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Cardinia Lakes Early Learning Centre Pakenham

Cardinia Lakes Early Learning Centre Pakenham

3 Atlantic Dr, Pakenham, VIC, 3810 view map
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(03) 9071 0804

Care Type:

Long Day Care

Hours:

6:30AM to 6:30PM

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Address:

3 Atlantic Dr, Pakenham, VIC, 3810

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About Cardinia Lakes Early Learning Centre Pakenham

Welcome to Cardinia Lakes Early Learning centre!

Located in the heart of the Cardinia Lakes community, our service offers high quality education and care to children 6 weeks to school age. We offer an exceptional 3 and 4 year old kindergarten program 5 days per week, led by a qualified Early Childhood Teacher. Children attend the kindergarten program for 5 hours each day and are able to access extended care hours before and after each session within the Early Learning Centre.

Our passionate team of educators ensures Cardinia Lakes ELC is a warm and inclusive learning environment in which every child feels welcome, valued and supported to reach their full potential. Our educators guide children’s learning through a play-based learning curriculum which is developed based on children’s individual needs, strengths and interests, in line with the Early Years Learning Framework and National Quality Standards.

Indoor learning spaces are purposefully designed to stimulate curiosity and excitement for learning, offering a wide variety of age-appropriate resources for play and learning. Outside children are offered plenty of shade and different areas for quiet, gentle play as well as larger open spaces for big, energetic play. Imaginations run wild on our climbing equipment, up in the cubby house, while riding around on bikes or digging in the veggie patch. Both indoor and outdoor learning spaces continually evolve to reflect children’s changing interests and developmental needs.

Our service is conveniently located near the local shopping precinct, Pakenham Primary School and Hollins Children’s Centre, with on-site parking available for easy pick-ups and drop-offs. We welcome families to contact us for more information. Please book a tour to visit and experience our centre for yourself!

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Services Provided by Cardinia Lakes Early Learning Centre Pakenham

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About the curriculum

About the curriculum

Educators draw on children's strengths, developmental needs, and interests as guiding factors when planning learning activities. The Early Years Learning Framework serves as the cornerstone of our curriculum design, with the National Quality Standards (NQS) also informing development of our service's policies, practices and curriculum.

During the enrolment process, educators engage with families to gather comprehensive information regarding children's backgrounds, individual needs and interests. This enables them to skillfully tailor programs that extend and enhance children's learning.

Our dedicated educators enjoy the freedom to apply their pedagogical knowledge and expertise in developing programs specific to their respective age groups. Through careful observations and meaningful discussions with children, educators identify areas of focus and seamlessly integrate intentional teaching within the play-based curriculum to meet learning and developmental outcomes.

Programs

Programs

At Cardinia Lakes Early Learning, we are proud to offer a diverse range of engaging programs that ignite children's enthusiasm and cultivate a lifelong love for learning. Our approach is driven by the natural curiosity and evolving interests of each child, seamlessly integrating learning activities between our indoor and outdoor environments. Through play and exploration, children are encouraged to develop essential social, emotional, and cognitive skills, with the continuous support and guidance of our dedicated educators.

Parent communication and involvement

Parent communication and involvement

At Cardinia Lakes ELC we appreciate and value families as the primary and most influential educators for their children. As a result, we prioritise working closely with families to ensure that our learning environments seamlessly align with and build upon the learning that takes place at home.

We warmly welcome families and the wider community as active participants in our Early Learning programs. We view families as essential partners in their child's learning and development journey. Together, children, families, the community, and our team of educators form a strong community, dedicated to providing the best possible learning opportunities for the children.

We strive to establish a partnership with our families, demonstrating understanding and providing support within our service. We respect and support families' autonomy in making decisions about their children, and we encourage their active involvement at all levels and times within the centre. Our team is always ready to offer advice, encouragement and resources to support our families.

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$135-$145 /day

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$135-$145 /day

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Cardinia Lakes Early Learning Centre Pakenham Reviews (32)

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Tanvika Sareen01

Nov, 2025

One of the best early learning centre. The educators are incredibly caring, patient, and genuinely invested in every child’s growth and wellbeing. From the very first day, the staff made our child feel welcome and supported, creating a warm and nurturing environment that truly feels like a second home. The centre is always clean, well-organized, and full of vibrant, creative activities. It’s clear that the team puts a lot of effort into making each day special for the children.

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Erika Milasari

Nov, 2025

My kid attended Cardinia Lakes ELC for almost a year and we appreciated the care and support from management (Deepika & Sharan) and all educators. The ELC offers great communication, support and isn't overcrowded.

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Elsa Rose

Oct, 2025

My son has been attending for the last 5 months and we have been so happy with the entire experience. The whole team is so caring and lovely. My son was originally having a hard time at drop off, he would cry and not want me to leave. But now he is so comfortable with all the staff, he walks in, blows me a kiss and waves me goodbye, no tears. He absolutely loves going to daycare. We also love the app for updates through the day. Great childcare centre, 100% recommend.

Response from the owner 02 Nov 2025

Thank you so much for your kind and sweet review! 🌟 We truly appreciate you taking the time to share your experience with Cardinia Lakes Early Learning Centre, it means lot for us! It has been a joy to watch your son grow in confidence and settle so beautifully into his routine. Seeing him walk in happily, blow a kiss and say goodbye with no tears is such a big milestone — we’re honoured to have supported him through that transition. 💛 Our team is deeply committed to providing a caring, nurturing and engaging environment where children feel safe, loved and excited to learn each day, so your kind words mean a lot to us. We’re also glad to hear that the daily updates on the app help you stay connected throughout the day. Thank you for being a valued part of our Cardinia Lakes ELC family and community — and for your heartfelt recommendation. 🫶 Cardinia Lakes Early Learning Centre

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$140

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