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Horsham Uniting Early Learning
9 Roberts Avenue, Horsham VIC
Early Learning Centre
Child care in Horsham.
Located on Roberts Avenue in the heart of Horsham, we provide fun and creative childcare, long day care and kindergarten services to support parents like yourself managing busy schedules.
You can rely on us for long day care to support your busy schedule, while we provide fun and creative early learning experiences for your child. Your child will enjoy social and educational activities to build their sense of belonging, resilience, kindness and teamwork.
Our educators are passionate about nurturing Horsham’s children, offering localised early learning experiences in the community we know and love.
We ensure high standards of kindergarten care and have experience in supporting children who live with a range of physical and intellectual disabilities.
Program hours and fees
Our Horsham child care centre
Your child will explore their surroundings and play with their peers in our outdoor playground. From enjoying picnics on the lawn to growing vegetables in our garden, your child will have endless opportunities to explore, discover and learn. Our early learning centre and kindergarten in Horsham features:
- Planned indoor spaces
- Large outdoor spaces
- Play area with climbing equipment
- Bike track
- Birds, chickens and fish
- Trees and natural shade
- Vegetable and herb gardens
- Shade sail
- Pergola
- Worm farm.
Our Horsham child care centre
Your child will explore their surroundings and play with their peers in our new outdoor playground. From enjoying picnics on the lawn to growing vegetables in our garden, your child will have endless opportunities to explore, discover and learn. Our early learning and kindergarten centre in Horsham features:
- Planned indoor spaces
- Large outdoor spaces
- Play area with climbing equipment
- Bike track
- Birds, chickens and fish
- Trees and natural shade
- Vegetable and herb gardens
- Shade sail
- Pergola
- Worm farm.
The parents say
“Our son is thriving – thank you for providing such a safe and nurturing environment”
- Lena, parent.
Learning experiences
Our fun and educational activities will encourage your child to learn about sustainable practices
through our gardening and recycling programs. They will learn more about our community through
excursions and guest speakers.
Caring for the environment
We will encourage your child to participate in:
- Recycling and composting activities
- Feeding the chickens.
Incursions
We regularly welcome visitors to our centre from:
- Melbourne Museum
- Visiting pets (a rabbit, lamb and dog)
- Wildlife exposure
- A local elder
- Local First Nations playgroup
- Pet Safety Program
- Horsham Foot and Ankle Clinic.
Family and community connections
We encourage families to get involved in our activities.
We welcome you to:
- Celebrate significant cultural events
- Talk to the children about your job, hobbies or other interesting topics
- Volunteer your time to support our activities.
We have strong connections with our local Aboriginal community, surrounding schools, museums and farms for your child to create connections and celebrate diversity.
Your child will visit:
- Local primary schools
- Local library
- Emergency services
- Museums
- First Nations community groups and members (Goolum Goolum)
- Farms.
Language
We can have all forms of communication translated for families who speak languages other than English.
Program hours and fees
Health and wellbeing
Mental health
Our educators are trained in various programs to support the mental health of your child and are skilled in working with children who have experienced challenges and trauma. We also offer mental health support for families if you find yourself in need of assistance.
Nutrition
Our centre provides nourishing and balanced meals and snacks to help fuel your child’s growth and foster healthy eating habits. We cater for dietary and cultural food requirements for all children.
Safe environment
As a child safe organisation, our educators undergo regular working with children’s and police checks. We are focused on delivering learning and development in a safe and supportive environment, so you can trust that your child is in good hands.
FAQs
Yes, you can find on street parking near Horsham Uniting Early Learning Centre.
You can catch buses that stop along Roberts Avenue in front of Horsham Uniting ELC. Otherwise it is a 13 minute walk from Horsham station to Horsham Uniting Early Learning Centre for reference.
Our Long Day Care hours are from 7:30am to 6pm.
At Uniting ELC we ensure our kindergarten teachers and educators are highly trained and have years of experience in the childcare industry.
Uniting’s long day care and kindergarten facilities include planned indoor spaces, outdoor play areas, a bike track, worm farm, animals such as birds, chicken and fish, as well as vegetable and herb gardens and much more.
For Long Day Care we charge a daily fixed fee, view our fees to learn more. There are no fees for 3 year olds and 4 year old sessional kindergarten.
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