Songbird Early Learning Centre & Kindergarten - A place where children can fly

Our philosophy

  • At Songbird Early Learning Centre, we believe that every child has the potential to soar. Our mission is to provide a safe, nurturing, and stimulating environment where children can explore, learn, and grow. We are dedicated to fostering respect, inclusivity, and a love for learning, ensuring that every child feels valued and supported.

  • Our vision is to be a place where children can spread their wings and fly, reaching their fullest potential. We aim to inspire curiosity, creativity, and a lifelong love of learning in every child who comes through our doors, preparing them for a bright and successful future.

  • We believe that “children learn and develop best through play” and “childhood is a special time just for children”. Our philosophy is based on our dedication to provide a home style environment for children, where “children can be children”. We strongly value the rights of children to have time to explore their world and we believe in following a play-based curriculum where relationships between children and their educators are secure and respectful. - “Play is the leading activity of children” - Dewey.
  • We believe in creating an environment where each child feels a sense of belonging and identity, holistically catering to children’s needs and provide spaces to encourage the development of regulating these, respecting each child as an individual and spending the time to listen to them and allow opportunity for their knowledge to be shared, providing rich opportunities for being outdoors in the natural environment and promoting environmentally sustainable practices.

Our Commitment:

We are committed to providing: 1. An environment “where children can be children.” 2. A nurturing family style centre, where siblings and all children (0-6) years learn to care, share, develop, play and learn at their own pace. 3. An unpressured atmosphere that is positive and encouraging to enhance self-esteem and self-worth and extent their knowledge 4. An environment that recognises and promotes the ‘importance of play’ in children’s all-round development through open end experiences. 5. Stability through a consistent but flexible daily routine that will extend their self-help skills. 6. Help and encouraging each child to their full potential through respect and validation. 7. An environment where children feel they belong because of the relationships they have with their family, community, culture and place. ‘Belonging’ is the basis for living a fulfilling life. 8. Time for children to just ‘be’- time to play, try new things and have fun. Childhood is a special time in life. ‘Being’ is about living here and now. 9. Their sense of identity and grow to ‘Become’ productive people. 10. An environment that promotes sustainability.

Our Locations

YARRA JUNCTION
At 4 Station St in the beautiful town Yarra Junction, we are open 51 weeks a year. Our opening times are from Monday to Friday, 7.00am to 6:00pm, except for all Victorian public holidays and the Christmas period. Our skilled team, caring environment and amazing environment will nuture for your child's growth, safety, and happiness. Find peace of mind with us! Yarra Junction -> Waitlist application click here If you require assistance with the online form or wish to book a tour, you are welcome to contact the office on 03 5900 6724 or email by clicking the button below.
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BRIAR HILL
At 9 Campbell Rd in picturesque suburb of Briar Hill, we are open 51 weeks a year. Our opening times are from Monday to Friday, 7.00am to 6:00pm, except for all Victorian public holidays and the Christmas period.
Our experienced staff and nurturing environment enriches activities for your child's growth, safety, and happiness. Experience peace of mind with us! Briar Hill -> Waitlist application click here If you require assistance with the online form or wish to book a tour, you are welcome to contact the office on 03 9437 8053 or email by clicking button below.
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Our Core Values

Respect & Inclusivity
Celebrate diversity and create and environment where every child feels valued, respected, and included
Excellence
Strive for excellence in early childhood education by continually adapting to the best practices
Safety and Well-being
Prioritising the physical and emotional safety of every child by maintaining a secure environment where children can learn and grow without fear.
Partnership with Families
Forge strong partnerships with families, recognising them as essential collaborators in child’s development by respecting parents insights and involving them in childcare process.
Nurturing and Compassion
Providing a loving and caring environment where children feel valued and supported by offering emotional support to help children develop healthy relationships and self-esteem.
Learning & Development
Promoting a love for learning through engaging, age-appropriate activities by encouraging intellectual, social, emotional, and physical development.
Integrity & Transparency
Operating with honesty and integrity in all interactions with children, families, and staff by maintaining open and transparent communication with parents and caregivers.
Play & Exploration
Valuing play as a vital component of learning and development by encouraging curiosity, creativity, and exploration in a safe and stimulating environment.