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The Fern Early Learning Centre Cheltenham

The Fern Early Learning Centre Cheltenham

238 Centre Dandenong Rd, CHELTENHAM, VIC, 3192 view map
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5.0
1300 003 376

Care Type:

Long Day Care

Hours:

6:30AM to 6:30PM

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238 Centre Dandenong Rd, CHELTENHAM, VIC, 3192

5.0

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About The Fern Early Learning Centre Cheltenham

Our state-of-the-art, architecturally designed facility offers a safe, modern environment with expansive outdoor play spaces, a vegetable garden, and a natural playground that promote curiosity and creativity. We are a family-run centre, deeply committed to fostering a warm, inclusive community where every child and parent feels valued and connected. Our child-focused curriculum is tailored to each child’s unique developmental needs, encouraging exploration, confidence, and a lifelong love for learning through engaging, nature-inspired activities.

Our passionate educators provide individualised care, ensuring your child thrives in a supportive setting that prioritises emotional and intellectual growth. We offer flexible scheduling to suit busy families, along with nutritious meals to fuel your child’s day. The Fern Cheltenham stands out for its commitment to sustainability and holistic development, creating a space where children can grow, learn, and belong. With a focus on safety, quality, and community, we partner with parents to ensure your child's time with us is filled with special and wonderful experiences. Discover why families trust us to nurture their children’s potential—contact us at 1300 00 3376 or visit our website to book a tour and experience our vibrant centre firsthand!

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Services Provided by The Fern Early Learning Centre Cheltenham

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Programs

Programs

  • Sports: Structured sports sessions are provided, promoting physical activity and teamwork.
  • Nature-Based Play: Dedicated outdoor areas, including a natural playground, encourage exploration and connection to the envronment.
  • Gardening: Hands-on learning about nature and sustainability in the vegetable garden.
  • Incursions: Incursions bring diverse experiences like community visits or workshops that spark curiosity.
  • Music: Children engage in music activities including learning songs, instruments, and rhythms that foster creativity and auditory development.
  • Play-Based Learning: Our child-centric curriculum uses play to nurture creativity and individual expression.
Meet the team

Meet the team

Our Centre Director Carmel brings a wealth of experience in early childhood education, and is passionate about fostering young minds. With a deep understanding of child development, Carmel has dedicated herself to creating nurturing, inclusive environments where every child feels valued and supported. Her passion lies in tailoring learning experiences to meet each child’s unique needs, ensuring they thrive emotionally, socially, and intellectually. Carmel’s expertise in play-based, nature-inspired curricullums empowers children to explore, grow, and develop confidence through engaging activities. Known for her warm, family-oriented approach, she builds strong connections with parents, fostering a sense of community. Carmel’s commitment to excellence, combined with her ability to inspire her team of educators, ensures The Fern Cheltenham remains a safe, vibrant space for holistic growth.

Centre philosophy

Centre philosophy

Activities for Growth

We offer a wide variety of engaging and educational activities to keep your child entertained and stimulated.

Caring Educators

Our team of experienced and passionate educators are dedicated to your child’s growth and development.

Safe Facility

Our state-of-the-art facility is designed with your child’s safety and comfort in mind.

Inclusive Environment

We strive to create a sense of community and belonging for every child at our centre.

Flexible

We understand that every family’s needs and schedules are different, which is why we offer flexible scheduling options.

Nutritious Meals

We serve nutritious meals, including a variety of fruits and vegetables, whole grains, and lean proteins to support healthy growth and development for children.

About the Curriculum

About the Curriculum

The Fern Early Learning Centre places a strong emphasis on nature and child-centric focus. The centre is designed to integrate nature into the curriculum, providing children with opportunities to learn and explore the natural world. Outdoor play areas are incorporated into the design of the centre and children have access to a vegetable garden and a natural playground.

Children have a strong sense of identity

This outcome area aims to support children in developing a positive sense of self, including understanding their own unique characteristics, abilities, and interests. It also includes understanding their own cultural heritage and place in the world.

