{"id":463,"date":"2024-07-30T13:12:47","date_gmt":"2024-07-30T03:12:47","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.greatbeginnings.com.au\/?page_id=463"},"modified":"2026-04-28T16:04:08","modified_gmt":"2026-04-28T06:04:08","slug":"childcare-pakenham","status":"publish","type":"page","link":"https:\/\/www.greatbeginnings.com.au\/our-centres\/childcare-pakenham","title":{"rendered":"Childcare Pakenham"},"content":{"rendered":"    <section id=\"g8-centre-banner_0_66a1b6c843b92\" class=\"g8-centre-banner has-availability primary  \">\n        <div class=\"g8-container\">\n            <div class=\"g8-row\">\n                <div class=\"g8-col\">\n                    <div class=\"g8-centre-banner__container g8-block-container\">\n                        <div class=\"g8-centre-banner__inner-container--images\">\n                                                            <div class=\"g8-centre-banner__main-slides swiper\">\n                                    <div class=\"swiper-wrapper\">\n         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Pakenham<\/h1>\n                                                                                                    <style>\n                                        :root {\n                                            --availability-color: #FFBF00;\n                                            --availability-color--light: #ffe599;\n                                        }\n                                    <\/style>\n                                    <div class=\"g8-centre-banner__availability-status\">\n                                        <span class=\"g8-centre-banner__availability-status__icon-container\">\n                                            <i class=\"g8-icon g8-icon-check-circle\"><\/i>\n                                        <\/span>\n                                        <span class=\"g8-centre-banner__availability-status__label\">\n                                            Limited spots remaining                                        <\/span>\n            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class=\"stars-container g8-google-reviews__stars-container\">\n                                <div class=\"stars empty\">\n                                    <div class=\"stars full\"><i class=\"icon-star icon-star-solid\"><\/i><i class=\"icon-star icon-star-solid\"><\/i><i class=\"icon-star icon-star-solid\"><\/i><i class=\"icon-star icon-star-solid\"><\/i><span><i class=\"icon-star icon-star-solid partial-star-4-6a02739c4bfaa\"><\/i><\/span><\/div>\n                                    <i class=\"icon-star\"><\/i><i class=\"icon-star\"><\/i><i class=\"icon-star\"><\/i><i class=\"icon-star\"><\/i><i class=\"icon-star\"><\/i>\n                                <\/div>\n                            <\/div>\n                        <\/div>\n                        <div class=\"count\">\n                            <div class=\"value\">\n                                <meta itemprop=\"reviewCount\" content=\"87\">\n                                <span>87<\/span><span> reviews<\/span>\n    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\/>\n                                                    <\/picture>\n                                                    <div class=\"swiper-lazy-preloader\"><\/div>\n                                                                                            <\/div>\n                                        <\/div>\n                                                                    <\/div>\n                            <\/div>\n                            <div class=\"g8-gallery__pagination--large\"><\/div>\n                            <div class=\"g8-gallery__prev-button--large\"><i class=\"g8-icon g8-icon-round-arrow-left\"><\/i><\/div>\n                            <div class=\"g8-gallery__next-button--large\"><i class=\"g8-icon g8-icon-round-arrow-right\"><\/i><\/div>\n                                            <\/div>\n                <\/div>\n                <a href=\"#\" data-bs-dismiss=\"modal\" class=\"g8-gallery-modal__close\"><i class=\"g8-icon g8-icon-close-circle\"><\/i><\/a>\n            <\/div>\n        <\/div>\n    <\/section>\n\n\n\n\n    <section id=\"g8-scroll-card_0_69c32f9ab68bc\"\n        class=\"g8-scroll-card g8-block-container  \">\n        <div class=\"g8-container\">\n            <div class=\"g8-scroll-card__container\">\n\n                                    <div class=\"g8-scroll-card__header g8-block-header\">\n                        <h2 class=\"g8-scroll-card__title\">\n                            Childcare and Kindergarten in Pakenham, VIC                        <\/h2>\n                    <\/div>\n                \n                                    <div class=\"g8-scroll-card__description g8-block-content text-center\">\n                        <p>We offer long day care and a Kindergarten program for children aged 6 weeks to school age, conveniently located for families in Pakenham, Beaconsfield and Officer in Melbourne.<\/p>\n                    <\/div>\n                \n                <div class=\"g8-scroll-card__cards-wrapper\">\n                    <div class=\"g8-scroll-card__left-column\">\n                                <div class=\"g8-scroll-card__item\">\n            <div class=\"g8-scroll-card__item-header\">\n                <div class=\"g8-scroll-card__item-icon-container\">\n                    <i class=\"g8-icon g8-icon-medal-ribbon-star\"><\/i>\n                <\/div>\n                <h4 class=\"g8-scroll-card__item-title\">\n                    Exceeding National Quality Standards                <\/h4>\n                <div class=\"g8-scroll-card__item-toggle\">\n                    <i class=\"g8-icon g8-icon-alt-arrow-down\"><\/i>\n                <\/div>\n            <\/div>\n            <div class=\"g8-scroll-card__item-content g8-block-wysiwyg\">\n                <p>Our Pakenham centre is rated Exceeding the National Quality Standard across all 7 quality areas, placing us among the top 8% of early learning services in Australia.<\/p>\n            <\/div>\n        <\/div>\n                <div class=\"g8-scroll-card__item\">\n            <div class=\"g8-scroll-card__item-header\">\n                <div class=\"g8-scroll-card__item-icon-container\">\n                    <i class=\"g8-icon g8-icon-special-icon-3-playground-adventures\"><\/i>\n                <\/div>\n                <h4 class=\"g8-scroll-card__item-title\">\n                    Engaging learning environments                <\/h4>\n                <div class=\"g8-scroll-card__item-toggle\">\n                    <i class=\"g8-icon g8-icon-alt-arrow-down\"><\/i>\n                <\/div>\n            <\/div>\n            <div class=\"g8-scroll-card__item-content g8-block-wysiwyg\">\n                <p>Children enjoy spacious outdoor areas with bike tracks, forts, climbing equipment and vegetable gardens, alongside large rooms with interactive whiteboards and natural materials.<\/p>\n            <\/div>\n        <\/div>\n                <div class=\"g8-scroll-card__item\">\n            <div class=\"g8-scroll-card__item-header\">\n                <div class=\"g8-scroll-card__item-icon-container\">\n                    <i class=\"g8-icon g8-icon-special-icon-1-passionate-qualified-team\"><\/i>\n                <\/div>\n                <h4 class=\"g8-scroll-card__item-title\">\n                    Stable and experienced educators                <\/h4>\n                <div class=\"g8-scroll-card__item-toggle\">\n                    <i class=\"g8-icon g8-icon-alt-arrow-down\"><\/i>\n                <\/div>\n            <\/div>\n            <div class=\"g8-scroll-card__item-content g8-block-wysiwyg\">\n                <p>Our team has been with the centre for many years, creating a calm, consistent and supportive environment for children and families.<\/p>\n            <\/div>\n        <\/div>\n                <div class=\"g8-scroll-card__item\">\n            <div class=\"g8-scroll-card__item-header\">\n                <div class=\"g8-scroll-card__item-icon-container\">\n                    <i class=\"g8-icon g8-icon-special-icon-2-gov-approved-program\"><\/i>\n                <\/div>\n                <h4 class=\"g8-scroll-card__item-title\">\n                    Government-approved Kindergarten program                <\/h4>\n                <div class=\"g8-scroll-card__item-toggle\">\n                    <i class=\"g8-icon g8-icon-alt-arrow-down\"><\/i>\n                <\/div>\n            <\/div>\n            <div class=\"g8-scroll-card__item-content g8-block-wysiwyg\">\n                <p>Our Government-approved Kindergarten program is delivered by Bachelor-qualified Early Childhood Teachers and helps children build confidence for a smooth start to school.<\/p>\n            <\/div>\n        <\/div>\n                            <\/div>\n                    <div class=\"g8-scroll-card__right-column\">\n                                <div class=\"g8-scroll-card__item\">\n            <div class=\"g8-scroll-card__item-header\">\n                <div class=\"g8-scroll-card__item-icon-container\">\n                    <i class=\"g8-icon g8-icon-special-icon-46-child-notebook\"><\/i>\n                <\/div>\n                <h4 class=\"g8-scroll-card__item-title\">\n                    Individual Learning Plans for every child                <\/h4>\n                <div class=\"g8-scroll-card__item-toggle\">\n                    <i class=\"g8-icon g8-icon-alt-arrow-down\"><\/i>\n                <\/div>\n            <\/div>\n            <div class=\"g8-scroll-card__item-content g8-block-wysiwyg\">\n                <p>Each child has an Individual Learning Plan based on their interests and strengths, with regular updates shared with families.<\/p>\n            <\/div>\n        <\/div>\n                <div class=\"g8-scroll-card__item\">\n            <div class=\"g8-scroll-card__item-header\">\n                <div class=\"g8-scroll-card__item-icon-container\">\n                    <i class=\"g8-icon g8-icon-special-icon-13-bush-program\"><\/i>\n                <\/div>\n                <h4 class=\"g8-scroll-card__item-title\">\n                    Exciting extracurricular programs                <\/h4>\n                <div class=\"g8-scroll-card__item-toggle\">\n                    <i class=\"g8-icon g8-icon-alt-arrow-down\"><\/i>\n                <\/div>\n            <\/div>\n            <div class=\"g8-scroll-card__item-content g8-block-wysiwyg\">\n                <p>Children take part in a range of programs, including sign language, Hey Dee Ho music and yoga. Children aged 3 and 4 take part in Bush Kinder and regular excursions.<\/p>\n            <\/div>\n        <\/div>\n                <div class=\"g8-scroll-card__item\">\n            <div class=\"g8-scroll-card__item-header\">\n                <div class=\"g8-scroll-card__item-icon-container\">\n                    <i class=\"g8-icon g8-icon-special-icon-8-chef-meals\"><\/i>\n                <\/div>\n                <h4 class=\"g8-scroll-card__item-title\">\n                    Heathy meals prepared every day                <\/h4>\n                <div class=\"g8-scroll-card__item-toggle\">\n                    <i class=\"g8-icon g8-icon-alt-arrow-down\"><\/i>\n                <\/div>\n            <\/div>\n            <div class=\"g8-scroll-card__item-content g8-block-wysiwyg\">\n                <p>Fresh meals and snacks are prepared each day to keep children energised, with options to suit different dietary and cultural needs.<\/p>\n            <\/div>\n        <\/div>\n                <div class=\"g8-scroll-card__item\">\n            <div class=\"g8-scroll-card__item-header\">\n                <div class=\"g8-scroll-card__item-icon-container\">\n                    <i class=\"g8-icon g8-icon-special-icon-9-communication-app\"><\/i>\n                <\/div>\n                <h4 class=\"g8-scroll-card__item-title\">\n                    Making daily routines easier for families                <\/h4>\n                <div class=\"g8-scroll-card__item-toggle\">\n                    <i class=\"g8-icon g8-icon-alt-arrow-down\"><\/i>\n                <\/div>\n            <\/div>\n            <div class=\"g8-scroll-card__item-content g8-block-wysiwyg\">\n                <p>We make the day easier by providing nappies, wipes and other essentials, and keeping you updated with photos and notes through our family app.<\/p>\n            <\/div>\n        <\/div>\n                            <\/div>\n                <\/div>\n            <\/div>\n        <\/div>\n    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class=\"g8-image-content__title g8-block-subtitle\">Secure your place today<\/h2>\n                                                                                        <div class=\"g8-image-content__content g8-block-wysiwyg\"><p style=\"text-align: center;\">Book a tour to experience the centre and confirm availability for your child.