Quality Childcare and Preschool in Kindergarten

Your best choice in early education, childcare and Kindergarten.

Address

64 Dawson Street, Bairnsdale, VIC, 3875, Bairnsdale, VIC, 3875

Open Hours

Monday - Friday
6:30 am to 6:00 pm

Ages

0-5
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Early Learning Bairnsdale

Welcome to Milestones Early Learning Bairnsdale your best choice in early education, childcare and Kindergarten in Bairnsdale. We're welcoming new families to join our Baby Nursery, Toddler Program and Kindergarten/Preschool. You're invited to visit for a free stay and play date or family tour today!

Your child's lifelong learning journey starts here! Our approach begins with a focus on baby sensory play and building secure attachments, so our littlest learners develop the confidence they need to explore.

This is followed by exciting play-based toddler programs featuring opportunities to develop literacy, numeracy, and early socialisation skills. Children aged from 3-years old can join our Kindergarten programs, developing the school readiness skills they need to thrive in Primary School.

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Our Lifelong Learning Curriculum Includes:

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    Language Lessons
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    Yoga
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    Sustainability
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    STEAM
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    Multi-sport
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    Performing Arts
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    School Readiness
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    Cooking

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Why Choose Milestones?

Milestones Early Learning is a high-quality provider of childcare where every child experiences the joy of learning in a caring community.

We’re experts at knowing how kids develop and grow, and we nurture them through these vital and precious early stages of their lives. Through these important early years, children change so quickly - constantly absorbing new information and expanding their skill set. We gently encourage and guide them to explore their own potential.

Our Lifelong Learning Curriculum is Australia’s most progressive approach to early education for children from birth to five. Our curriculum focuses on what children learn, how children learn and where children learn as; babies, toddlers and older 3-5-year-olds.

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Our Lifelong Learning Curriculum

Our Lifelong Learning Curriculum is Australia’s most progressive approach to early education for children from birth to five. Our curriculum focuses on what children learn, how children learn and where children learn as; babies, toddlers and older 3-5-year-olds. Our Lifelong Learning Curriculum draws on current research, evidence-informed practices and specific programs in each age group, such as The Circle of Security in our babies’ rooms, Abecedarian Language Priority for our Toddlers and Inquiry-Based Learning Projects for older children. We are also proud to offer children access to our unique programs to Affinity, including our Big Thinkers STEM, Aussie Wildlife Champions, Positive Living Skills and Grandfriends programs.

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Leading The Private Childcare Sector In Quality

Our centre practices, policies and procedures aligned with legislative expectations outlined in the National Quality Framework. This means that every effort is made to comply with the Education and Care Services National Law and Education and Care Services National Regulation, the approved learning frameworks and the National Quality Standards.

Throughout the year, our dedicated Quality Team work tirelessly alongside our Centre Managers to ensure our teams maintain Quality Standards across the Affinity Education Group in line with the Australian Children's Education and Care Quality Authority (ACECQA).

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Our Lifelong Learning Curriculum

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Nursery

Your child's lifelong learning journey starts here! Our nursery provides a warm, safe environment for your baby to learn and grow. Caring and gentle educators will develop nurturing relationships with your baby, so your child will develop trust and a sense of belonging.

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Toddler

Our centre provides a stimulating and fun environment to enhance your child’s learning in their early years. Learning starts long before school, with the first five years of a child’s life being crucial to laying the foundations for their ability to learn throughout their later years.

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Preschool

Preparing for primary school is one of the most important times in a child’s life. Our Lifelong Learning Curriculum School Readiness program stimulates young minds, builds confidence, resilience and positive self-image, and supports children’s transition to school.

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Meet our Team

Hi, my name is Jo-Anne Maguigan, and I am the Senior Centre Manager for both Milestones Early Learning Dawson Street Campus and Day Street Campus in Bairnsdale.

I have worked in the Early Childhood sector now for 36 years in New Zealand, Victoria and in Remote Aboriginal Communities in the Northern Territory, in a variety of roles from Kindergarten Teacher, working in pilot projects as well as Centre Manager.
I have a Diploma of Teaching (ECE) a Graduate Diploma of Education (ECE) and am a fully registered Early Childhood Teacher, I have also been involved with adult education for 30 years both in New Zealand and at TAFE Gippsland.
My Early Childhood Career began due to an interest in development and gifted children, I continued to study further in these two areas and later developed a strong interest in brain development.

I believe every child has the right to be safe and healthy to receive a high-quality Early Childhood Education and to reach their full potential through our Lifelong Learning Curriculum.
I look forward to working with our staff, families and children in both centres.

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Our Centre Gallery

Before you book a tour of our early learning centre and meet our wonderful team of educators, you can take a look at our rooms and environments below.

What our families say about us

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Flexible Sessions

To make the most of the CCS available to you, we also offer the option of 10-hour or full-day sessions. This means your fortnightly CCS hours can be spread out over more days.

Talk to one of our Family Support Consultants on 1800 CHILD CARE. We can help you determine if you qualify to receive the Child Care Subsidy (CCS) and provide you with a quote. Some families can also get extra support on top of the CCS through the Additional Child Care Subsidy (ACCS).

To estimate your Child Care Subsidy or other entitlements you may be eligible for, please visit our CCS Estimator.

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Big Thinkers STEM Program

Science, Technology, Engineering and Mathematics (STEM) have always played a vital role in developing our Lifelong Learning Curriculum for children in our preschool rooms (3-5 years).   

The Lifelong Learning Curriculum - Big Thinkers STEM program is aligned with the Early Years Learning Framework, ensuring your child has a strong sense of identity through creating a safe, secure and supported learning experience. Your child will develop their emerging autonomy, interdependence, resilience, and sense of agency; through this, expand on their self-confidence by encouraging interaction with care, empathy and respect. 

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How to Enrol

If you’re thinking of enroling, we encourage you to book a tour of our centre. 

Family tours are an opportunity to explore our learning environments, meet our team of Educators, and see our curriculum come to life in the room where your child will learn and play.

Our dedicated Family Support Team is always available to answer any questions you may have about our programs and services. Contact us today at 1800 24453 2273 or fill in our online form to book a tour, meet our team of experienced and caring educators, and learn more about the Milestones Early Learning difference.

Get in touch with one of our friendly team and start your journey with Milestones Bairnsdale - Dawson Street Campus