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Professor Lynn Corcoran Early Learning Centre: Froebel Parkville

Professor Lynn Corcoran Early Learning Centre: Froebel Parkville

Walter and Eliza Hall Institute/1G Royal Parade, Parkville, VIC, 3052 view map
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My little ones LOVE coming along to the free community group play sessions that are hosted by Froebel Parkville. Tahlia and her team are all so warm, welcoming, and encouraging to both children and parents. They always take such care in setting up interesting activities that help the kids of all different ages learn at their own pace. The space is both beautiful and functional for little and big humans together. I can only imagine that the kids who attend the centre for childcare in the rooms upstairs look forward to coming to Froebel Parkville as much as my kids too.

- Jane La

About Professor Lynn Corcoran Early Learning Centre: Froebel Parkville

The Professor Lynn Corcoran Early Learning Centre: Froebel Parkville is a not-for-profit early learning centre with an integrated funded Kindergarten Program, located in the heart of the biomedical precinct in Parkville, next to the Walter and Eliza Hall Institute of Medical Research, just a few minutes' walk from the nearly finished Parkville Train Station. Our centre caters for 100 children aged 3 months to 5 years of age and stretches over 5 levels which have been architecturally designed. 

Our educational program focusses on:

  • inquiry-based learning with our Little Scientists program. This program will ignite your child's natural curiosity and encourage them to explore the world surrounding them. Part of our STEM learning program is implemented during excursions for all our age-groups to the local surrounds and beyond – we are so lucky to have beautiful parks and markets nearby.
  • immersive language learning program with German as a second community language. Being exposed to more languages will be a boost to your child's cognitive development. A number of our educators are German speakers and speak in German to all children throughout the day. We also celebrate traditions from German-speaking countries such as our annual lantern walk, alongside Australian events and traditions from our diverse community.
  • holistic approach to sustainability that extends across environmental, community, and personal domains. We believe that nurturing environmentally conscious practices, fostering a strong sense of community, and supporting individual well-being are all interconnected and essential for long-term impact. Through daily routines, intentional teaching, and meaningful projects, children are empowered to care for their environment, contribute to their communities, and develop lifelong skills to support their own health and wellbeing.
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About the Curriculum

About the Curriculum

At Froebel Parkville, we implement an inquiry-based curriculum that empowers children to explore, investigate, and learn through their natural curiosity and interests. Our educators and teachers play a vital role in guiding this process by thoughtfully scaffolding learning experiences to extend children’s thinking and development.

We place a strong emphasis on individualised learning. Each child has their own Individual Learning Plan (ILP), which reflects their strengths, interests, and learning goals. These ILPs are used to inform the room’s program and ensure that every child’s learning journey is meaningful and tailored to their unique needs.

Our curriculum is a collaborative effort. Children, families, and educators all contribute to shaping the learning environment by sharing their thoughts, ideas, and cultural perspectives. This inclusive approach helps us create a dynamic, respectful, and engaging curriculum that supports children to thrive as confident, capable, and curious learners.

Meet the team

Meet the team

Our educator-to-children ratios are: 

• 1:5 for the Nursery 

• 1:5 for the Toddlers 

• 1:11 for our Kindergarten Rooms

All our educators share their passion and love for their profession and take the responsibility for your children very seriously. We are proud to have qualified and experienced Early Childhood Teachers (Bachelor in Early Childhood Education and Care) and a large number of Early Childhood Educators (Certificate III and Diploma in Early Childhood Education and Care) on board - more than required by regulations. 

At Froebel, we celebrate all cultural and language backgrounds, and this is reflected in our community and team. Whilst our centre and team language is English and we promote English and German as part of our immersive early learning program various other languages are spoken by members of our team. Our educators will also incorporate experiences such as stories, songs, celebrations etc. from their own cultures into our program to share them with our children.

Kindergarten/Preschool Programs

Kindergarten/Preschool Programs

Froebel Parkville offers an integrated Kindergartenprogram focussing on preparing your child for formal schooling, helping them develop their social and emotional skills, independence and self-esteem as well as communication skills needed to thrive at school.

What are the benefits of a Kindergarten program integrated into a long daycare setting:

  • Your child will be able to attend our Kindergarten program during normal daycare hours (7:30am to 6pm)
  • Our centre doesn't have term breaks (we are only closed on national Public Holidays and for a one-week closing period at the end of the year)
  • All meals are provided and made freshly by our amazing centre chef (save the lunchbox packing for later ;-))
  • Add casual extra days for your flexibility (subject to availability)
  • See your child’s learning and development in their individual learning plan
  • You will be able to claim Childcare Subsidy as usual in our Kindergarten rooms
  • We are an approved provider of a funded Kindergarten program – families nominating Froebel to deliver the funded program for their child will benefit from lower fees and the additional so called ‘free Kinder’ funding of up to $2101 per child and year which will go towards your fees as weekly pro-rata credits on top of your family's CCS payments

What the parents say

What the parents say

Google Review from May 2025:

"We couldn’t be happier with our experience at Froebel Parkville. From nursery through to toddler and kinder classes, the centre has consistently exceeded our expectations in every way.

