Business Details
30 Years
experience
Your Trusted Child Care Centre in East Malvern
Established in 1996, Little Paddington has provided nurturing childcare for children aged 6 weeks to school age in East Malvern, Victoria. Our team of qualified educators delivers tailored programs prioritising child development, safety, and sustainability. With a focus on creating a 'home away from home', we foster strong family partnerships and utilise purpose-designed spaces to support holistic growth. Our commitment to innovation is evident in our technology-integrated curriculum, specialist programs like music and yoga, and environmentally conscious practices.Accredited nutritionists design our seasonal menus, while comprehensive safety protocols ensure children thrive in a secure environment. With low staff turnover and educators holding qualifications from Certificate III to Bachelor level, we maintain consistent expertise. Our extended operating hours and 51-week annual schedule accommodate diverse family needs, complemented by transparent communication platforms for parent engagement.
Services
Child Care
Funded Kindergarten
Music Classes
Kinder Fitness
Outdoor Education
Nutrition Management
Allergy Support
Computer Program
Mindfulness Training
Yoga Sessions
Details
- Year established: 1996
Highlights and features
- We offer funded 3 & 4-year-old kindergarten programs with university-qualified teachers
- Our educators maintain 20+ years of average tenure with current staff
- Specialist programs in music, yoga, and technology enhance learning outcomes
- Daily sustainable practices include vegetable gardens and recycling initiatives
- Allergen-aware menus designed by accredited nutritionists ensure dietary safety
Services
Child Care
Comprehensive childcare for infants through pre-schoolers in a secure, stimulating environment. Our qualified educators implement age-appropriate programs focusing on developmental milestones, social skills, and creative exploration. With a 60-child capacity and extended hours from 7:30am-6:30pm, we accommodate working families while maintaining a nurturing 'home away from home' atmosphere.
Funded Kindergarten
Government-funded 3 & 4-year-old kindergarten programs led by university-qualified teachers. Our curriculum aligns with state standards while offering flexible scheduling through 50-week annual operation. Children engage in structured learning activities that prepare them for school while developing independence and social competence in mixed-age group settings.
Nutrition Management
Daily provision of five nutritious meals designed by accredited nutritionists. Our four-week rotating menu includes breakfast, morning tea, hot lunch, afternoon tea, and evening snack. We cater to allergies and intolerances with separate preparation areas while educating children about healthy eating habits through interactive food experiences and garden-to-table activities.
Outdoor Education
Purpose-designed outdoor spaces promoting physical development and environmental awareness. Children engage in gardening, sustainability projects, and unstructured play in shaded areas with established trees. Our programs integrate nature-based learning with structured activities that develop motor skills, teamwork, and respect for the environment through hands-on exploration and discovery.
Specialist Programs
Weekly specialist-led sessions enhancing core learning areas. Music classes improve rhythm and coordination, yoga develops balance and mindfulness, while computer programs introduce digital literacy. Our fitness program builds physical confidence, and mindfulness sessions teach emotional regulation techniques through storytelling and sensory activities tailored to different developmental stages.
Questions
What age groups do you cater to?
We care for children from 6 weeks old through to school age, with dedicated programs for babies, toddlers, three-year-olds, and pre-schoolers.
Are meals provided?
Yes, we provide five meals daily including breakfast, morning tea, hot lunch, afternoon tea, and evening snack with formula, milk, and special dietary requirements accommodated.
How do you handle allergies?
Our cook caters to all dietary requirements with separate preparation areas. All educators are trained in anaphylaxis management and use auto-injector devices when required.
Do you offer funded kindergarten?
Yes, we provide both funded 3-year-old and 4-year-old kindergarten programs with university-qualified teachers operating under the same standards as council-run services.
What specialist programs are available?
Weekly music classes, yoga sessions, fitness programs, computer literacy courses, and mindfulness training enhance our core curriculum through specialist instructors.
Reviews (4)
Brad Scott
Mar 05, 2021
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We had two boys both have wonderful early learning & developmental experiences at Little Paddingtons childcare center through the nursery, the toddler room and the kinder. The carers are all incredible and both boys developed wonderful relationships with their peers and caregivers alike. The boys still talk often and fondly of their carers whom they developed lovely bonds with.
Jo Raisbeck
Dec 02, 2019
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Little paddys is the best. The staff and management are always willing to do that little bit extra for my boys and I always feel they are in such good hands when I drop them off. I would recommend to anyone!
Jess Wyer
Sep 26, 2019
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Little Paddington is a lovely caring centre. My little boy is ever so delighted to attend. The staff in the nursery are extremely loving and attentive. What I personally like the most is the staff are a little older and mothers themselves. So they understand and respect our wishes.
Dont be fooled by the mass childcare centres that are popping up around our area, they do look very flash however their staff are nowhere near as attentive as they are at Little Paddingtons.
Dont be fooled by the mass childcare centres that are popping up around our area, they do look very flash however their staff are nowhere near as attentive as they are at Little Paddingtons.
Amy Walsh
Sep 28, 2015
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Our two children attend little Paddington and love it. The staff are fantastic in all of the rooms. Highly recommend
