Welcome to the Pooh’s ELC Village!
Our Services
Our services are located in Croydon North and Lilydale, Victoria. Both services hold a shared philosophy of nurturing our children and building strong connections with families’ and the community.
Acknowledgement of Country
We would like to acknowledge the past, present and emerging Wurundjeri Woi – Wurrung people of the Kulin nation who are the traditional custodians of the land on which Pooh’s ELC services stand. We wish to pay respect to their Elders, past, present and emerging, and thank them for their contributions to the Wurundjeri Land. The land on which Pooh’s ELC resides always was and always will be Aboriginal land.
Letter from the Director
Pooh’s ELC services are two privately owned childcare centres that provide nurturing and educational environments, led by passionate and wholehearted educators. Our teachers are mentored to respect the self-esteem and individuality of each child, by catering for their interests, needs and abilities. Through play-based learning experiences, children will confidently explore, investigate and be curious about the world around them, encouraging lifelong learning.
We believe, families are the most important influence in a child’s life and we hope to become a village, working with carers to ensure children have an enjoyable, happy and educational early years journey.
Pooh Bear’s House underwent assessment in 2023, and was rated ‘Exceeding’ in all quality areas. Pooh’s Place in Lilydale has not yet undergone the Assessment and Rating process.
About our Early Childhood Services
Our commitment to the provision of the ‘Highest Quality Child Care’ is evident by;
Incorporating a 3 and 4-Year Government Funded Kindergarten, that includes a Comprehensive School Transition Program run by a Early Childhood Teacher with a Bachelor in Early Childhood and Primary Teaching.
Our Kindergarten program runs from Monday to Friday – 8:30 am to 1:30pm (children can utilise our service from 6:30am-6:30pm). This helps working families’ to use longer hours whilst still meeting kindergarten requirements.
Key Word Sign (Auslan) implemented from birth to 5 years of age.
High Quality Individually based Educational Programs inspired through the Early Years Learning Framework.
Our Qualified Early Childhood Professional team of staff.
Offering a weekly music class through Playful Notes, a weekly sports program through ‘Sports Tots’ and a weekly yoga program through Ulyssus Natural Healing.
Intergenerational Program with Park Lane Aged Residence.
Encompassing inquiry-based environments that stimulate organic learning.
Operating from a Safe, Secure and Functional Purpose-Built Premises.
Delivering a Nutritionally Balanced Menu from a trained chef.
Ensuring low Child to Staff Ratios.
Embedding the KG Learning Method for our Educational Program.
Professional development for our educators whereby they travel to Reggio Emilia Italy annually. Educators have also participated in a travel tour to New Zealand with the KG Learning Approach.
Operating under the Education and Care Services National Regulations 2018 – CCMS approved.