Kindy Patch Chelsea

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Kindy Patch Chelsea Centre overview
Kindy Patch Chelsea Centre highlights
- Our centre proudly offers the VIC Government-approved Kindergarten program as part of our enhanced learning program. Our Kindergarten program supports your child's learning, development and well-being, to help ensure a successful transition to school.
- Our dedicated centre chef provides nutritious meals daily, catering to the unique dietary requirements of every child.
- Our Sustainability program helps children develop and understand the importance of embedding sustainable practices into everyday life. Children learn about recycling, conserving water, growing food, solar power and the importance of looking after and protecting our planet.
About Kindy Patch Chelsea Long Daycare and Kindergarten
Welcome to Kindy Patch Chelsea. We are conveniently located for families in or commuting through Chelsea, Edithvale, Bonbeach, Chelsea Heights, Aspendale, Carrum North, Aspendale Gardens, Patterson Lakes, Carrum and Waterways.
We offer nurturing care and quality early education for children from 6 weeks to 6 years, with flexible hours (9, 10, 11, and 12-hour sessions) to suit busy families.
Our Learning Environments
Our children benefit from familiar faces as they grow, creating a sense of continuity:
- Nursery (0-2 years): A safe, nurturing environment for babies to explore with tailored sensory and social experiences.
- Toddler (2-3 years): Play-based learning encourages curiosity, confidence, and social skills.
- Kindergarten (3-6 years): A stimulating learning environment that prepares our children for school through our Enhanced Learning Program.
We’re proud to have qualified teachers and educators, supported by a team of national education experts, ensuring the highest quality childcare and early education.
Innovative Early Learning Programs
Our teachers deliver the Early Years Learning Framework (EYLF or the national curriculum) through play-based learning that covers language, literacy, numeracy, STEM, social, and emotional development. Our program also includes:
- Rhythm and Movement for Self-Regulation (RAMSR), an evidence-based program developed by Queensland University of Technology to support children’s executive function and self-regulation.
- Environmental and social sustainability learning experiences.
- Personalised learning plans for each child.
- Local school connections.
We focus on strong family partnerships through regular learning and development conversations with your child’s lead educator, learning showcases, and in-centre family events. Our Xplor app provides real-time updates and learning summaries daily to keep you informed on your child’s journey.
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Kindergarten/Preschool Programs
Kindergarten/Preschool Programs
Our centre offers the Victorian Government-approved ‘Kinder: Best Start, Best Life’ program for 3–4-year-olds, providing up to 15 hours per week of funded Kindergarten. This program supports children’s learning, development, and well-being, setting them up for future success.
Our Enhanced Learning Program for Kindergarten children focuses on:
- Numeracy & Literacy: Developing key skills for lifelong learning.
- Self-Regulation: Fostering emotional control and resilience.
- Social & Emotional Development: Supporting independence and building healthy relationships.
- Creativity & Problem-Solving: Encouraging curiosity and critical thinking.
With extended hours and a year-round program (excluding public holidays), our Kindergarten program is delivered by qualified Early Childhood Teachers committed to supporting your child’s individual development.
Additional Benefits Include:
- Government subsidy: Further reduces out-of-pocket Kinder fees in addition to your eligible Childcare Subsidy (CCS).
- Personalised Learning Plans: Tailored to your child’s unique needs.
- Rhythm and Resilience Program: Music and movement to improve emotional regulation.
- School Readiness: Preparing your child for a smooth transition to school.
We also engage with local schools and provide transition statements, ensuring your child feels confident and prepared for the next steps in their education journey. Stay connected with your child’s progress via our Xplor platform, which offers regular updates on their learning and development.
