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Birches Early Learning Centre Cranbourne East

We are thrilled to announce the opening of our newest early learning centre in Cranbourne East at 270 Narre Warren – Cranbourne Rd, Cranbourne East! As a family-owned and operated service, we’re excited to provide exceptional childcare and education to families in Cranbourne East and surrounding areas.

Nestled in the heart of Cranbourne East, our centre features lush gardens and natural play spaces, creating an organic, nurturing environment designed to inspire children’s learning, growth, and development. Our Cranbourne East childcare centre offers endless opportunities for exploration, imagination, and hands-on experiences in nature.

At our Cranbourne East family-run childcare centre and kindergarten, we believe in the power of play-based learning. Our dedicated educators create engaging and stimulating experiences that foster a love for learning in every child. Through our carefully designed programs and age-appropriate activities, we encourage children to develop their unique talents, curiosity, and social skills.

We invite families to contact us and book a tour of our purpose-built centre. We understand the importance of finding the right early learning environment for your child, and we’re excited to offer our exceptional childcare services to the Cranbourne East community.

Join us at our new Birches Early Learning Centre, where your child will embark on a journey of growth, discovery, and endless possibilities in a warm and nurturing environment. Experience the difference of family-owned childcare in Cranbourne East today!

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Centre Highlights

Nappies Supplied
Parent Engagement App
Sports Programs
Music Programs
Cooking Classes
Qualified Educators
Meals Provided
Community Connection
Incursions / Excursions
STEM Program
Our Philosophy

At Birches Early Learning Centre, we strive to elevate the standard of early education, and our dedicated team works tirelessly to provide high-quality care and education to every child, every day. We adopt the widely respected Reggio Emilia approach to learning, which emphasizes enquiry and play-based learning experiences in natural and responsive environments. Our educational philosophies are anchored on this approach to provide an engaging and stimulating learning experience for children.

Our learning programs are designed to be flexible and emergent in nature, and they are guided by the interests and needs of the children. We are committed to reflective practices, which enable us to continually improve and refine our programs to ensure that they are effective in fostering learning and development in children. At Birches Early Learning Centre, we believe that every child deserves the best possible start in life, and we are passionate about creating an environment that supports and nurtures their growth and development.

Regular documented learning is provided in the form of:
  • Daily Communication Book
  • Daily Reflection
  • Group and Individual Learning Stories
  • Group/wall displays
  • Regular management communiques
  • Parent and educator interviews
Qualified, Experienced and Dedicated Staff

At Birches Early Learning Centre, we recognize that our team of Early Childhood educators is one of our most valuable assets. We believe that we couldn’t achieve our goals or honour our philosophies without their knowledge, support and hard work. Our educators understand the importance of their role and are dedicated to ensuring that every child receives the best possible learning and developmental opportunities.

We take a team approach to ensure that the individual and collective needs of the children are met in a harmonious and friendly environment. By maintaining a consistent and professional team of staff, we facilitate continuity and familiarity for the children and their families.

Our team consists of highly qualified and experienced individuals who have been carefully selected through a rigorous recruitment process. All our team members hold the required certifications, including:

  • Working With Children Check
  • First Aid
  • CPR
  • Emergency Anaphylaxis Management and EpiPen administration
  • Emergency Asthma Management
  • Food Handling and/or Food Supervisor Certificate

We are committed to ensuring that our team remains at the forefront of their profession through regular professional development, mentoring, and first aid training. Additionally, all our team members hold (or are actively working towards) an early childhood qualification.

At Birches Early Learning Centre, we maintain educator-to-child ratios that adhere to the required ratios to ensure high-quality care and supervision. We proudly offer a team that provides minimum staff turnover and maximum fun for the children. We proudly offer a team that provides minimum staff turnover and maximum fun for the children.

Meet The Centre Manager

Hello, my name is Rachael and I’m the Centre Manager at Birches Early Learning Cranbourne East.

I’ve worked in Early Childhood education for over 10 years in a range of roles and age groups. I began my career straight out of high school, completing my Certificate III and starting as an assistant educator. Since then, I’ve completed my Diploma and taken on various roles including Educational Leader, Assistant Centre Manager, WHS Officer and even spent some time as our centre chef!