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n\n                                                                                                                        <div class=\"g8-image-content__buttons-group\">\n                                                                                                            <a href=\"\/book-a-tour?centre=great-beginnings-pakenham\" class=\"g8-image-content__button\" target=\"\" title=\"Book a tour\"><span>Book a tour<\/span><\/a>\n                                                                                                                                                <a href=\"\/enquire-now?centre=great-beginnings-pakenham\" class=\"g8-image-content__button\" target=\"\" title=\"Enquire now\"><span>Enquire now<\/span><\/a>\n                                                                                                    <\/div>\n                                                    <\/div>\n                    <\/div>\n                <\/div>\n            <\/div>\n        <\/div>\n    <\/section>\n\n\n    <section id=\"g8-centre-managers_6_66a1b6c843ba0\" class=\"g8-centre-managers  \">\n        <div class=\"g8-container\">\n            <div class=\"g8-row\">\n                <div class=\"g8-col\">\n                    <div class=\"g8-centre-managers__container g8-block-container\">\n                        <div class=\"g8-centre-managers__header g8-block-header\">\n                            <h2 class=\"g8-centre-managers__title\">Meet our Centre Manager<\/h2>\n                        <\/div>\n                                                    <div\n                                class=\"g8-centre-managers__slides swiper swiper--single\">\n                                <div class=\"swiper-wrapper\">\n                                                                            <div class=\"g8-centre-managers__slide swiper-slide\">\n                                                                                            <div class=\"g8-centre-managers__slide__photo-container\">\n                                                    <picture class=\"g8-centre-managers__slide__photo\">\n                                                        <source media=\"(min-width: 768px)\"\n                                                            srcset=\"https:\/\/api.g8education.edu.au\/\/uploads\/melissa_gb_pakenham_cm_aba4b30f55.jpg\">\n                                                        <img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/api.g8education.edu.au\/\/uploads\/melissa_gb_pakenham_cm_aba4b30f55.jpg\" alt=\"\" loading=\"lazy\" \/>\n                                                    <\/picture>\n                                                <\/div>\n                                            \n                                            <div\n                                                class=\"g8-centre-managers__slide__content-container\">\n                                                <p class=\"g8-centre-managers__slide__name\">Melissa<\/p>\n                                                <h3 class=\"g8-centre-managers__slide__subtitle\">                                                <\/h3>\n                                                                                                    <p class=\"g8-centre-managers__slide__year\">\n                                                        <i class=\"g8-icon g8-icon-calendar\"><\/i>\n                                                        12 years with our centre\n                                                    <\/p>\n                                                                                                                                                    <ul class=\"g8-centre-managers__slide__qualifications\">\n                                                                                                                    <li>\n                                                                <i class=\"g8-icon g8-icon-square-academic-cap\"><\/i>\n                                                                <span>Diploma of Children&#8217;s Services<\/span>\n                                                            <\/li>\n                                                                                                            <\/ul>\n                                                                                                <div class=\"g8-centre-managers__slide__short-content\">\n                                                    &#8220;As educators, it is our role to guide and encourage children to express themselves in safe and supportive environments, while respecting each child as a unique individual.&#8221;                                                <\/div>\n                                                                                                    <div\n                                                        class=\"g8-centre-managers__slide__full-content\">\n                                                        <p>I began working in early childhood education in 1999 and joined Great Beginnings Pakenham in 2014. I bring many years of experience across a range of leadership roles within early learning. Since joining Great Beginnings Pakenham, I have worked as a Lead Educator, Educational Leader, Assistant Centre Manager, and now Centre Manager. Each role has given me the opportunity to develop new skills, explore different areas of the sector, and deepen my passion for ensuring children receive the best possible start to their education journey. One of the most rewarding parts of my role is seeing the growth and development of not only the children, but also the families and educators, over time.<\/p> <p>Through my career, I have learned that every child is an individual with their own abilities, interests, and personality. As educators, it is our role to guide and encourage children to express themselves in safe and supportive environments, while respecting each child as a unique individual. This belief shapes my approach and underpins everything we do at the centre.<\/p> <p>I strive to be open, honest, and approachable with both children and families, while making learning exciting, engaging, and tailored to build on each child\u2019s strengths. When supporting families, I draw on my years of experience to clearly explain the benefits of early childhood education and care and how it complements learning at home.<\/p> <p>I am proud to lead a brilliant, dedicated, and long-standing team. They are committed to ensuring every child is respected, cared for, and supported with the resources they need to expand their learning. Building strong relationships with families is a priority for me, and I do this through honest communication, shared understanding, and recognising that families are each child\u2019s primary caregivers whose voices truly matter.<\/p> <p>We look forward to welcoming you to our Pakenham community.<\/p> <p><\/p>                                                    <\/div>\n                                                                                                            <a href=\"#\" class=\"g8-centre-managers__slide__read-more\"><span>Read <span\n                                                                    class=\"more\">more<\/span><span class=\"less\">less<\/span><\/span><\/a>\n                                                                                                                                                <\/div>\n                                        <\/div>\n                                                                    <\/div>\n                            <\/div>\n                            <div class=\"g8-slider-pagination-container\">\n                                <div class=\"g8-centre-managers__pagination g8-slider-pagination\"><\/div>\n                            <\/div>\n                            \n                                                <i class=\"g8-icon g8-icon-g8-star-two\"><\/i>\n                        <i class=\"g8-icon g8-icon-g8-three-lines\"><\/i>\n                        <i class=\"g8-icon g8-icon-g8-book\"><\/i>\n                        <i class=\"g8-icon g8-icon-g8-music\"><\/i>\n                    <\/div>\n                <\/div>\n            <\/div>\n        <\/div>\n    <\/section>\n\n\n    <section id=\"g8-icon-card_8_66a1b6c843ba3\" class=\"g8-icon-card  \">\n        <div class=\"g8-container\">\n            <div class=\"g8-row\">\n                <div class=\"g8-col\">\n                    <div class=\"g8-icon-card__container g8-block-container\">\n                        <div class=\"g8-icon-card__header g8-block-header\">\n                                                            <h2 class=\"g8-icon-card__title\">Our innovative early learning programs<\/h2>\n                                                    <\/div>\n                                                    <div class=\"g8-icon-card__description g8-block-content\"><p>At our early learning centre in Pakenham, our play-based curriculum is guided by the Early Years Learning Framework (EYLF), supporting children to learn through play, exploration and discovery.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n                                                                            <div class=\"g8-icon-card__cards swiper\">\n                                <div class=\"swiper-wrapper\">\n                                                                            <div\n                                            class=\"g8-icon-card__card swiper-slide lg-one-fourth\">\n                                            <div class=\"g8-icon-card__card__icon-container\">\n                                                <i class=\"g8-icon g8-icon-leaf\"><\/i>\n                                            <\/div>\n                                            <h4 class=\"g8-icon-card__card__title\">Sustainability<\/h4>\n                                            <p class=\"g8-icon-card__card__description\">Our sustainability program promotes environmental awareness and responsibility among the children through hands-on experiences with our veggie garden and worm farm. Our Pakenham centre is equipped with 98 solar panels, significantly reducing our carbon footprint and teaching children the importance of renewable energy.  <\/p>\n                                        <\/div>\n                                                                            <div\n                                            class=\"g8-icon-card__card swiper-slide lg-one-fourth\">\n                                            <div class=\"g8-icon-card__card__icon-container\">\n                                                <i class=\"g8-icon g8-icon-special-icon-38-community\"><\/i>\n                                            <\/div>\n                                            <h4 class=\"g8-icon-card__card__title\">Community engagement<\/h4>\n                                            <p class=\"g8-icon-card__card__description\">We welcome special guests from the local Pakenham community, such as police, the fire brigade, and pet ownership experts, to support children&#8217;s interests. These visits foster a sense of belonging and help children develop social and observational skills with various people, places, and environments. <\/p>\n                                        <\/div>\n                                                                            <div\n                                            class=\"g8-icon-card__card swiper-slide lg-one-fourth\">\n                                            <div class=\"g8-icon-card__card__icon-container\">\n                                                <i class=\"g8-icon g8-icon-special-icon-33-peer-play\"><\/i>\n                                            <\/div>\n                                            <h4 class=\"g8-icon-card__card__title\">Social and emotional learning<\/h4>\n                                            <p class=\"g8-icon-card__card__description\">Children develop a strong sense of identity as they feel safe, secure and supported, building confidence, resilience and a positive sense of self. Through group activities, conversations and play, children learn to interact with others with care, empathy and respect, building positive relationships and friendships. <\/p>\n                                        <\/div>\n                                                                            <div\n                                            class=\"g8-icon-card__card swiper-slide lg-one-fourth\">\n                                            <div class=\"g8-icon-card__card__icon-container\">\n                                                <i class=\"g8-icon g8-icon-special-icon-28-language-development\"><\/i>\n                                            <\/div>\n                                            <h4 class=\"g8-icon-card__card__title\">Language and early literacy<\/h4>\n                                            <p class=\"g8-icon-card__card__description\">Children develop early literacy through storytelling, books, songs and meaningful conversations. Educators support children to explore language in many forms, including speaking, listening, viewing, drawing and writing, while building confidence communicating with others.<\/p>\n                                        <\/div>\n                                                                    <\/div>\n                                <div class=\"g8-slider-pagination-container\">\n                                    <div class=\"g8-icon-card__pagination g8-slider-pagination\"><\/div>\n                                <\/div>\n                                <div class=\"g8-icon-card__prev-button\"><i class=\"g8-icon g8-icon-round-arrow-left\"><\/i><\/div>\n                                <div class=\"g8-icon-card__next-button\"><i class=\"g8-icon g8-icon-round-arrow-right\"><\/i><\/div>\n                            <\/div>\n                                            <\/div>\n                <\/div>\n            <\/div>\n        <\/div>\n    <\/section>\n\n\n    <section id=\"g8-anchor-link-banner_1_69c32f9ab68c5\" class=\"g8-anchor-link-banner  \">\n        <div class=\"g8-container\">\n            <div class=\"g8-row\">\n                <div class=\"g8-col\">\n                    <div class=\"g8-anchor-link-banner__inner\">\n                                                    <i class=\"g8-icon g8-icon-g8-pattern-sun-pen\"><\/i>\n                            <i class=\"g8-icon g8-icon-g8-pattern-star-heart\"><\/i>\n                                                <h5 class=\"g8-anchor-link-banner__title\">Book a tour to experience our centre today<\/h5>\n                                                    <a href=\"\/book-a-tour?centre=great-beginnings-pakenham\" class=\"g8-anchor-link-banner__link\" target=\"\" title=\"Book a tour\">\n                                                                    <i class=\"g8-icon g8-icon-calendar\"><\/i>\n                                                                <span>Book a tour<\/span>\n                            <\/a>\n                                            <\/div>\n                <\/div>\n            <\/div>\n        <\/div>\n    <\/section>\n\n\n\n\n    <section id=\"g8-slider_10_66a1b6c843ba6\" class=\"g8-slider  \">\n        <div class=\"g8-container\">\n            <div class=\"g8-row\">\n                <div class=\"g8-col\">\n                    <div class=\"g8-slider__container g8-block-container\">\n                        <div class=\"g8-slider__header g8-block-header\">\n                            <h2 class=\"g8-slider__title\">Age-appropriate early learning<\/h2>\n                        <\/div>\n                                                    <div class=\"g8-slider__slides swiper\">\n                                <div class=\"swiper-wrapper\">\n                                                                            <div class=\"g8-slider__slide swiper-slide\">\n                                                                                            <picture class=\"g8-slider__slide__image\"><source media=\"(min-width: 768px)\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.greatbeginnings.com.au\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/07\/babies-slider-centre.jpg\"><source media=\"(min-width: 320px)\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.greatbeginnings.com.au\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/07\/babies-slider-centre.jpg\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/www.greatbeginnings.com.au\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/07\/babies-slider-centre.jpg\" alt=\"babies-slider-centre\" width=\"648\" height=\"432\"loading=\"lazy\"\/><\/picture>                                                                                        <div class=\"g8-slider__slide__content-container\">\n                                                                                                    <h4 class=\"g8-slider__slide__subtitle\">(0-2 years)<\/h4>\n                                                                                                <h3 class=\"g8-slider__slide__title g8-block-subtitle\">Nursery                                                <\/h3>\n\n                                                                                                    <div class=\"g8-slider__slide__content\"><p>Our nursery room is purposely designed to make every baby feel safe exploring and discovering new things. Our spaces are filled with sensory experiences and activities to encourage intentional and responsive play-based learning. We focus on building secure relationships between children and educators, closely following home routines, and supporting each child in meeting their developmental milestones.