East Ivanhoe Early Learning Centre - Our Centre

 

Belinda - Centre Manager

Belinda holds a Diploma in Community Services (Children's Services) as well as her Certificate in Education, a current Fist Aid Certificate & CPR certificates and Anaphylaxis Qualifications. She has been Centre Manager at East Ivanhoe Early Learning Centre since June 2009, however has been in the childcare industry for the past 15 years.
Belinda started off her Early Childhood career as an assistant working in the rooms and gaining an understanding of the industry before completing her Diploma in Community Services and running rooms for children; implementing exciting and challenging programs for the children in her care. Since then she has become a second in charge gaining management experience, Centre Manager and an Area Manager for another childcare company. These have all helped her develop the wealth of knowledge she now implements into our centre.
In her previous employment she was an Area Manager and was in that role for one and a half years before coming over to East Ivanhoe Early Learning Centre.
Belinda has a genuine passion and interest in providing high quality care for all children.She, along with the team at East Ivanhoe Early Centre believe that all children who use their service should be provided with a safe, clean, happy, nurturing and exciting environment. The programs are fun and play based, whilst still encouraging the best in Early Childhood Learning.

   






Centre Director - East Ivanhoe

 

Ladybirds Room

0 - 15 months


We have a high ratio of 1 to 4 in our Ladybirds room which means we have more time to provide one-on-one interactions with each child throughout the day.

A range of developmentally appropriate activities are planned each week for the Ladybirds room. We provide a stimulating environment focussing on all areas of development specifically looking at gross motor, fine motor, language and sensory.

Activities such as music and movement with instruments encourage language and fine motor skills. Making cups of tea in home corner and talking on the telephones encourages both their social and emotional skills. 

Sensory activities such as feely bags, textures books, and shaker bottles are just a few of our resources that we use. The children have a separate outdoor area that engages them in activities such as tunnels to crawl through, sand pit, building blocks, trikes and swings are just a few pieces of equipment that we use in our program.

We follow each child's individual routine throughout the day ensuring that their needs are being met.

 

Honeybees Room

15 months - 2 years


The Honeybees room provides a nurturing and comfortable environment, focusing on the child's individual needs and interests through play.

Our long term staff provide a nurturing environment which gives children a sense of safety, security and belonging.

Each staff member supports the children to enhance all areas of development with a broad range of age appropriate activities.

A focus in the Honeybees room is the children's self help and independence skills. Staff encourage and guide the children to develop their self-help and independence skills by providing them with ample opportunities to do so.

 

Caterpillars Room

2 - 2.5 years


We provide a whole learning experience where children are free to observe, question, experiment and explore their environment.

Children will be engaged in activities focusing on the different developmental areas such as painting, play dough, water play, dress ups, puzzles, blocks, etc.

We offer a warm and caring environment catering for the needs of each child.

Crickets Room

2.5 - 3.5 years


We offer a well structured and developmentally appropriate program engaging in fun and exciting activities each day. The team ensures that the children are provided with a safe, clean and happy learning environment.

Children participate in group time each day which consists of singing songs, story time and playing learning games with our friendly staff.

The Crickets room is an inviting space with plenty of children's art work that provides discussion within families and allows the children to be proud of what they have achieved.

Kinder Room

3.5 - 5 years


Our Kinder Program provides activities that are aimed at promoting all areas of development and also prepares your child for school.

This room is run by a qualified Kindergarten teacher. We provide opportunities for children to explore, play, learn and create in a relaxed and happy environment.

The Kinder program caters for each child's individual needs, focusing on interests and strengths. The long term staff incorporate self help skills into every day routines, encouraging independence.

Our Kinders rooms have computers that have only education programs which children are free to use during the day. Above all we want our children to have fun whilst learning!

East Ivanhoe Childcare Centre






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Contact Us

71 Lower Heidelberg Road
East Ivanhoe VIC 3079
Ph: 03 9499 7690
Fx: 03 9499 6290

Hours of Operation
7.00am till 6.00pm
Monday to Friday

Open 51 weeks of the year
Closed for public holidays