Birches Early Learning Centre Clayton is a purpose-built long day care centre and kindergarten located at 198–200 Clayton Road, Clayton, serving families across Clayton, Clayton South, Oakleigh East, and surrounding suburbs.
Our state-of-the-art facility offers light-filled, naturally designed learning spaces with beautifully landscaped playgrounds — built to inspire curiosity, exploration, and creativity in every child from Nursery through to 4 Year Old Kindergarten.

What sets Birches Clayton apart:

- Meals and nappies supplied
- 4YO Government-Funded Kindergarten delivered by a qualified Early Childhood Teacher, supporting a smooth transition to primary school
- Specialist programs including STEM, Music, Sports, and Cooking Classes
- Monthly incursions and excursions for enriched real-world learning
- Parent engagement app for daily communication and learning updates

Our educational approach is grounded in the Reggio Emilia philosophy — an inquiry and play-based model that follows each child's interests in responsive, natural environments. Learning programs are flexible and emergent, supported by individual learning stories, daily reflections, and regular parent–educator interviews.

All educators hold current Working With Children Checks, First Aid, CPR, Anaphylaxis Management, Asthma Management, and Food Handling certifications. We invest in continuous professional development to ensure high-quality care every day.

Birches is a proudly family-owned group with centres across Melbourne's south-east, bringing a personal, community-focused approach to early childhood education.

📍 198–200 Clayton Road, Clayton VIC 3168 🕐 Open 6:30am–6:30pm, Monday to Friday 🏫 Licensed for 96 places
✉️ clayton@bircheselc.com.au 

Join our waitlist today — places are limited at this brand-new, purpose-built centre.