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n                                                \n                                                                                                    <div class=\"g8-slider__buttons-group\">\n                                                                                                                                                                                    <a href=\"\/childcare-and-early-education\/nursery\" class=\"g8-slider__button\"\n                                                                    target=\"\"\n                                                                    title=\"Our nursery rooms\"><span>Our nursery rooms<\/span><\/a>\n                                                                                                                                                                        <\/div>\n                                                                                            <\/div>\n                                            <div class=\"g8-slider__slide-preview\">\n                                                <span>\n                                                                                                            &nbsp;\n                                                                                                    <\/span>\n\n                                                <span>\n                                                                                                            Next:                                                         Toddlers                                                                                                    <\/span>\n                                            <\/div>\n                                        <\/div>\n                                                                            <div class=\"g8-slider__slide swiper-slide\">\n                                                                                            <picture class=\"g8-slider__slide__image\"><source media=\"(min-width: 768px)\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.greatbeginnings.com.au\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/07\/toddler-slider-centre-2.jpg\"><source media=\"(min-width: 320px)\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.greatbeginnings.com.au\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/07\/toddler-slider-centre-2.jpg\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/www.greatbeginnings.com.au\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/07\/toddler-slider-centre-2.jpg\" alt=\"toddler-slider-centre (2)\" width=\"648\" height=\"432\"loading=\"lazy\"\/><\/picture>                                                                                        <div class=\"g8-slider__slide__content-container\">\n                                                                                                    <h4 class=\"g8-slider__slide__subtitle\">(2-3 years)<\/h4>\n                                                                                                <h3 class=\"g8-slider__slide__title g8-block-subtitle\">Toddlers                                                <\/h3>\n\n                                                                                                    <div class=\"g8-slider__slide__content\"><p>Our toddler room is set up with intentional play-based learning in mind. Within the curriculum framework, play enables your toddler to develop fundamental skills for life-long learning. It also creates the perfect environment to socialise and form friendships. Our activities enhance language skills and promote collaborative group play, laying a strong foundation for their future learning experiences.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n                                                \n                                                                                                    <div class=\"g8-slider__buttons-group\">\n                                                                                                                                                                                    <a href=\"\/childcare-and-early-education\/toddlers\" class=\"g8-slider__button\"\n                                                                    target=\"\"\n                                                                    title=\"Our toddler rooms\"><span>Our toddler rooms<\/span><\/a>\n                                                                                                                                                                        <\/div>\n                                                                                            <\/div>\n                                            <div class=\"g8-slider__slide-preview\">\n                                                <span>\n                                                                                                            Previous:                                                         Nursery                                                                                                    <\/span>\n\n                                                <span>\n                                                                                                            Next:                                                         Kindergarten                                                                                                    <\/span>\n                                            <\/div>\n                                        <\/div>\n                                                                            <div class=\"g8-slider__slide swiper-slide\">\n                                                                                            <picture class=\"g8-slider__slide__image\"><source media=\"(min-width: 768px)\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.greatbeginnings.com.au\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/07\/kindergarten-preschool-centre-page-gb.jpg\"><source media=\"(min-width: 320px)\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.greatbeginnings.com.au\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/07\/kindergarten-preschool-centre-page-gb.jpg\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/www.greatbeginnings.com.au\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/07\/kindergarten-preschool-centre-page-gb.jpg\" alt=\"kindergarten-preschool-centre-page-gb\" width=\"648\" height=\"432\"loading=\"lazy\"\/><\/picture>                                                                                        <div class=\"g8-slider__slide__content-container\">\n                                                                                                <h3 class=\"g8-slider__slide__title g8-block-subtitle\">Kindergarten                                                <\/h3>\n\n                                                                                                    <div class=\"g8-slider__slide__content\"><p>In our kindergarten room, our curriculum is tailored to accommodate your child\u2019s individual learning and development needs, which helps boost their enthusiasm, motivation, and willingness to learn. Through structured learning experiences, our Bachelor-qualified Early Childhood Teachers and educators are committed to helping your child gain the necessary skills for a successful transition into school and beyond.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n                                                \n                                                                                                    <div class=\"g8-slider__buttons-group\">\n                                                                                                                                                                                    <a href=\"\/childcare-and-early-education\/kindergarten-preschool\" class=\"g8-slider__button\"\n                                                                    target=\"\"\n                                                                    title=\"Our kindergarten rooms\"><span>Our kindergarten rooms<\/span><\/a>\n                                                                                                                                                                        <\/div>\n                                                                                            <\/div>\n                                            <div class=\"g8-slider__slide-preview\">\n                                                <span>\n                                                                                                            Previous:                                                         Toddlers                                                                                                    <\/span>\n\n                                                <span>\n                                                                                                            &nbsp;\n                                                                                                    <\/span>\n                                            <\/div>\n                                        <\/div>\n                                                                    <\/div>\n                                <div class=\"g8-slider-pagination-container\">\n                                    <div class=\"g8-slider__pagination g8-slider-pagination\"><\/div>\n                                <\/div>\n                            <\/div>\n                            <div class=\"g8-slider__prev-button\"><i class=\"g8-icon g8-icon-round-arrow-left\"><\/i><\/div>\n                            <div class=\"g8-slider__next-button\"><i class=\"g8-icon g8-icon-round-arrow-right\"><\/i><\/div>\n                                            <\/div>\n                <\/div>\n            <\/div>\n        <\/div>\n    <\/section>\n\n\n    <section id=\"g8-image-content_12_66a1b6c843ba9\" class=\"g8-image-content g8-block-container  \">\n        <div class=\"g8-container\">\n            <div class=\"g8-row\">\n                <div class=\"g8-col\">\n                    <div class=\"g8-image-content__container image-right\">\n                        <div class=\"g8-image-content__inner-container--image\">\n                                                            <picture class=\"g8-image-content__image\"><source media=\"(min-width: 768px)\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.greatbeginnings.com.au\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/07\/kindergarten-1.jpg\"><source media=\"(min-width: 320px)\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.greatbeginnings.com.au\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/07\/kindergarten-1.jpg\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/www.greatbeginnings.com.au\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/07\/kindergarten-1.jpg\" alt=\"kindergarten-1\" width=\"648\" height=\"432\"loading=\"lazy\"\/><\/picture>                                                                                                                                        <\/div>\n                        <div class=\"g8-image-content__inner-container--content\">\n                                                                                        <h2 class=\"g8-image-content__title g8-block-subtitle\">Victorian Government-approved Kindergarten program<\/h2>\n                                                                                        <div class=\"g8-image-content__content g8-block-wysiwyg\"><p>Our kindergarten programs are tailored to meet your child\u2019s individual learning needs across numeracy, literacy, emotional and social development, resilience, and self-regulation.<\/p>\n<p>Our early learning centre offers the VIC Government-approved Kindergarten program, supporting your child\u2019s development and well-being from now, at school and beyond. In Victoria, 3 and 4-year-old children are able to access a funded kindergarten program led by a Bachelor-qualified Early Childhood Teacher. If eligible, your child will be able to participate in the Government-approved Kindergarten program, at no cost, up to a minimum of 15 hours per week, 40 weeks per year. Talk to us about how this reduces your out-of-pocket costs.<\/p>\n<p>The added benefits of our kindergarten program include:<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>Extended long day care opening hours<\/li>\n<li>Open all year round (excl. public holidays)<\/li>\n<li>Programs developed and delivered by our Early Childhood Teachers<\/li>\n<li>Exclusive music and movement program for self-regulation<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/div>\n\n                                                                                                                        <div class=\"g8-image-content__buttons-group\">\n                                                                                                            <a href=\"\/family-information\/funded-kindergarten-preschool\/victoria\" class=\"g8-image-content__button\" target=\"\" title=\"Our kindergarten program\"><span>Our kindergarten program<\/span><\/a>\n                                                                                                    <\/div>\n                                                    <\/div>\n                    <\/div>\n                <\/div>\n            <\/div>\n        <\/div>\n    <\/section>\n\n\n    <section id=\"g8-image-content_14_66a1b6c843bac\" class=\"g8-image-content g8-block-container  \">\n        <div class=\"g8-container\">\n            <div class=\"g8-row\">\n                <div class=\"g8-col\">\n                    <div class=\"g8-image-content__container image-left\">\n                        <div class=\"g8-image-content__inner-container--image\">\n                                                            <picture class=\"g8-image-content__image\"><source media=\"(min-width: 768px)\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.greatbeginnings.com.au\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/07\/gb-food-centre-page-648x432-1.jpg\"><source media=\"(min-width: 320px)\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.greatbeginnings.com.au\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/07\/gb-food-centre-page-648x432-1.jpg\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/www.greatbeginnings.com.au\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/07\/gb-food-centre-page-648x432-1.jpg\" alt=\"gb-food-centre-page-648X432\" width=\"648\" height=\"432\"loading=\"lazy\"\/><\/picture>                                                                                                                                        <\/div>\n                        <div class=\"g8-image-content__inner-container--content\">\n                                                                                        <h2 class=\"g8-image-content__title g8-block-subtitle\">We\u2019re all about healthy, nutritious eating<\/h2>\n                                                                                        <div class=\"g8-image-content__content g8-block-wysiwyg\"><p>At our Pakenham early learning centre, all meals are cooked fresh daily with no processed foods. We are highly allergen-aware and cater to all dietary requirements, including Halal, allergy management, and preferences for picky eaters. Our seasonal four-week rotating menu, planned according to Nutrition Australia guidelines, offers a variety of nutritious options for breakfast, morning tea, lunch, afternoon tea, and a late snack.