Banyule Council has launched the Banyule’s Ready advocacy campaign ahead of Victoria’s state election in November. The campaign calls on all political parties and candidates to back priority projects and policy reforms that will support Banyule’s growing community – both now and into the future. Join us to understand why dogs bark and struggle when left alone and learn practical, effective strategies to build greater independence and reduce existing separation related behaviours as well as preventing problematic behaviour from developing. Join us for social pickleball.Sessions are led by our friendly Banyule Leisure staff and are targeted for beginners or those who want to play socially. MMCNQ acknowledges the Traditional Owners of the lands on which our services operate. We pay respect to the Elders - past, present, and emerging- and commit to increasing our awareness and sensitivity to the 'first peoples' who lived on these lands.
Banyule Community Fund continues to support our community, with $9,960 awarded to local groups childcare centre greensborough and charities in December, demonstrating the powerful impact of donating locally. Make this your year to volunteer with our neighbourhood houses and community centres. Join your neighbours at this free workshop to learn simple actions to help yourself and others in times of disruption. Each participant will take home a resource guide specific to your own needs.
She has built trusting relationships with her educators and she talks about them all the time at home. Some of the things she comes home talking about are simply amazing, and I know she has learnt them from her educators. She loves attending and as a parent, it makes it so much easier to be at work, knowing she is in a space she enjoys, learns and feels safe. To provide our Educators with the training, environment, motivation, and empowerment to deliver exceeding quality education to children, partnering with families, and giving children a voice and the opportunity to lead wonderful fulfilling lives. Our curriculum, which is a balance of child led and adult intentional teaching, offers children the opportunity to participate in active learning, whilst having the support and challenge they need from Educators. From 5 January 2026, the Australian Government is updating the Child Care Subsidy (CCS) to guarantee at least 3 days of subsidised early childhood education and care per week.
G8 Education proudly operates almost 400 childcare, kindergarten, and preschool centres across 21 trusted early learning brands in Australia. Our dedicated Family Support Team can find the right local centre near you. If you're a provider of Long Day Care for Kids in Macleod (3085), please add your details to the site today. Headstart is part of G8 Education, which proudly operates almost 400 childcare, kindergarten, and preschool centres across 21 trusted early learning brands in Australia. Every decision we make supports Victorian children, families and educators, reinvesting resources into safe, inclusive, high-quality programs that strengthen learning, wellbeing and belonging for all. In Victoria, all early childhood education and care services are assessed and rated by the Australian Children’s Education & Care Quality Authority (ACECQA) against the National Quality Standard (NQS).
This workshop is for adults who can ride confidently on shared paths and wish to start riding on the road. Join us for this group exhibition presented by the Thursday Collective, a group who met while studying at art school. Working across a variety of media, they are enlivened by collaborating and creating together.
A fun, educational program that helps elementary school children, starting in Kindergarten, develop self-confidence, friendships, positive values, and academic achievement, while building a sense of community. Each child registered for the school-age program also receives a Free YMCA Youth Membership. Licensed by the State of Massachusetts, Department of Early Education and Care.
Expect big things for your child with our focus on encouraging new connections and friendships while advancing their early language, literacy, numeracy, problem-solving and social skills. Skye Children’s Co-op provides centre-based care for up to 44 approved spaces. Choosing the right program involves evaluating your child’s capacity for structured time, your family’s schedule, and the level of convenience and flexibility required. Come along with the whole family for a wide range of fun activities and to learn what you can do to make a difference.
Our centre supports children’s social, emotional and cognitive development while preparing them for a confident transition to school. Preschool and Pre-Kindergarten programs provide a safe, nurturing environment in which children can learn to communicate, cooperate and care about each other. Our low staff-to-child ratios give your preschooler one-on-one interaction with teachers. When your child takes part in our Preschool or Kindergarten Readiness program, they will have a solid foundation for a lifetime of learning.
Like the reindeer—steadfast and social—our children are growing in confidence, navigating friendships, and refining their communication skills. Our programs combine a nurturing environment with a structured, research informed approach, building strong foundations in literacy, numeracy and social development to support genuine school readiness. Nido Early Schools offer early education and childcare for children from 6 weeks to school age. We provide local Kinder places across greater Melbourne to develop school readiness.
With so many open roles in the sector at the moment, I think we should be talking about the differences that really sets Nido apart. From my own experience, they are not always obvious from the outside, but when you get to meet the Nido family you really feel it. Since Nido Early School is a government approved childcare provider, if you are eligible for CCS you will be entitled to the new 3 Day Child Care Subsidy Guarantee on your fees.
The children were particularly interested in learning about Wombat Season and how animals, plants, and weather patterns signal transitions in the natural world. Their murals not only celebrate Autumn but also reflect their developing appreciation for the ways nature changes and how people can learn from the environment around them. I enjoy working with our dedicated team who share similar beliefs and values who support each other to create a safe and inviting environment for our children. It is a delight to see the children’s growth and development during their time at our service, as well as the lasting relationships we share with families. Our warm and supportive team welcomes you to our service, where we boast beautifully maintained facilities, and a friendly community atmosphere, creating a safe and engaging environment for children to thrive. Macleod Preschool is located in a beautiful setting in the heart of Macleod Village.
The Government has introduced the 3 Day Guarantee, which provides all CCS eligible families with a minimum of 72 subsidised hours per fortnight, no matter your work, study or training hours. Get in touch with our Family support team to discuss waitlists, enrolments, fee structure and centre availability. We regularly review room availability, as a result, you will receive a text message confirming if you’re still happy to remain on the waitlist each month or if your plans have changed. If a centre is full, our Family Support team will place your child on our waitlist. Conveniently located for families in Bellfield, Preston and Heidelberg West, the centre offers easy access and a smooth daily routine for busy families. Macleod Preschool has 51 approved places, representing approximately 2% of the total count for Early Childhood Management Services Inc.
All our kindergarten or preschool programs follow the Early Years Learning Framework (EYLF), a national learning framework for Australia. These programs are delivered by qualified and passionate Early Childhood Educators and Teachers. Our Curriculum accommodates each individual child’s learning, development, and well-being. We follow national child-safe standards with strong leadership, rigorous recruitment, and ongoing training for everyone in our early schools. Our spaces are designed for clear supervision, and our policies are regularly reviewed to maintain the highest standards.
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