Manchester Road Early Learning Centre
Centre Highlights
Secure Drop Off & Pick Up
Meals Prepared by In-House Chef
Transition to School Program
Yoga
Sport Programs
Parent Communication App
Outdoor Playground
Kindergarten Program
Nappies & Wipes Supplied
Educational & Developmental Programs
Local Primary School Connections
Family Collaboration
Local Community Excursions
Incursion Programs & Activities
Diversity Celebrated
About Manchester Road Early Learning Centre
We are conveniently located for families in or commuting through Mooroolbark, Chirnside Park, Croydon, Kilsyth, Lilydale, Montrose, and Mount Evelyn.
We offer nurturing care and quality early education for children from 6 weeks to 6 years, with flexible hours (9, 10, 11, and 12-hour sessions) to suit busy families.
Our Learning Environments
Our children benefit from familiar faces as they grow, creating a sense of continuity:
- Nursery (0-2 years): A safe, nurturing environment for babies to explore with tailored sensory and social experiences.
- Toddler (2-3 years): Play-based learning encourages curiosity, confidence, and social skills.
- Kindergarten (3-6 years): A stimulating learning environment that prepares our children for school through our Enhanced Learning Program.
We’re proud to have qualified teachers and educators, supported by a team of national education experts, ensuring the highest quality childcare and early education.
Innovative Early Learning Programs
Our teachers deliver the Early Years Learning Framework (EYLF or the national curriculum) through play-based learning that covers language, literacy, numeracy, STEM, social, and emotional development. Our program also includes:
- Rhythm and Movement for Self-Regulation (RAMSR), an evidence-based program developed by Queensland University of Technology to support children’s executive function and self-regulation.
- Environmental and social sustainability learning experiences.
- Personalised learning plans for each child.
- Local school connections.
We focus on strong family partnerships through regular learning and development conversations with your child’s lead educator, learning showcases, and in-centre family events. Our Xplor app provides real-time updates and learning summaries daily to keep you informed on your child’s journey.
Availability & Fees
Nursery - 0 yrs to 2 yrs
Availability
Toddler - 2 yrs to 3 yrs
Availability
Kindergarten - 3 yrs to 6 yrs
Availability
Fees for Manchester Road Early Learning Centre 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 Manchester Road Early Learning Centre
- Kimberly Roe2 months ago
We have had two children attend the centre over the past 4 years. This is a welcoming centre where our children have thrived. The staff are consistent and friendly.
Response from the owner2 months agoDear Kimberly, We're overjoyed to read your 5-star review! It's fantastic that you find our centre welcoming and that our staff are consistent and friendly. Your positive experience means the world to us. Best wishes, The Early Learning Services Team
- Ryan Brownover 1 year ago
Awesome place to send the kids. Em the centre manager and the whole team do an amazing job. Thank you all
Response from the ownerover 1 year agoDear Ryan, 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 Early Learning Services Team.
- Sarah Walker Lavisover 1 year ago
If you're looking for a centre with a weak management team that doesn't really have your family's back and only cares about money, well this might just be the place for you. There are some amazing educators here who genuinely care and do their best. But unfortunately, they're working under immense pressure due to disengaged educators who aren't being properly managed. It's not an ideal situation. If you're okay with safety issues that take forever to get fixed, then this place might be right up your alley. It took six weeks to rectify a major safety issue that resulted in a 000 call, so you know this place really takes OH&S seriously. If you want a centre that only makes major changes and orders lots of new resources because they want a "meeting NQS" rating from the government, this might be the place for you. Thanks for updating the 2022 signage at the end of 2023, just in time for the assessment. Just a heads up - the October newsletter is still in your lobby and so are your November key dates. It's now January. And if you're looking for a centre that is the most expensive in the area (and raises their fees frequently), but your kids rarely get to experience incursions or excursions, then this might be a centre for you. Perhaps you want a centre where the educators disagree with management's decisions, but have no say in what happens? This is definitely the place for you. Lastly if you want a centre that isn't up to date on child safety basics like choking hazards, choose Manchester Road Early Learning. G8 marketing team, no generic reply about how you're saddened to hear this feedback. It took you a month to come back to my family after an initial complaint and we had to follow you guys up countless times to get any response. A sad reminder that this is just a business with no care for children in their formative years.
- Annie Waterworthalmost 2 years ago
We have had such a wonderful experience with the centre. The staff are so helpful, supportive and engaging! Thank you for taking such great care of all the kids!
Response from the owneralmost 2 years agoDear Annie, 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 Early Learning Services Team.
Location of Manchester Road Early Learning Centre
Mooroolbark suburb information
Mooroolbark is a suburb located in Victoria. There are approximately 30 child care centres in Mooroolbark.
How much is child care in Mooroolbark? On average, the cost of child care in Mooroolbark is $148 per day. This breaks down to $148 per day for babies, $146 per day for toddlers and $150 per day for kindergarten.
Mooroolbark sits just above the national NQS Rating & the average rating of centres is «Meeting NQS».
Number of centres
Child care centres in Mooroolbark
30
Average cost per day
Baby
0-12 Months
$148
Toddler
13-24 Months
$146
Kindergarten
2-3 Years
