My kids and I love it here! I have a girl in Orange and a boy in Purple, and neither want to leave at the end of the day. The staff are always happy and welcoming and always there when I've had a tough morning. The Swim School is just amazing! I get to have lessons with my boy, while my girl has her lessons with her friends whilst I am at work, and I'm always hearing about the Pony and Tiny Tim the turtle! 

Sarah - parent

I absolutely love dropping my child off at Ryan Road. The staff are always so welcoming, bubbly and happy! The children are always playing happily and looking very engaged in whatever activities they are participating in when I drop off and collect! Couldn't recommend them highly enough.

Nicky - parent

All provided at no extra charge:

• Swimming program

• Horse riding program

• Music and movement program

• Sports and fitness program

• Cooking program

• Regular incursions and excursions

The educators at Ryan Road Childcare & Swim School understand that for children, the first eight years are fundamental in establishing core values, sense of identity, and self-worth. 

They see parents and families as the first educator, and that their role is to work together in a collaborative and supportive way on a child’s learning journey.

The educational philosophies at the centre are based on the Reggio Emilia approach to learning which supports enquiry and play-based learning opportunities in natural and responsive environments. The learning programs are designed to be emergent in nature and guided by the children’s interests and needs.

The centre’s learning programs are informed by both the National Early Years Learning Framework (EYLF) which is based on the fundamental belief that children’s lives are characterised as “Belonging, Being and Becoming”; and the 

Victorian Early Years Learning and Development Framework (VEYLDF) which identifies five learning outcomes for children that the centre strives toward:

• Children have a strong sense of identity (IDENTITY)

• Children are connected with and contribute to their world (COMMUNITY)

• Children have a strong sense of wellbeing (WELLBEING)

• Children are confident and involved learners (LEARNING)

• Children are effective communicators (COMMUNICATION)

There are seven rooms at the centre:

• Pink Room: 6 weeks - 15 months 

• Purple Room: 15 months - 2 years

• Green Room: 2 years - 3 years

• Yellow Room: 2.5 years - 3 years

• Orange Room: 3 years - 3.5 years

• Red Room: 3 years - 4 years

• Blue Room: 4 years - 5 years

I am very fortunate to be Centre Manager at Ryan Road Childcare and Swim School for over 7 years and have been working locally in the early childhood sector for over 20 years. As an Early Childhood Professional my Philosophy is built around inclusion and children having a sense of belonging in every environment. Each child deserves to be respected and advocated for. 

Jane, Centre Manager, Ryan Road Childcare & Swim School

The centre’s cook prepares healthy, fresh meals on-site every day. With a rotating seasonal menu, the centre uses fresh, seasonal and local ingredients. The menu has been carefully designed through collaboration with families and children, and is approved by Nutrition Australia.