Sparrow Early Learning Somerville Cottage

Sparrow Early Learning Somerville Cottage is an early learning centre located in Somerville on the Mornington Peninsula. It was originally built as a doctor’s surgery with a garden designed by famous landscape gardener, Edna Walling.

Inspired by Reggio Emilia philosophy and guided by the Early Years Learning Framework, our educators provide a holistic, play-based curriculum with a strong emphasis on nature and outdoor learning experiences. We celebrate each child as unique and our dedicated educators focus programming on meeting the individual needs and interests of each child.

We provide care and education for children from 6 weeks through to school age. Our centre prides itself on a warm friendly atmosphere that has often been referred to as an extension of the home. We aim to provide care that compliments and extends the home life, supporting families to meet their child’s needs to the best of our ability.

Our natural setting adds to the extension of home life, where the children are able to explore nature and be challenged by their investigations.

Our relationships with families and children is of utmost importance to us and we strive to support our families and children to feel part of our Wagtail family.