what you might expect to pay. Fees are based on a 10 hour session fee per day for 3 days, for a specific rate please contact us directly.
We provide most of the essentials that may be needed throughout the day. We ask that you pack and label; spare clothes, water bottle, comfort items/dummies. And if your child requires a sleeping bag, milk bottles, formula, or breast milk.
We offer orientation sessions for families to come along before the first day to have a short play with us. These sessions are usually close to the first day and act as a good lead in. It gives you, your child, and the educators time to get to know each other and the opportunity to ask any questions or provide important information. These sessions are usually organized once enrolment is confirmed, they last for 2 hours and are free of charge. Talking about it at home is also a great way to get your child excited for all the amazing experiences they will get to be a part of.
Be positive! Make the drop off a happy experience and take a few minutes to help your child to settle in. The mornings can be busy, but taking some time to find an activity your child enjoys and saying goodbye can help for a smoother start to their day. There will always be a warm and caring educator on hand to help. You are always welcome to give the centre a call after you have left for an update.
The educator to child ratio varies depending on state and territory, we meet or exceed this ratio. 0 to 24 months the ratio is 1:4 in all states and territories. 24 to 36 months the ratio is 1:5 in QLD and SA, and 1:4 in VIC. Over 36 months the ratio is 1:11 in QLD, SA and VIC. You can find out more on the ACECQA website.
It is important to take the time to find a centre where you feel confident and comfortable and know your child will be safe, happy, and protected. Find a centre that provides a learning environment where careful guidance and role modelling by educators can help children become competent, independent and develop valuable life skills. It is also important to consider aspects that will impact your family such as location, cost, and inclusions.
Highly recommended! My son has been attending the centre for 2 years and he's made so many friends and bonds with the educators (especially Breanna). Excellent, clean facilities with a wonderful safe outdoors play area. Fun activities, arts and crafts every day, thanks team! ππ
β Nicole
The staff are caring and compassionate. My children are always so happy to attend. I put 100% trust in them everyday and they're fantastic at communicating. The activities and programs are often outdoors which I love for my active children. Very well run centre.
β Karlina
My daughter has been going to Kilmore for almost 2 years now & sheβs making so many friends & loving it. Her teachers are amazing, especially Breanna, my daughter has a very special bond with her.
β Alesha
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