Happy Hippo Kindergarten and Childcare Centre
Happy Hippo Kindergarten and Childcare Centre overview
Welcome to Happy Hippo Kindergarten and Childcare Brunswick!
At Happy Hippo Kindergarten and Childcare Brunswick, we are committed to providing a superior childcare experience for children and parents.
Happy Hippo Childcare draws on over 20 years of professional experience in child education, development and care.
Our approach is specifically designed to be child-centred, providing the very best learning environment for your child with large bright, fun, colourful and natural play spaces. We provide amazing outdoor play areas, complete with modern equipment and a variety of age appropriate toys that children adore.
Our warm, caring and nurturing environment allows your children to explore, discover and grow together.
Centre Features + Inclusions
- Freshly prepared meals daily
- Qualified Chef
- Nappies supplied
- Bottles supplied
- Working Towards NQS
- Sunsmart Service
- Allergy Aware
- Little Sports Heroes Program for all children aged 2-5 years
- Gardening Guru’s program
- Out and About Programs
- 3 & 4 Year Old Kinder
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What the parents say
What the parents say
I visited several childcare centres in the area before deciding that Happy Hippo was going to provide the best environment and care for my son and I made the right choice! The educators are truly special people and my son is openly affectionate with them and looks forward to attending childcare for the friends he has made, the varied and wonderful experiences he is exposed to but also the very authentic, loving and compassionate educators that go out of their way to make every child feel special.
Melanie - parent
I was recommended to this service by a friend. The facilities are state of the art and I really love the security, it gives me peace of mind that my children are safe. They do so much for families it really helps us feel involved in the centre.
Linda - parent
Wonderful staff and beautiful new facilities. Both my boys are really happy here. Such a weight off my mind knowing they will be well fed, cared for and educated by the team here.
Matt - parent
Programs
Programs
Mini master chef program: developed and delivered by a qualified chef, this baking program helps to develop a love of cooking in children, while instilling healthy eating habits.
Little Garden Gurus program: this gardening program helps children develop a love of nature and plants, by showing them how to create and care for an edible garden.
Grow with Grandparents program: aimed at connecting your children with the local community, this program seeks to build strong relationships with local aged community residents with regular visits to nursing homes.
Sports program: this weekly program is designed to create a community of actively healthy children. The children will develop a strong sense of physical, social and emotional wellbeing.
Italian Language program: the centre uses ELLA, a digital, play-based language learning program for preschool children to teach them the basics of Italian language.
About the curriculum
About the curriculum
Elephant Room: 6 weeks – 12 months
In this learning room the educators follow the children’s family routines and develop individual learning programs for each child. Educators take children out on local excursions in the four seater pram to explore the community.
Zebra Room: 12 months – 2 years
In this learning room the educators follow the children’s family routines and develop individual learning programs for each child. The children are encouraged to develop their independence with the close support and encouragement of educators. The children enjoy lots of indoor and outdoor learning experiences.
Giraffe Room: 2 years – 3 years
In this learning room the children begin to extend their independence, for instance with the early stages of toileting with the close support and encouragement of educators. They enjoy cooking, sports and excursions, as well as many indoor and outdoor learning experiences with their peers.
Monkey Room: 2 years – 3 years
In this learning room the children begin to extend their independence, for instance with the early stages of toileting with the close support and encouragement of educators. They enjoy cooking, sports and excursions, as well as many indoor and outdoor learning experiences with their peers.
Cheetah Room: 3 years – 4 years
In this learning room children are supported by their educators, and are independent and involved learners. With a focus on developing their social skills, the children enjoy cooking, sports and excursions, as well as many indoor and outdoor learning experiences with their peers.
Lion Room: 4 years – 5 years
In this learning room children are supported by their educators, and are independent and involved learners. With a focus on developing their social skills, the children enjoy cooking, sports and excursions, as well as many indoor and outdoor learning experiences with their peers. This age group spends time on the centre’s school readiness program, with information sessions for families, educational excursions and other activities to help prepare them for school. They enjoy lots of indoor and outdoor learning experiences.
Meet the team
Meet the team
I am passionate about ensuring every child has the best start to life! I aim to achieve this by sharing my knowledge with the team through mentoring, coaching and teaching them how to implement a rich learning program. I believe in supporting our team to grow and develop to become the best possible educators they can be.
