Yarralea Children's Centre in Alphington, Victoria | Childcare service

Yarralea Children's Centre

Locality: Alphington, Victoria

Phone: +61 3 9499 2251

Address: 54 Yarralea Street 3078 Alphington, VIC, Australia

Website: https://www.yarralea.com.au

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25.01.2022 A beautiful story for children and adults alike about isolation and those we miss.

24.01.2022 Happy Children’s Week! https://www.education.vic.gov.au//Pages/childrensweekevent

23.01.2022 Mango orders are closing tomorrow!! Be sure to place your order for your future self to enjoy the sweet, sweet tastes of mango (mango smoothies, .mango cheeks on the BBQ, mango salads). Order an extra tray and pop them in the freezer to enjoy all summer! https://docs.google.com//1FAIpQLSdDZOhA4C7Tw_nFq/viewform

23.01.2022 We are looking forward to seeing families back this week! Feel free to bring in a spoon or rock for our Spoonville and Rock City out the front!

23.01.2022 Dont forget to do our quick 2min survey! Thanks

22.01.2022 We were talking about Migaloo the white whale at kinder the other day!!

22.01.2022 Join in this great local community art project by making hearts with the children.

22.01.2022 The cuttings we planted last Holiday Program are doing well. We are looking forward to planting them out in the coming holidays, along with some other fun stuff. The children have already been thinking about what theyd like to do - weve had some great suggestions so far.

22.01.2022 Don’t forget to pick up your mangoes by 6pm!

21.01.2022 Today we recognised and celebrated 20 years of service to Yarralea from Geraldine!! Over her time she has worked with many staff, taught many children and seen many changes in the early childhood field. A special gift was delivered to show our love and appreciation.

21.01.2022 Look who came to visit Holiday Program today

21.01.2022 You may be interested in checking out Starting Blocks Website as it provides parents with information about early childhood education and care. Starting Blocks is a starting point to: learn about childrens developmental milestones. ... get tips on starting child care or preschool, and what can be done at home to encourage your childs learning and development.

21.01.2022 We love seeing what your children are doing and creating at home. We are using photos, emails and conversations to keep the connection between home and kinder and use these to continue documentation of childrens learning. Sebby made this beautiful and creative Nature Mandala. His favourite part is the acorn in the middle.

20.01.2022 It’s nearly time to order for our Annual Mango Fundraiser! Details coming soon. Watch this space!!

20.01.2022 Some really great online opportunities for young children at NGV at the moment

19.01.2022 Look who were singing & laughing at Bush Kinder this morning.

19.01.2022 Dont forget to check out the new mailbox design. Designed and arranged by Audrey, who arrived at Holiday Program wondering when we are going to have dinosaurs in the mailbox.

18.01.2022 Walert made play dough today in their online Kinder Meet session. It was very successful with all of the children (& parents) doing an awesome job! Dulai wurrungs turn tomorrow.

18.01.2022 We are keen to get feedback on how families utilised the Yarralea at Home opportunities during Term 2. Please take this quick survey to provide feedback. Thanks

17.01.2022 As the sign says, we have limited 4 year old places for 2021. Tell your friends and neighbours!!

16.01.2022 We had a bit of a treat this afternoon in Aftercare. We had a video call with Felix and his new handler Lee Ann in Perth. The children had a couple of questions for Lee Ann about how Felix helps her, and told her about the training they do with Mimi, but mostly they were excited to see Felix.

16.01.2022 We are fortunate to have such great local schools!

16.01.2022 We have been processing all the recent mask wearing in our community with some of the children making their own, even some for dolls (although not to be used with real babies) and using them in play!

15.01.2022 A lovely message from Felix's new handler.

15.01.2022 Some great free online activities available through the community centre for womens health week.

13.01.2022 The little gnome that had to stay home story and animation.

11.01.2022 A great local arts project to get involved with

11.01.2022 A second pic to celebrate our fabulous staff, children and families branching out into new possibilities today with live, online Playdough making!! What next?!

11.01.2022 New free text message program for parents of 2/3 year olds.

11.01.2022 We can’t have helpers inside kinder yet but if anyone was keen to weed the garden near the front door around our salt bush that would be appreciated!

