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Our belief is to foster a holistic approach to teaching and learning for your child and to ensure their health and wellbeing is always at the forefront of what we do. Our goal is to support families in their task of nurturing and educating their little ones. We strive to foster mutually supportive partnerships between parents and staff through open communication and respect.
Learning begins at birth, a child's learning and development at each stage of life forms the foundation for the next. During the first five years, we know that children experience more rapid brain development and acquire more skills and knowledge than in any other period in their lives. It is for this reason that we at Elles Belles Early Learning so passionately believe in the importance of investing in these formative years.
Our vision is to create a natural environment which is engaging and fun for each child to be a part of. Seeing as the first five years are the most important we strive to make a difference in every child's life by providing opportunities to develop their active minds and bodies. We provide strong foundations by instilling the knowledge and confidence that will help each child to grow into the best person they can be.
Growing with your child
Thoughtful spaces, caring relationships and learning experiences shaped around every stage of the early years.
A calm, nurturing beginning where babies can explore, connect and grow at their own pace.
Learn more about Nursery
Playful days filled with movement, discovery and growing confidence in a caring environment.
Learn more about Toddlers
Purposeful play and flexible learning experiences that build strong foundations for what comes next.
Learn more about Kindergarten
Our family
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.
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.
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.
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 specialised education programs are based on up to date childhood education theories. All of our programs are documented, flexible and responsive to the changing needs and interests of the children. We provide a diverse educational program as well as nutritious meals throughout the day.
We employ qualified and passionate staff who are dedicated to providing professional care and education for all children. Our team has comprehensive firsthand knowledge of how successful facilities operate as well as strong commitments to quality education. We emphasise the ongoing training and education of our staff to ensure our early learning campuses are of the highest quality.
Socialising with peers helps children to develop a sense of belonging in a group as they interact with others and learn how to negotiate rules and relationships for positive social interactions. We strongly value the importance of learning through play at Elles Belles Early Learning, in a nurturing home away from home environment.
Good to know
A few of the things families often want to understand before visiting Elles Belles.
Our early learning environments support children across nursery, toddler and kindergarten stages, with experiences shaped around each child's development, needs and interests.
Elles Belles is proudly private and family-owned. The owners are hands-on in the day-to-day life of the centres, and their own children have attended Elles Belles. That personal involvement shapes the focus on trust, communication, consistency and community.
Learning is grounded in play and strong relationships. Programs are documented, flexible and responsive to the changing needs and interests of the children, with opportunities that support active minds, bodies and growing confidence.
Qualified and passionate educators provide professional care and education. Elles Belles also emphasises ongoing training so the team can continue delivering high-quality early learning experiences.
Yes. Nutritious, allergy-friendly meals are prepared fresh on site by qualified chefs. Mealtimes are also treated as opportunities for children to connect, participate and learn together.
Health and wellbeing sit at the forefront of the Elles Belles approach. Nurturing relationships, a strong sense of belonging and a dedicated weekly mindfulness program help children build calm, confidence and emotional wellbeing.
Fees and availability are best discussed directly with the campus team so the information reflects your family's needs. You can also read the Child Care Subsidy guide or book a tour to talk through your questions in person.
Come and see for yourself
Book a tour and we'll show you the rooms, introduce you to the educators, and answer every question you have.
