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The Learning Journey Begins Here….

Your child will spend the day with friends and develop a genuine love of learning at Little Patch Early Learning. Family owned and operated with a proven history of delivering the highest quality care and education, Little Patch has been designed to be an extension of your family home, offering flexible routines and play-based learning programs in a warm, welcoming and nurturing environment.
Catering for children from three months to school age, your child will develop their skills and confidence in natural and open-ended environments, overseen by our established team of truly dedicated teachers and educators. Our learning and enrichment programs will ensure your child is engaged and encouraged to learn, grow and develop at their own pace. Our community engagement programs facilitate a holistic perspective through interaction with the local community and wider world.
Little Patch Early Learning is proudly rated “exceeding” the National Quality Standards. We invite you to visit us and view the Little Patch difference for yourself.
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A friendly reminder that we have an open tour day this weekend! We invite you and your family to join us, Saturday 18th March – 10am to 2pm.

Come along and view our beautiful children’s rooms and be the first to inspect our new Kinder classroom and exclusive bush kinder playground.

There will be face painting, balloons & BBQ.

We look forward to showing you our amazing, nature based environments.
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2 years ago

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ST KILDA MUMS VISION - Share More. Waste Less. Every Child Thrives.

Little Patch ELC is an active supporter of St Kilda Mums and we will be arranging a donation drop off to their donation warehouse later this month. 

St Kilda Mums gratefully receives and distributes essential items for infants and young children in need. This wonderful charity accepts a variety of items that can be rehomed and you can see a comprehensive list here - https://www.stkildamums.org/pages/donate-things

However, they are currently in specific need of newborn reversable car seats, prams, newborn nappies, bottle sterilisers (manual) and plates and bowls for feeding children. 

If you would like us to take any of the requested items (or any other donations) to the warehouse, please drop off your donation at reception before 24th March and we will ensure it is delivered on your behalf.

To learn more about St Kilda Mums, please visit https://www.stkildamums.org/

ST KILDA MUMS VISION - Share More. Waste Less. Every Child Thrives.

Little Patch ELC is an active supporter of St Kilda Mums and we will be arranging a donation drop off to their donation warehouse later this month.

St Kilda Mums gratefully receives and distributes essential items for infants and young children in need. This wonderful charity accepts a variety of items that can be rehomed and you can see a comprehensive list here - www.stkildamums.org/pages/donate-things

However, they are currently in specific need of newborn reversable car seats, prams, newborn nappies, bottle sterilisers (manual) and plates and bowls for feeding children.

If you would like us to take any of the requested items (or any other donations) to the warehouse, please drop off your donation at reception before 24th March and we will ensure it is delivered on your behalf.

To learn more about St Kilda Mums, please visit www.stkildamums.org/
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2 years ago
Little Patch ELC is delighted to advise we are partipciating in The Resilience Project in 2023.  

What The Resilience Project Delivers For Children:
• Builds resilience from an early age.
• Develops ability to identify, communicate and manage their   
   own emotions and emotions in others.
• Helps them feel happier and improve their overall wellbeing.
• Provides the tools and skills to help children thrive in the early
   years setting, at school and in their personal lives.

What The Resilience Project Delivers Families and Educators:
• Builds early learning service capacity to implement a holistic 
  approach to wellbeing.
• Strengthens family and early learning service relationships.
• Encourages families to build positive and strong connections.

You can learn more about The Resilience Project at:
https://theresilienceproject.com.au/2023-early-years-program/

You can learn more about Little Patch ELC at:
https://littlepatchelc.com.au/

Little Patch ELC is delighted to advise we are partipciating in The Resilience Project in 2023.

What The Resilience Project Delivers For Children:
• Builds resilience from an early age.
• Develops ability to identify, communicate and manage their
own emotions and emotions in others.
• Helps them feel happier and improve their overall wellbeing.
• Provides the tools and skills to help children thrive in the early
years setting, at school and in their personal lives.

What The Resilience Project Delivers Families and Educators:
• Builds early learning service capacity to implement a holistic
approach to wellbeing.
• Strengthens family and early learning service relationships.
• Encourages families to build positive and strong connections.

You can learn more about The Resilience Project at:
theresilienceproject.com.au/2023-early-years-program/

You can learn more about Little Patch ELC at:
littlepatchelc.com.au/
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2 years ago

At Little Patch ELC our learning programs are further extended by our in-house events calendar. This includes a wide range of incursions, community events and cultural celebrations throughout the year to facilitate an inclusive and holistic understanding of the wider world.

We recently celebrated Chinese New Year. Nursery right through to Kinder, there is no age limit on celebrating and developing an understand of cultural celebrations. Paper fans, dragons and lanterns are just some of the creative experiences that were on display throughout the centre.
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2 years ago

Little Patch ELC is now welcoming new families to enrol for 2023.

Give us a call on 9527 5114 or email us at info@littlepatchelc.com.au to find out about positions available.

We look forward to hearing from you.
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2 years ago

A Children’s Week recap - what a week! Face painting, animal farm, dress up day, teddy bear picnic and pyjama day! So much to enjoy and celebrate ❤️ ... See MoreSee Less

2 years ago
Well done team 👏

Well done team 👏I was in Mordialloc and St Kilda at the same time tonight!! Thanks to zoom I could deliver Victorian Child Safe Standards training to the educators at these two education and care services. What’s more the Approved Provider was present which is what these new Standards are requiring- a top down bottom up commitment 👏👏 #training #insight #action #planning #standards #links #resources #tools ... See MoreSee Less

2 years ago

We had a hands-on, real-deal fire truck 🚒 visit us at Little Patch this week. An amazing safety education experience for our kinder children and an enormous amount of fun too 👏. Our events calendar is jammed packed with intentional teaching programs that develop children’s life skills through play and with friends ❤️ ... See MoreSee Less

2 years ago

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What a great day for all the kids …I can see firefighter Will ❤️‍🔥

Wow my son would love it see pr faire track 😍

Best Day Ever!

Wow look like the kids are having fun

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Address:
Rear, 435 Inkerman Street
St Kilda East,
Vic, 3183

Walkway entrance via Inkerman St or Alexandra St
Carpark entrance via Alexandra Street

Phone:
(03) 9527 5114

Email:
info@littlepatchelc.com.au

Trading Hours:
Monday to Friday
7:00am to 6:30pm
(Closed Public Holidays)

Little Patch Early Learning

Rear, 435 Inkerman Street
St Kilda East, Vic, 3183