<\/p>\n<p>We ensure families start their day right with fresh treats and a coffee station in our foyer. Each room receives fresh fruit daily, and seasonal fruit is always available in the front foyer for children to take on their way out, keeping hungry bellies satisfied before dinner.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n\n                                                                                                                <\/div>\n                    <\/div>\n                <\/div>\n            <\/div>\n        <\/div>\n    <\/section>\n\n\n    <section id=\"g8-slider_16_66a1b6c843baf\" class=\"g8-slider  \">\n        <div class=\"g8-container\">\n            <div class=\"g8-row\">\n                <div class=\"g8-col\">\n                    <div class=\"g8-slider__container g8-block-container\">\n                        <div class=\"g8-slider__header g8-block-header\">\n                            <h2 class=\"g8-slider__title\">What a typical day looks like for your child <\/h2>\n                        <\/div>\n                                                    <div class=\"g8-slider__slides swiper\">\n                                <div class=\"swiper-wrapper\">\n                                                                            <div class=\"g8-slider__slide swiper-slide\">\n                                                                                            <picture class=\"g8-slider__slide__image\"><source media=\"(min-width: 768px)\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.greatbeginnings.com.au\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/07\/typical-day-arrival-648x300-1.jpg\"><source media=\"(min-width: 320px)\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.greatbeginnings.com.au\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/07\/typical-day-arrival-648x300-1.jpg\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/www.greatbeginnings.com.au\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/07\/typical-day-arrival-648x300-1.jpg\" alt=\"typical-day-arrival-648x300-1.jpg\" width=\"648\" height=\"300\"loading=\"lazy\"\/><\/picture>                                                                                        <div class=\"g8-slider__slide__content-container\">\n                                                                                                <h3 class=\"g8-slider__slide__title g8-block-subtitle\">Arrival at the centre                                                <\/h3>\n\n                                                                                                    <div class=\"g8-slider__slide__content\"><p>Your child will be welcomed by our team of educators, who will ensure the morning transition from home to centre goes as smoothly as possible. On arrival, share information about your child&#8217;s specific needs for the day.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n                                                \n                                                                                            <\/div>\n                                            <div class=\"g8-slider__slide-preview\">\n                                                <span>\n                                                                                                            &nbsp;\n                                                                                                    <\/span>\n\n                                                <span>\n                                                                                                            Next:                                                         Mealtimes                                                                                                    <\/span>\n                                            <\/div>\n                                        <\/div>\n                                                                            <div class=\"g8-slider__slide swiper-slide\">\n                                                                                            <picture class=\"g8-slider__slide__image\"><source media=\"(min-width: 768px)\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.greatbeginnings.com.au\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/07\/typical-day-mealtime-2-648x300-1.jpg\"><source media=\"(min-width: 320px)\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.greatbeginnings.com.au\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/07\/typical-day-mealtime-2-648x300-1.jpg\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/www.greatbeginnings.com.au\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/07\/typical-day-mealtime-2-648x300-1.jpg\" alt=\"typical-day-mealtime-2-648x300-1.jpg\" width=\"648\" height=\"300\"loading=\"lazy\"\/><\/picture>                                                                                        <div class=\"g8-slider__slide__content-container\">\n                                                                                                <h3 class=\"g8-slider__slide__title g8-block-subtitle\">Mealtimes                                                <\/h3>\n\n                                                                                                    <div class=\"g8-slider__slide__content\"><p>Our centre chefs prepare a nutritious menu for your child to sit down and eat. This is a great time for everyone to share stories from the day. Educators model healthy eating practices, social behaviours and support children\u2019s growing independence with mealtime routines.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n                                                \n                                                                                            <\/div>\n                                            <div class=\"g8-slider__slide-preview\">\n                                                <span>\n                                                                                                            Previous:                                                         Arrival at the centre                                                                                                    <\/span>\n\n                                                <span>\n                                                                                                            Next:                                                         Infant care                                                                                                    <\/span>\n                                            <\/div>\n                                        <\/div>\n                                                                            <div class=\"g8-slider__slide swiper-slide\">\n                                                                                            <picture class=\"g8-slider__slide__image\"><source media=\"(min-width: 768px)\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.greatbeginnings.com.au\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/07\/typical-day-infant-care-648x300-1.jpg\"><source media=\"(min-width: 320px)\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.greatbeginnings.com.au\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/07\/typical-day-infant-care-648x300-1.jpg\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/www.greatbeginnings.com.au\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/07\/typical-day-infant-care-648x300-1.jpg\" alt=\"typical-day-infant-care-648x300-1.jpg\" width=\"648\" height=\"300\"loading=\"lazy\"\/><\/picture>                                                                                        <div class=\"g8-slider__slide__content-container\">\n                                                                                                <h3 class=\"g8-slider__slide__title g8-block-subtitle\">Infant care                                                <\/h3>\n\n                                                                                                    <div class=\"g8-slider__slide__content\"><p>If you have an infant, we spend one-on-one time with them to establish a connection. Educators talk gently and respond to babies\u2019 cues. We use songs, games, and conversations to strengthen relationships and build language skills.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n                                                \n                                                                                            <\/div>\n                                            <div class=\"g8-slider__slide-preview\">\n                                                <span>\n                                                                                                            Previous:                                                         Mealtimes                                                                                                    <\/span>\n\n                                                <span>\n                                                                                                            Next:                                                         Play-based learning                                                                                                    <\/span>\n                                            <\/div>\n                                        <\/div>\n                                                                            <div class=\"g8-slider__slide swiper-slide\">\n                                                                                            <picture class=\"g8-slider__slide__image\"><source media=\"(min-width: 768px)\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.greatbeginnings.com.au\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/07\/typical-day-play-based-learning-648x300-1.jpg\"><source media=\"(min-width: 320px)\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.greatbeginnings.com.au\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/07\/typical-day-play-based-learning-648x300-1.jpg\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/www.greatbeginnings.com.au\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/07\/typical-day-play-based-learning-648x300-1.jpg\" alt=\"typical-day-play-based-learning-648x300-1.jpg\" width=\"648\" height=\"300\"loading=\"lazy\"\/><\/picture>                                                                                        <div class=\"g8-slider__slide__content-container\">\n                                                                                                <h3 class=\"g8-slider__slide__title g8-block-subtitle\">Play-based learning                                                <\/h3>\n\n                                                                                                    <div class=\"g8-slider__slide__content\"><p>Your child is naturally curious. They want to learn and explore, which is why we teach through play-based learning. It supports language, motor skills, memory, emotions and social relationships. Educators plan play-based learning experiences based on children\u2019s interests and goals.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n                                                \n                                                                                            <\/div>\n                                            <div class=\"g8-slider__slide-preview\">\n                                                <span>\n                                                                                                            Previous:                                                         Infant care                                                                                                    <\/span>\n\n                                                <span>\n                                                                                                            Next:                                                         Sleep, rest and relaxation                                                                                                    <\/span>\n                                            <\/div>\n                                        <\/div>\n                                                                            <div class=\"g8-slider__slide swiper-slide\">\n                                                                                            <picture class=\"g8-slider__slide__image\"><source media=\"(min-width: 768px)\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.greatbeginnings.com.au\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/07\/sleep-rest-slider.jpg\"><source media=\"(min-width: 320px)\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.greatbeginnings.com.au\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/07\/sleep-rest-slider-500x231.avif\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/www.greatbeginnings.com.au\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/07\/sleep-rest-slider.jpg\" alt=\"sleep-rest-slider\" width=\"648\" height=\"300\"loading=\"lazy\"\/><\/picture>                                                                                        <div class=\"g8-slider__slide__content-container\">\n                                                                                                <h3 class=\"g8-slider__slide__title g8-block-subtitle\">Sleep, rest and relaxation                                                <\/h3>\n\n                                                                                                    <div class=\"g8-slider__slide__content\"><p>We match routines to your child\u2019s individual needs. Opportunities for rest and relaxation help make them feel safe. Play-based learning experiences are provided for older children who no longer don\u2019t sleep in centre.