Sentia Early Learning
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Sentia Early Learning

Centre Highlights

Allergy & Anaphylaxis Aware

Meals Provided

Nappies & Wipes Supplied

SunSmart Aware

Beach Kinder

Bush Kinder

Community Connection

Indigenous Education

Music Programs

Nature-Based Play

On-Site Car Parking

Outdoor Playground

Sport Programs

Sustainability Focus

Take Home Meals

Transition to School Program

Rooftop Playground

Meals Prepared by In-House Chef

Long-Serving Team

Multi-Lingual Educators

About Sentia Early Learning

Welcome to Sentia Early Learning!

Sentia Early Learning is a one of a kind child care centre on Flinders Street in the heart of Melbourne’s CBD. With an incredible rooftop playground that was designed by the children, little ones can enjoy views over the Yarra River as well as the city’s train line.

The team is committed to building strong relationships with the children and families, and their high staff retention is a key indicator of happy educators at the centre. Sentia Early Learning has an atmosphere of safety and joy, crafted to inspire children, build their confidence and take their first steps toward a lifelong love of learning.  

This family-owned centre is open from 7:30 am to 6:30 pm and cares for children from 3 months to school age. Parents can enjoy free parking to make drop off and pick up times more convenient.

Programs

  • Regular excursions: the children go on walks around the city to nearby historic and cultural sites. This creates a sense of place and strengthens the children's connection to the local community.
  • Science program: the kindergarten children enjoy the specialist science program, allowing them to understand how things work and to always question why. 
  • Music program: children of all ages at the centre enjoy regular music lessons as part of their daily routine.
  • Sports and physical education: the children take part in fun sports, physical activity and yoga regularly at the centre.

Service Extras

  • Now featuring Mandarin Language classes every Friday.
  • Full-time Three year-old and Four-year-old Kindergarten programs delivered by qualified Early Childhood Teachers.
  • Allergy-aware
  • Eco-friendly nappies
  • All meals cooked fresh with farm to table local ingredients
  • SunSmart Centre

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Availability & Fees

Long Day Care

3 mths to 12 mths

Availability

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Fees

$205 /day

12 mths to 18 mths

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Fees

$205 /day

18 mths to 24 mths

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Fees

$205 /day

2 yrs to 3 yrs

Availability

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Fees

$205 /day

3 yrs to 4 yrs

Availability

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Fees

$205 /day

4 yrs to 5 yrs

Availability

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Fees

$205 /day

Fees for Sentia Early Learning 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 Sentia Early Learning

5
Matthew Cooke4 months ago

Out daughter has spent 2.5 wonderful years at Sentia where she has thrived. From the first time we walked into Sentia, we felt comfortable and we loved the way our entire family were welcomed into the Sentia community. I will always be grateful to Sentia for the care they have provided for my daughter and the way she has developed under their care.

Location of Sentia Early Learning

450 Flinders Street, Melbourne

Melbourne suburb information

Melbourne is a suburb located in Victoria. There are approximately 41 child care centres in Melbourne.

How much is child care in Melbourne? On average, the cost of child care in Melbourne is $170 per day. This breaks down to $170 per day for babies, $160 per day for toddlers and $154 per day for kindergarten.

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

Average cost per day

Baby
Baby

0-12 Months

$170

Toddler
Toddler

13-24 Months

$160

Kindergarten
Kindergarten

2-3 Years

$154

National quality standard

Melbourne
National Average
2%6%
Working towards
59%50%
Meeting
24%14%
Exceeding
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