Starfish Early Learning Centre Reservoir

A community of learning and exploration
  • 17 Rosenthal Crescent, Reservoir
  • Phone (03) 9460 8200
  • Monday to Friday: 7:00 am–6:00 pm
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Child joyfully playing in a nurturing educational environment, reflecting the values of creativity and exploration at Starfish Early Learning Centre.
Starfish Early Learning Centre rated Exceeding National Quality Standard childcare logo.

Our Reservoir Centre fosters an environment of belonging, being, and becoming.

A Collaborative Community

The diverse team of educators at our Reservoir centre work with the local community to expose your children to diverse cultures and experiences.

Enjoyment In All Weathers

Our Reservoir centre’s spacious covered and uncovered outdoor areas allow children to enjoy fresh air in all weathers.

Unique & Innovative Spaces

Our Reservoir centre is uniquely designed, using a mix of natural and recycled materials to create stimulating environments for your child.

Our Reservoir Early Learning Centre gives your child the freedom to explore, discover, make connections, and grow.

Our Reservoir Starfish Early Learning Center located on 17 Rosenthal Crescent offers exceptional care and learning for your child, with facilities and programs.

Here at Starfish Early Learning Center, we acknowledge the profound influence that a child’s initial years can wield over their future. This determination is clearly manifested in our relentless pursuit of establishing secure, nurturing, and stimulating educational atmospheres.
Young children engaged in play-based learning activities at Starfish Early Learning Centre, supported by caring educators
Toddler playing with colourful educational toys in a nursery classroom at Starfish Early Learning Centre

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.

  • We offer extracurricular experiences with experts in physical education, arts, indigenous culture, and animals
  • Tailored for safety and developmental challenges, our facilities for babies and toddlers encourage appropriate risks while ensuring their well-being.

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.

  • Our educators hold bachelor’s degrees in early childhood education, implement an approved educational program incorporating diverse approaches and theorists.
  • Starfish promotes child development through a relational approach, ensuring a safe, enjoyable, and enriching learning environment.
Children playing in a sandpit and riding toys in a childcare outdoor play area.

Ready for your child to join the Starfish Reservoir Centre?

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Spacious early learning classroom with activity tables, learning materials and play areas in a childcare with kindergarten program.
Natural dried foliage mobile hanging in an early learning classroom inspired by Reggio Emilia environments.
Bright early learning classroom with natural materials, artwork displays and small tables in a Reggio Emilia inspired childcare space.
Calm reading corner with books, soft cushions and chairs in a kindergarten early learning classroom.
Early learning activity table with puzzles, counting beads and wooden blocks supporting play based childcare.
Spacious kindergarten classroom with activity tables, learning displays and creative play areas in an early learning childcare centre.
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Childcare learning shelf with toys, sensory materials and play resources in a bright early learning classroom.

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Starfish Early Learning Centre Reservoir

  • 17 Rosenthal Crescent, Reservoir
  • Phone (03) 9460 8200
  • Monday to Friday: 7:00 am–6:00 pm

Meet the Team

Portrait of Tonii Tran, Managing Director of Starfish Early Learning Centre.
Tonii Tran
Managing Director
Portrait of Kera Degenhardt, General Manager at Starfish Early Learning Centre.
Kera Degenhardt
General Manager
Portrait of Chika Lestari, Reservoir Centre Director at Starfish Early Learning Centre.
Chika Lestari
Reservoir Centre Director

Frequently Asked Questions

Our Reservoir centre is located at 17 Rosenthal Crescent, Reservoir. Conveniently for drop-off and pick-up, we’re roughly 500m from Keon Park train station.

The Victorian Government provides funding to support children to access a kindergarten program in the year before they start school. The funding is a contribution towards meeting the cost of the kindergarten program and is based on the number of children enrolled in the program at Starfish Early Learning Centre. Each child is eligible to attend only one funded kindergarten for a single year.

Our Reservoir Centre is open five days a week, Monday to Friday, from 7am to 6pm.

Some of the suburbs we service at our Reservoir Centre include Thomastown, Fawkner, Bundoora, and Macleod. To confirm a full list, please contact us.

Our Reservoir centre has seven rooms: two nurseries, three toddler rooms, and one each for three and four-year-olds.

Get Started With Starfish!

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