Funded Kinder Program Early Learning & Child Care

Author : Nichols Robbins | Published On : 06 Nov 2026

Whist in some years it has been an option to purchase an ‘additional year’ of kindergarten, this is no longer the case, and all children requiring a funded position must be prioritised. In our Ocean and Safari outdoor yard we have arched perspex windows for the children to view the train as it comes past. Pick up is between 6.30am and 6.30pm children can be picked up and dropped off at the parents convenience. Inspiring curiosity, confidence, and readiness for the transition to school. Goodstart Early Learning Child Care Centre - Cochrane Street is a 60-place center, located in a residential community in Brighton.
Our Mini Beginnings Nursery program is a nurturing program where babies are supported where we focus on strong relationships and responsive routines. Babies enjoy dedicated indoor and outdoor areas that support sensory exploration, early communication and physical development. Our Only About Children Brighton East, our toddler rooms provide a calm ,welcoming space that balances play, exploration, and learning. Passionate educators deliver play-based learning activities brighton childcare centre that support growth, problem solving, creativity and peer interaction.

Our Church began St Mark’s Preschool Kindergarten (now known as Integricare Preschool Brighton Le Sands) more than 40 years ago, to provide quality child-care to our community. The preschool is connected with St Mark’s (Brighton-Le-Sands) and St John’s (Rockdale) Anglican Church. Every week, our Christian Co-ordinator Lee, Myself or a Church Representative visit the preschool to lead a lesson with the children – read a children’s book on a Biblical theme, sing a Christian song and pray together. Progressive morning tea allows children to choose when they eat morning tea – this means that children who have had a late breakfast may choose to play and eat a little later. At lunch time we do all sit down together as a learning family and talk about our day, our healthy lunches, the celebrations important to our culture and our families. Our benefits include above award wages, childcare discount, paid parental leave, professional development opportunities, and more.
Create great memories for your kids by choosing stimulating and exciting things to do. Toddlers take part in play based learning that supports growing independence, language development and social skills. Experiences include music, stories, creative play and early problem solving guided by children’s interests. We recognise the value of play in a child’s development and provide experiences that reflect the current interests of the children who attend. Inspired on the Reggio Emilia approach, we strive to create an environment that is welcoming, where children and families feel a sense of belonging, embraces nature and is filled with purposeful materials. At Brighton ELC, the environment is centred on children’s interest to ensure that each child learns at their own pace to develop their unique potential, respecting their individual contributions.
Join our community and give your child the opportunity to explore, grow, and thrive in a nurturing, outdoor environment. We work closely with families to ensure every child feels secure, supported, and ready to take on new challenges. Whether you’re looking for full-day care, kindergarten, or early education, The Hive offers a welcoming environment where children can thrive emotionally, socially, and academically. Engaging experiences will be set up so your toddler feels comfortable and can start playing with other children.

We will talk to you about what’s important for the day and what happened overnight, helping us support your child’s individual needs. Children can enjoy learning experiences with children of different ages at drop off time – we call this family grouping. At Only About Children Brighton East, our kindergarten program is designed to give children aged 3-5 the strongest start to school. Led by qualified early childhood teachers, we focus on building school-ready skills through a balance of structured learning and play. Our Camberwell kindergarten is part of the Victorian Government Free Kinder program, plus recognised with the Kinder Tick.
Our Science, Technology, Engineering, Arts, and Mathematics program inspires curiosity, creativity, and problem-solving skills. We respect and welcome people of all backgrounds, genders, sexualities, abilities and cultures. Check the General Availability tab if age group vacancies are not provided.

Our programs have been proven to successfully prepare our children for school entry and we liaise with your chosen Primary School to ensure that your child meets or exceeds the school’s prerequisites for entry. Working as an Educational Leader allows me to draw on my 15 years of experience in Early Childhood Education while supporting educators to create meaningful learning experiences for every child. I’m passionate about mentoring and guiding our team, sharing knowledge and encouraging reflective practice to continually strengthen the quality of our programs. What I enjoy most is seeing educators grow in confidence and, in turn, watching children become curious, engaged learners who feel supported to explore, discover and reach their full potential. At Brighton (SA), you and your child can enjoy the best of both worlds.
St Mary’s Pre-School is a community-run, sessional kindergarten offering high-quality early learning programs for three- and four-year-old children. Guided by the Early Years Learning Framework (EYLF) and the Victorian Early Years Learning and Development Framework (VEYLDF), we believe every child is capable, curious and full of potential. The Learning Sanctuary is part of G8 Education, which proudly operates 350+ childcare, kindergarten, and preschool centres across 21 trusted early learning brands in Australia.