Belle, Centre Manager, Happy Hippo Childcare & Kindergarten
Health & nutrition
Health & nutrition
At Happy Hippo Childcare & Kindergarten, the qualified chef prepares meals for the children in line with the eat right, start right program. The chef works alongside the children to develop a love and passion for healthy food and eating habits through the centre’s Mini Master Chef program.
Programs
Programs
Morning
Ava is an eight month old who loves playing outside in the sandpit. She starts her day here and gets her hands dirty building a sandcastle with her educator.
Lunch
Ava likes it when her educators read to her and tell stories. She enjoys two books before she settles down for a bottle and a nap in the sleeping area.
Afternoon
The educators are putting on a fun puppet show for the nursery children. Ava loves the songs and the funny voices that she hears.
Morning
Thomas helps the educators dig some space in the veggie garden to plant some new seeds. He waters them and covers them up with soil.
Lunchtime
Thomas is having some quiet play time after lunch. He and his friend Alex get out the train tracks and have some fun building them together.
Afternoon
Thomas and his friends are heading to the local aged care facility for their Grow with Grandparents program. He can’t wait to see his friend Joe and show him the card he made for him.
Morning
Poppy loves collecting produce from the veggie garden for the centre chef to use in the cooking demonstration. Today the children are preparing their own pizzas for lunch.
Lunchtime
Poppy heads outside to take part in the centre’s sports program. Today the children are learning some soccer skills, and Poppy has a turn as goalkeeper.
Afternoon
Poppy’s weekly language lessons have helped her learn to count to ten in Italian. Next she is going to learn the colours of the rainbow.
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282 Victoria StreetBrunswick, VIC, 3056
Centre Reviews
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Care for Kids (4)
My children have been attending Happy Hippo Brunswick since August 2024 (We moved them from another daycare as we weren't happy) I have... My children have been attending Happy Hippo Brunswick since August 2024 (We moved them from another daycare as we weren't happy) I have seen a massive shift in the way my children are interacting with other children, they are excited to go to daycare and EVERY SINGLE STAFF MEMBER of this centre is AMAZING. They are all so friendly, supportive and they all learnt my childrens names (I have identical twins and they aren't hard names but they definitely have identical faces) within the first week. Their communication is fantastic and they're very approachable if you have any concerns. Highly recommend Happy Hippo Brunswick. I wish we were here from day 1 of starting daycare. Read more
I am very pleased with Happy Hippo Childcare in Brunswick. The staff in the babies room dote on my son. The staff are... I am very pleased with Happy Hippo Childcare in Brunswick. The staff in the babies room dote on my son. The staff are warm and friendly and provided me with so much reassurance when he first started. He has a favourite worker and holds his hands out to go to her and is always chill when I go to pick him up. I had one issue I raised regarding a casual staff member and it was taken seriously and addressed immediately. Overall, I trust the staff here and consider my experience extremely positive. Read more
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Happy Hippo Kindergarten & Childcare
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Happy Hippo Kindergarten & Childcare
We're thrilled to announce that our certificate has arrived! 🥳🎉 It's an incredible honor to be named a Finalist in the Childcare Local Business Awards in North West Melbourne Region! This recognition is a testament to the dedication and hard work our team puts into creating a safe and nurturing learning environment for children to thrive. We're privileged to have the trust of our families, and we're truly honored 🧡 The anticipation is building as we count down the 5 days until the WINNER is announced. Fingers crossed for a win! 🤞 #careforkids #localbusinessawards #childcaremelbourne #childcare #finalistawards #finalist #childcareoftheyear #earlychildhoodeducation #earlylearningmatters #happyhippo #teamhappyhippo
Happy Hippo Kindergarten & Childcare
Guess what? Our incredible 4-year-old Early Childhood Teacher, Katelyn, has been nominated for the 'Outstanding Youth Award'! 🎉 What an amazing recognition and growth opportunity for her teaching career to be acknowledged in the North West Melbourne Region. Next Tuesday, we'll be attending the Local Business Award night, where we're up for two awards: 'Business of the Year' and 'The Outstanding Youth Award'! Fingers crossed for a win! 🏅🎉 #careforkids #localbusinessawards #childcareoftheyear #happyhippo #earlychildhoodeducation