10.01.2022 It has been so fantastic to be back at Bush Kinder. It is looking very lush and green after all the rain we have had lately, and there is a new big tree stump for the children to play on. The children have found some really interesting little creatures who also share our space. Last week Michael found an Orange Legged Centipede. This week Ben, Leo and Harry found a very impressive Leopard Slug and a Southern Armyworm moth. They have all been added to the field guide we have compiled over the past few years.

10.01.2022 Felix Update. Felix has been matched, and his new handler is very happy to stay in touch

10.01.2022 Playgroup at Home

09.01.2022 Guess what?! We currently have vacancies in our 4yo program for 2021!! If you are interested, or know anyone who might be, the enrolment form can be found on our website yarralea.com.au and a virtual tour through https://www.yarralea.com.au/virtual-tour. Tell your friends and neighbours!!

09.01.2022 Check out this interesting clip from Gardening Australia about making a bedding for birds nesting dispenser! Some of the children have watched it at Yarralea and wanted to share it. https://www.abc.net.au//bedding-for-birds---nesti/12806528 We have also made a different one at Yarralea that the birds were already using by adding materials.

09.01.2022 Nate decided the mailbox needed a new display. He planned, designed and arranged it himself.

09.01.2022 Spring and National Wattle Day is tomorrow 1st September and we have some fun resources to share this week!

08.01.2022 Mia and the Holiday Program children have started a Spoonville Rock City using things from nature. We are looking forward to seeing what other creatures join ours over the weeks to come.

07.01.2022 Yarralea familys lost pram

06.01.2022 Today Mel played a great game with the Gurrborra children! The Hide and Memory game is a very easy game to play at home and siblings can play it together. You simply find objects from around your home (about 5-6 to start with) and a piece of material. The players look at the objects and try to remember them. The player whos turn it is to be in charge covers them and secretly takes one away and then reveals those left. The other players have to guess what is missing!! You can make it more challenging by adding a greater number of items and hiding different amounts of objects. Have fun!

06.01.2022 Look who Jen & Shannon saw in one of the nesting boxes in the Darebin Parklands. Walert fast asleep. Thanks to Ranger Kate for pointing him out. As well as some ducklings with mum & dad.

04.01.2022 Farewell to our dedicated cleaners Glenis and Leon after 26 years cleaning Yarralea! With both now in their 70s and Glenis travelling each day on the train from Ballarat it’s been a huge effort and greatly appreciated! Enjoy your retirement!

04.01.2022 A beautiful meditation for adults (and your children). It is a collaboration between Wurundjeri Therapist Sue-Anne Hunter from Aboriginal Cultural Consultancy & Danielle Begg from The Yoga Impact Charity and is less than 7 minutes.

04.01.2022 Our beautiful new outdoor Tubular Ellis Bells we got funded through an Inclusion Grant have been installed! They are a full octave tuned to concert pitch and make a beautiful mellow-toned sound. Listen out as you go past!

04.01.2022 Great free music opportunities by Playgroup Victoria!

03.01.2022 Introducing Mia who has joined the Yarralea educating team and starts today! Welcome Mia! (Dont worry we have not farewelled anyone just adding to our terrific team!) Hello everyone! Im very excited to be joining your community here at the wonderful Yarralea childrens centre. I have a passion for nature and working with children. I love camping, hiking, yoga, meditation and being creative. I look forward to getting to know you all!

03.01.2022 Can you help? We are seeking a couple of people to help staff and children to move this soil in to our new garden bed tomorrow (Tuesday 16th June)

03.01.2022 Felix update: Felix has completed his training and is now a qualified Seeing Eye Dog. Just waiting to be matched with a client. This is his "Graduation photo".

03.01.2022 So I thought last weeks play dough making went well, but yesterdays pizza making was even better! Great Meet session with the Walert chn yesterday with everyone making their own pizza. Heres Jens pizza: ham, mushroom, pineapple, bocconcini. Wanted to add spinach leaves, but forgot to buy some....next time

03.01.2022 Free movement opportunities by Playgroup Victoria!