Professor Lynn Corcoran Early Learning Centre: Froebel Parkville

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.

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

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!"