The teachers are absolutely fantastic – nurturing, attentive, and genuinely passionate about early childhood education. They take the time to get to know each child individually, helping them feel safe, supported and confident. It’s clear they love what they do, and it shows in how happy and engaged the children are every day.

The facilities are exceptional – bright, clean, and beautifully designed to spark curiosity and creativity. The outdoor spaces are thoughtfully planned, offering plenty of opportunities for active play and exploration. Everything is purposefully arranged to support learning through play in a warm, welcoming environment.

A special thank you as well to the administrative team, who are always organised, friendly, and communicative. From supporting the family for onboarding to everyday logistics, they’ve made the process seamless for families and are always happy to help with any questions or concerns.

We’ve seen our children grow so much in confidence, language, social skills, and independence – and we credit that to the incredible team at Froebel Parkville. It’s a truly special place, and we feel so fortunate to be part of this caring and inspiring community. Highly recommended!"

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Professor Lynn Corcoran Early Learning Centre: Froebel Parkville Reviews (19)

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Jane La

Oct, 2025

My little ones LOVE coming along to the free community group play sessions that are hosted by Froebel Parkville. Tahlia and her team are all so warm, welcoming, and encouraging to both children and parents. They always take such care in setting up interesting activities that help the kids of all different ages learn at their own pace. The space is both beautiful and functional for little and big humans together. I can only imagine that the kids who attend the centre for childcare in the rooms upstairs look forward to coming to Froebel Parkville as much as my kids too.

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Cecilia a

Jul, 2025

I rarely post reviews, but Froebel Parkville truly stands out. My daughter has attended since 8 months old (she's now 20 months), and I happily go past three other centres to bring her here. The spaces are bright, fun, clean and curiosity-inspiring; the educators are dedicated engaging professionals who fill every day with stimulating activities, hands-on learning and plenty of free play, and there’s been almost no staff turnover. Big thanks to Renate, Litsa, Wilson, WanYi, Beduka, Heidi, Sarah, Narelle, Katie, Indi, Jennifer, Catherine—and Pretzel the bunny —for creating a place my little one loves

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Marilyn Song

May, 2025

We couldn’t be happier with our experience at Froebel Parkville. From nursery through to toddler and kinder classes, the centre has consistently exceeded our expectations in every way. The teachers are absolutely fantastic – nurturing, attentive, and genuinely passionate about early childhood education. They take the time to get to know each child individually, helping them feel safe, supported and confident. It’s clear they love what they do, and it shows in how happy and engaged the children are every day. The facilities are exceptional – bright, clean, and beautifully designed to spark curiosity and creativity. The outdoor spaces are thoughtfully planned, offering plenty of opportunities for active play and exploration. Everything is purposefully arranged to support learning through play in a warm, welcoming environment. A special thank you as well to the administrative team, who are always organised, friendly, and communicative. From supporting the family for onboarding to everyday logistics, they’ve made the process seamless for families and are always happy to help with any questions or concerns. We’ve seen our children grow so much in confidence, language, social skills, and independence – and we credit that to the incredible team at Froebel Parkville. It’s a truly special place, and we feel so fortunate to be part of this caring and inspiring community. Highly recommended!

Response from the owner 20 May 2025

Thank you SO much Marilyn, for this fantastic and detailed review! It means so much to us to have this kind of feedback from our families, and we will make sure to share it with everyone at Parkville.

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Froebel Science Explorers: A STEM Play group

The team of Froebel Parkville Early Learning Centre is excited to invite you to explore the wonders of STEM with your child!

Join us for one or more STEM inspired play sessions led by our qualified educators and ignite your child's natural curiosity together with other families from the local community!

WHEN: Once a month on a Friday morning, please see exact dates under the booking link

WHO: Parents and Guardians and their children aged 6 months to 3 years of age

WHERE: Froebel Parkville Early Learning Centre, 1G Royal Parade, Parkville (next to WEHI building)

WHAT TO EXPECT: With a variety of experiences set up for you and your child, we'll dive into the world of playful, age-appropriate STEM exploration, based on our Little Scientists program. There will be time for a chat with other families and our team during our sessions too :-)

WHAT ELSE: light morning tea provided, tram stop on Royal Parade (stop no. 11)

Please feel free to contact us if you have any questions: parkville@froebel.com.au.

We hope to meet you very soon!

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