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Jigsaw Early Learning Centre

Jigsaw Early Learning Centre

185 Phoenix Street, Sunshine North, VIC, 3020 view map
Verified
4.0
(03) 9122 8632

Care Type:

Long Day Care, Pre-school

Hours:

6.30am to 6.00pm

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Address:

185 Phoenix Street, Sunshine North, VIC, 3020

4.0

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About Jigsaw Early Learning Centre

Welcome to Our Family

Jigsaw Early Learning Centre is dedicated to delivering exceptional care, nurturing the daily growth of your child's mind and body, and fostering positive perspectives and achievements during their crucial formative years of learning.

We provide care for children from 6 weeks to 6 years, including a specialist Kindergarten program designed to prepare children for Prep. With a focus on creating a supportive and stimulating environment, Jigsaw is the perfect place for your child to develop as they transition into family and school life.

Indoors, our spacious rooms are thoughtfully designed with plenty of activity tables, toys, and quiet sitting areas, allowing children to explore a variety of play-based learning activities. Large floor-to-ceiling windows flood the space with natural light, while wooden furniture and natural elements create a calming and welcoming atmosphere.

Outdoors, Jigsaw features four large play areas that inspire physical activity and imaginative play. Shaded spaces allow for outdoor reading, play, and even class sessions on sunny days, ensuring children benefit from both structured and free-form learning experiences.

Centre Features & Highlights

  • Warm and caring environment for children aged 0-6 years
  • Qualified, caring, and experienced early childhood professionals
  • Specialist Kindergarten program in a long daycare setting
  • Engaging and high-quality programs and activities
  • Conveniently located on a residential street in Sunshine, near parks and local shops

Discover how Jigsaw Early Learning Centre can support your child’s growth and learning journey. Contact us to learn more or make an enquiry today!

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Services Provided by Jigsaw Early Learning Centre

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Programs

Programs

School readiness program: Prepares children for the transition to school by developing their competence and confidence in the areas of motor development, social skills, independence skills, language skills and the ability to challenge bias. The kindergarten works closely with the local schools to ensure the best program is provided for the children.

Incursions & excursions: Regular involvement within the community, including celebrations of diversity, sustainability, wellbeing, and the environment. Children are involved in events such as Harmony Week, Clean Up Australia Day, Hinamatsuri (Japan’s Girls Day), yoga, visits to the park and much more.

Art and music program: Music helps children develop intellectual, social-emotional, motor, language, and literacy skills. It helps the body and mind work together. 

Sports program: Allows young children to develop gross motor skills like running, jumping, throwing and climbing. For older children the sports program introduces them to the concepts of hand-eye coordination, teamwork and sportsmanship. Children participating in sports make lasting friendships, develop communication skills faster, feel a sense of community and learn respect for their playmates.

STEAM program: The STEAM (Science, Technology, Engineering, Arts and Mathematics) program nurtures curiosity, intelligence, motor, numeracy and literacy skills. It incorporates materials, toys and equipment that children like to play with, to help them grow big ideas and understand fundamental concepts.

Meet the team

Meet the team

Children develop and learn at their own pace and the educators at Jigsaw Childcare and Kindergarten ensure expectations for children’s development are specific to each child, their unique experiences and individual backgrounds. The educators will support the children’s development by giving them the opportunity to choose their own experiences.

The qualified educators play an important role in shaping children’s identities, giving them the skills to face life’s challenges. 

The Jigsaw Childcare and Kindergarten team ensures that a positive learning environment is created and help support the children to extend their learning by encouraging children to wonder, explore, test, predict, problem solve, negotiate, reflect, and research through play.

As Director of this wonderful Centre since it opened in June 2008, I feel it is like a home away from home. I feel as though I belong here as I love working with children. I love their spontaneity, love of life, watching them grow and achieve their milestones. 

I believe that all children have the right to feel safe, cared for and treated as individuals. As Educators we need to really know what makes the children in our care happy, comfortable and interested in their learning. I believe that Educators and families are in partnership together caring for these precious children. 

Sharing individual information together is so important for both families and children to feel safe in this child-centred environment. I am privileged to be leading a team of professionals who are dedicated to instilling a sense of belonging and self-value into children as well as preparing them for lifelong learning. I look forward to working with you and your children.

- Jayne Sladden, Centre Director, Jigsaw Childcare and Kindergarten

Centre philosophy

Centre philosophy

At Jigsaw Early Learning, we believe every child deserves to belong, grow, and thrive in an environment that fosters connection, curiosity, confidence, inclusion, and safety. Our holistic approach nurtures children intellectually, emotionally, socially, and physically while embracing the vital role families and the community play in early learning.

