Childcare and kindergarten in Kilmore, VIC
Nurture One Children’s Centre Kilmore offers long day care and a kindergarten program for children aged 6 weeks to 6 years, conveniently located for families in Kilmore, Kilmore East, Bylands, Forbes, Sunday Creek, Willowmavin and Wandong.
Outdoor play and garden learning
Children have room to ride, run, climb and explore in naturally shaded outdoor play spaces with open areas, climbing equipment and large sandpits. Our apple and pear trees, vegetable garden, mud kitchen and water play experiences provide opportunities for sensory play, creativity and hands-on learning.
Flexible indoor learning spaces
Indoors, children use well-maintained resources that are accessible and planned for flexible use. The spaces support play-based learning, giving children opportunities to make choices, explore ideas and take part in group and individual experiences.
Longstanding educator team
Our longstanding educators and teachers build strong relationships with children and families, with some educators having been part of the centre for more than 20 years. This consistency helps children feel secure, known and connected.
Individual Learning Plans for every child
We create Individual Learning Plans for each child, based on their interests, strengths and developmental goals, and partner with families to regularly review and update each plan.
Government-approved Kindergarten program
Our Government-approved Kindergarten program is delivered by Bachelor-qualified Early Childhood Teachers. Children build confidence for school through play-based learning, routines, friendships and growing independence.
Community outings and visitors
Children enjoy regular outings in the local community and visits from community members. These experiences help children learn about local places, meet different people and build a stronger connection to the world around them.
Bush Kinder in terms 2 and 3
Our Bush Kinder program runs for 3 to 5-year-old kindergarten children during terms 2 and 3. It gives children time to explore natural environments, build confidence outdoors and learn through play in a different setting.
Healthy meals and family app updates
Children enjoy nutritious meals provided throughout the day, supporting healthy growth and development. Families can stay connected through our family communication app, which provides regular updates about their child’s day, learning experiences, routines and important centre information.
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Age-appropriate early learning
We provide learning experiences tailored to each stage of your child’s development. Our programs are guided by the Early Years Learning Framework (EYLF) and designed to support children’s wellbeing, confidence and growing independence.
0-2 years
Nursery
In our nursery room, we create a safe, secure and nurturing environment where babies feel loved and supported.
Our educators build strong relationships with children and families, helping each child feel confident as they explore, grow and develop foundational skills.
In this room, children are encouraged to:
- Build strong, trusting relationships with educators
- Explore in a safe and secure environment
- Develop early movement skills, including crawling and walking
- Build self-feeding skills using utensils such as spoons and forks
- Feel loved, supported and connected to their educators
2-3 years
Toddlers
In our toddler room, children are supported to become more independent, curious and confident.
Educators encourage children to practise self-help skills, follow two- or three-step directions, ask questions and explore new challenges. Children also begin sorting objects, imitating others and expressing a wide range of emotions.
In this room, children are encouraged to:
- Develop self-help skills and independence
- Follow two- or three-step directions
- Sort objects by shape and colour
- Imitate the actions of adults and peers
- Express a wide range of emotions
- Ask questions and explore their curiosity
- Face new challenges with confidence
3-5 years
Kindergarten
Our Goverment-approved Kindergarten room is led by two Bachelor-qualified Early Childhood Teachers and offers programs for 3 and 4-year-olds across all five days of the week.
At this age, children become more independent and curious about the world around them, often asking “who”, “what”, “where” and “why” questions. Our flexible program responds to each child’s interests and developmental needs, while structured learning experiences support literacy, numeracy and social skills for a smooth transition to school.
In this room, children are encouraged to:
- Build independence and confidence
- Explore their interests and ask questions
- Take part in flexible learning experiences tailored to their needs
- Develop early literacy and numeracy skills
- Build social skills through play and group learning
- Develop confidence needed for a smooth transition to school
We’re all about healthy, nutritious eating
Thanks to the in-house chef at our Kilmore child care centre, your child can expect healthy, nutritious, and yummy meals. We offer a rotating seasonal menu, providing breakfast, morning tea, lunch, afternoon tea, and a late snack freshly made daily. We cater to all dietary requirements.
Fees
The Child Care Subsidy can reduce your daily out-of-pocket fee by up to 95% depending on your family’s entitlements.
Nursery
0 – 2 years
$170.15/day
Toddler
2 – 4 years
$170.15/day
Kindergarten
4 – 5 years
$170.15/day
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Frequently asked questions
A centre tour is a convenient way to experience the childcare centre of your choice and meet with our qualified educators at a time that is suitable for your family’s schedule. Click here to book a tour online.
On the day of the tour, you can observe practices and interactions within the centre environment. You’ll be able to see all the rooms and playgrounds, ask the team members any questions you have in mind, and get all the information you need to make the best decision for your child.
Enrolling is simple, and our Family Support Team will guide you through each step.
First, find your local centre and book a tour so you can meet the team and explore the learning environment. If the centre is the right fit and a place is available, you’ll receive an enrolment offer for your child. If a place is not currently available in your child’s age group, we can add your child to the waitlist and keep you updated.
To finalise your enrolment, you’ll complete an online enrolment form through a secure link sent by our Family Support Team. You’ll also need to provide key details and documents, including your child’s birth certificate, Medicare details, immunisation history statement and, if eligible, your Child Care Subsidy details.
Before your child’s first day, you may be invited to attend a Stay and Play session. This gives your child time to explore the centre, meet their educators, and start feeling comfortable in their new environment. Once your paperwork is complete, your child is ready to start their early learning journey with us.
Starting child care is a big milestone, and a little preparation can help your child feel more comfortable and confident.
Before your child’s first day, you can talk positively about their new centre, explain what their day might look like, and practise small routines such as packing their bag, saying goodbye, washing hands and sitting down for meals. You may also like to visit the centre with your child, meet their educators and ask our team about what to bring on the first day.
When your child starts, our educators will take the time to get to know your child’s routine, interests, comfort items and individual needs. Settling in looks different for every child, so we work closely with families to help children feel safe, supported and ready to learn.
Most of our child care and early education centres offer nappies and wipes, sunscreen and hats, as well as nutritious meals prepared by our in-house cook. Some centres also provide sheets and formula, so you may not need to remember to pack them.
For nursery children, be sure to bring: nappy rash cream, dummies, bottles and teats, comfort toys or blankets, three spare outfits, spare socks and a plastic bag for wet clothes.
For toddlers and preschool or kindergarten-aged children, it’s best to bring: spare underwear, water bottle or sippy cup, sun hat, closed-toe shoes, two spare outfits, spare socks and a plastic bag for wet clothes.
Plus, anything else your individual child may need, such as breast milk, a sleeping bag, a comforter or medication.
It’s best to speak to your centre of choice for a full list of everything included.
Nurture One uses Xplor Home as our family communication app. It is the best and easiest way to keep track of your child’s day.
After you enrol your child with the centre, you can utilise Xplor Home to book child care days, manage your account, receive the photographs that capture your child’s learning, learn about your child’s progress, as well as keep up-to-date with upcoming centre events and important information.
If your child shows signs of an infectious illness when they arrive at the centre or becomes sick during the day, you may be notified that you need to make alternative arrangements or pick up your child from the centre and keep them home until they are no longer infectious. While we understand that this can be inconvenient, Nurture One is committed to maintaining a healthy environment and reducing the risk of infection for all children.
Under the Child Care Subsidy (CCS), families are allowed 42 absence days per child, per financial year. These can be taken for any reason, including public holidays and when children are sick, without requiring families to provide documentation.
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