Childcare and Kindergarten in Berwick, VIC
Great Beginnings Berwick offer long day care and Kindergarten for children aged 6 weeks to school age, conveniently located for families in Berwick, Clyde North and Cranbourne North.
Convenient location near local schools
Our centre is located directly across from St Catherine’s Primary School and St Francis Xavier College, supporting strong connections with local schools.
Bright and spacious environments
Our early learning spaces are bright and spacious, featuring natural materials that encourage exploration, creativity and active play.
Qualified and multicultural team
Our inclusive team of educators and teachers speaks over 20 languages, creating a welcoming environment where children and families feel supported and understood.
Government-approved Kindergarten program
Our Government-approved Kindergarten program is delivered by qualified Early Childhood Teachers, helping children build confidence and prepare for school.
Individual Learning Plans for every child
We develop Individual Learning Plans for each child, reflecting their interests, strengths and developmental goals, and work in partnership with families to review and update each plan over time.
Additional learning experiences
Children participate in additional learning experiences included in the daily program, such as Bush Kinder, Auslan sessions and Hey Dee Ho Music.
Fresh, nutritious meals prepared daily
We provide fresh, nutritious meals prepared daily to keep children energised throughout the day, catering to a range of dietary and cultural requirements.
Stay connected with your child’s learning
We share updates and photos through our family communication app, helping families stay connected to their child’s learning and experiences.
Secure your place today
Book a tour to experience the centre and confirm availability for your child.
Meet our team
Victorian Government-approved Kindergarten program
Our Berwick early learning centre offers a VIC Government-approved Kindergarten program for children aged 3 to 5 years.
Led by Bachelor-qualified Early Childhood Teachers, our 2-year program supports children’s learning, development and wellbeing through play-based experiences, flexible routines, and thoughtfully designed indoor and outdoor environments.
For us, school readiness is about supporting the whole child, not just early academics. We help children build the social, emotional, physical and thinking skills they need to feel confident at school and beyond.
Our Kindergarten program supports children to:
- Build communication skills and confidence
- Develop emotional regulation and cooperation
- Strengthen independence and self-help skills
- Explore early literacy and numeracy through play
- Build resilience, problem-solving skills and a love of learning
We’re all about healthy, nutritious eating
Thanks to the in-house chef at our Berwick child care centre, your child can expect healthy, nutritious, and yummy meals. We offer a rotating seasonal menu, providing breakfast, morning tea, lunch, afternoon tea, and a late snack freshly made daily. We cater for all children’s dietary requirement, preferences and cultural requirements.
Inclusive support for every child
For children learning English as an additional language, we are committed to delivering inclusive support. Our team includes educators fluent in a range of languages, helping to bridge communication and build strong, trusting relationships with children and families.
For children with addition needs, we collaborate with families and allied health professionals to develop tailored strategies, adapt environments, and embed inclusive practices such as visual aids, small group learning, and targeted language activities.
Fees
The Child Care Subsidy can reduce your daily out-of-pocket fee by up to 95% depending on your family’s entitlements.
Nursery
0 – 2 years
$177.75/day
Toddler
2 – 4 years
$177.75/day
Kindergarten
4 – 5 years
$177.75/day
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Frequently asked questions
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’s schedule. Click here to book a tour online.
On the day of the tour, you can observe practices and interactions within the centre environment. You’ll 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.
Enrolling is simple, and our Family Support Team will guide you through each step.
First, find your local centre and book a tour so you can meet the team and explore the learning environment. If the centre is the right fit and a place is available, you’ll receive an enrolment offer for your child. If a place is not currently available in your child’s age group, we can add your child to the waitlist and keep you updated.
To finalise your enrolment, you’ll complete an online enrolment form through a secure link sent by our Family Support Team. You’ll also need to provide key details and documents, including your child’s birth certificate, Medicare details, immunisation history statement and, if eligible, your Child Care Subsidy details.
Before your child’s first day, you may be invited to attend a Stay and Play session. This gives your child time to explore the centre, meet their educators, and start feeling comfortable in their new environment. Once your paperwork is complete, your child is ready to start their early learning journey with us.
Starting child care is a big milestone, and a little preparation can help your child feel more comfortable and confident.
Before your child’s first day, you can talk positively about their new centre, explain what their day might look like, and practise small routines such as packing their bag, saying goodbye, washing hands and sitting down for meals. You may also like to visit the centre with your child, meet their educators and ask our team about what to bring on the first day.
When your child starts, our educators will take the time to get to know your child’s routine, interests, comfort items and individual needs. Settling in looks different for every child, so we work closely with families to help children feel safe, supported and ready to learn.
Most of our child care and early education centres offer nappies and wipes, sunscreen and hats, as well as nutritious meals prepared by our in-house cook. Some centres also provide sheets and formula, so you may not need to remember to pack them.
For nursery children, be sure to bring: nappy rash cream, dummies, bottles and teats, comfort toys or blankets, three spare outfits and spare socks.
For toddlers and preschool or kindergarten-aged children, it’s best to bring: spare underwear, water bottle or sippy cup, sun hat, closed-toe shoes, two spare outfits and spare socks.
Plus, anything else your individual child may need, such as breast milk, a sleeping bag, a comforter or medication.
It’s best to speak to your centre of choice for a full list of everything included.
Great Beginnings uses Xplor Home as our family communication app. It is the best and easiest way to keep track of your child’s day.
After you enrol your child with the centre, you can utilise Xplor Home to book child care days, manage your account, receive the photographs that capture your child’s learning, learn about your child’s progress, as well as keep up-to-date with upcoming centre events and important information.
If your child shows signs of an infectious illness when they arrive at the centre or becomes sick during the day, you may be notified that you need to make alternative arrangements or pick up your child from the centre and keep them home until they are no longer infectious. While we understand that this can be inconvenient, Great Beginnings is committed to maintaining a healthy environment and reducing the risk of infection for all children.
Under the Child Care Subsidy (CCS), families are allowed 42 absence days per child, per financial year. These can be taken for any reason, including public holidays and when children are sick, without requiring families to provide documentation.
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We look forward to welcoming your family.