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A Nurturing Start to Early Learning & Care

Enrol in Affinity Education's Healthy Beginnings Program

Starting child care is a big step for families, and we’re here to make it a smooth and exciting experience. At Affinity Education, our Healthy Beginnings program for babies aged 0-1 offers a safe, nurturing environment that your little one will love.

As part of our Lifelong Learning Curriculum, Healthy Beginnings is built on the Circle of Security approach, which aims to create strong bonds between babies and their caregivers. Our caring and qualified educators focus on creating secure attachments, giving babies the confidence to explore and find comfort when they need it.

This approach supports emotional development, social skills, and overall wellbeing, setting the foundation for healthy growth from the very beginning.

ËÄ»¢Ó°Ôº a look at how our Lifelong Learning Curriculum leads the way in early childhood education, what a day in our program looks like, and why now is the perfect time to enrol!

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Grounded in Attachment Theory

Our Healthy Beginnings program for babies aged 0-1 is all about building strong, loving connections. Grounded in Attachment Theory and the Circle of Security model, it helps our educators really tune into your baby’s needs. By creating a secure bond, we give babies the confidence to explore the world, knowing there’s always a safe, comforting space to return to. This nurturing approach supports their emotional growth, social skills, and overall wellbeing right from the start.

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What Will Your Child Learn?

Affinity Education's is Australia's most advanced approach to early education. It is based on the Australian , the approved play-based approach to early education for children before they begin primary school, and offers a rich combination of child-led learning and intentional teaching experiences.

Our aim at Affinity Education early learning centres is to support every child to develop in four very important areas: emotional confidence, social connectivity, foundational learning, and physical health and wellbeing.

Emotional Confidence

Your child will explore their identity; learn to express and understand emotions in themselves and in others; develop confidence in their own abilities; and build resilience. These support a confident start to the new environment and routines at school.

Social Connectivity

Your child will learn to engage with others; to develop social skills such as listening, sharing and turn taking; and understand their impact on others. These help to establish new relationships and connections with others at school.

Foundational Learning

Your child will learn early literacy and numeracy skills; the use of writing implements; and research, discovery and creative thinking. These are the important beginnings to writing, reading, maths and problem-solving required for the academic side of school.

Physical Health & Wellbeing

Your child will learn about healthy living; increase independence in self-care practices; and enhance physical skills. These ensure your child is equipped to physically care for themselves and engage in schoolyard play in the school environment.

Children who attend a high quality early learning program in the years before school are up to 40% ahead of their peers before they reach Year 3.

University Of Melbourne, 2017

Experience a Day of Fun & Learning

  • Warm welcome

    Your little one will be welcomed by their educators and friends with big smiles. If your child needs a little comfort at drop off, we'll spend one on one time with them and get them engaged in a fun activity to ease the transition. 

  • Physical & nature play

    Depending on the weather, we will begin the day by venturing outside in the fresh air. 

  • Morning tea

    Children love our Centre Cook's freshly prepared purees and age appropriate meals. Mealtimes are also a great opportunity to explore mathematical concepts like counting and measuring.

  • Child-guided learning

    Throughout the day, children have the opportunity to explore our different and exciting learning zones. Our learning zones are intentionally set up each day based on children's latest interests, learning and development, so even when they are playing independently, children are developing essential skills through our classroom environments.

  • Nutritious lunch

    Children love to come together as a group at lunch time to enjoy a wholesome meal prepared fresh by our Centre Cook. Our delicious menu is nutritionally balanced and meets each food group recommendation - essential for growing bodies and minds! 

  • Rest & relaxation

    After lunch, relaxing music is switched on and children are given the opportunity rest their bodies and minds. Educators support your little one as they drift off to sleep, whether it's in a cot or on a toddler bed. 

  • Storytime

    Children come together as a group for storytime, which aims to expand their language and literacy skills in a fun way. 

  • Afternoon tea

    Children excitedly await their next freshly prepared meal. Yoghurt and fresh fruit is always a popular option!

  • Farewell

    As the day draws to a close, babies love to venture outside again and explore the natural environment. We begin to farewell each child, ensuring they leave the centre feeling valued and excited to return again tomorrow.

A Closer Look at Our Curriculum

“No matter what age your child joins us, the benefits of the Lifelong Learning Curriculum will soon become very obvious to you."

Dr. Lesley Jones, Head of Education & Pedagogy, Affinity Education Group

The Affinity Education Difference

Affinity Education Centres Other Providers
Approved education program
Industry leading curriculum
University qualified teachers
Child Care Subsidy (CCS) approved
Incursions and excursions
Extended opening hours
Freshly made meals included
Purpose-built facilities​
Learning stability from care to school
School transition program

"Incredibly Impressed"

"I am incredibly impressed with the level of care and attention my child receives. The staff is not only friendly and approachable but also highly skilled in fostering a nurturing environment. They provide a variety of engaging activities that promote learning and development, ensuring that each child feels valued and included. Communication with parents is excellent, and I appreciate the regular updates on my child's progress. Overall, I feel confident that my child is in a safe and supportive setting that encourages growth and exploration."

- S. Barnes

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