Lilydale
Lilydale
Welcome to Mayfield Lilydale! We are passionate about providing a safe, nurturing, and inspiring environment where your child can grow, learn, and thrive. Nestled just off Maroondah Highway and only minutes from Lilydale’s central shopping hub, our centre is conveniently located to support families in the local community.
At Mayfield Lilydale, we’re more than just a childcare centre – we’re a close-knit community of educators and caregivers committed to your child’s development and success. With natural outdoor play areas, freshly prepared nutritious meals, and engaging play-based learning programs, we create an environment that encourages curiosity, confidence, and creativity.
Our purpose-built facility has been thoughtfully designed to deliver positive and enriching learning experiences. Catering for children from six weeks of age to school age, we provide open-ended and natural environments that help your child build essential skills and confidence. Our play-based programs are tailored to inspire a lifelong love of learning, exploration, and discovery. With highly skilled and dedicated staff, we ensure that every child receives the best possible start in life.
Age Groups
Joeys
6 Weeks - 2 Years
In our nursery classroom we strive to support children in their learning environments to enable each individual to meet their milestones, whilst building meaningful relationships with their educators and peers. Our nursery room follows individual routines and allows all children to eat, rest and engage in meaningful relationships throughout the day. At Mayfield Lilydale the Nursery room boasts a calm homely atmosphere as a home away from home.
Kookaburras
2 - 3 Years
The toddler stage is a time of rapid growth and exploration. Within the service this is when we encourage our investigations curriculum. Children at this age are developing their independence, language skills, and social abilities. At Mayfield Lilydale, the focus shifts towards fostering self-help skills, promoting language development, and encouraging social interactions and play. Activities may include imaginative play, early literacy and numeracy experiences, sensory exploration, and physical activities that enhance coordination and motor skills. The Kookaburras room begins the in house curriculum of our sports program, sustainability and yoga emotional regulation program.
Bilbies
3 - 4 Years
The Junior Kindy stage is a time of further growth with the preparation for Pre-Kindergarten Stage. The Junior room has access to the investigations program with the shared yard with the pre kindergarten. Children at this age have gained further independence, language skills, and social abilities and are actively strengthening their skills. At Mayfield Lilydale the focus shifts towards further embedding self-help skills, promoting a wider language development range, and encouraging stronger connections through social interactions and play. Activities may include imaginative play, literacy and numeracy experiences, sensory exploration, problem-solving abilities, promoting emotional regulation and physical activities that enhance coordination and motor skills.
Koalas
3 - 4 Years
The Pre-Kindergarten room offers an exciting and enriching space. that is lead by a qualified early childhood teacher. This room boasts a generous shared environment complete with a sandpit climbing equipment and a herb and vegetable garden , allowing for outdoor exploration and play. The program boosts many incursions and excursions throughout the year, promoting the curriculum and the community.
Wombats
4 - 5 Years
Room 5 is a government funded 4 year old kinder room that is lead by a qualified early childhood teacher with a professional team of assistant educators. this room encourages the children to develop their independence, self regulation and autonomy while encouraging them to use their voice and language to communicate the needs and thoughts. This is all accomplished through a play based learning curriculum that is geared towards school readiness and developmental milestones. we strive to help children gain the knowledge and confidence to move into the next phase of their learning journey.
Inclusions
- StoryPark App
- Child Care / Long Day Centre
- Allergy Aware
- Sun Safe Aware
- Nutritionally-balanced meals provided
- Nappies & Wipes Supplied
- Regular Incursions & Excursions
- Music Programs
- AFL and Sports Programs
- In house Pets
- On-site Car Parking
- Foodbank, Book Swap and Clothes Swap
- Kindergarten Program
- Pet safety
- Cool Kids First Aid
All inclusions are subject to availability and are provided at the discretion of the centre director.
Fees
- Nursery$153
- Toddler$153
- Pre-Kinder$153
- Kinder$153
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.
Frequently Asked Questions
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.
All Mayfield Early Education centres aim to meet or exceed the National Quality Standards and Regulatory requirements of an early childhood service. We regularly update our policies and procedures to ensure that children, family, and educators are aware of their requirements and responsibilities to help keep children in our care happy, safe and protected. As a parent or guardian of a Mayfield Early Education centre, you can find out more by visiting www. mayfield.com.au/policies. This page requires a password which you can obtain from your Centre Manager upon your enrolment.
Reviews
We moved to the area not too long ago from across the state. It was a challenge being in a new place and having my child start in a new centre. The educators have taken care of her like they have known her her whole life. They have made the move and settling in process so easy. Always a welcoming feeling when we come into the service.
— Belinda
Friendly, helpful staff who always say hello in the mornings, always say goodbye in the afternoon and always give updates on how my little one’s day has gone. Every single staff member I’ve spoken to has honestly been so lovely and caring.
— Leesa
I moved my kids from a local centre to Grand Oaks and have been exceptionally happy with the care they are receiving. Staff are friendly and give me updates about how my kids are traveling and I am looking forward to the excursions they will be going on throughout 2024.
— Kimberly
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