Grow. Discover. Inspire. Empower.
At Lilyfield ELC, we believe that our children are powerful agents and active citizen of our present and our future. By empowering our youngest minds, we provide a unique and innovative approach to children’s early education and care

Core Learning
We recognise how self-identity; context rich and respectful accounts of children’s strengths and interests can be interwoven to provide a curriculum that is rich and meaningful to our community of young learners.

Thinking Skills
We believe that when children are curious, they explore, ask questions, and solve problems with greater persistence and commitment. Our educators facilitate higher order thinking skills, such as creative and critical thinking, hypothesising and enquiring to further enrich our children’s learning.

Sustainable Practices
We recognise and respond to the importance of embedding sustainable practices in our curriculum. We are committed to nurturing the minds of the next generation to be sustainable thinkers who are conscientious and environmentally minded.

Health & Wellbeing
At Lilyfield Health and wellbeing is integral to our curriculum. Our holistic program encompasses the concepts of nutrition, physical wellbeing, rest and relaxation, enabling children to make healthy choices for life.
Lilyfield ELC provides a curriculum that reflects the unique diversity of the children, families and local community.
Families and children are co participants with educators which informs our pedagogy, practice and program.

As educators we regard the teachings of Loris Malaguzzi highly and respectfully use this to observe and respond to the hundred languages of a child

Children are born with rights including the rights to be consulted, heard and listened to in matters that affect them. As active citizens we promote and advocate for children’s right and demonstrate the capacity to make important decisions and choices within our service. Our educators offer opportunities for our children to collaborate, vote and contribute to our parliamentary process.

We strive for a more just and equal world. We empower our children as future leaders and forward thinkers through our social justice and a commitment to equity. Our warm and inclusive approach to care and education enables children to succeed and discover their uniqueness.

We regard emotional wellbeing as the prerequisite for excellence and achievement in the early years. A strong sense of wellbeing provides children with confidence and optimism which maximise their learning potential and Influences the way children interact in their environments.

We foster meaningful partnerships with local schools, the experiences of which shapes our holistic school readiness program. We recognise, acknowledge and celebrate our diversity as a staff cohort and view this as a unique asset to program we provide.

Having successfully piloted a peer mentoring program, our staff cohort are Intrinsically motivated, continuously upskilling and passionate about making a difference to children lives. With collaboration, a growth mindset and willingness to achieve innovation. We will continually strive for excellence in everything we do for our community.
Testimonials from our families
“We selected this centre because 1) of its exceptional NQS rating 2) we liked the set up (i.e. generous play areas for each age group, lots of toddler gym equipment, both indoor and outdoor) 3) the variety of activities for children and excursions 4) and most importantly, the big smile on every child and educator’s face during our tours (we went there twice). He’s been there 5 months now, and I am very pleased we enrolled him here. The educators are experienced, loving and reassuring. Although my son doesn’t quite talk yet, I can tell how much he likes his daycare by him excitedly packing his diaper bag into the pram upon hearing the word ‘daycare’!”
– Jie Xu
“Lilyfield ELC is definitely the best daycare that I have ever been to. The people in the centre are lovely, respectful, kind, and supportive. The learning environments are well designed and it is nurturing and cosy. Children here are free to explore and learn. Also, the educators’ beautiful teaching practices impressed me the most. Moreover, they have frequent excursions planned for children. I think it really good for children’s development and wellbeing as I believe that the more children see and experience, the more they learn, the faster they grow.”
– Sherry Liu
“Amazing long day care service with exceptional programs. My daughter loves attending each day and the educators go above and beyond to deliver high quality care and education. Highly recommended if looking for care in the area.”
– Natalie Maher
“Lilyfield Early Learning Centre is fantastic. My son has been there for just over 6 months and loves it. The educators are amazing, super energised in working with children and look after them with the same care and attention as they would their own. The director of the centre is fantastic, super supportive, organised and amazing. Highly recommend!”
– Natasha Butterworth
“LELC provides an amazing learning environment. We have had both our children here since it opened. We love the variety in the learning programs, excursions, events and creativity in the day-to-day activities the children get to experience. The care and friendliness of the educators are truly heartfelt. The centre also boasts an amazing outdoor play area and abundance of natural light inside the rooms, that are always nicely decorated with the latest creations.”
– Alex Gilmour

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