Dorset Early Learning & Kindergarten
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Dorset Early Learning & Kindergarten

Opening Hours Monday to Friday 7am to 6:30pm
214-216 Dorset Rd, Croydon

Centre Highlights

Allergy & Anaphylaxis Aware

Educational & Developmental Programs

Meals Provided

Nappies & Wipes Supplied

SunSmart Aware

About Dorset Early Learning & Kindergarten

Welcome to Dorset Early Learning & Kindergarten!

Dorset Early Learning and Kindergarten located on Dorset Road in Croydon is a small family based service, that prides itself on providing children with endless opportunities to learn through play, and be themselves through nurture and encouragement. Our environment is based on the collaboration of families and educators to provide children with the adequate support and opportunity to be their own individuals and learn via their own inquisitive nature and abilities.
Our program considers the social and cultural values of the family and the community we live in.

Our Program

Programs include a weekly Music appreciation program, indoor and outdoor experiences, cooking, science, multicultural experiences, environmental experiences, incursions and much more.

Where additional needs are identified, we will endeavour to meet the needs of the child at the Service and help families access any other resources required. We therefore present a balanced program that is developmentally appropriate that incorporates both the indoor/outdoor environment.

Available to Families:

  • Choice of 1 day to 5 days of childcare
  • Family Handbook Pack on admission to the Service
  • Full Kindergarten Program with Qualified Kindergarten Teacher, 5 days per week
  • Continuity of daily home routine for Babies
  • Nappies inclusive of Fee
  • All extra programs inclusive of Fees
  • Support given to Breastfeeding Mothers
  • Educational Program
  • Individual Children’s Learning Journal for the family to keep
  • Family Library/Support Information
  • Family Training/Information Nights
  • Seasonal Menu – which includes nutritional food that is prepared on the premises and consists of breakfast, morning tea, hot lunch, afternoon tea and late snack
  • Policies of the Service for perusal
  • Regular Newsletters
  • Guidelines for exclusion of infectious diseases
  • Immunisation Information
  • Terms 2 & 4 Parent Interviews
  • Open Door Policy where Parents are invited to visit at any time

Availability & Fees

Long Day Care

Babies - 6 wks to 2 yrs

This service doesn't have any vacancies for this age group right now.

Fees

$140 full day session

Toddler - 2 yrs to 3 yrs

This service doesn't have any vacancies for this age group right now.

Fees

$140 full day session

Kindergarten - 3 yrs to 5 yrs

This service doesn't have any vacancies for this age group right now.

Fees

$140 full day session

Fees for Dorset Early Learning & Kindergarten may vary based childcare subsidy eligibility. You may be eligible to a rebate of up to 85% of your childcare fees.

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Reviews for Dorset Early Learning & Kindergarten

5
Klara Fittolaniover 1 year ago

Absolutely recommended. Educators are always available to discuss and support our family. Our child loves attending and enjoying all the activities and making friends. Open, friendly, and a warm, inviting atmosphere.

Response from the ownerover 1 year ago

Thank you Klara. We absolutely love that we can support our families and it is so wonderful to hear that you feel comfortable to discuss your family with us. We love that our children enjoying coming to learn and play with their friends. We feel very privileged that you chose us to help support your family through the early years of childhood and that you have become a very big part of our Dorset family.

Location of Dorset Early Learning & Kindergarten

214-216 Dorset Rd, Croydon

Croydon suburb information

Croydon is a suburb located in Victoria. There are approximately 50 child care centres in Croydon.

How much is child care in Croydon? On average, the cost of child care in Croydon is $135 per day. This breaks down to $135 per day for babies, $141 per day for toddlers and $130 per day for kindergarten.

Croydon sits just above the national NQS Rating & the average rating of centres is «Meeting NQS».

Average cost per day

Baby

0-12 Months

$135

Toddler

13-24 Months

$141

Kindergarten

2-3 Years

$130

National quality standard

Croydon
National Average
2%7%
Working towards
60%48%
Meeting
16%15%
Exceeding
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