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n                                                \n                                                                                            <\/div>\n                                            <div class=\"g8-slider__slide-preview\">\n                                                <span>\n                                                                                                            Previous:                                                         Play-based learning                                                                                                    <\/span>\n\n                                                <span>\n                                                                                                            Next:                                                         Heading home                                                                                                    <\/span>\n                                            <\/div>\n                                        <\/div>\n                                                                            <div class=\"g8-slider__slide swiper-slide\">\n                                                                                            <picture class=\"g8-slider__slide__image\"><source media=\"(min-width: 768px)\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.greatbeginnings.com.au\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/07\/typical-day-slider-heading-home-648x300-1.jpg\"><source media=\"(min-width: 320px)\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.greatbeginnings.com.au\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/07\/typical-day-slider-heading-home-648x300-1.jpg\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/www.greatbeginnings.com.au\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/07\/typical-day-slider-heading-home-648x300-1.jpg\" alt=\"typical-day-slider-heading-home-648x300-1.jpg\" width=\"648\" height=\"300\"loading=\"lazy\"\/><\/picture>                                                                                        <div class=\"g8-slider__slide__content-container\">\n                                                                                                <h3 class=\"g8-slider__slide__title g8-block-subtitle\">Heading home                                                <\/h3>\n\n                                                                                                    <div class=\"g8-slider__slide__content\"><p>As your child prepares to head home, this is your opportunity to speak with our friendly educators about your child\u2019s day and everything they learnt.\u202fWe look forward to welcoming you back tomorrow.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n                                                \n                                                                                            <\/div>\n                                            <div class=\"g8-slider__slide-preview\">\n                                                <span>\n                                                                                                            Previous:                                                         Sleep, rest and relaxation                                                                                                    <\/span>\n\n                                                <span>\n                                                                                                            &nbsp;\n                                                                                                    <\/span>\n                                            <\/div>\n                                        <\/div>\n                                                                    <\/div>\n                                <div class=\"g8-slider-pagination-container\">\n                                    <div class=\"g8-slider__pagination g8-slider-pagination\"><\/div>\n                                <\/div>\n                            <\/div>\n                            <div class=\"g8-slider__prev-button\"><i class=\"g8-icon g8-icon-round-arrow-left\"><\/i><\/div>\n                            <div class=\"g8-slider__next-button\"><i class=\"g8-icon g8-icon-round-arrow-right\"><\/i><\/div>\n                                            <\/div>\n                <\/div>\n            <\/div>\n        <\/div>\n    <\/section>\n\n\n    <section id=\"g8-image-content_18_66a1bd856479e\" class=\"g8-image-content g8-block-container  \">\n        <div class=\"g8-container\">\n            <div class=\"g8-row\">\n                <div class=\"g8-col\">\n                    <div class=\"g8-image-content__container full no-image\">\n                        <div class=\"g8-image-content__inner-container--image\">\n                                                                                                                                        <\/div>\n                        <div class=\"g8-image-content__inner-container--content\">\n                                                                                        <h2 class=\"g8-image-content__title g8-block-subtitle\">Communicating with families<\/h2>\n                                                                                        <div class=\"g8-image-content__content g8-block-wysiwyg\"><p>We prioritise clear and consistent communication with families to foster a strong partnership in supporting each child\u2019s development. We ensure families feel informed, involved, and confident in their child\u2019s early learning journey.<\/p>\n<p>Our families love hearing about their child\u2019s progress and the experiences they\u2019re having day to day. We share these moments through centre newsletters, our Xplor App, one-on-one meetings, and at various centre events.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n\n                                                                                                                        <div class=\"g8-image-content__buttons-group\">\n                                                                                                            <a href=\"\/family-information\/family-communication\" class=\"g8-image-content__button\" target=\"\" title=\"How we communicate\"><span>How we communicate<\/span><\/a>\n                                                                                                    <\/div>\n                                                    <\/div>\n                    <\/div>\n                <\/div>\n            <\/div>\n        <\/div>\n    <\/section>\n\n\n    <section id=\"g8-centre-fees_20_66a82c94bd8c0\" class=\"g8-centre-fees g8-block-container  \">\n        <div class=\"g8-container\">\n            <div class=\"g8-row\">\n                <div class=\"g8-col\">\n                    <div class=\"g8-centre-fees__container\">\n                        <div class=\"g8-centre-fees__header-section\">\n                            <div class=\"g8-centre-fees__header-content\">\n                                                                    <h2 class=\"g8-centre-fees__title\">\n                                        Fees                                    <\/h2>\n                                \n                                                                    <div class=\"g8-centre-fees__description g8-block-wysiwyg\"><p>The Child Care Subsidy can reduce your daily out-of-pocket fee by up to 95% depending on your family\u2019s entitlements.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n                                                            <\/div>\n\n                            <div class=\"g8-centre-fees__fees-card\">\n                                <div class=\"g8-centre-fees__fees-grid\">\n                                    <div class=\"g8-centre-fees__fee-item\">\n                                        <div class=\"g8-centre-fees__fee-label\">\n                                            <p class=\"g8-centre-fees__fee-name\">Nursery                                            <\/p>\n                                            <p class=\"g8-centre-fees__fee-age\">\n                                                0 &#8211; 2 years                                            <\/p>\n                                        <\/div>\n                                        <p class=\"g8-centre-fees__fee-amount\">\n                                            $178.35\/<span>day<\/span><\/p>\n                                    <\/div>\n                                    <div class=\"g8-centre-fees__fee-item\">\n                                        <div class=\"g8-centre-fees__fee-label\">\n                                            <p class=\"g8-centre-fees__fee-name\">Toddler                                            <\/p>\n                                            <p class=\"g8-centre-fees__fee-age\">\n                                                2 &#8211; 4 years                                            <\/p>\n                                        <\/div>\n                                        <p class=\"g8-centre-fees__fee-amount\">\n                                            $178.35\/<span>day<\/span><\/p>\n                                    <\/div>\n                                    <div class=\"g8-centre-fees__fee-item\">\n                                        <div class=\"g8-centre-fees__fee-label\">\n                                            <p class=\"g8-centre-fees__fee-name\">Kindergarten<\/p>\n                                            <p class=\"g8-centre-fees__fee-age\">\n                                                4 &#8211; 5 years                                            <\/p>\n                                        <\/div>\n                                        <p class=\"g8-centre-fees__fee-amount\">\n                                            $178.35\/<span>day<\/span>\n                                        <\/p>\n                                    <\/div>\n                                <\/div>\n                                <i class=\"g8-icon g8-icon-two-leaves\"><\/i>\n                                <i class=\"g8-icon g8-icon-g8-leaf\"><\/i>\n                            <\/div>\n\n                                                    <\/div>\n\n                        <div class=\"g8-centre-fees__content-container\">\n                            <div class=\"g8-centre-fees__step-indicator\">\n                                <div class=\"g8-centre-fees__step-indicator-bars\">\n                                    <div class=\"g8-centre-fees__step-bar g8-centre-fees__step-bar--active\"><\/div>\n                                    <div class=\"g8-centre-fees__step-bar\"><\/div>\n                                <\/div>\n                                <div class=\"g8-centre-fees__step-label\">\n                                    Step 1: Family Information &#038; Financial State                                <\/div>\n                            <\/div>\n\n                            <div class=\"g8-centre-fees__estimator-section\">\n                                <div class=\"g8-centre-fees__estimator-content\">\n                                    <div class=\"g8-centre-fees__estimator-header\">\n                                        <h3 class=\"g8-centre-fees__estimator-title\">\n                                            Child Care Subsidy Estimator                                        <\/h3>\n                                        <p class=\"g8-centre-fees__estimator-subtitle\">\n                                            Discover how much child care subsidy you may be entitled to by entering the fields below.                                        <\/p>\n                                    <\/div>\n\n                                    <form id=\"g8-centre-fees\" class=\"g8-centre-fees__form g8-centre-fees\">\n                                        <div class=\"g8-form-group\">\n                                            <label\n                                                for=\"family-income\">Family Income<\/label>\n                                            <input type=\"text\"\n                                                class=\"g8-centre-fees-family-income g8-form-field--input mask-currency\"\n                                                id=\"family-income\" name=\"family-income\"\n                                                placeholder=\"Input amount\"\n                                                required=\"required\" \/>\n                                        <\/div>\n\n                                        <div class=\"g8-form-group\">\n                                            <label\n                                                for=\"days-of-care\">Number of Days of Care<\/label>\n                                            <select class=\"g8-centre-fees-days-of-care g8-form-field--select\"\n                                                id=\"days-of-care\" name=\"days-of-care\" required=\"required\">\n                                                <option value=\"\" selected disabled>\n                                                    Input days                                                <\/option>\n                                                <option value=\"1\">1<\/option>\n                                                <option value=\"2\">2<\/option>\n                                                <option value=\"3\">3<\/option>\n                                                <option value=\"4\">4<\/option>\n                                                <option value=\"5\">5<\/option>\n                                            <\/select>\n                                            <small class=\"g8-centre-fees__days-hint\">**1-4 days =\n                                                12 hour sessions, 5 days = 100 hours<\/small>\n                                        <\/div>\n\n                                        <div class=\"g8-centre-fees__hint-box\">\n                                            <div class=\"g8-centre-fees__hint-content\">\n                                                <p><strong>Changes to CCS &#8211; The 3-Day Guarantee (Starting 5th January 2026)<\/strong><\/p>\n<p>The Australian Government is replacing the Child Care Subsidy (CCS) Activity Test from 5th January 2026, to provide a min. 72 hours per fortnight or 3 days per week of subsidised early childhood education and care (ECEC) for eligible families.