Penguin Childcare Ravenhall

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Penguin Childcare Ravenhall Centre overview
Penguin Childcare Ravenhall 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.
- At the heart of our centre is our longstanding and passionate team of educators with some of the staff having been at the centre for over 7 years.
- Our community engagement program encourages children to interact with and discover their local community. We often have visits from community services, and we go out on adventures to teach the children about their local environment.
About Penguin Childcare Ravenhall Long Daycare and Kindergarten
Welcome to Penguin Childcare Ravenhall. We're ideally located for families in Ravenhall, Burnside, Deer Park, Derrimut and Cairnlea.
Our Long Daycare and Kindergarten Centre provides early education and care for children aged 6 weeks to 6 years.
We provide convenient, full care coverage from 9hr, 10hr or full days, 5 days per week, including school holidays.
Our dedicated team of Teachers and Educators provide a safe, nurturing, and inspiring learning environment - where your child can thrive, and be their wonderful self, every day.
Getting school ready? We offer the Government-approved Kindergarten program that helps ensure your child has a successful transition to formal schooling.
We offer a great variety of learning experiences at our Centre including:
- Sustainability Program: Helps children develop and understand the importance of embedding sustainable practices into everyday life. Children learn about recycling, conserving water, growing food and the importance of protecting our planet.
- Community Engagement Program: Encourages children to interact with and discover their local community. We often have visits from community services, and we go out on adventures to teach the children about their local environment.
- Music & Movement Program: Designed to develop fundamental skills that help support children’s self-regulation, memory, and concentration. Children learn to appreciate and develop an understanding of music - and of course, have fun.
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Kindergarten/Preschool Programs
Kindergarten/Preschool Programs
Our centre offers the VIC Government-approved ‘Best Start, Best Life’ Kindergarten Program.
At Penguin Childcare,your child will benefit from the VIC ‘Best Start, Best Life’ Government-approved program as part of our enhanced learning program. Our program will support your child’s learning, development, and well-being for now, at school and beyond. We tailor our Kindergarten program across:
- Numeracy
- Literacy
- Emotional and Social Development
- Self regulation
- Healthy minds and bodies
The added benefits of our Kindergarten program include:
- VIC ‘Best Start, Best Life’ Government-approved program
- Extended opening hours
- Open all year round (excl public holidays)
- Programs developed and delivered by our Early Childhood Teachers
- Exclusive music and movement program for self-regulation
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 by experimenting. On any given day you can see the nursery children engaging in all types of play, water 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 and reading experiences.
On any given day the Toddler children 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 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 encourages active engagement in learning and supports a range of positive developmental outcomes including resilience, independence, critical thinking and creativity.
The oral language supports literacy learning. 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 development by engaging in rich discussions, introducing new vocabulary as part of everyday conversations, as well as singing, playing games, and reading with the children daily.
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, is supported through group learning environments. 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. Lastly, ensuring that all children are ready for the ‘big school’ by preparing them for all that ‘big school’ has to offer.
Morning
Arya 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. Arya 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
Arya has finished her lunch and is preparing to take a nap. Her educator changes her nappy, prepares a bottle and reads Arya a story before her afternoon sleep.
Afternoon
Arya and some of her nursery friends enjoy some story time and songs outside in the shaded garden. They read ‘Peepo’ which is Arya’s favourite book.
Morning
Rahul 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, Rahul is learning about himself and the world around him. Dramatic play is helping Rahul identify his interests, abilities, likes and dislikes.
Lunch
Rahul is watering the vegetables in the garden. By doing this, Rahul is learning the importance of growing and caring for the veggies in the garden. Rahul picks a tomato from the garden, which the Chef will use to help make Rahul and his friend’s lunch - Spaghetti Bolognese!
Afternoon
Rahul 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, Rahul is learning how to express himself creatively and how to convey his ideas and emotions. Painting is also helping develop Rahul’s hand eye coordination, finger, wrist and hand strength. Making marks on paper is important for self expression as well as later learning.
Morning
Penny is almost five years old and can’t wait for today’s carpentry experience - she loves building things! Carpentry experiences allow Penny and her friends to extend their learning through real-life experiences. While participating in carpentry, Penny is learning to problem solve, experiment and predict. She is also improving her hand eye coordination, manipulative skills and muscular strength.
Lunch
Before Penny sits down for lunch with her friends and educators, Penny takes part in the centre’s sports program. Penny loves sports. Sports helps Penny improve her flexibility and strength (perfect for growing bodies!). Sports also allows her to practice different skills in a fun and engaging way.
Afternoon
Penny is off to ‘big school’ next year and she can't wait to start! Penny 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 healthy and 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.
Our centre offers children nutrient-rich, unprocessed, and seasonal whole foods – created to delight the fussiest eaters.
Meet the team
Meet the team
Hi my name is Hardeep, and I am the Centre Manager here at Penguin Ravenhall. I started working in early learning in 2009. I hold a Diploma in Early Childhood and Education.
The first few years of a child’s life are very important. This is a crucial time when the child explores the environment and develops new skills. I am passionate and committed to creating a nurturing, safe, and inspiring early learning environment for all children in our care. We provide open-ended experiences to help children learn and grow. As educators, we can influence and enlighten the children in our care, preparing them for life with a solid foundation.
I am lucky to be surrounded by a team of educators who are passionate about what they do and thoroughly committed to our centre and our families. I am a very approachable person and always there to help when needed.

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Penguin Childcare Ravenhall has been a fantastic place for my son, with caring and dedicated staff who create a nurturing and educational environment.... Penguin Childcare Ravenhall has been a fantastic place for my son, with caring and dedicated staff who create a nurturing and educational environment. He absolutely love his time there, and I feel confident knowing he is in such a great hands. Read more
"An Exceptional Childcare Experience – Like Family!" I can't say enough good things about Penguin childcare. From the moment we first visited, we knew... "An Exceptional Childcare Experience – Like Family!" I can't say enough good things about Penguin childcare. From the moment we first visited, we knew this was the place for our child. The environment is warm, welcoming, and feels just like home. The staff is not only highly skilled but also incredibly loving and attentive. They genuinely care for each child as if they were their own, always ensuring that every little need is met with kindness and patience. The educators go above and beyond to make sure my child feels safe, loved, and supported. They have created a nurturing environment where my child thrives emotionally, socially, and intellectually. The activities are fun and educational, promoting creativity, learning, and independence in a way that's suited to each child’s pace. What stands out the most is how the staff take the time to build strong, trusting relationships with both the children and the parents. I feel completely comfortable leaving my child in their care, knowing they're in good hands. Their open communication and regular updates about my child's day give me peace of mind. I’m so grateful to have found a place where my child is treated like family! Read more
Hi Sukhmanpreet, We're thrilled to hear that you find us to be An Exceptional Childcare Experience – Like Family! It's great to know that your child is thriving in our nurturing environment. Your satisfaction is our top priority, and your wonderful review inspires our team to keep up the great work every day. Kind regards, The Penguin Childcare Team
My son have been here for almost one year everything here is awesome the stuff are very welcoming and they pay attention to... My son have been here for almost one year everything here is awesome the stuff are very welcoming and they pay attention to anything i ask for explanations my son is very happy 🥰 Read more
Dear Mirna, 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 Penguin Childcare Team.