Headstart Early Learning Croydon
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Headstart Early Learning Croydon

6:30 AM - 6:00 PM | Monday to Friday
380 Dorset Road, Croydon

Centre Highlights

Secure Drop Off & Pick Up

Progress & Wellbeing Updates

Meals Prepared by In-House Chef

School Readiness Curriculum

Parent Communication App

Outdoor Playground

Kindergarten Program

Bush Kinder

Nappies & Wipes Supplied

Educational & Developmental Programs

Local Primary School Connections

Family Collaboration

Local Community Excursions

Incursion Programs & Activities

Diversity Celebrated

About Headstart Early Learning Croydon

About Headstart Croydon Long Daycare and Kindergarten

Welcome to Headstart Croydon. We're ideally located for families in Croydon, Croydon South, Bayswater North, Nelsons Hill, Croydon’s Hill, Ringwood East, Mooroolbark, Kilsyth North.

Our Long Daycare and Kindergarten Centre provides early education and care for children aged 6 weeks to 6 years.

At Headstart Croydon, we provide convenient, full care coverage from 9hr, 10hr or full days, 5 days per week, including school holidays.

Our longstanding, 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 3 and 4-year-old Government-approved program that helps ensure your child has a successful transition to formal schooling.

We offer a great variety of learning experiences at Headstart Croydon including.

  • Real life experiences: Children participate in fun and exciting experiences throughout the day, we encourage active participation in learning about our local environments including our Bush Kinder program.
  • 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 whilst having lots of fun.
  • Sustainability Program: Helps children develop and understand the importance of embedding sustainable practices into everyday life. Children learn about recycling, conserving water, growing food, composting and looking after their worm garden all focused on 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 the local parks, library and schools to teach the children about their local environment.

Availability & Fees

Long Day Care

Nursery - 0 yrs to 2 yrs

Availability

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Fees

$164.50 /day

Toddler - 2 yrs to 3 yrs

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$164.50 /day

Kindergarten - 3 yrs to 6 yrs

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Fees

$164.50 /day

Fees for Headstart Early Learning Croydon 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 Headstart Early Learning Croydon

5
Brodie5 months ago

The past 3.5 years that my son has attended Croydon Headstart we have seen him flourish and grow. The Educators there are nothing short of amazing and have allowed my son to thrive in a safe, trusting and developmentally appropriate environment. My son has made some strong connections with Educators as well as some wonderful friendships with his peers which is why he loves going everyday. Management are always warm and welcoming and the first to greet my son. I couldn't have picked a better childcare to start my son’s education at. He will be sad to leave in 2 years when he heads off to school. Highly recommend Croydon Headstart.

Response from the owner5 months ago

Dear Brodie, 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 Headstart Early Learning Team.

Location of Headstart Early Learning Croydon

380 Dorset Road, 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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