Our Philosophy: The Village Way

Village Early Education: Childcare and Kindergarten

At Village Early Education, we embrace a community-driven approach to early childhood education focusing on collaboration among educators, families, and the wider community.

The Village Difference

About Village Early Education – Childcare and Kindergarten

At the heart of Village Early Education lays the belief that it takes a village to raise a child. The communal effort of raising children as a village is the essence of our core values and philosophy. We embrace a community-driven approach, fostering close collaboration between educators, families and communities to cultivate a strong sense of belonging and shared purpose.

Our learning centres have been intentionally designed with this philosophy in the forefront of our minds. Our learning environments and shared spaces inspire learning, growth and discovery for both children and early childhood professionals.

Our Vision

At Village Early Education, we envision a world where every child thrives in a supportive, inclusive, and nurturing community. We believe that by working together, we can create an environment where children feel valued, inspired, and empowered to explore, learn, and grow.

Our Mission

At Village Early Education we embrace a community-driven approach to early childhood education. We strive to work hand-in-hand with families, educators, and the broader community to create a safe, supportive, and nurturing learning environment for all children.

The Village Way

Our philosophy shapes the core values that define Village Early Education

The Child

Children are active participants in their unique learning journey

Embracing Inclusion & Diversity

We acknowledge diversity and embrace inclusivity

The Environment

Our environments promote discovery and wonder

Fostering professional growth & wellbeing

We promote staff wellbeing and professional growth

Building Partnerships & Collaboration

We work in collaboration for a shared purpose

Our Story

A Community's Journey to Nurturing Young Minds

Village Early Education was born from a simple yet profound realisation: raising children should be communal. Our founder, inspired by the need for a more unified approach to early childhood education, envisioned a learning centre where the entire community contributes to the growth and well-being of its youngest members. We have operated multiple locations from the early days of our first learning centre to the present. Our commitment to these values has guided our journey. Each milestone achieved and every challenge overcome has reinforced our early learning philosophy, making us a trusted name in early childhood education. Our story is still being written as we expand our reach and deepen our impact, ensuring every child in our care can thrive.

What services do you offer?

Village Early Education offers long day care for children aged 6 weeks to 6 years and Victorian-funded three—and four-year-old kindergarten.

Where are you located?

We have five locations across Victoria: Baranduda, Bendigo, Maiden Gully, Wodonga, and Eureka.

What are your opening hours?

We are open Monday to Friday from 6:30 AM to 6:00 PM.

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Family Owned and Operated

Quality Educators

Purpose-Built Facilities

Comprehensive Family Engagement App

Family Owned and Operated

Quality Educators

Purpose-Built Facilities

Comprehensive Family Engagement App

Hear What Our Families Say About Us

Both my children have been through Village Maiden Gully. We have been to a few different Centres in Bendigo and Village Maiden Gully is by far the best. The staff have been amazing with my kids. Educators have fostered and encouraged their strength and helped them through their challenges. All staff that you encounter are...

Maiden Gully Family

Maiden Gully

Our two kids currently attend Village Wodonga in the Learners and Analysers room respectively. We are super happy with the communication, respect and care we have experienced by the educators and admin team. We’ve noticed a huge change in our eldest in particular who has benefited greatly from being surrounded by the older kids in...

Wodonga Family

Wodonga

From our first day the team have been incredible. Little one loves every day, learns more with every day and is supported in everything she does! The crew are great at making her time there fit with our learning goals and adapting to family values. Cliché as is may be, genuinely is a village working...

Egan Bevan

Village Education Eureka

If I had to describe Village Education with one word it is ‘care’. All of the staff at Village care for all of the childrens’ development and overall happiness. Our introduction to Village was stressful because we had had a terrible experience at another centre. Naturally, our guard was up and it was going to...

Tyson Manicolo

Village Education Eureka

Absolutely amazing childcare centre/workplace I have been in the childcare industry for just over 6 years and out of all the centres I have been to I have never felt more welcomed then I do at Village! My 2 year old daughter loves it here and it is often a struggle trying to get her...

Hayley Brooks

Village Education Eureka

frequently asked questions

What are the operating hours of Village Early Education centres?

Our early learning centres are open from 6:30 AM to 6:00 PM, Monday to Friday.

What qualifications do your educators have?

Our team of educators is well-qualified and holds various credentials in early childhood education, including a Bachelor of Education, Diploma of Education and Care, Certificate III in Early Childhood Education and Care, and trainee positions.

Every staff member has a current Victorian Working with Children’s Check or is registered with the Victorian Institute of Teaching.

How can I enrol my child at Village Early Education?

You can start enrollment by visiting our website and completing the enquiry form. Our centre manager will then contact you to discuss your needs and arrange a tour of the centre.

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