Play, Discover, Explore, & Wonder

Enriched childcare for children aged 6 weeks to 5 years

Toddler engaging with a natural play object, exploring creativity and discovery in a nurturing childcare environment at Starfish Early Learning Centre.

Experience An Inviting Space Designed To Enhance
Your Child’s Learning Experience

The Six-Pillar Approach

Starfish ELC follows a six-pillar educational childcare philosophy based on the idea of helping your child develop and grow in relation to others.
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Inspired Play & Learning Space

Your child will benefit from indoor and outdoor play and learning spaces carefully designed to support development.
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Caring & Dedicated Team

The highly experienced team at Starfish Early Learning Centres, are committed to ensure your child receives every opportunity to engage in the program.
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Children engaging in creative activities at Starfish Early Learning Centre, one painting on an easel and another observing, with a potted plant nearby.

Architecturally-Designed & Purpose-Built For
Natural Play

Inviting, Age-Appropriate Spaces

Designed To Enhance Your Child’s Learning Experience

Natural And Recycled Materials

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Six Locations Throughout Melbourne

Smiling baby crawling on classroom floor during play-based learning at Starfish Early Learning Centre – 0–3 Years Program

0-3 Years Program

We strive to provide a play-based curriculum that encourages learning in all developmental domains. Learning opportunities we provide include sensory experiences, construction, imaginative play, music and movement, art and so much more.

3-5 Years Funded
Kindergarten Program

Our funded kindergarten program draws on multiple highly regarded early learning philosophies, combining them with incursions by experts in fields such as physical education, animals, dance and indigenous culture.
Children playing and running joyfully on green grass at Starfish Early Learning Centre, with an educator engaged in the background, emphasizing community and active learning.
Starfish Early Learning Centre cultural acknowledgement section featuring Indigenous design symbol
We acknowledge the Traditional Custodians of the land on which we play and learn and recognise their continuing connection to land, water and skies. We recognise and celebrate the contributions of Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples as the First Peoples of Australia, including their role in the education and care of children. We pay our respects to their elders past and present.

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Contact our team to learn more or secure your child’s place at Starfish today!
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