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Little Stars Early Learning & Kindergarten - Ferntree Gully

Little Stars Early Learning & Kindergarten - Ferntree Gully

897 Burwood Hwy, Ferntree Gully, VIC, 3156 view map
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5.0
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03 9088 3000

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Long Day Care

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06:30AM to 06:30PM

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897 Burwood Hwy, Ferntree Gully, VIC, 3156

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The most caring and compassionate staff I have come across! We moved from another local centre after multiple issues around safety and treatment of our child....and I wish we found Little Stars earlier!! This centre is beautiful with the new updates and renovations, and the educators go above and beyond for our babies!! I cannot fault the centre, management or staff....everyone truely cares deeply about every child and it really shows. On some days our daughter doesnt want to leave because she is having the best time Highly highly recommend this centre 😃

- Kirsty Schade

About Little Stars Early Learning & Kindergarten - Ferntree Gully

Little Stars Early Learning & Kindergarten Ferntree Gully provides high-quality education and care to children aged 6 weeks to 6 years.

Our mission is to promote the social, emotional, physical, and cognitive development of all children through a stimulating early learning and education experience. We also focus on the individual needs of each child and instil their desire to be lifelong learners.

Every child’s journey is overseen by accredited, friendly, caring, and attentive educators. Our carers foster inclusivity and create a space where each child can learn, play, develop, and participate in a way that reflects their unique strengths and interests. Rest assured your child will thrive in a safe and healthy environment.

Little Stars Early Learning and Kindergarten is conveniently located in the heart of Ferntree Gully. The centre has 5 modern, spacious, and climate-controlled rooms. All meals are planned and prepared by qualified nutritionists and chefs to help children develop good eating habits.

Discover the transformative benefits of an early learning experience at Little Stars. Contact us and see how we can help your little star shine bright.

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Services Provided by Little Stars Early Learning & Kindergarten - Ferntree Gully

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Brand New Centre

Our purpose-built centre features modern learning spaces, quality resources, and safe indoor and outdoor environments designed to support every stage of your child’s development.

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CCS & Kinder Funding Provided

We support families in accessing CCS and funded Kindergarten programs, helping make quality early learning more affordable and accessible.

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Bush Kinder

Our Bush Kinder program allows children to explore nature, build confidence, and develop resilience through hands-on outdoor learning experiences.

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Incursion & Excursion Programs

Regular incursions and excursions enrich our curriculum, providing engaging real-world learning experiences beyond the classroom.

Get To Know Us

Meet the team

Meet the team

At Little Stars, every child’s journey is overseen by accredited, friendly, caring and attentive educators who put the children’s interests front and centre.

The team works collaboratively to provide tailored care and learning for children, and actively work to provide a safe, secure, warm and homelike environment where children can thrive.

Team members stay abreast of new development in childcare, and communicate openly with families, to ensure every child feels accepted and valued.

Parent communication and involvement

Parent communication and involvement

Little Stars recognises that parents are the first and continuing carers and educators of their children. The centre aims to function as an extended family, providing a secure and trusted environment. Educators actively build quality relationships with families, to achieve the best possible outcome for children.

Families are welcome to speak with educators at any time, and are encouraged to share information on a child's interests, culture and personal experiences. This is then used to help provide tailored experiences, and to develop inclusive care practices and play environments.

The centre has clear and easy to follow parent and guardian information. It also provides updates through the year on child activities and centre events.

Centre philosophy

Centre philosophy

The guiding principle of our service is that ‘The best interests of the child are paramount’. How do we make that happen? We begin by making the child the centre of our approach by building everything we do on our Centre philosophy.

Our philosophy is to include all children in our Little Stars family and make a positive contribution to their future success by delivering high-quality education and care. We acknowledge that contemporary research has made explicit the connection between the quality of relationships in children’s early years and their future positive cognitive and social development.

We recognise the importance of quality early childhood education and care practices and settings and acknowledge this is a priority in providing children with stimulating play experiences and learning environments which will positively enable all children to develop to their full potential.

We plan to stimulate indoor and outdoor environments based on play, children’s strengths and interests that support all aspects of children’s learning and provoke exploration, intrigue and discovery as this promotes opportunities for sustained and collaborative learning.

We work in partnership with children, families and the community to develop and plan a curriculum that supports a child’s sense of belonging, being and becoming.

Families are supported to provide their individual contributions and personal experiences as we recognise that good practice in early childhood education and care incorporates these contributions and experiences to develop inclusive care practices and play environments and build our cultural competence.

We are responsive to children’s needs and initiate positive engagement with their families to develop trust and respect to strengthen collaborative relationships.

We recognise the importance of working in partnership with families and that this enhances better outcomes for their children.

Health and Nutrition

Health and Nutrition

We know that children who develop good eating habits now will have better eating habits when they are older. Menus at Little Stars Childcare and Early Learning Centre are designed to promote healthy eating. The Menus have been tailored by a Nutritionist and our experienced in-house Chef prepares the meals.

