Lightning Reef YMCA Early Learning Centre
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Lightning Reef YMCA Early Learning Centre

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Opening Hours 6:30am to 6pm
74-88 Holmes Road, North Bendigo

Centre Highlights

Kindergarten Program

Meals Provided

Nappies & Wipes Supplied

School Readiness Curriculum

Shaded Outdoor Area

About Lightning Reef YMCA Early Learning Centre

Welcome to Lightning Reef YMCA Early Learning Centre

With a holistic approach to early learning, Lightning Reef YMCA Early Learning Centre has designed a range of exciting programs to nurture your child's social, physical and cognitive development. 

Lightning Reef was built with safety, indoor/outdoor play and inclusivity (all abilities) at the forefront of the design process. Our ELC is situated next door to Lightning Reef Primary School. This co-location enables us to support your child to feel prepared and excited with the next step of their schooling journey!

We deliver education and childcare for children aged six weeks to 6 years that develops confidence and an inquiring mind. Come and visit Lightning Reef YMCA Early Learning Centre, meet our passionate educators and discuss how our centre and programs can help your child nurture their interests, skills and abilities.

Our passionate and experienced educators run a diverse and exciting mix of quality programs including:

  • Long day care for preschool aged children
  • Funded three and four-year-old Kindergarten Programs
  • Before and After Kinder Care Program
  • Before and After School Programs
  • School Holiday programs (vacation care) for all children aged five to 12 years

Our Early Learning Programs include:

  • Nappies and linen
  • Kitchen garden
  • Healthy meals and snacks throughout the day, prepared by our on-site Chef who can meet with families to discuss dietary requirements
  • Shaded outdoor play areas (sunscreen is provided for all children)
  • Long opening hours - 6:30am to 6:00pm
  • Regular incursions and excursions

If you would like to know more about what Lightning Reef YMCA Early Learning Centre offers, please book a tour via our website.

Availability & Fees

Long Day Care

6 wks to 2 yrs

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$147.60 /day

2 yrs to 3 yrs

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$147.60 /day

3 yrs to 4 yrs

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$147.60 /day

4 yrs to 5 yrs

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$147.60 /day

Fees for Lightning Reef YMCA Early Learning Centre 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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Location of Lightning Reef YMCA Early Learning Centre

74-88 Holmes Road, North Bendigo

North Bendigo suburb information

North Bendigo is a suburb located in Victoria. There are approximately 7 child care centres in North Bendigo.

How much is child care in North Bendigo? On average, the cost of child care in North Bendigo is $157 per day. This breaks down to $157 per day for babies, $158 per day for toddlers and $152 per day for kindergarten.

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

Average cost per day

Baby

0-12 Months

$157

Toddler

13-24 Months

$158

Kindergarten

2-3 Years

$152

National quality standard

North Bendigo
National Average
0%7%
Working towards
71%48%
Meeting
14%15%
Exceeding
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