Safety & wellbeing
Emotional and physical safety come first, supported by qualified educators trained in First Aid, Child Protection and safe sleep practices.
Our philosophy
A place to feel safe, seen and ready to grow.
We believe children learn best through trusted relationships, uninterrupted play and the freedom to explore their own ideas at their own pace.
Meet our educatorsA family centre, in every sense
More than care. A community that knows your name.
Magic Garden has been a small, family-owned childcare centre for more than 17 years. Some educators have been part of the centre for more than half that time, creating the continuity and familiar relationships that help young children feel secure.
Being small is one of our greatest strengths. Parents, grandparents and children become familiar with the educators across the centre. Conversations are personal. Transitions are thoughtfully supported. Everyone has a genuine sense of belonging.
What guides us
Our values show up in the everyday moments.
Belonging
Every child and family deserves to feel valued, respected and connected, regardless of culture, language, identity or ability.
Play & agency
Children are capable learners. We offer time, choices and meaningful opportunities to follow interests and test ideas.
Partnership
Families are children’s first and most influential teachers. Shared knowledge helps us provide consistent, responsive care.
Learning with purpose
A thoughtful program built around real children.
Our emergent curriculum begins with observation: what children notice, wonder about, practise, enjoy and bring from home. Educators use those insights to plan play-based experiences that extend learning without rushing it.
- Guided by the Victorian Early Years Learning and Development Framework
- An ongoing cycle of observation, planning, documentation and reflection
- Intentional support for language, movement, creativity, resilience and self-help skills
- Regular communication that makes learning visible to families
Acknowledgement of Country
Learning on Wurundjeri Country.
Magic Garden Childcare Centre acknowledges the Wurundjeri People of the Kulin Nation as the Traditional Custodians of this land. We pay our respects to Elders past and present.
We are committed to cultural safety and to helping children build respect for First Nations peoples, histories, knowledge and connection to Country.
Start with a visit
Come feel the difference a small centre makes.
Meet our educators, explore the rooms and outdoor spaces, and ask every question on your list. There is no obligation—just a warm welcome.