Lilyfield Early Learning Centre

Lilyfield Early Learning Centre provides a holistic approach to the education and care of young children in a warm and nurturing environment that reflects the unique diversity of the children, families and local community. At Lilyfield ELC we offer 50% reduction of fees for holidays, as well as nutritious, gourmet food which meets each child's individual nutritional and dietary needs. We believe that every child should be afforded the opportunity to participate in centre activities and experiences, therefore we offer a variety of inclusive and free classes including interactive and live music sessions, promoting language, social and physical development, as well as free French language classes to all children ranging from 0-5 years which provides a range of benefits to children's cognitive development.

Lilyfield ELC recognises children as powerful and capable leaders in their own learning. Our teachers use each child's interests, strengths, experiences and challenges as the foundation of an educational program that supports each child's learning.

Our Educators support each child's learning through the implementation of teaching pedagogies that incorporate:

• Providing an environment that is rich in open ended learning experiences  and supports each child's independent interests, learning and development;
• Collaborative learning experiences between children and educators;
• Implementation of intentional teaching opportunities where the educators  have an in depth understanding of each child's developmental level and  learning style in their care and actively engage in planning learning  opportunities to build upon and extend current knowledge and skills  through the provision of resources and meaningful discussions, questioning  and hypothesising;
• Active engagement with the community of the Lilyfield ELC which includes  partnerships with the families of each child, local schools, businesses,  community groups and services; and
• A curriculum that is rich in in the key learning areas of maths, science,  technology, literacy, music, creative arts and the environment which supports  the development of each child's language, cognitive, physical, social/emotional  and creative skills.

Each child attending Lilyfield ELC is provided with every opportunity to  achieve the learning outcomes of the Early Years Learning Framework and:

• Develop a strong sense of their identity;
• Connect and contribute to the world around them;
• Develop a strong sense of wellbeing;
• Become confident and involved learners; and
• Become effective communicators.