Children are connected with and contribute to their world

This outcome area aims to support children in developing a sense of belonging and understanding their role and responsibilities as members of families, communities, and the wider world.

Children have a strong sense of well-being

This outcome area aims to support children in developing the physical, social, emotional, and cognitive well-being necessary for optimal health and happiness.

Children are confident and involved learners

This outcome area aims to support children in developing a love of learning and the dispositions, skills, and strategies necessary for successful lifelong learning. This includes developing curiosity, creativity, persistence and problem-solving skills.

Children are effective communicators

This outcome area aims to support children in developing the communication and language skills necessary for successful social interaction and understanding in the world around them.

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The Fern Early Learning Centre Cheltenham Reviews (24)

5.0 /5

Based on 24 Reviews

Our average ratings are pulled from verified reviews from Google Reviews and direct parent reviews posted on the Care For Kids website.
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Piper Tuifao

5.0 4 days ago

I honestly can’t recommend this childcare centre enough. Before coming here, my one-year-old daughter had some really horrible experiences at another childcare centre, so I was incredibly nervous about enrolling her somewhere new. As a parent, it was hard to trust another centre, but from the very first day, the team made us feel so welcome and reassured.<br><br>Seeing the difference in my daughter has been amazing. She’s happier than ever, excited to go each day, and has learned so much in such a short time. It’s clear that the educators genuinely care about every child—they’re kind, patient, welcoming, and create such a warm, nurturing environment where children can thrive.<br><br>The centre itself is always clean, well-organised, and has such a positive atmosphere. The level of care and professionalism has exceeded all of my expectations.<br><br>I’m so impressed with this centre that I’ve now enrolled my three-month-old as well. That says everything about the trust and confidence I have in the team. Thank you to all of the wonderful educators for making such a positive difference in our children’s lives. We feel incredibly lucky to have found you, and I wouldn’t hesitate to recommend this centre to any family looking for exceptional care.

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Kaan Ozyurt

5.0 7 months ago

After some unfortunate circumstances led us to search for a new childcare centre, we stumbled upon The Fern, and it has been nothing short of a gift. Our only regret is that we didn’t find this incredible centre sooner.<br><br>From day one, Sarah and her team, including the kind and dedicated educators who care for our son each day have shown genuine warmth, patience, and a heartfelt commitment to truly understanding him. For the first time, we’ve seen what the right environment and the right educators can mean for a child with additional needs.<br><br>Our sons needs have never been made to feel like a burden, instead, every person has gone out of their way to see him, listen to him, and support him in the way he needs. Thank you for giving our family hope again, and for restoring a sense of balance we didn’t realise we were missing.<br><br>As quoted by our son "I just love Le Fern".<br><br>Love Kaan and Anna

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Shannen De Angelis

5.0 7 months ago

I couldn’t be happier with the care my son receives at The Fern. From the moment we walked through the door, the educators make us feel welcomed, supported, and genuinely cared for. They treat my son with so much warmth and patience, and it’s clear they truly love what they do.<br><br>The communication is excellent — I’m always kept up to date with how his day is going, what he’s learning, and any little milestones he reaches. The activities are thoughtful, fun, and perfectly suited to his age, and I’ve noticed such beautiful growth in his confidence and development since attending.<br><br>The environment is clean, safe, and so inviting. Knowing he is happy, nurtured, and well-looked-after gives me complete peace of mind.<br><br>I’m incredibly grateful for the entire team. They go above and beyond every day, and it truly shows. I highly recommend this childcare to any parent looking for a place where their child will be treated with genuine care and respect.

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Romina S

5.0 7 months ago

We’ve had such a great experience at The Fern. The staff are so caring and supportive, and they really helped my daughter settle in during those early days. She’s happy and comfortable there, and we’re very grateful for the wonderful care they provide.

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Lauren Stubbe

5.0 1+ year ago

The Fern have been fantastic at helping my 1 year old settle in and keeping me updated and informed which settled my early anxieties about sending my daughter into care as a first time mum. She is thriving and loving it at the Fern, and I love getting updates and photos throughout the day. The staff are fantastic and the little ones are very well taken care of. Highly recommended.

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