Family Owned & Operated
No head office, no call centre. The owners are on the floor and in the rooms.
Weekly Mindfulness
A dedicated program building calm, confidence and emotional wellbeing from the very earliest years.
Qualified Chefs
Nutritious, allergy-friendly meals cooked fresh on site every day by our own qualified chefs.
30-Day
Care Guarantee
If within your child's first 30 days you decide it is not the right fit, you can leave without serving a notice period.
Welcome to Elles Belles
We believe early learning is built on strong relationships. When children feel safe, valued and supported, they flourish.
Our belief is to foster a holistic approach to teaching and learning, and to keep your child's health and wellbeing at the forefront of everything we do.
We support families in the work of nurturing and educating their little ones, building mutually supportive partnerships between parents and staff through open communication and genuine respect.
Our specialised programs are grounded in current early-childhood theory: documented, flexible, and responsive to the changing needs and interests of every child.
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Our family
Family-Owned Childcare & Kinder With A Personal & Community-Focused Approach
At Elles Belles, everything we do is shaped by our values as a family. We are a proud, private, family-owned childcare and kindergarten, and most importantly, we are parents too.
We have two young boys of our own, and like every family who walks through our doors, we wanted a place where our children would be known, loved, and genuinely cared for. Our own children have attended Elles Belles, alongside the children of our wider family, and even as the owners, we have been completely blown away by the level of care, connection, and education they receive each day.
Because we are hands-on, family-owned operators, we are deeply involved in the day-to-day life of our centres. We know the educators, we know the children, and we know the families. Decisions are never made from a head office far away, they are made by parents who understand how important trust, communication, and consistency are when it comes to your child's early years.
Built On Strong Relationships
We believe that early learning is built on strong relationships. When children feel safe, valued, and supported, they flourish. That's why we focus on creating nurturing environments where children feel a true sense of belonging, where educators know your child as an individual, and where families feel confident and connected.
More Than Just Childcare
Being part of Elles Belles is about more than just childcare. It's about community. Our family-owned structure allows us to be flexible, responsive, and attentive in ways larger organisations simply can't. Every child matters. Every family matters. And every milestone is celebrated.
Because We Are One Too
From the very first day your child joins us, to each moment of growth along the way, we walk that journey with you. We don't just care for children, we care for families, because we are one too. When you choose Elles Belles, you are choosing a place built on genuine care, lived experience, and a deep understanding of what families want for their children, because it's exactly what we want for our own.
Our approach
Developing Human Potential Is At The Heart Of Everything We Do
Three commitments that shape every day, in every room, at every campus.
01
Play Based Learning, Reggio Approach
A holistic, family-inclusive program that cultivates future-ready young learners. Documented, flexible and built around the changing interests of the children in the room, not a script handed down from somewhere else.
- Aligned to the Victorian Early Years Learning Framework
- Funded kindergarten programs
- Extra-curricular experiences included
02
Nutritious Meals Prepared By Real Chefs
Interactive, allergy-friendly meals prepared on site by qualified chefs. Children see their food being made, help where they can, and sit down together, because mealtimes are learning too.
- Fresh, seasonal menus cooked daily on site
- Allergy and dietary requirements catered for
- All meals included. Nothing extra to pack
03
Strong Partnerships With Families And Community
We prioritise open, respectful partnerships with the families we serve, valuing communication, involvement and diversity. You'll always know how your child's day has gone, and you'll always be able to ask.
- Daily updates and open communication
- Family events and community celebrations
- All cultures, nationalities and religions welcome
Growing with your child
We Cater To All Age Groups
Thoughtful spaces, caring relationships and learning experiences shaped around every stage of the early years.
Nursery
A calm, nurturing beginning where babies can explore, connect and grow at their own pace.
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Toddlers
Playful days filled with movement, discovery and growing confidence in a caring environment.
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Kindergarten
Purposeful play and flexible learning experiences that build strong foundations for what comes next.
Learn more about KindergartenTrusted by loving families
What Our Families Say
4.9 Rated by families across our campuses on Google
Hear from our families.
Don't Just Hear It From Us,
Hear It From Our Families
The 30-Day Care Guarantee
Starting somewhere new takes trust. We want you to feel confident, not locked in.
If within your child's first 30 days of care you decide it is not the right fit, you can leave without serving a notice period. No complicated exits, just an honest conversation with the team.
Our campuses
Find Us Across Melbourne
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The Best Way To Know
Is To Walk Through The Door.
Book a tour and we'll show you the rooms, introduce you to the educators, and answer every question you have.