We offer a wide range of enriching programs designed to inspire curiosity and support development:

• Mini Monsters Program: This fun, engaging program encourages early learning through play-based activities, helping children develop essential social, emotional, and cognitive skills in a safe and playful environment.
• Yoga and Sports: We provide regular yoga sessions to help children develop balance, coordination, and mindfulness, alongside sports programs that promote physical fitness and teamwork in a playful and non-competitive way.
• Speech Therapy Visits: Fortnightly visits from a speech therapist support language development and communication skills, providing tailored strategies to ensure each child’s progress.
• Community Explorers Program: This exciting program takes children on hands-on learning adventures, from local parks and shopping centres to Werribee Zoo. Through excursions, children develop an understanding of the world around them while learning about nature, animals, and community.
• Cultural Celebrations: We celebrate a wide range of cultural events including Diwali, Holi, Eid, Christmas, and Sports Days, helping children appreciate diversity and inclusivity while learning about different traditions and cultures.
• Gardening & Sustainability Education: Children actively participate in growing vegetables in our community garden, learning the importance of sustainability, healthy eating, and environmental care.
• Open Communication with Parents: We keep families informed and connected through our online platform Storypark, with regular updates, photos, and activity insights. Along with daily verbal updates, this ensures parents feel involved in their child's learning and development.
• Play-based Learning:  Children are inspired to be curious through our inquiry learning approach, where they will naturally explore, wonder, question, and make sense of the world around them.

Led by our passionate and caring Service Manager Bianca, our professional educators bring a wealth of experience and special talents.

We pride ourselves on our family-oriented and welcoming culture. Our multilingual team speaks Hindi, Lebanese, Italian, Macedonian, and Greek ensuring inclusivity for our diverse community. Parents and staff work together closely to ensure the best outcomes for each child, and long-lasting relationships are a hallmark of our service.

Meet some of our dedicated team members:

• Irena: As our Educational Leader, Irena brings a wealth of expertise and recently achieved Highly Accomplished Teaching status! She is dedicated to upholding excellence in children's learning and development.
• Carmen: A passionate cook, Carmen enjoys working alongside children to prepare food and make playdough, fostering creativity and hands-on learning in the kitchen.
• Parminder: A highly creative educator, Parminder loves repurposing recycled materials to make engaging learning resources, encouraging children to use their imagination while promoting environmental awareness.
• Dipti: Dipti brings joy and energy through her love of dancing, engaging children with various musical genres to support motor skills, rhythm, and coordination.
• Joyce: A natural performer, Joyce connects with children through song and music, using her voice to help children explore language, rhythm, and expression.

We believe in the power of healthy, delicious meals to support children's growth and development. Our talented in-house chef, Sunny, prepares fresh, balanced meals daily, using produce from our garden. Known for his culinary creativity, Sunny introduces children to a variety of vegetables, spices, and international dishes, making mealtime both fun and nutritious.

We work closely with families to accommodate dietary preferences, cultural needs, and allergies, ensuring every child’s needs are met. Healthy eating is woven into our curriculum, with interactive cooking classes, food discussions, and positive mealtime experiences, all creating a social and enjoyable atmosphere that encourages a love for good food!

Pathway to School

Our 3-year-old Kindergarten and 4-year-old Pre-Prep programs nurture young learners as they gain confidence, make decisions, and develop emotional strength and social connections. Children learn to collaborate, problem-solve, and express themselves while building key skills in literacy, numeracy, and communication. They also explore healthy choices, personal responsibility, and creative thinking in an engaging and supportive environment.

We provide inquiry-based curriculum through play - across exciting learning areas, including:

• STEM (Science, Technology, Engineering, Maths)
• Language and Literacy
• Active and Involved Citizens
• Nature Play and Sustainability
• The Arts
• Health and Wellbeing

With a balance of small and whole-group experiences, both indoors and outdoors, children are encouraged to wonder, discover, and grow - preparing them for a bright future ahead!

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.

My 3 year old and 5 month year old daughters attend this service and absolutely love it! My 3 year old hasn’t been in care for 6 months so I was nervous about the transition back into care however each staff member including director and owners have made it the easiest transition with both my girls. The centre is always presented in immaculate condition and each learning environment is so beautiful. More like a family than a childcare centre. 

Hayley - parent 

Excellent job, very friendly and supporting staff thank you so much. I'm really happy with the Mernda Early Learning Centre. 

Smruti - parent

A fantastic Centre with gorgeous staff who I’ve become quite close to. I put my trust in these ladies to take care of my babies and they treat them like their own. Highly recommend. 

Tara - parent

Our family love Mernda ELC - they treat our daughter like family and care for her so well. She is always happy to go to daycare and loves her educators. I can’t recommend highly enough! They make it easier for this first time mum to leave her bub at daycare knowing how happy she is and well cared for. I love that they make all their purées on site fresh. 

Bridgitte - parent

We are relatively new, but we are so happy with the centre. The staff are just wonderful and that’s what is most important. My daughter puts her arms out to her educators at drop off, and I get to leave the centre without an upset child. Obviously she is very well cared for by the educators in her room. 

Kristy - parent