Little Stars Childcare and Early Learning Centre provides nutritionally balanced meals with the dietary requirement:

  • Breakfast
  • Morning Snack
  • Lunch
  • Afternoon Tea with a snack

Our Carers ensure that mealtimes are enjoyable and an opportunity for developing healthy eating habits.

Programs

Programs

The focus of the Nursery Program is to provide warmth, love, and security. Educators work closely with families to make sure that little ones receive the care and support they need to thrive, giving you total peace of mind.

The Nursery Program includes key activities that help babies develop their:

  • Physical strength and hand-eye coordination
  • Senses
  • Spatial orientation
  • Understanding of different sights and sounds
  • Social and emotional interaction skills

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$159 /day

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Little Stars Early Learning & Kindergarten - Ferntree Gully Reviews (13)

5.0 /5

Based on 13 Reviews

Our average ratings are pulled from verified reviews from Google Reviews and direct parent reviews posted on the Care For Kids website.
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Kirsty Schade

5.0 1 week ago

The most caring and compassionate staff I have come across! We moved from another local centre after multiple issues around safety and treatment of our child....and I wish we found Little Stars earlier!! This centre is beautiful with the new updates and renovations, and the educators go above and beyond for our babies!! I cannot fault the centre, management or staff....everyone truely cares deeply about every child and it really shows. On some days our daughter doesnt want to leave because she is having the best time Highly highly recommend this centre 😃

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Kirsty Schade

5.0 1 week ago

The most caring and compassionate staff I have come across! We moved from another local centre after multiple issues around safety and treatment of our child....and I wish we found Little Stars earlier!! This centre is beautiful with the new updates and renovations, and the educators go above and beyond for our babies!! I cannot fault the centre, management or staff....everyone truely cares deeply about every child and it really shows. On some days our daughter doesnt want to leave because she is having the best time Highly highly recommend this centre 😃

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R Scalise

5.0 1 week ago

When Ferntree Gully Children’s Centre transitioned to Little Stars, I’ll admit I was hesitant. Having worked in the early childhood sector for many years, I’ve seen firsthand how changes in management can sometimes impact the culture, staff morale, and the genuine passion educators bring to their work with children. I can honestly say I have been absolutely blown away by this transition. The educators and staff have handled every change with incredible professionalism, grace, and dedication. Throughout it all, their focus has remained exactly where it should be…on the children and ensuring they felt safe, supported, and cared for every step of the way. Their commitment, warmth, and love for the children shine through every single day. The new management team deserves enormous recognition as well. They have approached this transition with empathy, compassion, and genuine respect for the wonderful existing staff and families. It is clear they value the relationships and community that have already been built, while continuing to create a positive and nurturing environment for everyone involved. As parents, we could not be happier to send our little boy here each day. Knowing he is surrounded by educators who genuinely care for him and a management team that prioritises both children and families brings us so much comfort and confidence. Thank you from the bottom of our hearts for making us continue to feel like part of the family. Thank you for always keeping our little boy at the centre of everything you do. We are truly grateful for the love, care, and support you provide every day. Choosing an early childhood service is never an easy decision, but the outstanding staff and exceptional management team have eased so much of the stress and worry. We feel incredibly fortunate to be part of the Little Stars community and are eternally grateful for everything you do.

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R Scalise

5.0 1 week ago

When Ferntree Gully Children’s Centre transitioned to Little Stars, I’ll admit I was hesitant. Having worked in the early childhood sector for many years, I’ve seen firsthand how changes in management can sometimes impact the culture, staff morale, and the genuine passion educators bring to their work with children. I can honestly say I have been absolutely blown away by this transition. The educators and staff have handled every change with incredible professionalism, grace, and dedication. Throughout it all, their focus has remained exactly where it should be…on the children and ensuring they felt safe, supported, and cared for every step of the way. Their commitment, warmth, and love for the children shine through every single day. The new management team deserves enormous recognition as well. They have approached this transition with empathy, compassion, and genuine respect for the wonderful existing staff and families. It is clear they value the relationships and community that have already been built, while continuing to create a positive and nurturing environment for everyone involved. As parents, we could not be happier to send our little boy here each day. Knowing he is surrounded by educators who genuinely care for him and a management team that prioritises both children and families brings us so much comfort and confidence. Thank you from the bottom of our hearts for making us continue to feel like part of the family. Thank you for always keeping our little boy at the centre of everything you do. We are truly grateful for the love, care, and support you provide every day. Choosing an early childhood service is never an easy decision, but the outstanding staff and exceptional management team have eased so much of the stress and worry. We feel incredibly fortunate to be part of the Little Stars community and are eternally grateful for everything you do.

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Crystal Beale

5.0 2 weeks ago

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