Bayswater Early Education Centre VIC

BCCA honours the Whadjuk people of the Noongar Nation, the Traditional Custodians of this sacred land on which we learn, work, and play. We respect their Elders, both past and  present, and recognise the emerging voices that will lead us forward. We acknowledge their everlasting connection to the land, waters, and skies. Please email us and choose the centre your enquiry relates to. In addition to kindergarten at our Children and Family Centres, Knox City Council runs sessional kindergartens at other locations across Knox.
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It supports language, motor skills, memory, emotions and social relationships. Educators plan play-based learning experiences based on children’s interests and goals. Our toddler room is set up with intentional play-based learning in mind. Within the curriculum framework, play enables your toddler to develop fundamental skills for life-long learning.
Children in our toddler space are encouraged to participate in group play. Group play is important as it helps our toddlers develop important social skills such as, turn-taking, developing self-confidence and emotional self-regulation. Our  skilled team helps children through talking, planning and role modelling. The educators were warm and caring, and the environment felt perfect for children. We believe in promoting a team environment where healthy discussion and debate is encouraged.
The educators are attentive, nurturing, and truly dedicated to meeting her individual needs. They always communicated with us during pick-up, keeping us informed and involved in her development. 2 out of 2 Family Day Care services in Bayswater have vacancies, with an average cost of $165.32/day. We maintain strict hygiene and safety protocols, including regular cleaning, secure access to our facility, and staff trained in first aid and emergency procedures. Additionally, our nutritious meal plans cater to different dietary needs and preferences, ensuring your child receives balanced and healthy meals throughout the day.

The whole centre is amazing  and we are very glad to be apart of it. The oral language supports literacy learning and a child’s oral language ability is the best predictor for later success in learning to read and write. Hearing the sounds within a language is the first critical step for all literacy learning. Our team supports our Kindergarten children's literacy development by engaging in rich discussions, reading, storytelling, dramatic play and experimentation all of which introduce new vocabulary as part of everyday conversations. We also engage with local schools and provide transition statements, ensuring your child feels confident and prepared for the next steps in their education journey. Stay connected with your child’s progress via our Xplor platform, which offers regular updates on their learning and development.
We provide childcare services for children from 6 months to 6 years old, offering tailored programs for each developmental stage. In our kindergarten room, our curriculum is tailored to accommodate your child’s individual learning and development needs, which helps boost their enthusiasm, motivation, and willingness to learn. Through structured learning experiences, our Bachelor-qualified Early Childhood Teacher and educators are committed to helping your child gain the necessary skills for a successful transition into school and beyond. Opportunities for rest and relaxation help make them feel safe. Play-based learning experiences are provided for older children who no longer don’t sleep in centre. At our early learning centre, your child will benefit from our enhanced learning program in kindergarten combined with our play-based learning program.

Our Family Support Team will add your child’s name to our waitlist if one of our childcare centres is currently full in your child’s age group. We will then contact you as soon as a place becomes available. Calculations herein are based on the assumption all eligibility criteria is met.
We are Australia’s largest early learning and childcare provider with more than 650 centres across Australia. Under the Child Care Subsidy (CCS), families are allowed 42 absence days per child, per financial year. These can be taken for any reason, including public holidays and when children are sick, without requiring families to provide documentation. It’s common for a child to experience separation anxiety when they first start child care. When you’re getting ready to start child care, you can help your child overcome anxieties by visiting the child care service together for a Stay and Play session, and easing into new routines at home. Our centre chefs prepare a nutritious menu for your child to sit down and eat.
Working for Goodstart means being part of Australia’s largest early learning provider, where you can enjoy above-award wages, ample opportunities for growth, and generous benefits. Here are some handy links to help you access our early learning services. Yes, we offer both full-time and part-time care options to suit your family’s needs.