Belonging

We create a welcoming, inclusive, and safe environment where children, families, and educators build lasting connections. Every child and family is valued, ensuring a strong sense of belonging that empowers children to explore, learn, and engage.

Growth

Through a play-based, child-focused curriculum, we nurture each child’s unique potential, promoting intellectual curiosity, resilience, and a love for learning. Our programs emphasize creativity, sustainability, and holistic development.

Thriving

We provide a stimulating and supportive environment where children flourish. By fostering independence and celebrating individual strengths, we prepare them for success beyond our centre.

Respect

We celebrate diversity, honor every individual’s uniqueness, and promote kindness, empathy, and cooperation. Child safety and dignity are at the heart of our practices.

Partnership with Families

We work closely with families, recognizing them as a child’s first and most important teachers. Collaboration and trust ensure consistent support between home and our centre.

Community Connection

We actively engage with Sunshine North and surrounding areas, enriching learning through meaningful community ties and events that reflect shared values and diversity.

EAt Jigsaw Early Learning, we believe every child deserves to belong, grow, and thrive in an environment that fosters connection, curiosity, confidence, inclusion, and safety. Our holistic approach nurtures children intellectually, emotionally, socially, and physically while embracing the vital role families and the community play in early learning.

Belonging
We create a welcoming, inclusive, and safe environment where children, families, and educators build lasting connections. Every child and family is valued, ensuring a strong sense of belonging that empowers children to explore, learn, and engage.

Growth
Through a play-based, child-focused curriculum, we nurture each child’s unique potential, promoting intellectual curiosity, resilience, and a love for learning. Our programs emphasize creativity, sustainability, and holistic development.

Thriving
We provide a stimulating and supportive environment where children flourish. By fostering independence and celebrating individual strengths, we prepare them for success beyond our centre.

Respect
We celebrate diversity, honor every individual’s uniqueness, and promote kindness, empathy, and cooperation. Child safety and dignity are at the heart of our practices.

Partnership with Families
We work closely with families, recognizing them as a child’s first and most important teachers. Collaboration and trust ensure consistent support between home and our centre.

Community Connection
We actively engage with Sunshine North and surrounding areas, enriching learning through meaningful community ties and events that reflect shared values and diversity.

Excellence in Care and Education
Our passionate educators are committed to providing exceptional caexcellence in Care and Education

Our passionate educators are committed to providing exceptional care 

Parent communication and involvement

Parent communication and involvement

Jigsaw Childcare was the safest place with good learning environment for my son (Labib). He stayed in the childcare about 2 years and went a long way with his learning experience. His ability to interact with the world and make friends and express himself improved a lot. Big thanks to the educators Rose, Lieu, Tina and Ngoc for their hard work and professional care. We will always remember you. 

– Khalid Muktah Mahmoud, Father

Our daughter loves the educators and her time spent here at Jigsaw!

– Wayne Murphy, Father 

I was so nervous sending my son to daycare. It’s such a stressful decision trusting someone with your child’s safety and happiness. Jigsaw made that transition such a positive one. I have been thrilled with the care and attention they have given my son. From Renee and Victoria at the front to the room educators Lisa and Shirley everyone has been wonderful. I couldn’t be happier with the decision to send our son to Jigsaw. 

– Crystal Goodwin, Mother 

Fees & Vacancies

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$155-$160 /day

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Jigsaw Early Learning Centre Reviews (18)

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Lucy Fekete

Aug, 2025

I'm really glad we sent our child to Jigsaw Early Learning Childcare Centre. They were there, three days a week from 2021 to 2024 until they started school in 2025. The Educators at the centre were wonderful and attentive. The centre sent parents regular photo updates on the activities they engaged the children in. They always came home clean and happy. If our child had experienced an accident during the day (ie. A fall or bump - which happens with young kids) we would be notified straight away. Same if our child was unwell. When our child "graduated" the centre to start school, we received a folder that included all the notes, comments and reports over the years from educators on our child's time at the centre. While it's a valuable keepsake of our child's young years, it's also reassuring and proof that our child received wonderful care at Jigsaw. I am grateful to the centre's director Jayne and her team for the wonderful service and care they gave our child. Thank you ⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️

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meenakshi thapa

Jun, 2025

The staff is incredibly caring and passionate about providing the best possible care.

Response from the owner 11 Jun 2025

Thank you so much for your kind words and 5-star review! We're truly grateful for your feedback. It means a lot to our team to know that our care and dedication are making a positive difference. — The Jigsaw Early Learning Team.

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Jacaline Low

Jan, 2024

I really love the staff there, especially Shirley and Shino. They make me feel that my son will be safe and happy there.My son really loves it there. They inform me of all the updates and very organise. I know that every room is different although is the same centre. If you notice something you don't like, you can try to talk to the receptionist. They are really helpful

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