Curriculum might sound like a big word for little people. But here at Eden, we like to frame our days with purpose and objectives. Sometimes those objectives are a bit elusive, like ‘time on the grass’ or ‘experimenting with sounds’. Other times they’re clearer, like Yoga, dance, painting and pen skills.

Either way, our curriculum ensures that the children we care for are being guided by activities that will encourage age-appropriate development, under the guise of freedom and play.

Going above and beyond the standards of the National Quality Framework, Eden Academy places a large focus on children belonging, being and becoming.

Healthy Meals, Cooking Classes, & Parent Perks at Eden Academy Glenelg

The seasonal menu of nutritious meals and snacks, designed with the guidance of a nutritionist, is meticulously prepared for the children in our childcare centre by our dedicated on-site chef.

The centre understands the needs of busy families, which is why they regularly offer a take home meal to parents. There is also complimentary morning tea for parents to enjoy as part of the morning drop off.

Children at the centre can enjoy breakfast, morning tea, lunch, afternoon tea and a late snack. There’s cereal and toast for breakfast; veggie packed bolognese, fried rice or chicken pasta bake for lunch; fruit platters, muffins and scrolls for snacks. Children are also given opportunities to develop their cooking skills through interactive classes with the centre chef on a weekly basis.

My philosophy as an early childhood educator is to create a positive, inclusive environment where children feel safe, respected, and encouraged to be curious learners. I believe that early childhood is a foundational time for social, emotional, and cognitive development.

I love watching the children grow. This job is so very hard, but also so rewarding. I love building relationships with all of the families and being able to make their childcare experience a happy, rememberable one.

Eden is like no other company I have ever worked for. Eden is run like a family, a very big family. The support we have received has been amazing. Eden also offers a lot of incentives to work for them as an added extra bonus. I love the amazing team I have helped create and am so excited to see what the future brings. I love that our owners Chris and Sean have personal connections with all of the Eden Centres and visit us regularly.

Rural View Centre Manager

Rigorous Recruitment & Screening - All Eden team members undergo thorough checks — including Working With Children, ID, work history, references, right to work, background, and child protection training — to ensure the highest safety standards.

Ongoing Staff Training - Our educators and leaders regularly complete professional development in child protection, identifying signs of harm, mandatory reporting, and creating safe spaces.

Clear Policies & Procedures - We have strong systems in place for reporting and responding to concerns, guided by our Child Protection Policy, Code of Conduct, and Risk Management and Incident Reporting processes.