3 Best Preschools in Ballarat

“Milestones Early Learning Soldiers Hill has a fun, positive and nurturing atmosphere for your child to grow into a confident little learner. Vanessa Pierce is the centre manager. Milestones Early Learning Soldiers Hill is led by university-qualified early childhood teachers who teach academic fundamentals within the play-based inquiry. They pride themselves on delivering a world-class Kindergarten curriculum that focuses on developing academic competence, creative problem-solving, decision-making skills, independence and a lifelong passion for learning. Their safe, inclusive environment supports children's social, emotional, physical, and academic growth through a play-based curriculum led by qualified educators. Milestones Early Learning Soldiers Hill has spacious rooms with natural light. They provide many familiar activities and spaces for children to explore and introduce fresh and exciting problem-solving activities that will expand their knowledge through experiential play. The preschool offers all meals, including snacks.”

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“Village Education Eureka is a locally owned and operated preschool. They are dedicated to providing the best quality child care and education for children from birth to five years. They engage only the best educators and go above and beyond to ensure your child’s education experience is rich and rewarding. Village Education Eureka is dedicated to creating meaningful play spaces that help children grow and thrive through rich learning experiences. Landscape architect Liz Cummins designed their outdoor playgrounds. Their architect-designed, locally built custom early learning centres strive to provide a safe, inclusive, nurturing and respectful environment where your child can develop intellectual, social, emotional, physical, and creative skills, allowing them to become confident young individuals and life-long learners. Their curriculum, educational programs, goals, and philosophy are evaluated regularly, and all educators are trained in any new developments.”

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“Journey Early Learning Ballarat East is where your child's educational journey begins. Children aged six weeks to six years are surrounded by nurturing learning environments and nurturing educators. Ryan Meldrum is the co-founder and Aimee is the centre manager. Journey Early Learning Ballarat East provides many familiar activities and spaces for children to explore and introduce fresh and exciting problem-solving activities that will expand their knowledge through experiential play. Opportunities to practice and care for their own needs are promoted, which encourages confident behaviour. Their play spaces encourage this by providing diverse and exciting environments for children to explore. Educators provide spaces where children can work collaboratively or independently and help them learn the various social rules needed to work with others.”

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