Childcare and early education in Chelsea, VIC
World of Learning Chelsea 1 offers long day care for children aged 6 weeks to 3 years, conveniently located for families in Chelsea, Bonbeach, Carrum, Chelsea Heights, Edithvale and Seaford in Melbourne.
Small 49-place centre with personalised learning
With only 49 children per day, our centre has a close, familiar feel where children can be known well by educators. This smaller setting helps create calm routines, strong relationships and a warm sense of belonging.
Outdoor spaces for active play
Children enjoy a large outdoor area with a bike path, sandpit, climbing fort, garden beds and yarning circle. These spaces give children room to ride, climb, dig, garden, gather together and explore through active outdoor play.
Cosy indoor learning spaces
Inside, children learn through play in cosy spaces with natural materials and easy access to the outdoors. The rooms are set up for young children to explore, practise new skills, follow their interests and feel comfortable throughout the day.
Caring and experienced educators
Our experienced educators create a calm and welcoming environment for children and families. Familiar relationships help young children feel settled as they move through daily routines, play, meals, rest and learning.
Individual Learning Plans
Individual Learning Plans are developed in partnership with families and reflect each child’s strengths, interests and developmental goals. Educators use these plans to guide learning experiences and share regular updates with families.
Inclusive environment for every family
Our multilingual educators help children and families from a range of cultural backgrounds feel welcomed and understood. Close relationships with families help create a family-like atmosphere where each child can feel included.
Fresh meals by our in-house chef
Children enjoy fresh meals and snacks prepared each day by our in-house chef, with options to suit different dietary needs. Babies are offered age-appropriate purees as they begin solids, and educators work closely with families to support breastfeeding, bottle feeding and individual feeding routines.
Family communication and daily essentials
Families stay informed through regular communication with educators and updates shared through our family app, including photos, routines and learning moments. Nappies, wipes and other essentials are also provided to help make each day easier for busy families.
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Age-appropriate Early Learning
0 to 18 months
Nursery
In our Nursery room, infants are supported in a nurturing and secure environment where they can build trust, feel safe and begin exploring the world around them.
Educators use responsive interactions, sensory exploration and age-appropriate activities to support early communication and physical development, including tummy time, grasping, crawling, standing and walking.
In this room, children are encouraged to:
- Build trust and feel safe with educators
- Explore through sensory-rich play
- Develop early communication skills
- Build physical strength through tummy time and grasping activities
- Reach milestones such as crawling, standing and walking
- Feel secure in a nurturing environment
18 months to 2.5 years
Toddler 1
In our Toddler 1 room, children are supported to build self-help skills, confidence and independence.
Educators encourage children to explore their environment, engage in imaginative play and take part in activities that support fine and gross motor development. Language, social interactions and cooperative play are also key focuses.
In this room, children are encouraged to:
- Develop self-help skills and independence
- Explore their environment with confidence
- Engage in imaginative play
- Strengthen fine and gross motor skills
- Expand vocabulary and expressive language
- Build early friendships through social and cooperative play
2.5 to 3.5 years
Toddler 2
In our Toddler 2 room, children build on their independence, social skills and confidence as learners.
Educators provide hands-on activities and interactive learning experiences that support problem-solving, cognitive development, creativity and critical thinking. Children are also supported to understand emotions, build empathy and develop positive relationships with peers.
In this room, children are encouraged to:
- Build independence and social skills
- Explore more complex problem-solving
- Develop cognitive skills through hands-on learning
- Ask questions and explore solutions
- Build creativity and critical thinking
- Understand and express emotions appropriately
- Develop empathy and positive relationships with peers
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
$186.50/day
Toddler
2 – 4 years
$186.50/day
Kindergarten
4 – 5 years
$186.50/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.
World of Learning 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, World of Learning 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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