About the Curriculum
About the Curriculum
“Let the child be the scriptwriter, director and the actor in their own play” - Magda Gerber
Nursery Space: 6 weeks – 2 years
Learning starts from before birth, and our Educators have created a welcoming and nurturing nursery environment where each baby feels safe to explore and discover new things - through their senses, their communication and cues (body language, facial expression and sounds) and through experimentation. On any given day you can see the nursery children engaging in all types of play including sensory play, music time, story time and more. Every day provides a brand new, exciting adventure for our babies to support their development, learning and wellbeing.
Toddler Space: 2 - 3 years
Our teachers and educators encourage the children to learn through play to help enhance their sensory-motor development. This happens through carefully planned music, dance, games, role playing and reading experiences.
On any given day the Toddlers can be seen developing their numeracy by building a tower, sorting objects, pointing and identifying shapes and patterns and participating in counting songs and games.
Children in our toddler space are encouraged to participate in group play. Group play is important as it helps our toddlers develop important social skills such as, turn-taking, developing self-confidence and emotional self-regulation. Our skilled team helps children through talking, planning and role modelling.
Kindergarten Space: 3 – 6 years
Kindergarten is a unique time for learning with peers and developing skills for later learning including confidence and curiosity, important skills for starting school. Our play-based program has school readiness at its core, encouraging active engagement in learning and supporting a range of positive developmental outcomes including resilience, independence, critical thinking and creativity.
The oral language supports literacy learning and a child’s oral language ability is the best predictor for later success in learning to read and write. Hearing the sounds within a language is the first critical step for all literacy learning. Our team supports our Kindergarten children's literacy development by engaging in rich discussions, reading, storytelling, dramatic play and experimentation all of which introduce new vocabulary as part of everyday conversations.
Throughout the Kindergarten year, children use their language to share ideas, ask questions, express themselves, and connect with peers and adults in social settings.
Social-emotional skills, including the ability to self-regulate emotions, are supported through group learning experiences. Our team supports each child’s social and emotional development by labelling and talking about emotions and supporting appropriate responses as together, they engage in new and challenging situations. Our goal in the Kindergarten year is to prepare children and families for a smooth transition to primary school.
Morning
Ariana is 11 months old and enjoys sensory play outside in the sandpit with her friends. She sits near her educator who helps teach her how to scoop the sand into the bucket. Ariana is learning how to dig, carry, and move the sand. She is also exploring texture and learning what happens to the sand when she adds water!
Lunch
Ariana has finished her lunch and is preparing to take a nap. Her educator changes her nappy, prepares a bottle and reads Ariana a story before her afternoon sleep.
Afternoon
Ariana and some of her nursery friends enjoy some story time and songs outside in the shaded garden. They read ‘Peepo’ which is Ariana’s favourite book.
Morning
Luke is two and a half years old and loves to start his day at the centre outside on the climbing equipment. His friends join him, and together they pretend to be pirates on a ship looking for treasure. Through this exciting dramatic play, Luke is learning about himself and the world around him. Dramatic play is helping Luke identify his interests, abilities, likes and dislikes.
Lunch
Luke is watering the vegetables in the garden. By doing this, Luke is learning the importance of growing and caring for the veggies in the garden. Luke picks a tomato from the garden, which the Chef will use to help make Luke and his friend’s lunch - Spaghetti Bolognese!
Afternoon
Luke enjoys art, and today he is painting a beach scene from a recent family holiday. He adds the finishing touches and sets the painting aside to dry; so that he can take it home to share with his family.
While painting, Luke is learning how to express himself creatively and how to convey his ideas and emotions. Painting is also helping develop Luke’s hand eye coordination, finger, wrist and hand strength. Making marks on paper is important for self expression as well as later learning.
Morning
Amanda is almost five years old and can’t wait for today’s carpentry experience - she loves building things! Carpentry experiences allow Amanda and her friends to extend their learning through real-life experiences. While participating in carpentry, Amanda is learning to problem solve, experiment and predict. She is also improving her hand eye coordination, manipulative skills and muscular strength.
