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Community Kids Blossomvale Early Education Centre

Community Kids Blossomvale Early Education Centre

1 Aldersey Street, Mclaren Vale, SA, 5171 view map
Verified
5.0
(08) 8246 6206

Care Type:

Long Day Care, Pre-school, Before School Care, After School Care

Hours:

6:30am to 6:30pm

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Address:

1 Aldersey Street, Mclaren Vale, SA, 5171

5.0

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About Community Kids Blossomvale Early Education Centre

We are conveniently located for families in or commuting through McLaren Vale, Willunga, Tatachilla and Whites Valley. 

We offer nurturing care and quality early education for children from 6 weeks to 6 years, with flexible hours (9, 10, 11, and 12-hour sessions) to suit busy families.

Our Learning Environments

Our children benefit from familiar faces as they grow, creating a sense of continuity:

  • Nursery (0-2 years): A safe, nurturing environment for babies to explore with tailored sensory and social experiences.
  • Toddler (2-3 years): Play-based learning encourages curiosity, confidence, and social skills.
  • Preschool (3-6 years): A stimulating learning environment that prepares our children for school through our Enhanced Learning Program.

We’re proud to have qualified teachers and educators, supported by a team of national education experts, ensuring the highest quality childcare and early education.

Innovative Early Learning Programs

Our teachers deliver the Early Years Learning Framework (EYLF or the national curriculum) through play-based learning that covers language, literacy, numeracy, STEM, social, and emotional development. Our program also includes:

  • Rhythm and Movement for Self-Regulation (RAMSR), an evidence-based program developed by Queensland University of Technology to support children’s executive function and self-regulation.
  • Environmental and social sustainability learning experiences.
  • Personalised learning plans for each child.
  • Local school connections.

We focus on strong family partnerships through regular learning and development conversations with your child’s lead educator, learning showcases, and in-centre family events. Our Xplor app provides real-time updates and learning summaries daily to keep you informed on your child’s journey.

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Services Provided by Community Kids Blossomvale Early Education Centre

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Kindergarten/Preschool Programs

Kindergarten/Preschool Programs

Our centre offers the South Australian Government-approved Preschool Program, providing subsidy up to 15 hours per week for 40 weeks per year for 4-year-old children. Your child will benefit from our enhanced learning program in Preschool, combined with our play-based learning approach, supporting their development and school readiness.

Our Enhanced Learning Program for Preschool children focuses on:

  • Numeracy & Literacy: Developing key skills for lifelong learning.
  • Self-Regulation: Fostering emotional control and resilience.
  • Social & Emotional Development: Supporting independence and building healthy relationships.
  • Creativity & Problem-Solving: Encouraging curiosity and critical thinking.

With extended hours and a year-round program (excluding public holidays), our Preschool program is delivered by qualified Early Childhood Teachers committed to supporting your child’s individual development.

Additional Benefits Include:

  • Government subsidy: Further reduces out-of-pocket Preschool fees in addition to your eligible Childcare Subsidy (CCS).
  • Personalised Learning Plans: Tailored to your child’s unique needs.
  • Rhythm and Resilience Program: Music and movement to improve emotional regulation.
  • School Readiness: Preparing your child for a smooth transition to school.

We also engage with local schools and provide transition statements, ensuring your child feels confident and prepared for the next steps in their education journey. Stay connected with your child’s progress via our Xplor platform, which offers daily updates on their learning and development.

About the Curriculum

About the Curriculum

“Let the child be the scriptwriter, director and the actor in their own play” - Magda Gerber

Nursery Space: 6 weeks – 2 years

Learning starts from before birth, and our Educators have created a welcoming and nurturing nursery environment where each baby feels safe to explore and discover new things - through their senses, their communication and cues (body language, facial expression and sounds) and through experimentation. On any given day you can see the nursery children engaging in all types of play including sensory play, music time, story time and more. Every day provides a brand new, exciting adventure for our babies to support their development, learning and wellbeing.

Toddler Space: 2 - 3 years

Our teachers and educators encourage the children to learn through play to help enhance their sensory-motor development. This happens through carefully planned music, dance, games, role playing and reading experiences.

