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Whitehall Early Learning Centre

Whitehall Early Learning Centre

58 Whitehall Street, Footscray, VIC, 3011 view map
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1300617370

Care Type:

Long Day Care

Hours:

6:30am to 6:30pm

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Address:

58 Whitehall Street, Footscray, VIC, 3011

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About Whitehall Early Learning Centre

Welcome to Whitehall Early Learning Centre, a warm and modern centre in the heart of Footscray where every child feels they belong. We care for children aged 6 weeks to 6 years across four age-based programs: Infants, Toddlers, Junior Kinder and Preschool.

Our curriculum blends the Reggio Emilia and Montessori philosophies, recognising every child as capable, curious and full of potential. Through play-based learning in thoughtfully prepared spaces, children build independence, creativity and confidence at their own pace, guided by experienced and nurturing educators.

Our all-inclusive daily fee covers nappies, sunscreen, all meals and educational resources. Freshly prepared, dietitian-designed menus follow the Australian Dietary Guidelines and the Get Up & Grow framework, with five balanced meals a day and allergy-aware options.

Families enjoy daily updates and photos through our parent app, onsite parking, secure pram storage, and a safe, CCTV-monitored, air-conditioned environment with shaded outdoor play. Our EYLF-aligned School Readiness program helps preschoolers build the literacy, numeracy, social and emotional skills for a confident start to school.

Open Monday to Friday, 6:30am to 6:30pm. Book a tour and discover why Footscray families choose Whitehall.

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About the Curriculum

About the Curriculum

Our curriculum brings together two of the world's most respected early learning philosophies — Reggio Emilia and Montessori.

Our Reggio Emilia-inspired approach recognises that children are capable, curious and full of potential from the very beginning. Learning is viewed as a journey, not a race, and every child's ideas, questions and creativity are deeply valued.

Our Montessori-inspired practices give children the freedom to explore within a thoughtfully prepared environment. Hands-on, practical activities allow children to build focus, independence and real-world skills at their own pace.

Programs

Programs

Every child's journey is thoughtfully supported from infancy through to preschool across four age-based programs.

Infants (6 weeks to 1 year): a gentle, nurturing start built on secure attachments, individual routines, sensory play and safe spaces to explore.

Toddlers (1 to 2 years): a time of discovery and growing independence, with language development, social learning and active play.

Junior Kinder (2 to 3 years): building confidence, communication and early social connections through hands-on, play-based learning.

Preschool (3 to 5 years): fostering independence, resilience, early literacy and numeracy, and a smooth, confident transition to school.

Health and Nutrition

Health and Nutrition

Nutrition plays a vital role in every child's development, wellbeing and learning. All meals are prepared fresh on-site and follow the Australian Dietary Guidelines and the Get Up & Grow framework.

Our dietitian-designed menus provide five balanced meals each day, featuring vegetables, wholegrains and plant-based proteins, with water available throughout the day and milk at select mealtimes. Menus accommodate allergies, cultural needs and family preferences, and weekly menus are shared with families.

Mealtimes are meaningful learning moments where children explore food, build healthy habits and discover where food comes from.

Parent communication and involvement

Parent communication and involvement

We believe strong partnerships with families are at the heart of great early learning. Parents receive daily updates and photos through our parent app, along with regular progress and wellbeing updates, so you always know how your child's day has been.

We warmly welcome family collaboration and involvement in centre life, from sharing ideas to joining in special events, incursions and excursions.

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$174 /day

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$174 /day

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Whitehall Early Learning Centre Reviews (18)

5.0 /5

Based on 18 Reviews

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roda Mohamud

5.0 1 week ago

At Whitehall early learning centre, is very welcoming centre and supportive, absolutely beautiful child care place, very cleaned and organized place. Got excellent and lovely staff members. My one year old child goes and we absolutely love it and enjoyed being at Whitehall (ELC)already, will definitely recommends it.

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buttercup hannah mackenzie

5.0 1 week ago

Love the service. Warm and inviting. Many thanks. My baby enjoys so much.

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zain sheriff

5.0 1 week ago

We’ve had a wonderful experience with this kindergarten. The educators are kind, caring and genuinely attentive to every child. A special thank you to Nisha , Ansh, and Casey and for their patience, warmth and dedication, as well as to all the other amazing staff members. My niece feels happy, safe and excited to attend, and we’ve noticed such a positive change in her confidence and learning. We truly appreciate everything the team does and would happily recommend this kindergarten to other families.

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Mi mi

5.0 2 weeks ago

I honestly couldn’t recommend this childcare centre enough! 💯<br><br>I originally planned to keep my daughter at home with me for a little longer, but after visiting the centre, I felt so comfortable with the environment and the educators that I decided to let her start earlier.<br><br>As a first-time mum, I had lots of questions and wasn’t sure what to expect. The educators have always been so patient, friendly and reassuring. They genuinely care about the children, and seeing how well they look after my daughter gives me so much peace of mind.<br><br>The centre is huge, with three levels designed for different age groups. There’s plenty of space for the children to play, explore and learn, while also developing social skills and independence. My daughter loves running around and being active, so this environment is perfect for her! 😍<br><br>One of my favourite things about this centre is how clean it is. Everything is new, modern and very well maintained. If you’re a parent who really cares about cleanliness and hygiene, you’ll definitely appreciate this place.<br><br>I’m also very impressed by the diverse team of educators. Everyone is welcoming and always greets you with a smile, which creates such a warm atmosphere for both children and parents.<br><br>I feel very lucky to have such a great childcare centre in our local community. And somehow my daughter goes to childcare clean and actually comes home clean too 😂 Any parent with a toddler will understand why I’m impressed!<br><br>Definitely worth visiting if you’re looking for a childcare centre for your little one.<br><br>10/10 from this mum! 💯❤️

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Kelly Le

5.0 1 month ago

If I could give them 100 stars to show how much we appreciate their care, I would.<br>Excellent childcare center in Footscray that you can ever find. We are very pleased to have our kids at Whitehall with our experience for several reasons:<br>Dedicated Educators: The staff takes great care of the children and pays close attention to their needs. A major standout for us is their Montessori program, which is excellent and highly effective for our kids' development.<br>High Quality: The facilities, programs, and overall environment are top-notch.<br>Extra Care: They go above and beyond standard care, providing many extra activities and support for the kids.<br>Delicious Meals: The food is so good that my kids actually eat more here than they do at home.<br>A great, reliable place for children and parents.✨✨✨✨

How Whitehall Early Learning Centre Compares

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$174

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$161.24

NQS

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Whitehall Early Learning Centre

Provisional

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NQS Rating Breakdown

Overall

Provisional

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

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