<\/p>\n                                            <\/div>\n                                        <\/div>\n\n                                        <div class=\"g8-form-group\">\n                                            <label for=\"age-group\">Age Group<\/label>\n                                            <select class=\"g8-centre-fees-age-group g8-form-field--select\" id=\"age-group\"\n                                                name=\"age-group\" required=\"required\">\n                                                <option value=\"\" selected disabled>\n                                                    Choose your service                                                <\/option>\n                                                <option\n                                                    value=\"VIC|nursery|178.35\">\n                                                    Nursery (0 &#8211; 2 years)                                                <\/option>\n                                                <option\n                                                    value=\"VIC|toddler|178.35\">\n                                                    Toddler (2 &#8211; 4 years)                                                <\/option>\n                                                <option value=\"VIC|3yr-kindergarten|178.35\">Kindergarten (3 &#8211; 4 years)<\/option><option value=\"VIC|4yr-kindergarten|178.35\">Kindergarten (4 &#8211; 5 years)<\/option>                                            <\/select>\n                                        <\/div>\n\n                                        <div class=\"g8-form-group g8-form-group--check\">\n                                            <input type=\"checkbox\" id=\"agree-privacy-policy\"\n                                                class=\"g8-agree-privacy-policy form-check-input g8-form-field--check\"\n                                                name=\"agree-privacy-policy\">\n                                            <i class=\"g8-icon g8-icon-g8-check\"><\/i>\n                                            <label class=\"form-check-label\" for=\"agree-privacy-policy\">\n                                                <p>I have read and agree to G8 Education&#8217;s <a href=\"https:\/\/g8education.edu.au\/privacy-policy\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Privacy Policy.<\/a><\/p>                                            <\/label>\n                                        <\/div>\n\n                                        <input type=\"hidden\" id=\"centre-daily-hours\" name=\"centre-daily-hours\"\n                                            value=\"12\" \/>\n                                        <input type=\"hidden\" id=\"centre-nsw-seifa-rating\" name=\"centre-nsw-seifa-rating\"\n                                            value=\"10\" \/>\n\n                                        <div class=\"g8-form__submit-container\">\n                                            <button type=\"submit\" class=\"g8-form__submit g8-centre-fees__calculate-btn\"\n                                                aria-label=\"Calculate\"\n                                                data-fee-nursery=\"178.35\"\n                                                data-fee-toddler=\"178.35\"\n                                                data-fee-kindergarten=\"178.35\">\n                                                <span>Calculate<\/span>\n                                            <\/button>\n                                        <\/div>\n                                    <\/form>\n                                <\/div>\n                            <\/div>\n\n                            <div class=\"g8-centre-fees__result-section visually-hidden--force\">\n                                <div class=\"g8-centre-fees__result-container\">\n                                    <div class=\"g8-centre-fees__result-header\">\n                                        <div class=\"g8-centre-fees__result-header-content\">\n                                            <h4 class=\"g8-centre-fees__result-title\">2026 3-Day Guarantee                                            <\/h4>\n                                            <p class=\"g8-centre-fees__result-subtitle\">\n                                                From 5th January 2026, based on the information you have entered, here&#039;s an estimate of your CCS entitlements and your out-of-pocket costs.                                            <\/p>\n                                        <\/div>\n                                        <div class=\"g8-centre-fees__result-cards\">\n                                            <div class=\"g8-centre-fees__result-card\">\n                                                <p class=\"g8-centre-fees__result-card-label\">\n                                                    Total Fees                                                <\/p>\n                                                <p\n                                                    class=\"g8-centre-fees__result-card-value g8-centre-fees__result__total-fees\">\n                                                    $0.00<\/p>\n                                            <\/div>\n                                            <div class=\"g8-centre-fees__result-card\">\n                                                <p class=\"g8-centre-fees__result-card-label\">\n                                                    Estimated CCS Fee Subsidy                                                <\/p>\n                                                <p\n                                                    class=\"g8-centre-fees__result-card-value g8-centre-fees__result__subsidy\">\n                                                    $0.00<\/p>\n                                            <\/div>\n                                            <div\n                                                class=\"g8-centre-fees__result-card kindergarten-subsidy__container visually-hidden--force\">\n                                                <p class=\"g8-centre-fees__result-card-label\">\n                                                    Kindergarten\/Preschool Subsidy                                                <\/p>\n                                                <p\n                                                    class=\"g8-centre-fees__result-card-value g8-centre-fees__result__kindergarten-subsidy\">\n                                                    $0.00<\/p>\n                                            <\/div>\n                                            <div class=\"g8-centre-fees__result-card g8-centre-fees__result-card--highlight\">\n                                                <p class=\"g8-centre-fees__result-card-label\">\n                                                    Out of Pocket Cost (what you pay)                                                <\/p>\n                                                <p\n                                                    class=\"g8-centre-fees__result-card-value g8-centre-fees__result__out-of-pocket-cost\">\n                                                    $0.00<\/p>\n                                            <\/div>\n                                        <\/div>\n                                    <\/div>\n\n                                    <div class=\"g8-centre-fees__matrix-section\">\n                                        <div class=\"g8-centre-fees__matrix-header\">\n                                            <div class=\"g8-centre-fees__matrix-header-content\">\n                                                <h5 class=\"g8-centre-fees__matrix-title\">\n                                                    Matrix Out of Pocket Cost                                                <\/h5>\n                                                <div class=\"g8-centre-fees__matrix-description\">\n                                                    <p>Is your CCS working for you? Check the out-of-pocket cost matrix per child against session lengths and weekly days below. Please note: The table in the matrix only shows out-of-pocket costs after CCS (Child Care Subsidy).<\/p>\n                                                <\/div>\n                                            <\/div>\n                                            <button type=\"button\"\n                                                class=\"g8-centre-fees__matrix-toggle g8-centre-fees__matrix-toggle--show\"\n                                                aria-label=\"See matrix\">\n                                                <i class=\"g8-icon g8-icon-alt-arrow-down\"><\/i>\n                                                <span>See matrix<\/span>\n                                            <\/button>\n                                        <\/div>\n                                        <div class=\"g8-centre-fees__matrix-content visually-hidden--force\">\n                                            <div class=\"g8-centre-fees__matrix-table\">\n                                                <div class=\"table-responsive\">\n                                                    <table class=\"table\">\n                                                        <thead>\n                                                            <tr>\n                                                                <th>Child 1<\/th>\n                                                                <th>1 Day<\/th>\n                                                                <th>2 Days<\/th>\n                                                                <th>3 Days<\/th>\n                                                                <th>4 Days<\/th>\n                                                                <th>5 Days<\/th>\n                                                            <\/tr>\n                                                        <\/thead>\n                                                        <tbody>\n                                                            <!-- Matrix rows will be dynamically generated based on centre daily hours -->\n                                                        <\/tbody>\n                                                    <\/table>\n                                                <\/div>\n                                            <\/div>\n                                            <div class=\"g8-centre-fees__matrix-kindergarten-note visually-hidden--force\">\n                                                <p>*Kindergarten\/preschool subsidy applied:                                                    <strong\n                                                        class=\"g8-centre-fees__matrix-kindergarten-amount\">$0.00<\/strong>\n                                                <\/p>\n                                            <\/div>\n                                        <\/div>\n                                    <\/div>\n\n                                    <div class=\"g8-centre-fees__result-footer\">\n                                        <div class=\"g8-centre-fees__disclaimer-section\">\n                                                                                            <div class=\"g8-centre-fees__disclaimer\">\n                                                    <p>*This estimator provides an estimate only and is based on the following assumptions:<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>Accuracy and currency of family income information entered.<\/li>\n<li>Family CCS entitlements include 100 hours of subsidised care per fortnight. Please note your family may be entitled to less than 100 hours of subsidised care per fortnight &#8211; if you are unsure we recommend you use the comprehensive CCS estimator in the link below.<\/li>\n<li>Where 1-4 days of care is selected, full day sessions apply (being full operational hours of the centre, which can vary between centres).<\/li>\n<li>Where 5 days of care is selected, 10-hour per day sessions apply (ie, 50 hours p\/w to optimise 100 hours of CCS subsidised care across the fortnight).<\/li>\n<li>Where a family&#8217;s CCS entitlements include less than 100 hours of subsidised care per fortnight, please use the comprehensive CCS calculator as a guide.<\/li>\n<li>NSW Preschool Fee Relief is effective from 1st January 2026.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n                                                                                                            <div class=\"disclaimer-full\">\n                                                            <p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p>Kindergarten\/preschool subsidy is subject to State Government specific requirements including child age eligibility criteria and the delivery of the funded program by an Early Childhood Teacher on the day the subsidy is claimed by the family. Calculations herein are based on the assumption all eligibility criteria is met. Please contact your centre for detailed information.<\/p>\n                                                        <\/div>\n                                                        <a href=\"#\"\n                                                            class=\"read-more-toggle\">Read more<\/a>\n                                                                                                    <\/div>\n                                                                                    <\/div>\n                                        <div class=\"g8-centre-fees__result-actions\">\n                                            <button type=\"button\"\n                                                class=\"g8-centre-fees__action-btn g8-centre-fees__back-btn\">\n                                                <span>Back<\/span>\n                                            <\/button>\n                                            <div class=\"g8-centre-fees__result-actions-group\">\n          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class=\"icon-star icon-star-solid\"><\/i><i class=\"icon-star icon-star-solid\"><\/i><span><i class=\"icon-star icon-star-solid partial-star-4-6a02739c6b0f2\"><\/i><\/span><\/div>\n                    <i class=\"icon-star\"><\/i><i class=\"icon-star\"><\/i><i class=\"icon-star\"><\/i><i class=\"icon-star\"><\/i><i class=\"icon-star\"><\/i>\n                <\/div>\n            <\/div>                                <\/div>\n                                <span>4.8(87                                    reviews)<\/span>\n                            <\/div>\n                            <div class=\"g8-google-reviews__disclaimer\">\n                                <div class=\"g8-google-reviews__disclaimer-text\">\n                                    Source: Google Business Profile. Reviews are correct at the time of accessing this webpage.                                                                            <a href=\"#\" class=\"g8-google-reviews__disclaimer-button\" aria-label=\"Show disclaimer popup\"\n                                            data-bs-toggle=\"modal\"\n                                            data-bs-target=\"#g8-google-reviews-disclaimer-modal-g8-google-reviews_0_69f04dd516a30\">\n                                            <i class=\"g8-icon g8-icon-info-circle\"><\/i>\n                                        <\/a>\n                                                                    <\/div>\n                            <\/div>\n                        <\/div>\n                    <\/div>\n\n                    <div class=\"g8-google-reviews__nav g8-google-reviews__nav--desktop\">\n                        <button class=\"g8-google-reviews__nav-btn prev\"><i\n                                class=\"g8-icon 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     <\/div>\n                                    <\/div>\n                                    <div class=\"g8-google-reviews__slide__rating\">\n                                        \n            <div class=\"stars-container g8-google-reviews__stars-container\">\n                <div class=\"stars empty\">\n                    <div class=\"stars full\"><i class=\"icon-star icon-star-solid\"><\/i><i class=\"icon-star icon-star-solid\"><\/i><i class=\"icon-star icon-star-solid\"><\/i><i class=\"icon-star icon-star-solid\"><\/i><i class=\"icon-star icon-star-solid\"><\/i><\/div>\n                    <i class=\"icon-star\"><\/i><i class=\"icon-star\"><\/i><i class=\"icon-star\"><\/i><i class=\"icon-star\"><\/i><i class=\"icon-star\"><\/i>\n                <\/div>\n            <\/div>                                    <\/div>\n                                    <div class=\"g8-google-reviews__slide__text\">\n                                        Staff are amazing.\nThey are so patient and comforting with my daughter who has just started daycare for the first time.\n\nHighly recommend                                    <\/div>\n                                <\/div>\n                            <\/div>\n                                                    <div class=\"g8-google-reviews__slide swiper-slide\">\n                                <div class=\"g8-google-reviews__slide__content-container\">\n                                    <div class=\"g8-google-reviews__slide__header\">\n                                        <div class=\"g8-google-reviews__slide__meta\">\n                                            <h3 class=\"g8-google-reviews__slide__author\">\n                                                Brooke Hammond                                            <\/h3>\n                                        <\/div>\n                                    <\/div>\n                                    <div class=\"g8-google-reviews__slide__rating\">\n                                        \n            <div class=\"stars-container g8-google-reviews__stars-container\">\n                <div class=\"stars empty\">\n                    <div class=\"stars full\"><i class=\"icon-star icon-star-solid\"><\/i><i class=\"icon-star icon-star-solid\"><\/i><i class=\"icon-star icon-star-solid\"><\/i><i class=\"icon-star icon-star-solid\"><\/i><i class=\"icon-star icon-star-solid\"><\/i><\/div>\n                    <i class=\"icon-star\"><\/i><i class=\"icon-star\"><\/i><i class=\"icon-star\"><\/i><i class=\"icon-star\"><\/i><i class=\"icon-star\"><\/i>\n                <\/div>\n            <\/div>                                    <\/div>\n                                    <div class=\"g8-google-reviews__slide__text\">\n                                                                                    <span class=\"short-text\">\n                                                Given the recent events impacting the childcare industry, I understand many parents are diligently reading reviews to make informed decisions about where to place their children. I wanted to share my experience so others can feel the same confidence&#8230;.                                                <a href=\"#\" class=\"see-more-link\"><strong>See more<\/strong><\/a>\n                                            <\/span>\n                                            <span class=\"full-text\">\n                                                Given the recent events impacting the childcare industry, I understand many parents are diligently reading reviews to make informed decisions about where to place their children. I wanted to share my experience so others can feel the same confidence and trust that I have in your centre.\n\nTo everyone of you at Great Beginnings Pakenham &#8211; In these challenging times, you may find yourself questioning every decision and action you make, please don\u2019t. Please know that I trust you implicitly with my child&#039;s care. Your unwavering dedication, compassion, and professionalism have always been evident and continue to shine through. You provide a safe, nurturing, and joyful environment where my child thrives. Keep showing up and believing in the incredible work you do\u2014you are making a lasting difference in our children&#039;s lives. Your efforts do not go unnoticed and are deeply appreciated.\n\nMy eldest progressed with you from nursery through to kinder and is now flourishing in Grade 1. My youngest is currently in Junior Kinder 2 and is thriving. Throughout these years, we&#039;ve witnessed firsthand the positive impact you&#039;ve had on their growth and happiness. You&#039;ve been a constant source of support and guidance in our family&#039;s life.\n\nThank you for everything you do                                            <\/span>\n                                                                                <\/div>\n                                <\/div>\n                            <\/div>\n                                                    <div class=\"g8-google-reviews__slide swiper-slide\">\n                                <div class=\"g8-google-reviews__slide__content-container\">\n                                    <div class=\"g8-google-reviews__slide__header\">\n                                        <div class=\"g8-google-reviews__slide__meta\">\n                                            <h3 class=\"g8-google-reviews__slide__author\">\n                                                Stace F                                            <\/h3>\n                                        <\/div>\n                                    <\/div>\n                                    <div class=\"g8-google-reviews__slide__rating\">\n                                        \n            <div class=\"stars-container g8-google-reviews__stars-container\">\n                <div class=\"stars empty\">\n                    <div class=\"stars full\"><i class=\"icon-star icon-star-solid\"><\/i><i class=\"icon-star icon-star-solid\"><\/i><i class=\"icon-star icon-star-solid\"><\/i><i class=\"icon-star icon-star-solid\"><\/i><i class=\"icon-star icon-star-solid\"><\/i><\/div>\n                    <i class=\"icon-star\"><\/i><i class=\"icon-star\"><\/i><i class=\"icon-star\"><\/i><i class=\"icon-star\"><\/i><i class=\"icon-star\"><\/i>\n                <\/div>\n            <\/div>                                    <\/div>\n                                    <div class=\"g8-google-reviews__slide__text\">\n                                                                                    <span class=\"short-text\">\n                                                We love everything about Great Beginnings Pakenham.\nManagement have been amazing and are extremely knowledgeable and helpful.\nI love that safety is a priority for them and this shows as you walk through the centre and when you have conversations&#8230;.                                                <a href=\"#\" class=\"see-more-link\"><strong>See more<\/strong><\/a>\n                                            <\/span>\n                                            <span class=\"full-text\">\n                                                We love everything about Great Beginnings Pakenham.\nManagement have been amazing and are extremely knowledgeable and helpful.\nI love that safety is a priority for them and this shows as you walk through the centre and when you have conversations with them. I love that they are always there to chat.\nThe teachers there are fantastic, the education and natural environment is beautiful. I love seeing the same faces each day.\nMy child has had his challenges and I can\u2019t thank this centre enough for their support.\nYou are all wonderful.\n\u2764\ufe0f                                            <\/span>\n                                                                                <\/div>\n                                <\/div>\n                            <\/div>\n                                                    <div class=\"g8-google-reviews__slide swiper-slide\">\n                                <div class=\"g8-google-reviews__slide__content-container\">\n                                    <div class=\"g8-google-reviews__slide__header\">\n                                        <div class=\"g8-google-reviews__slide__meta\">\n                                            <h3 class=\"g8-google-reviews__slide__author\">\n                                                Melissa Green                                            <\/h3>\n                                        <\/div>\n                                    <\/div>\n                                    <div class=\"g8-google-reviews__slide__rating\">\n                                        \n            <div class=\"stars-container g8-google-reviews__stars-container\">\n                <div class=\"stars empty\">\n                    <div class=\"stars full\"><i class=\"icon-star icon-star-solid\"><\/i><i class=\"icon-star icon-star-solid\"><\/i><i class=\"icon-star icon-star-solid\"><\/i><i class=\"icon-star icon-star-solid\"><\/i><i class=\"icon-star icon-star-solid\"><\/i><\/div>\n                    <i class=\"icon-star\"><\/i><i class=\"icon-star\"><\/i><i class=\"icon-star\"><\/i><i class=\"icon-star\"><\/i><i class=\"icon-star\"><\/i>\n                <\/div>\n            <\/div>                                    <\/div>\n                                    <div class=\"g8-google-reviews__slide__text\">\n                                                                                    <span class=\"short-text\">\n                                                I highly recommend this centre.  We started at the Centre in 2019. My daughter started in the nursery, one room. This year is our last year at the Centre. The other night we had the graduation ceremony. They went above, and beyond. The kids&#8230;.                                                <a href=\"#\" class=\"see-more-link\"><strong>See more<\/strong><\/a>\n                                            <\/span>\n                                            <span class=\"full-text\">\n                                                I highly recommend this centre.  We started at the Centre in 2019. My daughter started in the nursery, one room. This year is our last year at the Centre. The other night we had the graduation ceremony. They went above, and beyond. The kids performance was absolutely amazing. The educators have done an amazing job throughout the whole entire five years at the Centre. Children\u2019s safety is their number one priority. All the educators are very friendly and approachable. And when there is an issue, they try their best to resolve it as quickly as possible. My daughter absolutely loves the food they supply I think there\u2019s maybe been one or two things over the years that she hasn\u2019t liked.  Over the years my daughter has gone from a very shy, child. To a child now that is a chatterbox with lots of confidence. Thank you for being a wonderful safe environment for my daughter to grow\nin. She is definitely ready for school next year.\nGoing to miss the lovely team of GB.  And seeing Centre Manager team every morning\/evening  Nina and Mel. Always happy to have a chat.                                            <\/span>\n                                                                                <\/div>\n                                <\/div>\n                            <\/div>\n                                                    <div class=\"g8-google-reviews__slide swiper-slide\">\n                                <div class=\"g8-google-reviews__slide__content-container\">\n                                    <div class=\"g8-google-reviews__slide__header\">\n                                        <div class=\"g8-google-reviews__slide__meta\">\n                                            <h3 class=\"g8-google-reviews__slide__author\">\n                                                Nate                                            <\/h3>\n                                        <\/div>\n                                    <\/div>\n                                    <div class=\"g8-google-reviews__slide__rating\">\n                                        \n            <div class=\"stars-container g8-google-reviews__stars-container\">\n                <div class=\"stars empty\">\n                    <div class=\"stars full\"><i class=\"icon-star icon-star-solid\"><\/i><i class=\"icon-star icon-star-solid\"><\/i><i class=\"icon-star icon-star-solid\"><\/i><i class=\"icon-star icon-star-solid\"><\/i><i class=\"icon-star icon-star-solid\"><\/i><\/div>\n                    <i class=\"icon-star\"><\/i><i class=\"icon-star\"><\/i><i class=\"icon-star\"><\/i><i class=\"icon-star\"><\/i><i class=\"icon-star\"><\/i>\n                <\/div>\n            <\/div>                                    <\/div>\n                                    <div class=\"g8-google-reviews__slide__text\">\n                                                                                    <span class=\"short-text\">\n                                                Great beginnings Pakenham is hands down the BEST daycare centre ever! I cannot thank this centre enough for everything they do for our children. From day 1 they have been so amazing! It is absolutely fantastic! \u2764\ufe0f  I could never trust a centre like&#8230;.                                                <a href=\"#\" class=\"see-more-link\"><strong>See more<\/strong><\/a>\n                                            <\/span>\n                                            <span class=\"full-text\">\n                                                Great beginnings Pakenham is hands down the BEST daycare centre ever! I cannot thank this centre enough for everything they do for our children. From day 1 they have been so amazing! It is absolutely fantastic! \u2764\ufe0f  I could never trust a centre like I do with GB! I am so thrilled I have found great beginnings. All the teachers &amp; staff are so caring, kind and just amazing with all the kids &amp; to us parents. They do such cool activities, cool dress up days, amazing menu for the kids &amp; my daughter has learnt so much since attending here &amp; is thriving! I absolutely love how us parents get updates on everything throughout the day and photos &amp; all the effort the teachers go through to give us a thoughtful gift for special occasions like Mother\u2019s Day! My daughter absolutely loves it here  and has formed such a special relationship with her teachers. It\u2019s honestly like a big family here! I couldn\u2019t recommend this centre enough!!! \u2764\ufe0f                                            <\/span>\n                                                                                <\/div>\n                                <\/div>\n                            <\/div>\n                                            <\/div>\n\n                    <!