On any given day the Toddlers can be seen developing their numeracy by building a tower, sorting objects, pointing and identifying shapes and patterns and participating in counting songs and games.

Children in our toddler space are encouraged to participate in group play. Group play is important as it helps our toddlers develop important social skills such as, turn-taking, developing self-confidence and emotional self-regulation. Our skilled team helps children through talking, planning and role modelling.

Preschool Space: 3 – 6 years

Preschool is a unique time for learning with peers and developing skills for later learning including confidence and curiosity, important skills for starting school. Our play-based program has school readiness at its core, encouraging active engagement in learning and supporting a range of positive developmental outcomes including resilience, independence, critical thinking and creativity.

The oral language supports literacy learning and a child’s oral language ability is the best predictor for later success in learning to read and write. Hearing the sounds within a language is the first critical step for all literacy learning. Our team supports our Preschool children's literacy development by engaging in rich discussions, reading, storytelling, dramatic play and experimentation all of which introduce new vocabulary as part of everyday conversations.

Throughout the Preschool year, children use their language to share ideas, ask questions, express themselves, and connect with peers and adults in social settings.

Social-emotional skills, including the ability to self-regulate emotions, are supported through group learning experiences. Our team supports each child’s social and emotional development by labelling and talking about emotions and supporting appropriate responses as together, they engage in new and challenging situations. Our goal in the Preschool year is to prepare children and families for a smooth transition to primary school.

Health and Nutrition

Health and Nutrition

Our centre chef prepares and cooks nutritious meals daily, catering to the unique dietary requirements of every child. We believe that by encouraging active participation (such as growing their own fruit and vegetables, preparing, and finally cooking!) children learn to appreciate and understand the importance of healthy eating across a wide variety of food.

Our centre offers seasonal whole food-based menus – created to delight the fussiest eaters.

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Community Kids Blossomvale Early Education Centre Reviews (19)

5.0

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Anon

Dec, 2025

As a parent and educator I have witnessed the good things and the not so especially this part year. Despite having the word "community" in the name the centre isnt community based. Despite the dollars families pay, very little is invested back into the centre. Meals are heavily bulked up with pasta and rice. Budgets for resources is minimal. Something also needs to be done to retain staff.

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Lisa Oats

Oct, 2025

Our son has been at Blossomvale for over three years and has been through all three rooms. It’s been wonderful to watch him grow and thrive there. There’s certainly been some change over the past year, but in our experience, the quality of care has never wavered, the educators continue to be so supportive, especially with our son’s separation anxiety. We’ve always felt he’s in good hands. The rooms and play yards have all been refreshed recently and the learning environment just keeps getting better and better. The staff are kind, welcoming, and always go out of their way to accommodate our family’s needs. We’re really grateful for everything they do and couldn’t be happier with the care our son receives.

Response from the owner 15 Oct 2025

Dear Lisa, We’re thrilled to receive your 5-star rating! It's been a joy being a part of your son's journey and growth with us over the years. Thank you for recognising our amazing team's passion and dedication in creating a welcome environment for our families, we believe that understanding each child's needs and meeting their curiosity is the key to quality care and support. We’re also thrilled you appreciate the refreshed rooms and play yards! Your kind words inspire us to continue providing exceptional care and education. Kind regards, The Community Kids Team

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Katie

Oct, 2025

I have nothing but amazing things to say about Blossomvale. The educators have been so welcoming to us as a family, and my daughter loves going to childcare. The recent sports day festivities were so much fun, she talked about it for days after. Thank you for such an amazing start to our little girls learning.

Response from the owner 13 Oct 2025

Hi Katie, What a wonderful 5-star review! We're so glad that your daughter is happily settled in and thriving in our centre. It's incredibly rewarding to hear that our amazing team have been so supportive for your family as we believe in creating strong relationships and a welcoming environment for everyone. Your kind words encourage us to continue offering the best for our children - we're looking forward to the next special event! Warm regards, The Community Kids Team

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