Dorset Early Learning & Kindergarten
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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
Babies - 6 wks to 2 yrs
Fees
$140 full day session
Toddler - 2 yrs to 3 yrs
Fees
$140 full day session
Kindergarten - 3 yrs to 5 yrs
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.
Calculate your subsidyBabies - 6 wks to 2 yrs
Fees
Junior Kindy - 2 yrs to 4 yrs
Fees
Kindergarten - 3 yrs to 5 yrs
Fees
$136 /day
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.
Calculate your subsidyReviews for Dorset Early Learning & Kindergarten
- Claire Bentley10 days ago
Couldn’t recommend Dorset Early Learning & Kindergarten highly enough. Our child has been attending for seven months now and we have been so impressed with the care and consideration from all of the educators. He loves going! It’s been a wonderful community to be part of. Thanks Mel and team :)
- 熊猫4 months ago
Today remarks the last day of my son’s (Jiang) learning journey at this amazing centre. I realised how limited my English vocabulary is to express my appreciation and gratitude towards Mel and her team. As a former Kindergarten Teacher, I can say the quality of their programs, staff engagement and professionalism, and the quality of management are marvellous! This amazing centre has allowed my husband and me to attend out work commitments without worrying about our loved little one. The love, support and patience my son was given over the years have been beyond excellent. My son is excited to start a new chapter of his life. But we will never forget this wonderful place, where my son has become a confident learner! I wish Dorset Early Learning and Kindergarten and everyone working in it a fruitful 2025 and beyond! I believe this centre has been, is and will always be the most remarkable business in the in this industry!
Location of Dorset Early Learning & Kindergarten
Croydon suburb information
Croydon is a suburb located in Victoria. There are approximately 51 child care centres in Croydon.
How much is child care in Croydon? On average, the cost of child care in Croydon is $131 per day. This breaks down to $131 per day for babies, $133 per day for toddlers and $125 per day for kindergarten.
Croydon sits just above the national NQS Rating & the average rating of centres is «Meeting NQS».
Number of centres
Child care centres in Croydon
51
Average cost per day
Baby
0-12 Months
$131
Toddler
13-24 Months
$133
Kindergarten
2-3 Years
