Wominjeka to Columbia Park Early Learning Centre
🌼Play. Learn. Grow.
Nurturing young minds in a safe, fun environment.
About Us
Play-Based Educational Program
Operating Hours:
Monday to Friday | 7:00am – 6:00pm
Columbia Park Early Learning Centre
Not-for-profit organisation and community-based Centre.
For Children:
We provide a safe, inclusive, and stimulating environment where children learn through play, exploration, and social interaction. Our dedicated educators support each child’s holistic development and foster a growth mindset to encourage persistence, curiosity, and a lifelong love of learning.
For Families and Caregivers:
We offer a welcoming and supportive space where families feel valued and involved. We work in partnership with families to strengthen connections, support children’s learning, and include parents and caregivers in centre decision-making.
Being, Becoming & Belonging
A warm and joyful place where every child feels special.
Our experienced staff nurture each child with patience, warmth, and professional care.
We inspire learning through fun, hands-on activities and imaginative play.
A secure, welcoming space where children feel free to explore and grow.
Nutritious snacks and lunches prepared with growing bodies in mind.
We work closely with families to support every child’s unique journey.
Designed to match developmental stages and spark curiosity.
Daily time outside for active fun and a connection with nature.
We build the confidence and skills needed for a great start in school.
Our Programs & Rooms
Tailored programs that grow with your child — from first steps to school readiness.
The Coobaaroo Room
(6 mths to 2.5 years)
The Coobaaroo room is based on children from 6 months through to 2 years old we have up to 11 children each day with 3 educators.
The
Mirram Room
(2-3.5 years)
The Mirram Room is designed for children aged 2 to 3.5 years, with up to 12 children each day and a team of 3 educators.
The
Woolert Room
(3 Year Old Kindergarten)
Our 3-Year Kindergarten Program we view children as capable, competent contributors who actively participate in their learning journey.
The
Babajin Room
(4 Year Old Kindergarten)
We view children as capable, competent co contributors and acknowledge them as active participants in learning.
This is evident with the use of the Early Years Learning Framework and Victorian Early Years Learning Development Framework which underpin all the practices and policies on the holistic wellbeing of every child.
Our Quality Improvement Plan is available for families to contribute with links to the
Education and care services operating under the National Quality Framework which we are assessed and rated against the National Quality Standards and the requirements of the National Law and National Regulations.
The National Quality Standards (NQS) outlines seven areas that have been identified by research as critical to the provision of quality early childhood education and care.
The seven quality areas are:
1. Educational program and practice
2. Children’s health and safety
3. Physical environment
4. Staffing arrangements, including staff-to-child ratios and qualifications
5. Relationships with children
6. Collaborative partnerships with families and communities
7. Leadership and service management
The Education Program
provided by Columbia Park ELC
Meet Our Management Team
Our caring and qualified managers are dedicated to nurturing your child’s growth every step of the way.
Centre Manager
Cathy
I have been at Columbia Park Early Learning Centre for over 14 years.
We believe in focusing on forming partnerships with families and providing the best foundation for every child who attends our centre.
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Assistant Manager &
Educational Leader
Nakita
As the Educational Leader, one of my main focuses is to mentor and motivate the teaching team as we strive for a play-based program that is founded through enhancing each child's learning and development.
Acting 2IC Assistant Manager &
Educational Leader
Tania
I love the relationships you build with the children and their families, that last long after they've finished at Columbia Park.
We are a child safe organisation!
Child Safety Commitment
We are committed to:
Promoting the safety and wellbeing of all children.
Preventing child abuse in all forms.
Ensuring our centre has effective policies and procedures in place to respond to and report all allegations or concerns related to child abuse.
How the Child Safe Standards Work
The Child Safe Standards aim to:
Drive cultural change within our organisation by embedding child safety into everyday thinking and practice.
Maintain a high standard of child safety across all areas of our work.
Emphasise that everyone has a role in keeping children safe from harm and abuse.
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