Lunch
Before Amanda sits down for lunch with her friends and educators, Amanda takes part in the centre’s sports program. Amanda loves sports. Sports helps Amanda improve her flexibility and strength (perfect for growing bodies!). Sports also allows her to practice different skills in a fun and engaging way.
Afternoon
Amanda is off to ‘big school’ next year and she can't wait to start! Amanda and her friends will be visiting the local primary school next week. In preparation for the visit, the class is creating a list of questions to ask the Principal and school children.
Health and Nutrition
Health and Nutrition
Our centre chef prepares and cooks nutritious meals daily, catering to the unique dietary requirements of every child. We believe that by encouraging active participation (such as growing their own fruit and vegetables, preparing, and finally cooking!) children learn to appreciate and understand the importance of healthy eating across a wide variety of food.
Our centre offers seasonal whole food-based menus – created to delight the fussiest eaters.
Meet the team
Meet the team
Hi my name is Melissa, and I am the Centre Manager here at Kindy Patch Chelsea. I started working in early learning in 2013. I first worked at Kindy Patch Chelsea in 2017 and came back to join the team here in 2023. I hold a Diploma in Children’s services. I am a Nominated Supervisor, Food Safety Supervisor. I hold First Aid, Anaphylaxis and CPR certifications. I have been with G8education since 2013 and have had the opportunity to take on the roles of Assistant Centre Manager, WHS Officer, and Educational leader. I have led Nursery, Toddler and Pre Kinder Rooms.
I have always loved working with children. I love being a part of a family’s early learning journey and making a difference in children’s lives. I am dedicated to creating a safe and nurturing environment for children to play, learn, and thrive holistically. I believe that it’s important for children to learn through play and to have fun.
It’s important for children to be engaged in an Early Childhood Education program that supports them in developing lifelong skills that will help them with the transition into school and give them the best start to life. We have a long-standing team at Kindy Patch Chelsea. Our team is passionate about providing quality care built upon years of experience, passion for working with children and working alongside families to provide the best possible start for our small friends.
I believe it’s important to build a respectful relationship with families, to assist in supporting children in their Early Childhood journey. We have an open-door policy and we love families’ feedback and suggestions. I am always available to support our families as much as I possibly can.

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Could not recommend Kindy Patch Chelsea enough! The staff are so warm, kind and caring and we feel so much comfort knowing our... Could not recommend Kindy Patch Chelsea enough! The staff are so warm, kind and caring and we feel so much comfort knowing our child is in the best of hands and such loving care. An extremely supportive, welcoming and educational centre! Read more
4year old kindergarten program deserves 5 star. I’m so grateful for all the program that’s been provided by kinder teacher Suk to my... 4year old kindergarten program deserves 5 star. I’m so grateful for all the program that’s been provided by kinder teacher Suk to my child in his final year of a childcare setting. The staff and centre management are wonderful. With Mel managing this centre it really has improved compared to prior years. The staff always make you feel welcome and go out the way to make your child feel acknowledged. My only feedback I would provide to the centre for any improvement is to uplift the yards outside to include more options of play with new equipment, additionally some type of access to water like a bubbler/faucets (outside).. Aside from this we’re very pleased with the last year and a half and my son will definitely miss it there next year. Read more
We adore Kindy Patch Chelsea! The exceptional staff, outstanding facilities, nutritious meals, and flexible hours (6:30am-6:30pm) make it a standout. But what truly... We adore Kindy Patch Chelsea! The exceptional staff, outstanding facilities, nutritious meals, and flexible hours (6:30am-6:30pm) make it a standout. But what truly impresses us is the personalized care and communication - hourly updates and daily reflection emails keep us informed about our daughter's day. Highly recommended! Kindy Patch Chelsea exceeds all expectations. Read more
Dear Zuzka, thanks for leaving us such a wonderful review. We are thrilled that you loved your experience; our staff will definitely be happy to read what you wrote. We put customer experience and satisfaction as our priority, and your review reaffirms the hard work we put in every day. Kind regards, The Kindy Patch Team.