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Dorset Early Learning & Kindergarten

214-216 Dorset Rd, Croydon, VIC, 3136 view map
5.0

Care Type:

Long Day Care, Occasional, Casual or Flexible Care, Pre-school

Hours:

7am to 6:30pm

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Address:

214-216 Dorset Rd, Croydon, VIC, 3136

Dorset Early Learning & Kindergarten Reviews (14)

5.0

Rating Score

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Claire Bentley

May, 2025

Couldn’t recommend Dorset Early Learning & Kindergarten highly enough. Our child has been attending for seven months now and we have been so impressed with the care and consideration from all of the educators. He loves going! It’s been a wonderful community to be part of. Thanks Mel and team :)

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熊猫

Jan, 2025

Today remarks the last day of my son’s (Jiang) learning journey at this amazing centre. I realised how limited my English vocabulary is to express my appreciation and gratitude towards Mel and her team. As a former Kindergarten Teacher, I can say the quality of their programs, staff engagement and professionalism, and the quality of management are marvellous! This amazing centre has allowed my husband and me to attend out work commitments without worrying about our loved little one. The love, support and patience my son was given over the years have been beyond excellent. My son is excited to start a new chapter of his life. But we will never forget this wonderful place, where my son has become a confident learner! I wish Dorset Early Learning and Kindergarten and everyone working in it a fruitful 2025 and beyond! I believe this centre has been, is and will always be the most remarkable business in the in this industry!

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Klara Fittolani

Jul, 2023

Absolutely recommended. Educators are always available to discuss and support our family. Our child loves attending and enjoying all the activities and making friends. Open, friendly, and a warm, inviting atmosphere.

Response from the owner 19 Jul 2023

Thank you Klara. We absolutely love that we can support our families and it is so wonderful to hear that you feel comfortable to discuss your family with us. We love that our children enjoying coming to learn and play with their friends. We feel very privileged that you chose us to help support your family through the early years of childhood and that you have become a very big part of our Dorset family.

About Dorset Early Learning & Kindergarten

Welcome to Dorset Early Learning & Kindergarten!

Dorset Early Learning and Kindergarten located on Dorset Road in Croydon is a small family based service, that prides itself on providing children with endless opportunities to learn through play, and be themselves through nurture and encouragement. Our environment is based on the collaboration of families and educators to provide children with the adequate support and opportunity to be their own individuals and learn via their own inquisitive nature and abilities.
Our program considers the social and cultural values of the family and the community we live in.

Our Program

Programs include a weekly Music appreciation program, indoor and outdoor experiences, cooking, science, multicultural experiences, environmental experiences, incursions and much more.

Where additional needs are identified, we will endeavour to meet the needs of the child at the Service and help families access any other resources required. We therefore present a balanced program that is developmentally appropriate that incorporates both the indoor/outdoor environment.

Available to Families:

  • Choice of 1 day to 5 days of childcare
  • Family Handbook Pack on admission to the Service
  • Full Kindergarten Program with Qualified Kindergarten Teacher, 5 days per week
  • Continuity of daily home routine for Babies
  • Nappies inclusive of Fee
  • All extra programs inclusive of Fees
  • Support given to Breastfeeding Mothers
  • Educational Program
  • Individual Children’s Learning Journal for the family to keep
  • Family Library/Support Information
  • Family Training/Information Nights
  • Seasonal Menu – which includes nutritional food that is prepared on the premises and consists of breakfast, morning tea, hot lunch, afternoon tea and late snack
  • Policies of the Service for perusal
  • Regular Newsletters
  • Guidelines for exclusion of infectious diseases
  • Immunisation Information
  • Terms 2 & 4 Parent Interviews
  • Open Door Policy where Parents are invited to visit at any time

Services Provided by Dorset Early Learning & Kindergarten

How Dorset Early Learning & Kindergarten Compares

with Croydon, 3136

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Price

Dorset Early Learning & Kindergarten

Contact Centre

Suburb Average

$131

NQS

The National Quality Standard is an industry benchmark defined by the government.

Dorset Early Learning & Kindergarten

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NQS Rating Breakdown

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Educational Program and Practice Meeting
Children's Health and Safety Exceeding
Physical environment Exceeding
Staffing Arrangements Meeting
Relationships with children Meeting
Collaborative partnerships with families and communities Exceeding
Governance and leadership Meeting
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