Everyone is made to feel at home at Astra Early Learning Centre in Narre Warren South.
There is no shortage of childcare centres in the district, but it’s the quality educators who listen and deliver a personalised approach to each child which has seen Astra Early Learning Centre become one of the centres of choice for young families in the area.
Caring for children from six weeks to school age, the funded three-year-old and four-year-old kinder programs are taught by Bachelor-qualified teachers.
The children are spoilt for choice when it comes to food, with nutritious meals and snacks prepared by an on-site cook.
There are incursions and excursions on a regular basis, including music and sports incursions, as well as clay workshops, and a yoga and meditation program in the Mindfulness Room.
Centre Manager Vanda Naidu spoke about the diverse community and unique environment which drives her and the team in their day-to-day work.
“Our educator team is passionate, nuturing, and acknowledgeable and strive to form strong relationships with the families and the children from day one,” Vanda said.
The team listens to families about who their children and set up how they can help them to grow and learn.
“We aim to inspire and educate children each day,” Vanda said.
“It is the utmost importance to us to teach and respect the mutitude of cultures and backgrouds that make up our Astra Early Learning Community.”
The centre celebrates all events, incuding cultural celebrations.
“We welcome all families, educators, members of the communty and children with all capabilities, abilities, learning styles, cultures, backgrounds and family dynamics at Astra Early Learning Narre Warren South,” Vanda said.
The natural environment means it’s a true ‘bush kinder’ with high-quality programs during the terms and in school holidays.
Operating since April 2021, the new, built-for-purpose amentities cater to small class sizes in spacious rooms.
“Astra Early Learning Centre Narre Warren South provides a caring, loving, fun and friendly place for children and families to come to each day,” Vanda said.
“We acknowledge the Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples, and respect that they are Traditional Owners of the land.”
The centre operates from 5 Shives Road, Narre Warren South, from 7am to 6.30pm.
For more information, call 9088 8887 or email info@nws.astraearlylearning.com.au
