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Milestones Early Learning Centres
Milestones provides high quality child care and early education for children aged 0-5 years, including nursery, toddler, preschool/kindergarten and OSHC care.
Our educators and teachers are trained in the Lifelong Learning Curriculum, and are experts at knowing how kids develop and grow. We nurture children through these precious early stages of their lives in a caring and inspiring environment, encouraging them to gravitate towards their interests, create meaningful experiences and develop strong bonds.
Our days include a range of play-based and intentional teaching experiences, messy play activities, the chance to explore our stimulating outdoor play areas, and of course the opportunity to rest and sleep.
Each day our Centre Cooks prepare a wide variety of nutritious meals and purees for the children and babies
in our centres, taking the time to involve the children in meal preparation and healthy food education. Care is made to ensure children's daily nutritional needs, and any individual cultural and dietary requirements are met.
Milestones is proudly owned and operated by Affinity Education Group, the leading provider of early education and child care in Australia. We are driven by our professional goals and values and are committed to ensuring we provide the best early childhood experience for you and your children. Our mission is to inspire and nurture individuals to reach their full potential, and help children graduate into a lifetime of loving to learn.
Lifelong Learning Curriculum
Learn more about how Milestones' educators and teachers will nurture your child through the different ages and stages of early education.
Healthy Beginnings
Babies aged 0-1 years
Your baby will start their lifelong learning journey in a safe, nurturing environment. Educators will:
- Develop strong, positive bonds;
- Encourage confidence to explore new surroundings;
- Spark curiosity through sensory experiences; and
- Establish helpful routines that support health and wellbeing.
Early Experiences
Toddlers aged 1-3 years
Your toddler will enjoy an exciting environment in which to explore and experiment as their confidence and social skills emerge. Educators will:
- Introduce literacy and numeracy through learning games;
- Support self expression through language skills; and
- Develop social and friendship skills in group settings.
School Readiness
Children aged 3-5 years
Your child will be given the very best start before they begin Primary School where they will delve into enquiry based project work, and literacy and numeracy programs. Educators will:
- Guide self-awareness, self-help skills and socialisation;
- Investigate literacy, mathematics, science, technology and the arts;
- Stimulate creativity, deeper thinking and problem solving; and
- Prepare children for classroom environments through play-based preschool and kindergarten programs.
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Learning At Milestones
Our programs and initiatives inspire children to reach their full potential.
Positive Living Skills
This program helps young children develop healthy self esteem and positive relationships, plus gives them tools and strategies that will help them in all aspects of their life, for all of their life.
Big Thinkers STEM
A key component of our School Readiness program for children aged 3-5 years, Big Thinkers STEM aims to engage children's interest in Science, Technology, Engineering and Mathematics.
Aussie Wildlife Champions
Developed through a partnership with the Australian Wildlife Conservancy, this program inspires a love of Australia's unique wildlife and habitats.
Reading Eggs & MathSeeds
These fun, engaging technology-based games are available to children aged 3-5 years at no additional charge.
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