Childcare and kindergarten in Berwick, VIC
Creative Garden Berwick offers long day care and a kindergarten program for children aged 6 weeks to 6 years, conveniently located for families in Berwick, Beaconsfield, Harkaway, Guys Hill, Fountain Gate, Narre Warren and Muddy Creek in Melbourne.
Warm, family-oriented centre
Creative Garden Berwick offers childcare and kindergarten in a warm, family-oriented setting. Children are cared for in an environment where relationships matter, helping them feel settled, included and ready to take part in the day.
Bush tucker garden and calming aquariums
Children can explore engaging outdoor spaces, including our on-site Bush Tucker Garden. Our calming aquariums are a unique part of the centre environment, giving children opportunities to observe, ask questions and enjoy quiet moments.
Experienced, multicultural team
Our experienced and multicultural educators bring different backgrounds, perspectives and strengths to the centre. They create a caring environment where children can build relationships, feel understood and learn through everyday play.
Individual Learning Plans
Individual Learning Plans are developed in partnership with families, reflecting each child’s strengths, interests and developmental goals. Educators use these plans alongside a play-based, child-led curriculum tailored to each child’s needs.
Government-approved Kindergarten program
Our Government-approved Kindergarten program is delivered by Bachelor-qualified Early Childhood Teachers and helps children prepare for school. Children build confidence through play-based learning, routines, friendships and growing independence.
Local school and community connection
Strong community connections are part of centre life, with local school partnerships and events helping children connect with the world around them. These experiences also give children more confidence as they move towards school.
Healthy meals provided daily
Children are offered meals and snacks throughout the day, with menus planned to give them energy for play, learning and rest. Allergies and individual dietary requirements are catered for.
Updates via our family app
Our family app gives families a simple way to see what their child has been doing at the centre. Updates may include photos, routines, play experiences and learning moments from the day.
Secure your place today
Book a tour to experience the centre and confirm availability for your child.
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Age-appropriate early learning
We provide learning experiences tailored to each stage of your child’s development. Our programs are guided by the Early Years Learning Framework (EYLF) and designed to support children’s wellbeing, confidence and growing independence.
0 to 2 years
Nursery
Our nursery is thoughtfully designed to provide a safe, nurturing and comforting environment for our youngest children.
Educators build secure, trusting attachments with babies through calm, consistent and responsive care. Each child’s cues, routines, sleep patterns and developmental milestones are supported, helping babies feel safe, settled and ready to explore.
In this room, children are encouraged to:
- Build secure and trusting relationships with educators
- Feel safe and comforted through calm, consistent care
- Explore through age-appropriate sensory play
- Develop early communication and cognitive skills
- Follow individual routines, including sleep and rest patterns
- Reach developmental milestones at their own pace
- Build early social connections and a strong foundation for lifelong learning
2 to 3 years
Toddlers
In our toddler room, children are supported as they build curiosity, independence, confidence and a growing sense of self.
Educators encourage hands-on play, music, movement and sensory experiences that make learning joyful and engaging. Children are also guided as they develop self-help, social and emotional skills.
In this room, children are encouraged to:
- Explore their environment through hands-on play
- Build language skills through music, movement and everyday interactions
- Develop self-help skills, including feeding, toilet training and making simple choices
- Practise turn-taking, empathy and early social skills
- Build confidence through sensory experiences and active learning
- Develop early problem-solving and creative thinking skills
3 to 5 years
Kindergarten
At our Berwick early learning centre, our Kindergarten program supports children’s school readiness through a rich, play-based curriculum that builds confidence, independence and a love of learning.
Children take part in a balance of child-led exploration and intentional teaching experiences tailored to their interests and learning styles. The program supports early literacy, numeracy, critical thinking, resilience, creativity and social-emotional development, helping children feel ready and excited for their transition to primary school.
In this room, children are encouraged to:
- Build early literacy and numeracy skills through play
- Develop critical thinking, problem-solving and resilience
- Strengthen independence in daily routines, including dressing, eating and managing belongings
- Build strong peer relationships through collaboration and group learning
- Express themselves confidently and creatively
- Adapt to structured routines in preparation for school
- Develop the confidence and skills needed for a smooth transition to primary school
Healthy, nutritious meals each day
Thanks to our dedicated in-house chef at Creative Garden Berwick child care centre, your child will enjoy healthy, balanced, and delicious meals every day. Our rotating seasonal menu offers variety and nutrition, with meals freshly prepared on-site each day, including breakfast, morning tea, lunch, afternoon tea, and a late snack.
We proudly cater to all dietary requirements, including allergies, cultural needs, and personal preferences, ensuring every child is safely and respectfully supported. Mealtimes are also a valuable part of our learning program, where children are encouraged to develop independence, social skills, and healthy eating habits in a relaxed and inclusive setting.
Inclusive support for every child
At Creative Garden Berwick, we collaborate with families to create Individual Learning Plans (ILPs) that capture each child’s strengths, goals, and areas where extra support may be needed. Our educators regularly observe and reflect on each child’s growth, using these insights to adapt learning experiences that are engaging, meaningful, and developmentally appropriate.
For children with additional needs, we work closely with families and external specialists to develop tailored support strategies that enable full participation in our program. Educators use targeted techniques, modify the environment as needed, and provide appropriate resources to help each child thrive. For children learning English as an additional language, we support language development through visual cues, simplified language, and interactive experiences. We also celebrate each child’s culture and home language, helping them build confidence and connection as they grow and learn in a nurturing and respectful setting.
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
$185.95/day
Toddler
2 – 4 years
$185.95/day
Kindergarten
4 – 5 years
$185.95/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, spare socks and a plastic bag for wet clothes.
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, spare socks and a plastic bag for wet clothes.
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.
Creative Garden 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, Creative Garden 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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