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Story House Early Learning Lara

Story House Early Learning Lara

31-33 Station Lake Road, Lara, VIC, 3212 view map
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5.0
(03) 9126 0512

Care Type:

Long Day Care, Occasional, Casual or Flexible Care, Pre-school

Hours:

6:30am to 6:30pm

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31-33 Station Lake Road, Lara, VIC, 3212

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About Story House Early Learning Lara

At Story House Early Learning Lara, little explorers thrive in our vibrant, nurturing environment!

Nestled against the breathtaking backdrop of the You Yangs, our warm and welcoming space offers children the perfect setting to feel safe, valued, and excited to discover and explore the world around them.

We believe learning should be fun! Our play-based approach encourages creativity, independence, and hands-on discovery. Our passionate educators build strong connections with families, ensuring every child feels supported on their learning journey.

Exciting Learning Experiences and Programs:

  • Bush Kinder – Explore the great outdoors and connect with nature!
  • Sports & Movement – Keep active while building confidence and coordination.
  • Library Visits & Wildlife Incursions – Bringing stories and nature to life with fun, engaging experiences.
  • School Readiness – Helping little learners prepare for the big leap into school.
  • Spacious Outdoor Play Areas – With a sun-safe nursery area, forts, bikes, and a veggie garden, children have endless opportunities to climb, run, and explore.
  • Healthy Meals, Happy Tummies – Delicious, nutritious meals prepared by our in-house chefs, with fun weekly cooking sessions where children can get hands-on.
  • Celebrating Diversity – Our multicultural educators, speaking languages like Mandarin and Punjabi, create a welcoming and inclusive environment.

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Step into Story House Early Learning Lara and discover why families love being part of our thriving learning community. Book a tour today!

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Services Provided by Story House Early Learning Lara

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Programs

Programs

Our curriculum offers hands-on programs that foster creativity, exploration, and community connections, including:

  • Bush Kinder: Children connect with nature through community walks to explore local parklands.
  • Sports Program: Led by our male educator Nicholas, this weekly program introduces children to a variety of fun, physical activities that promote active learning.
  • Library Visits: We foster a love of reading with regular excursions to the local library, encouraging children to explore new books and stories.
  • Wildlife Incursions: Children can interact with native animals, offering an exciting and educational hands-on experience.
  • Primary School Visits: Our school readiness program helps four-year-old kinder children transition smoothly into primary school, building confidence and familiarity.
  • Intergenerational Program: Regular visits to a local retirement village bring joy to both the children and residents, strengthening community bonds across generations.
  • Werribee Zoo Excursions: A special experience for our kinder children, with opportunities for toddlers to join in on this exciting adventure.
Meet the team

Meet the team

Our dedicated and highly qualified educators are committed to building strong, meaningful relationships with both children and families, laying the foundation for exceptional learning. We take the time to understand each child, tailoring learning experiences to suit their unique interests and developmental needs.

Our team, including early childhood teachers, lead educators, and educators, is passionate about delivering high-quality education and care. Rebbecca, our dedicated educational leader, ensures excellence across all learning experiences and offers invaluable support and mentorship to our entire team.

Proudly diverse, our educators speak Indian, Indonesian Mandarin and Punjabi, helping to create an inclusive and welcoming environment for all. Focused on continuous improvement, we engage in ongoing professional development and collaborate to deliver innovative programs that nurture both children’s learning and wellbeing.

About the curriculum

About the curriculum

STRONG Beginnings Curriculum

We believe every child’s learning journey is unique. That is why our highly qualified teaching teams customise Story House’s STRONG Beginnings Curriculum to each individual child’s learning and development needs. Our learning approach is based on educational research where every day your child can develop 21st-century skills being prepared for school and life. 

This tailored approach nurtures children’s learning and growth as they develop skills such as socialisation, emotional regulation, building resilience, and understanding the importance of caring for their body and brain through our mindfulness and nutrition programs.

Health and Nutrition

Health and Nutrition

Our talented in-house chef, Irena, creates a variety of delicious and nutritious meals that children truly enjoy, including favourites like lasagne, potato salad, and rainbow rice. Our menu celebrates healthy, multicultural dishes, and we always welcome input from parents. Irena's meals are consistently a hit!

To further enrich the children's food experiences, we’re excited to introduce weekly cooking sessions with Irena. A new recipe book for families will feature some of the children’s favourite dishes, allowing them to recreate the joy of these meals at home.

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$162.8 /day

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$162.8 /day

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$162.8 /day

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Story House Early Learning Lara Reviews (56)

5.0

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Grace Watts

Aug, 2025

Absolutely love this early learning! The staff are caring, professional, and truly go above and beyond for the kids. The environment is warm, safe, and full of fun learning activities. My child is always excited to go and comes home happy every day. Highly recommend to any parent looking for a nurturing and reliable place!

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Kells C

Jun, 2025

Great Daycare! Lovely staff, kids are very happy to go!

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Sophie Eliza

Jun, 2025

Could not speak more highly of all the educators and staff here. They all do such a fantastic job, there is not one person there who is anything less than warm, caring and very attentive. They have been fantastic with allergy handling and food there is always something fantastic. My son loves going, he’s progressed so much, and very often asks to go when it’s not his day!

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$161

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