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Early learning centre
All Aboriginal children have the opportunity to reach their potential through access to the highest quality care and enrichment in a rich cultural setting which strengthens their identity. We believe that children should be treated equally and as individuals with their cultural diversity embraced.
Read our service statement philosophy
Integrated Long Day Care (LDC) service 5 days a week, which is also co-located with our 3 and 4 year old Kindergarten service. MVAC’s ELC is the only child care operating in Robinvale and has been operating since the 1980’s.
The closest alternative facility is located an hour’s drive away.
The service operates from a refurbished facility and is licensed to accommodate 95 children.
We have a vibrant team of educators who strive towards achieving excellence within our service, seven of whom are indigenous.
MVAC ELC staff is highly skilled with commitment and passion for children. They are dedicated, flexible, responsive, open and collaborative.
Download a copy of the Early Learning Centers booklet here
Child Care
MVAC Childcare services operate Monday through to Friday.
8.30am – 5pm (Monday – Thursday)
8.30am – 4pm (Friday)
We offer educational programs on a weekly basis. Our aim, is to provide the best possible education for children during their early years. Our policy is to keep up to date with professional development and education reflecting the current curriculum.
Activities may include painting, pasting, art & craft, reading, indoor and outdoor play music and movement, with countless opportunities for social interaction and confidence building. Our goal is to educate and support the health and well being of all children during their early years.
Take some time out and come visit our service or attend one of our open days.
Kindergarten
MVAC Kindergarten learning program is heavily based on children’s interests and daily experiences that they share with the rest of the children. We value parents/guardians and community input to children’s learning experiences.
Our kindergarten programs are based on the Early Years Learning Framework, Belonging, Being and Becoming (DEEWR, 2009), which included the following 5 outcomes;
- Children have a strong sense of identity
- Children are connected with and contributed to their world
- Children have a strong sense of wellbeing
- Children are confident and involved learners
- Children are effective communicators
Our aim is to provide the best possible learning activities for our children to engage in. Our goal is to educate and support the health and wellbeing of all children.
Bus service
MVAC Early learning centre provides an optional bus service for your child. If the child meets the requirements for the bus service we can pick you child/ren up from their home in the mornings between 8am-8.30am and drop them home in the afternoons.
Your children’s education is important to us and we welcome your input so feel free to contact our educators.
How to enrol
The Enrolment process has been designed to be as quick and simple as possible. Simply follow these three steps to giving your child a bright future:
- Get a copy of the enrolment form, Here or collect one from the MVAC head office on (03) 5026 3353
- Complete the enrolment form, and return it to MVAC, either by email or at MVAC head office
- A time will be arranged to implement an orientation time for your child to attend. Your child’s commencement date will be discussed and any enquiries will be answered
