Monash Vale Early Learning Centre

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Monash Vale Early Learning Centre Kindergarten and Long Day Care.
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This year’s National Reconciliation Week theme, “All In,” reminds us that reconciliation is everyone’s responsibility an...
09/06/2026

This year’s National Reconciliation Week theme, “All In,” reminds us that reconciliation is everyone’s responsibility and that meaningful change happens when we learn, listen, and work together.

Throughout the week, the children explored the meaning of reconciliation through stories, discussions, and videos that supported their understanding of Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander histories, cultures, and connections to Country.

After reading Finding Our Heart, the children created colourful polymer clay hearts as part of the Sea of Hearts initiative. Each heart represents our commitment to kindness, respect, learning, and reconciliation.

FindingOurHeart

This year’s National Reconciliation Week theme, “All In”, is a powerful call to action for all Australians to commit who...
05/06/2026

This year’s National Reconciliation Week theme, “All In”, is a powerful call to action for all Australians to commit wholeheartedly to reconciliation every day. Reconciliation is not a passive process, nor is it solely the responsibility of First Nations peoples—it is a shared journey that requires us all to learn, listen, and take action.

As part of our service’s Statement of Commitment to Reconciliation, the children created a collaborative polymer clay heart. This special artwork symbolises our collective promise to walk together in the spirit of reconciliation, demonstrating respect, inclusion, and a commitment to valuing Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander cultures. Through this experience, the children shared their voices and ideas, contributing to a meaningful symbol of unity and belonging.

Our Boonwurrung Seasonal Wheel is complete! After 18 months of learning, exploring, and creating together, we are proud ...
02/06/2026

Our Boonwurrung Seasonal Wheel is complete!

After 18 months of learning, exploring, and creating together, we are proud to unveil our Boonwurrung Seasonal Wheel.

From our youngest children in the nursery through to our preschool and kindergarten children, every room has contributed to this meaningful project. Throughout each Boonwurrung season, the children have explored the traditions, animals, plants, food sources, weather patterns, and environmental changes that are significant to Boonwurrung people and Country.

This project has been more than creating a display it has been a journey of connection, respect, curiosity, and shared learning. Through stories, conversations, creative experiences, and family engagement, the children have developed a deeper understanding of the rich cultural knowledge that has been passed down for generations.

We are incredibly proud of the children’s contributions and the learning that has taken place along the way. The completed Seasonal Wheel stands as a reflection of their voices, discoveries, and growing connection to the land on which we learn and play.

Thank you to our amazing team for supporting Wear It Yellow Day! Together, we’re helping make a difference, with all don...
27/05/2026

Thank you to our amazing team for supporting Wear It Yellow Day! Together, we’re helping make a difference, with all donations going towards the incredible work of

We loved seeing everyone come together in yellow to support First Nations children, families, and communities.

Today, we acknowledge National Sorry Day, a day to reflect on the strength, resilience, and healing of the Stolen Genera...
26/05/2026

Today, we acknowledge National Sorry Day, a day to reflect on the strength, resilience, and healing of the Stolen Generations, their families, and communities.

At Monash Vale ELC, we believe in creating spaces where children learn about respect, inclusion, truth-telling, and the importance of connection to culture and community. Through listening, learning, and meaningful action, we continue our commitment towards reconciliation.

Today, Larissa and Shilpa attended the National Sorry Day Morning Tea at the Casey Aboriginal Gathering Place The mornin...
26/05/2026

Today, Larissa and Shilpa attended the National Sorry Day Morning Tea at the Casey Aboriginal Gathering Place

The morning provided an opportunity to come together in reflection, acknowledge the strength and resilience of the Stolen Generations, and continue listening and learning through shared stories and community connection.

We are grateful for the opportunity to stand alongside community in the spirit of reconciliation and meaningful truth-telling.

Last Friday, we enjoyed a wonderful hands-on cooking experience together! Our vegetables in the garden were ready for ha...
26/05/2026

Last Friday, we enjoyed a wonderful hands-on cooking experience together! Our vegetables in the garden were ready for harvest, so we headed out to our community garden to pick fresh bok choy, beans, and silverbeet.

The children carefully harvested the vegetables, explored their textures and colours, and discussed how food grows in our garden before making its way onto our plates. Along the way, the children were excited to discover some minibeasts in the garden too, sparking lots of curiosity and conversations about nature!

After harvesting, the children helped wash and prepare the vegetables for cooking. They chopped up the bok choy and silverbeet before combining them with feta to create delicious savoury veggie scrolls.

The children were actively involved in every step of the cooking process and were so proud to enjoy their freshly baked veggie scrolls together for afternoon tea!

Today we were incredibly grateful to welcome the Lions Club to Monash Vale ELC for providing our annual free vision scre...
18/05/2026

Today we were incredibly grateful to welcome the Lions Club to Monash Vale ELC for providing our annual free vision screening for our Pre-School children.

Early vision checks play such an important role in supporting children’s learning, development, and overall wellbeing, and we truly appreciate the time, care, and community spirit shown by the Lions Club volunteers.

Thank you for helping support our children and families through this valuable initiative!

Today we would like to acknowledge and celebrate Laura, who is marking an incredible 15 years in education and care here...
15/05/2026

Today we would like to acknowledge and celebrate Laura, who is marking an incredible 15 years in education and care here at Monash Vale ELC

Many of you may not know that Laura’s history with our centre began long before she became an educator she attended Monash Vale ELC as a child herself, and later returned to become part of our teaching team. What a beautiful full-circle journey

Over the years, Laura has built such meaningful relationships with the children, families, and our team. Her passion, dedication, warmth, and commitment to early childhood education have had a lasting impact on so many lives within our community.

Congratulations Laura on this amazing milestone. We are so proud of everything you have achieved and look forward to many more wonderful years to come

Address

1758 Dandenong Road
Clayton, VIC
3168

Opening Hours

Monday 6:30am - 6:30pm
Tuesday 6:30am - 6:30pm
Wednesday 6:30am - 6:30pm
Thursday 6:30am - 6:30pm
Friday 6:30am - 6:30pm

Telephone

+61395435099

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