Childcare and Kindergarten in Burwood East, Victoria
Greenwood Burwood East offers long day care and Kindergarten for children aged 6 weeks to school age, conveniently located for families in Burwood East, Glen Waverley, Mount Waverley, Vermont South, Wantirna South and Blackburn South.
Outdoor yards with lake views
Outdoor areas are separated for children under and over 3 years old, giving each age group space that suits how they play and move. Children spend time outdoors near the lake, with trees, active play areas, outdoor learning set-ups and views of passing trams from the yards.
Bright, age-based indoor rooms
Each room is set up for its age group, with its own facilities, toilets and access to the outdoors. The centre also has a room for family group experiences, with bright, organised spaces where children can play, learn and take part in group activities.
Experienced and stable educator team
Our multicultural team includes long-serving educators and teachers who build respectful relationships with children and families. Educators speak a range of languages alongside English, including Mandarin, Hindi, Sinhalese, Vietnamese, Swahili, Punjabi and Malay.
Kindergarten and local school connections
Our Government-approved Kindergarten program is delivered by Bachelor-qualified Early Childhood Teachers. Children build independence, confidence, routines and early learning skills, with local school connections, including kinder information sessions with schools such as Weeden Heights.
Individual learning and inclusion support
Each child has an Individual Learning Plan shaped by family aspirations, educator observations, learning goals and each child’s choices. Families are invited to give feedback each month, while daily reflections, monthly group stories and individual learning stories help show each child’s progress.
Music, sport and regular incursions
Children take part in Hey Dee Ho music every fortnight, Little Sports Heroes every other fortnight and RAMSR music and movement three times a week. The centre also offers Henny Penny chicken hatching each year, interactive story time with the local librarian and a fun holiday program each term.
Fresh and nutritious meals prepared daily
Our qualified chef prepares breakfast, morning tea, lunch, afternoon tea and a late snack each day. Summer and winter menus are reviewed by the chef twice a year, with allergies, dietary requirements, preferences and cultural needs catered for.
Stay connected with your child’s learning
Families receive daily updates through our family app, including learning, activities and photos from the day. Educator conversations, termly aspiration sheets, six-monthly parent-teacher interviews and centre events help families stay involved.
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Age appropriate early learning
0-2 years
Nursery
In our Nursery room, the focus is on helping children feel safe, settled and understood as they transition from home into care.
Educators work closely with families to learn each child’s routines, needs and ways of communicating. This helps children build trust with familiar adults and feel more confident as they move through their early learning journey.
Children experience:
- Warm, responsive care from familiar educators
- Smooth transitions from home into care
- Support for individual routines and needs
- Gentle encouragement during room transitions
- Everyday play and care routines that support holistic development
2-3 years
Toddler
In our Toddler rooms, children begin using play and language to express themselves, connect with others and manage big feelings.
Educators observe each child’s needs through daily interactions and provide play-based experiences that support oral language, wellbeing and self-regulation. Trusted adults stay close by as children practise communicating, making choices and becoming more independent.
Children experience:
- Daily conversations that build communication skills
- Play-based learning with supportive adults
- Opportunities to make choices and try things for themselves
- Guidance to recognise and manage emotions
- Experiences tailored to their individual needs
3-5 years
Kinder
In our Kinder rooms, children take part in more complex experiences that build social skills, emotional regulation and confidence for school.
Our Early Childhood Teachers support early maths, literacy, language, independence and self-care through hands-on activities and group learning.
Children experience:
- Early maths play, including patterning, counting, sequencing, comparing and sorting shapes
- Storytelling, show and tell, and group discussions
- Practice asking questions, making predictions and solving problems
- Activities that build independence and self-care skills
- Peer interactions that strengthen social skills and relationships
- Emotional regulation strategies, including the emotional thermometer
Fees
The Child Care Subsidy can reduce your daily out-of-pocket fee by up to 95% depending on your family’s entitlements.
Nursery
0 – 2 years
$183.25/day
Toddler
2 – 4 years
$183.25/day
Kindergarten
4 – 5 years
$179.40/day
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Frequently asked questions
A centre tour is a convenient way to experience the childcare centre of your choice and meet with our qualified educators at a time that is suitable for your family’s schedule. Click here to book a tour online.
On the day of the tour, you can observe practices and interactions within the centre environment. You’ll be able to see all the rooms and playgrounds, ask the team members any questions you have in mind, and get all the information you need to make the best decision for your child.
Enrolling is simple, and our Family Support Team will guide you through each step.
First, find your local centre and book a tour so you can meet the team and explore the learning environment. If the centre is the right fit and a place is available, you’ll receive an enrolment offer for your child. If a place is not currently available in your child’s age group, we can add your child to the waitlist and keep you updated.
To finalise your enrolment, you’ll complete an online enrolment form through a secure link sent by our Family Support Team. You’ll also need to provide key details and documents, including your child’s birth certificate, Medicare details, immunisation history statement and, if eligible, your Child Care Subsidy details.
Before your child’s first day, you may be invited to attend a Stay and Play session. This gives your child time to explore the centre, meet their educators, and start feeling comfortable in their new environment. Once your paperwork is complete, your child is ready to start their early learning journey with us.
Starting child care is a big milestone, and a little preparation can help your child feel more comfortable and confident.
Before your child’s first day, you can talk positively about their new centre, explain what their day might look like, and practise small routines such as packing their bag, saying goodbye, washing hands and sitting down for meals. You may also like to visit the centre with your child, meet their educators and ask our team about what to bring on the first day.
When your child starts, our educators will take the time to get to know your child’s routine, interests, comfort items and individual needs. Settling in looks different for every child, so we work closely with families to help children feel safe, supported and ready to learn.
Most of our child care and early education centres offer nappies and wipes, sunscreen and hats, as well as nutritious meals prepared by our in-house cook. Some centres also provide sheets and formula, so you may not need to remember to pack them.
For nursery children, be sure to bring: nappy rash cream, dummies, bottles and teats, comfort toys or blankets, three spare outfits and spare socks.
For toddlers and preschool or kindergarten-aged children, it’s best to bring: spare underwear, water bottle or sippy cup, sun hat, closed-toe shoes, two spare outfits and spare socks.
Plus, anything else your individual child may need, such as breast milk, a sleeping bag, a comforter or medication.
It’s best to speak to your centre of choice for a full list of everything included.
Greenwood uses Xplor Home as our family communication app. It is the best and easiest way to keep track of your child’s day.
After you enrol your child with the centre, you can utilise Xplor Home to book child care days, manage your account, receive the photographs that capture your child’s learning, learn about your child’s progress, as well as keep up-to-date with upcoming centre events and important information.
If your child shows signs of an infectious illness when they arrive at the centre or becomes sick during the day, you may be notified that you need to make alternative arrangements or pick up your child from the centre and keep them home until they are no longer infectious. While we understand that this can be inconvenient, Greenwood is committed to maintaining a healthy environment and reducing the risk of infection for all children.
Under the Child Care Subsidy (CCS), families are allowed 42 absence days per child, per financial year. These can be taken for any reason, including public holidays and when children are sick, without requiring families to provide documentation.
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