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Shared Beginnings Mont Albert North

Shared Beginnings Mont Albert North

451 Belmore Road, Mont Albert North, VIC, 3129 view map
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0756233066

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Long Day Care

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6:30am to 6:30pm

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451 Belmore Road, Mont Albert North, VIC, 3129

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We’ve been at the Centre since the very beginning (4 years), and throughout we’ve experienced consistency of care and dedication from the staff. The staff is what makes this centre, although the spaces are beautiful, what matters to us as parents are that we can confidently leave our kids with people who are happy, dedicated and nurturing. I would give this centre 6 stars if I could.

- Helle Allan

About Shared Beginnings Mont Albert North

At Shared Beginnings, we believe every child deserves the strongest start in life. More than just early learning centres, we are a community where children feel safe, families feel supported, and educators feel valued.
Founded with a vision to create high-quality, inclusive, and future-focused Early Childhood Education and Care services, Shared Beginnings is guided by the philosophy that learning is most powerful when built on strong relationships. We partner with families, educators, and communities to provide environments where children grow, belong, and thrive.

Our mission is simple: to nurture curious, confident, and resilient learners who are ready to embrace life’s opportunities. We do this by embedding play-based learning, child-centred practices, and trauma-informed approaches across every service.

We see ourselves as more than a provider; we are a partner in your child’s early years journey.

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Led by CEO Kim Clifton, a former police officer with over two decades of experience running early learning centres, our values at Shared Beginnings Early Learning are deeply rooted in compliance, care and community.

Pillar one: compliance
“Compliance has always been a non-negotiable,” explains Kim, who spent 15 years in the police force and holds a deep knowledge of national legislation. This is why regulatory compliance forms the Shared Beginnings Early Learning bedrock. From room ratios to immediate child safety policies, we establish a comprehensive framework so parents can always feel confident about our centres.

Pillar two: care
True care, rather than being transactional, is about educators who are fully present. We look for the micro-moments of excellence, whether that means taking the time to truly see a child for who they are and cultivating a moment of play around their interests, or removing the admin load to allow educators to focus on the elements of the work that light them up - caring for and engaging with your kids. “We focus on the environment, creating home-like learning spaces so children never feel overwhelmed by cold, massive footprints,” Kim adds.

Pillar 3: community
One of the most important elements of building community in a centre is making sure we know our families, and that our families know us. We have an open-door policy and transparency is paramount. We believe that in the absence of open communication, misinformation can pop up to fill that vacuum - which is why regular, meaningful communication is important to us. Community also means ensuring we have the right people - those who are committed to creating the safest and most nurturing environment possible. “Some of our staff members have been with us for 16 years,” Kim says, “I truly believe that when you have the right people in place, community follows.”

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Shared Beginnings Mont Albert North Reviews (7)

5.0 /5

Based on 7 Reviews

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Helle Allan

5.0 5 days ago

We’ve been at the Centre since the very beginning (4 years), and throughout we’ve experienced consistency of care and dedication from the staff. The staff is what makes this centre, although the spaces are beautiful, what matters to us as parents are that we can confidently leave our kids with people who are happy, dedicated and nurturing. I would give this centre 6 stars if I could.

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Guo Clara

5.0 6 days ago

We have been in this centre for two years. My little one loves to come and play in daycare with her friends. The staff are welcoming and care about my child‘s health, learning and well being. I am really grateful that she is so happy to have fun in shared beginnings Mont Albert.

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Daniel Rowe

5.0 2 weeks ago

The centre is fantastic and the staff have a great culture lead by example by the management team. All the kids are happy when you walk in which is a credit to the team. Would highly recommend!

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Maheshi Fernando

5.0 2 weeks ago

Very happy with the centre.Staff are extremely friendly and caring. Both my children have settled well thanks to the kind educators.Management team are also attentive , helpful and prompt on their responses.

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Henry “Minh” Hoang

5.0 1 month ago

I was a student placement here from 20 Feb to 01 Apr. Shared Beginnings was the highlight of my 2026. The staff team was dedicated and attentive, yet very down-to-earth. Management team was supportive. All of which created a very comfortable and relaxing atmostphere for everyone to do their job to the best of their ability around the children. This is some thing that I personally didn't see in other centres before coming to Shared Beginnings.

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We love supporting growing families! Enrol more than one child with us and receive 5% off your second child's fees and 10% off the third child and any additional children. It's our way of helping make quality childcare more affordable for your family. (Terms & conditions apply.)

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