I value open communication and honesty, and I believe in a collaborative approach to support each child’s growth. I’m passionate about building a warm, welcoming environment that feels like an extended family for our children, families and educators.

We look forward to welcoming you to our service and showing you everything we have to offer.

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270 Narre Warren – Cranbourne rd, Cranbourne East VIC 3977

(03) 8905 2757
cranbourne@bircheselc.com.au
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Birches Early Learning Centres – FAQ

We welcome children from 6 weeks to 6 years of age. Our rooms are grouped to suit each stage of development from our nursery through to our funded kindergarten program.

Our centres are open Monday to Friday, typically from 6:30am to 6:30pm (hours may vary slightly by location). We’re open all year round, except on public holidays.

Your daily fee includes:

  • All meals and snacks, freshly prepared on-site
  • Nappies, wipes, sunscreen, bedding and a hat on enrolment
  • A full educational program aligned with the EYLF to help support your child’s growth and development at every stage. Our approach helps nurture essential milestones, including social, emotional, cognitive, and physical skills.
  • Incursions, excursions, music and movement sessions, sports sessions, STEM program, and a school readiness program
  • Daily updates and photos through our parent communication app

Fees vary based on your child’s age, centre location, and days booked. Most families are eligible for the Child Care Subsidy (CCS), which can significantly reduce your out-of-pocket costs. Contact your local Birches centre for a personalised quote or try our online CCS calculator.

No! We provide all nutritious meals and snacks, as well as nappies, wipes and bedding. You only need to pack a change of clothes, water bottle, and any personal comfort items your child may need (like a dummy).

Start by contacting your nearest Birches centre or submitting a waitlist application online. We encourage families to book a tour, meet the team, and see the centre before enroling. Our Centre Directors will then guide you through the enrolment process step-by-step.

Yes. Our three and four-year-old kindergarten programs are delivered by Bachelor qualified Early Childhood Teachers and are funded under the Victorian Government’s Free Kinder initiative. Kinder is integrated into the long day care routine, giving you both education and flexibility.

The Child Care Subsidy (CCS) is a federal government payment that helps reduce your out-of-pocket childcare fees. It’s calculated based on your family’s income, activity level, and the number of hours of care you use. You apply for the CCS through your MyGov/Centrelink account. Once approved, Birches applies the subsidy directly to your fees. To get a personalised quote and find out exactly how much you’ll pay each day, contact your local Birches team – we’re happy to help!

Yes. fees still apply for booked days, including public holidays and absence due to illness or holidays. CCS covers up to 42 absence days per year (without needing a medical certificate), and some centres may offer make-up days if available.

All educators at Birches Early Learning hold approved Early Childhood Education qualifications, including Certificate III, Diploma, or Bachelor’s degrees. In addition to their formal training, our educators are certified in First Aid, CPR, Asthma, and Anaphylaxis management. They also complete training in Child Protection, Safe Sleep practices, Diabetes, and Food Allergy awareness. This ensures they are fully prepared to support children’s health, safety, and well-being every day. We meet or exceed all required educator-to-child ratios across our centres.

Absolutely. We encourage all families to book a tour so you can explore the centre, meet the educators, and see if Birches is the right fit for your family.

We use a secure parent app to share daily updates, photos, meal and nap times, and learning activities. You’re always welcome to drop in, call or speak with your child’s educators at drop-off or pick-up if you have any questions.

We work closely with families to support any medical needs. We follow individual health or allergy action plans, and all staff are trained in managing asthma, anaphylaxis, and administering medication safely.

Each day includes:

  • Indoor and outdoor play
  • Group learning experiences
  • Meal and rest times
  • STEM Program
  • Music, art, sport, cooking classes a,nd story time
  • For older children, a school readiness program to get them ready for school

Our kinder runs within long day care, meaning your child can attend full days with a qualified teacher, all year round. Unlike sessional kinders that may only run short hours and close for holidays, our program offers 15 government-funded hours per week, plus extended hours and meals – perfect for working families.