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Merrilands Uniting Early Learning

Merrilands Uniting Early Learning

23-25 Ryan Street, Reservoir VIC

Childcare Long day care Kindergarten 3-4 year old integrated kindergarten

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Early Learning Centre

Early learning in Reservoir.

Located on Ryan Street in Reservoir, our kindergarten and childcare services will support your child to explore, learn and build social skills.

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.

Our multicultural activities reflect our local community and will build your child’s understanding of the world.

Your child will enjoy social and educational experiences to build their sense of belonging, resilience, kindness and teamwork.

Our educators are experienced in supporting children who live with a range of physical and intellectual disabilities.

Program hours and fees
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Our centre

Our wellequipped indoor and outdoor areas will nurture your child’s physical and social
development. Our early learning centre features:

Our centre

Our wellequipped indoor and outdoor areas will nurture your child’s physical and social
development. Our early learning centre features:

The parents say
“Big hearts change small lives.”

- Nikki, parent.

Learning experiences

Our activities will nurture your child’s natural curiosity through handson tasks, such as feeding animals and tending to our vegetable garden. 

Caring for the environment

Our educators encourage children to interact with animals and the environment to help them develop a love and appreciation of nature. 

Our activities include:

Family and community connections

We encourage families to share their culture, skills, resources and knowledge with the children. Families are vital in establishing connections with local community organisations to broaden your child’s understanding of the world.

Language

As part of the Learning Languages Program, we teach Italian. Our staff speak a range of languages including Italian, Spanish, Filipino, Chinese and Greek. We can have all forms of communication translated for families who speak languages other than English.

Program hours and fees
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Co-ordinator

Lisa

Hi, I’m Lisa and I’ve been the Co-ordinator at Merrilands Uniting Early Learning for over five years. I’ve worked in the sector for over 30 years and hold a Diploma in Early Childhood Education.

The team at Merrilands gets to know every child and their family, supporting their needs and developing a sense of belonging at the centre.

We promote a strengthbased approach where every child’s interests and routines are acknowledged and their familys values, beliefs and traditions are upheld to provide a continuity of learning.

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

Your child will be encouraged to make healthy choices through our lessons on nutrition, food safety and cooking. Our hands-on activities in the garden will get your child excited about healthy eating habits and sustainable living. At our early learning service, we:

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.

Policies and downloads

News

When Louise introduced the Food for Families program to her students at Buninyong Uniting Kindergarten, she never knew how widely popular it would …
The government’s recent increase to Child Care Subsidy (CCS) on July 10 is helping Thuy put her family through childcare. With her …
For most of us, the COVID-19 pandemic was anything but normal. However, for the children born during its wake, a life of lockdown is all they have ever known.
From 10 July 2023, Child Care Subsidy (CCS) is changing. Most families using child care will get more subsidy.
Congratulations to our Early Learning educators who were finalists in this year’s Victorian Early Years Awards.
If you have more than one child aged 5 or under in care, you may soon get a higher Child Care Subsidy …

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