At Edge Early Learning Waterford West, we are passionate about providing a safe and nurturing environment where your child can learn and discover. We encourage children to ask questions, explore new ideas and develop a love of learning through play. By building strong relationships with children and their families we can provide an environment where their individual needs are met. We look forward to welcoming you to our centre.

- Leanne, Centre Director

Edge Early Learning Waterford West is unwavering in our commitment to ensuring that our centre provides a secure and nurturing environment where your child’s wellbeing is always our top priority.

• Our dedicated team prioritises safeguarding children through daily practices, educational programs, and adherence to national child safety principles.
• Our Kindy children enjoy Life Ed's Harold's Little Learners program, which builds confidence, resilience, and healthy habits in fun, age-appropriate ways, including body boundaries and safety, and big emotions. It’s all part of giving your child the best start to school.
• Our supervisory and senior staff complete regular Child Protection and Mandatory Reporting training.
• We proudly work with Life Ed, Bravehearts and other similar child safety advocate organisations to strengthen the personal safety education within our programming.
• Our S.A.F.E. framework (Spot, Act, Fix, Explain) requires staff to speak up if they see or suspect something isn’t right. With S.A.F.E. in place, we have created a culture of accountability where reporting is expected and encouraged.
• Our Active Supervision policy ensures all team members understand the importance of Plan, Position, Look & Listen.
  

Edge Early Learning's Teach A Rainbow education program is personalised to your child’s individual learning goals across 11 Key Learning Areas, aligning with the national Early Years curriculum. Designed to prepare children for a confident transition to school, the program supports cognitive, physical, and social-emotional development including self-help skills and building resilience.

Our Kindergarten children enjoy Life Ed’s Healthy Harold’s Little Learners program year-round—we’re proud to be the only early learning provider to offer this exclusive experience to enhance our Teach A Rainbow education program. It features visits from the loveable giraffe “Health Harold”, curriculum-aligned lessons, educator professional development, and practical tools for families. Through fun and engaging experiences, children learn about healthy habits, body boundaries, confidence-building skills and navigating big emotions.

Our team and families alike appreciate the truly holistic growth fostered by the Teach A Rainbow program. Growth that’s founded in a strong partnership and conversation between educators and carers.

We believe open and collaborative communication is essential to every child’s learning journey. That’s why we encourage families to connect with our Centre Leadership Team and educators for face-to-face conversations about your child’s development, whenever it suits your schedule. As an Edge family, you can also expect to receive regular updates from our centre, including:

Weekly Communication

• Highlights of your child’s learning experiences
• Our Teach A Rainbow education program summaries and planned experiences in your child’s room
• Classroom updates, including projects, displays, and environment changes

Monthly / Bi-Monthly Communication

• Individual learning snapshots: goals, progress and meaningful moments
• Centre newsletter with classroom highlights, team introductions and centre events

Twice-Yearly / Annual Communication

• Summative Assessment offering a detailed overview of your child’s progress over the prior 6 months, linked to the Early Years Learning Framework V2.0
• A detailed transition report is shared with your child’s primary school, highlighting their strengths and readiness to support a smooth move into formal schooling. For children attending Preschool only
• A planned room transition program, including family discussions and a transition letter, to keep you informed, reassured, and supported throughout the transition

We’re here to partner with you every step of the way, fostering a supportive and engaging environment for your child’s growth.

Edge Early Learning's bespoke education program Teach A Rainbow underpins learning in our kindergarten. Our kindergarten teacher and educators set children up for a confident start to school through equal focus on cognitive, physical, social and emotional development through both play-based and structured learning.

• Our kindergarten program is Government-approved and subsidised so you can access Free Kindy* at our centre in addition to any Childcare Subsidy your family is eligible for. *The 2025 ‘Free Kindy’ program subsidises 15 hours a week (or 600 hours a year) of Government-approved kindergarten programs for eligible children. For more information, please visit the "free kindy" government website.
• Our team personalises the kindergarten program to your child’s individual learning goals
• Our education program is delivered by our early learning childhood teacher and educators who will partner with your family throughout the kindergarten year
• We pride ourselves on strong relationships with local primary schools, to assist in your child’s confident transition to Prep

Your child will enjoy fresh, nutritious meals prepared daily by our on-site chef, using recipes developed in collaboration with accredited dietitians at The Biting Truth. Designed with growing bodies in mind, our seasonal 4-week rotating menus are designed to be age-appropriate and nutritionally balanced, aligning with the Australian Dietary Guidelines to support healthy growth and development. Featuring a variety of whole foods and culturally inspired dishes, meals can be tailored to suit individual tastes, dietary needs, and allergy requirements—ensuring every child receives nourishing meals each day.

• Fresh fruit and muffins for children and families on arrival
• Children's breakfast until 7:30am
• Morning tea, lunch, afternoon tea (and a late snack if required)