Great Beginnings Epping
Centre Highlights
Secure Drop Off & Pick Up
Family Collaboration
Progress & Wellbeing Updates
Diversity Celebrated
Meals Prepared by In-House Chef
Local Primary School Connections
Transition to School Program
School Readiness Curriculum
Parent Communication App
Outdoor Playground
Kindergarten Program
Incursion Programs & Activities
Local Community Excursions
Nappies & Wipes Supplied
Educational & Developmental Programs
About Great Beginnings Epping
About Great Beginnings Epping Long Daycare and Kindergarten
Welcome to Great Beginnings Epping. We're ideally located for families in Wallan, Donnybrook, Mickleham, Lalor, Thomastown, Mill Park and Wollert.
Our Long Daycare and Kindergarten Centre provides early education and care for children aged 6 weeks to 6 years.
We provide convenient, full care coverage from 9hr, 10hr or full days, 5 days per week, including school holidays.
Our multicultural and dedicated team of Teachers and Educators provide a safe, nurturing, and inspiring learning environment - where your child can thrive, and be their wonderful self, every day.
Getting school ready? We offer the Government-approved Kindergarten program that helps ensure your child has a successful transition to formal schooling.
We offer a great variety of learning experiences at our Centre including:
- Sustainability Program: Helps children develop and understand the importance of embedding sustainable practices into everyday life. Children learn about recycling, conserving water, growing food and the importance of protecting our planet.
- Community Engagement Program: Encourages children to interact with and discover their local community. We often have visits from community services, and we go out on adventures to teach the children about their local environment.
- Music & Movement Program: Designed to develop fundamental skills that help support children’s self-regulation, memory, and concentration. Children learn to appreciate and develop an understanding of music - and of course, have fun.
Availability & Fees
Nursery - 0 yrs to 2 yrs
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Toddler - 2 yrs to 3 yrs
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Kindergarten - 3 yrs to 6 yrs
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Fees for Great Beginnings Epping may vary based childcare subsidy eligibility. You may be eligible to a rebate of up to 85% of your childcare fees.
Calculate your subsidy3 yrs to 6 yrs
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Fees for Great Beginnings Epping 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 Great Beginnings Epping
- Meagan Taylor4 months ago
My child has been going to Great Beginnings Epping for almost two years and the team there have been consistently fantastic. All educators and staff care for and teach the kids with such passion and kindness. Our kid has thrived at the centre. Would 10/10 recommend this centre for to any parent.
- Chantelle Ritchie4 months ago
Where do I begin Great beginnings Epping have been apart of our family since my oldest daughter was two years old I remember her first day I walked her in took her to her room she didn’t say goodbye she was off I walk out a mess but the educators reassured me everything would be fine she would be fine I was able to ring and check in on her they were very accomodating then my other daughter started and she was so excited cause she pretty much knew everybody so it was a very easy transition for everybody they treat my kids like their own I know my kids are happy and looked after now I’m really sad cause we are doing a big move so we have to say goodbye to the centre I can’t not thank them enough for everything they have truly become family thank you to Priya Maria shikha bubba Betty dipixa Nirasha Emily Ivy gabby and most of all the best cook ever Georgia we will miss you guys so much 🩷
- Vanessa S6 months ago
My son has been going to this daycare since he was 7 months old. Everyone here goes above and beyond to make him comfortable and happy, especially when he can be a little emotional at drop off. All the educators are amazing but extra special shout out to Neenu, Surbhi, Georgia, and Priya for everything they do x
Response from the owner6 months agoDear Vanessa, thanks for leaving us such a wonderful review. We are thrilled that you loved your experience; our staff will definitely be happy to read what you wrote. We put customer experience and satisfaction as our priority, and your review reaffirms the hard work we put in every day. Kind regards, The Great Beginnings Team.
- Gurbeer Singh6 months ago
My niece goes there from last 5 years & we are so glad with her progress over there. Would recommend to everyone.
Response from the owner6 months agoDear Gurbeer, thanks for leaving us such a wonderful review. We are thrilled that you loved your experience; our staff will definitely be happy to read what you wrote. We put customer experience and satisfaction as our priority, and your review reaffirms the hard work we put in every day. Kind regards, The Great Beginnings Team.
Location of Great Beginnings Epping
Epping suburb information
Epping is a suburb located in Victoria. There are approximately 44 child care centres in Epping.
How much is child care in Epping? On average, the cost of child care in Epping is $146 per day. This breaks down to $146 per day for babies, $148 per day for toddlers and $145 per day for kindergarten.
Epping sits just above the national NQS Rating & the average rating of centres is «Meeting NQS».
Number of centres
Child care centres in Epping
44
Average cost per day
Baby
0-12 Months
$146
Toddler
13-24 Months
$148
Kindergarten
2-3 Years