-- Pagination -->\n                    <div class=\"g8-slider-pagination-container\">\n                        <div class=\"g8-google-reviews__nav g8-google-reviews__nav--mobile\">\n                            <button class=\"g8-google-reviews__nav-btn prev\"><i\n                                    class=\"g8-icon g8-icon-round-arrow-left\"><\/i><\/button>\n                        <\/div>\n                        <div class=\"g8-google-reviews__pagination g8-slider-pagination\"><\/div>\n                        <div class=\"g8-google-reviews__nav g8-google-reviews__nav--mobile\">\n                            <button class=\"g8-google-reviews__nav-btn next\"><i\n                                    class=\"g8-icon g8-icon-round-arrow-right\"><\/i><\/button>\n                        <\/div>\n                    <\/div>\n                <\/div>\n                    <\/div>\n\n                    <div class=\"g8-popup modal fade type-text\" id=\"g8-google-reviews-disclaimer-modal-g8-google-reviews_0_69f04dd516a30\"\n                tabindex=\"-1\" aria-hidden=\"true\" data-bs-keyboard=\"false\">\n                <div class=\"modal-dialog modal-dialog-centered\">\n                    <div class=\"modal-content\">\n                        <div class=\"modal-header\">\n                            <h3 class=\"modal-title\">\n                                Source: Google Business Profile                            <\/h3>\n                            <i class=\"g8-icon g8-icon-close-circle\" data-bs-dismiss=\"modal\"><\/i>\n                        <\/div>\n                        <div class=\"modal-body g8-block-wysiwyg\">\n                            <p>G8 Education does not control or endorse the content of individual reviews. We encourage families to contact the centre directly for the most up-to-date information.<\/p>\n                        <\/div>\n                    <\/div>\n                <\/div>\n            <\/div>\n            <\/section>\n    \n\n    <section id=\"g8-centres-nearby_22_66f4d1937009f\" class=\"g8-centres-nearby  \">\n        <div class=\"g8-container\">\n            <div class=\"g8-row\">\n                <div class=\"g8-col\">\n                    <div class=\"g8-centres-nearby__container g8-block-container\">\n                        <div class=\"g8-centres-nearby__inner-container\">\n                            <div class=\"g8-centres-nearby__map\" id=\"g8-centres-nearby__map\" data-centres='[{&quot;id&quot;:1728,&quot;ccrm_centre_id&quot;:378,&quot;name&quot;:&quot;The Learning Sanctuary Pakenham&quot;,&quot;featured&quot;:null,&quot;address&quot;:&quot;11-13 Wakenshaw Crescent&quot;,&quot;postcode&quot;:&quot;3810&quot;,&quot;suburb&quot;:&quot;Pakenham&quot;,&quot;state&quot;:&quot;VIC&quot;,&quot;latitude&quot;:-38.0758312,&quot;longitude&quot;:145.4738861,&quot;opening_hours&quot;:[&quot;Monday: 6:30\\u202fAM\\u2009\\u2013\\u20096:30\\u202fPM&quot;,&quot;Tuesday: 6:30\\u202fAM\\u2009\\u2013\\u20096:30\\u202fPM&quot;,&quot;Wednesday: 6:30\\u202fAM\\u2009\\u2013\\u20096:30\\u202fPM&quot;,&quot;Thursday: 6:30\\u202fAM\\u2009\\u2013\\u20096:30\\u202fPM&quot;,&quot;Friday: 6:30\\u202fAM\\u2009\\u2013\\u20096:30\\u202fPM&quot;,&quot;Saturday: Closed&quot;,&quot;Sunday: Closed&quot;],&quot;phone&quot;:&quot;03 5940 3677&quot;,&quot;url&quot;:&quot;https:\\\/\\\/www.thelearningsanctuary.com.au\\\/our-centres\\\/childcare-pakenham&quot;,&quot;allow_booking&quot;:null,&quot;book_a_tour_url&quot;:&quot;https:\\\/\\\/www.thelearningsanctuary.com.au\\\/book-a-tour\\\/?centre=the-learning-sanctuary-pakenham\\r&quot;,&quot;google_review_url&quot;:&quot;https:\\\/\\\/widgets.reputation.com\\\/widgets\\\/654adcb29ab04207dca7cb3e\\\/run?tk=ade61325c98&quot;,&quot;google_place_id&quot;:&quot;ChIJ27dKNwoe1moR_PbABHuF_C0&quot;,&quot;notification&quot;:null,&quot;notification_expired_by&quot;:null,&quot;availability_monday&quot;:40,&quot;availability_tuesday&quot;:61.6,&quot;availability_wednesday&quot;:63.2,&quot;availability_thursday&quot;:60.8,&quot;availability_friday&quot;:56,&quot;distance&quot;:2.1722120655288677,&quot;photos&quot;:[null,null,null,null,null,null,null,null,null,null,null,null,null,null,null,null,null,null,null,null],&quot;brand&quot;:{&quot;id&quot;:14,&quot;name&quot;:&quot;The Learning Sanctuary&quot;},&quot;badges&quot;:[{&quot;id&quot;:2,&quot;link&quot;:null,&quot;badgeImage&quot;:null},{&quot;id&quot;:5,&quot;link&quot;:null,&quot;badgeImage&quot;:null}],&quot;groups&quot;:[{&quot;id&quot;:5,&quot;name&quot;:&quot;Kindergarten Victoria&quot;},{&quot;id&quot;:15,&quot;name&quot;:&quot;Melbourne South East&quot;},{&quot;id&quot;:17,&quot;name&quot;:&quot;Greater Melbourne&quot;},{&quot;id&quot;:58,&quot;name&quot;:&quot;VIC Centres&quot;},{&quot;id&quot;:75,&quot;name&quot;:&quot;RLP - 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Pakenham&quot;}],&quot;services&quot;:[{&quot;id&quot;:1,&quot;title&quot;:&quot;Nursery&quot;},{&quot;id&quot;:2,&quot;title&quot;:&quot;Toddler&quot;},{&quot;id&quot;:3,&quot;title&quot;:&quot;Kindergarten&quot;}],&quot;availability_status&quot;:{&quot;title&quot;:&quot;Limited spots remaining&quot;,&quot;colorCode&quot;:&quot;#FFBF00&quot;}}]'>\n                                \n                            <\/div>\n\n                            <div class=\"g8-centres-nearby__content-container\">\n                                                                    <h2 class=\"g8-centres-nearby__title g8-block-subtitle\">Explore nearby G8 Education centres<\/h2>\n                                \n                                                                    <div class=\"g8-centres-nearby__content g8-block-content\"><p>Looking for other great childcare, kindergarten or preschool options? Discover more G8 Education centres near you!<\/p>\n<\/div>\n                                \n                                                                    <ul class=\"g8-centres-nearby__centres\">\n                                                                                    <li>\n                                                <a href=\"https:\/\/www.thelearningsanctuary.com.au\/our-centres\/childcare-pakenham\">\n                                                    <i class=\"g8-icon g8-icon-map-point\"><\/i>\n                                                    <div>\n                                                        <p>The Learning Sanctuary Pakenham<\/p>\n                                                        <span>2.17km<\/span>\n                                                    <\/div>\n                                                    <i class=\"g8-icon g8-icon-alt-arrow-right\"><\/i>\n                                                <\/a>\n                                            <\/li>\n                                                                                    <li>\n                                                <a href=\"https:\/\/www.communitykids.com.au\/our-centres\/childcare-pakenham\">\n                                                    <i class=\"g8-icon g8-icon-map-point\"><\/i>\n                                                    <div>\n                                                        <p>Community Kids Pakenham<\/p>\n                                                        <span>2.61km<\/span>\n                                                    <\/div>\n                                                    <i class=\"g8-icon g8-icon-alt-arrow-right\"><\/i>\n                                                <\/a>\n                                            <\/li>\n                                                                                    <li>\n                                                <a href=\"https:\/\/www.greenwood.com.au\/our-centres\/childcare-officer\">\n                                                    <i class=\"g8-icon g8-icon-map-point\"><\/i>\n                                                    <div>\n                                                        <p>Greenwood Officer<\/p>\n                                                        <span>3.12km<\/span>\n                                                    <\/div>\n                                                    <i class=\"g8-icon g8-icon-alt-arrow-right\"><\/i>\n                                                <\/a>\n                                            <\/li>\n                                                                            <\/ul>\n                                                            <\/div>\n                        <\/div>\n                    <\/div>\n                <\/div>\n            <\/div>\n        <\/div>\n    <\/section>\n\n\n    <section id=\"g8-accordion_20_66a1bd85647a4\" class=\"g8-accordion light  \">\n        <div class=\"g8-container\">\n            <div class=\"g8-row\">\n                <div class=\"g8-col\">\n                    <div class=\"g8-accordion__container g8-block-container\">\n                        <h2 class=\"g8-accordion__title g8-block-title\">Frequently asked questions<\/h2>\n                                                    <div class=\"accordion accordion-flush g8-accordion__items\" id=\"g8-accordion_20_66a1bd85647a4\">\n                                                                    <div class=\"g8-accordion__item accordion-item\">\n                                        <h2 class=\"g8-accordion__item__header accordion-header\">\n                                            <button class=\"g8-accordion__item__header__button accordion-button collapsed\" type=\"button\" data-bs-toggle=\"collapse\" data-bs-target=\"#flush-collapse-g8-accordion_20_66a1bd85647a4-0\" aria-expanded=\"false\" aria-controls=\"flush-collapse-g8-accordion_20_66a1bd85647a4-0\">\n                                                <span class=\"g8-accordion__item__title\">What can I expect from a centre tour?<\/span>\n                                                <i class=\"g8-icon g8-icon-alt-arrow-down\"><\/i>\n                                            <\/button>\n                                        <\/h2>\n                                        <div id=\"flush-collapse-g8-accordion_20_66a1bd85647a4-0\" class=\"accordion-collapse collapse\" data-bs-parent=\"#g8-accordion_20_66a1bd85647a4\">\n                                            <div class=\"g8-accordion__item__content g8-block-wysiwyg\">\n                                                <p>A centre tour is a convenient way to experience the childcare centre of your choice and meet with our qualified educators at a time that is suitable for your family&#8217;s schedule. <a href=\"\/book-a-tour\">Click here to book a tour online.<\/a><\/p>\n<p>On the day of the tour, you can observe practices and interactions within the centre environment. You\u2019ll be able to see all the rooms and playgrounds, ask the team members any questions you have in mind, and get all the information you need to make the best decision for your child.<\/p>\n                                            <\/div>\n                                        <\/div>\n                                    <\/div>\n                                                                    <div class=\"g8-accordion__item accordion-item\">\n                                        <h2 class=\"g8-accordion__item__header accordion-header\">\n                                            <button class=\"g8-accordion__item__header__button accordion-button collapsed\" type=\"button\" data-bs-toggle=\"collapse\" data-bs-target=\"#flush-collapse-g8-accordion_20_66a1bd85647a4-1\" aria-expanded=\"false\" aria-controls=\"flush-collapse-g8-accordion_20_66a1bd85647a4-1\">\n                                                <span class=\"g8-accordion__item__title\">Will I be put on a waitlist?<\/span>\n                                                <i class=\"g8-icon g8-icon-alt-arrow-down\"><\/i>\n                                            <\/button>\n                                        <\/h2>\n                                        <div id=\"flush-collapse-g8-accordion_20_66a1bd85647a4-1\" class=\"accordion-collapse collapse\" data-bs-parent=\"#g8-accordion_20_66a1bd85647a4\">\n                                            <div class=\"g8-accordion__item__content g8-block-wysiwyg\">\n                                                <p>Our Family Support Team will add your child\u2019s name to our waitlist if one of our childcare centres is currently full in your child\u2019s age group. We will then contact you as soon as a place becomes available.<\/p>\n<p>We also do monthly check-ins to review availability, and you will receive a text message confirming whether you\u2019re still happy to remain on the waitlist each month. If you would like an update at any point, you\u2019re welcome to reach out on our Web Chat or give us a call.<\/p>\n<p>Our Family Support team can also help you find more G8 early learning centres near you, with the same offerings at the Great Beginnings centre you are interested in that have immediate availability.<\/p>\n                                            <\/div>\n                                        <\/div>\n                                    <\/div>\n                                                                    <div class=\"g8-accordion__item accordion-item\">\n                                        <h2 class=\"g8-accordion__item__header accordion-header\">\n                                            <button class=\"g8-accordion__item__header__button accordion-button collapsed\" type=\"button\" data-bs-toggle=\"collapse\" data-bs-target=\"#flush-collapse-g8-accordion_20_66a1bd85647a4-2\" aria-expanded=\"false\" aria-controls=\"flush-collapse-g8-accordion_20_66a1bd85647a4-2\">\n                                                <span class=\"g8-accordion__item__title\">What can I do to help my child prepare for starting care?<\/span>\n                                                <i class=\"g8-icon g8-icon-alt-arrow-down\"><\/i>\n                                            <\/button>\n                                        <\/h2>\n                                        <div id=\"flush-collapse-g8-accordion_20_66a1bd85647a4-2\" class=\"accordion-collapse collapse\" data-bs-parent=\"#g8-accordion_20_66a1bd85647a4\">\n                                            <div class=\"g8-accordion__item__content g8-block-wysiwyg\">\n                                                <p>It\u2019s common for a child to experience separation anxiety when they first start child care. 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