Great Beginnings Mt Clear
Overview
Great Beginnings Mt Clear offers a welcoming, purpose-built early learning centre for families in Mount Clear and surrounding suburbs like Canadian, Mount Helen, Buninyong, Miners Rest, and Ballarat East. Children from six weeks to six years are cared for in a nurturing environment, with long day care and a government-approved kindergarten program designed to support busy families and varied routines.
The centre features spacious, light-filled classrooms and expansive outdoor play areas with natural grass, veggie patches, and shaded spaces. Experienced educators focus on play-based learning, nature walks, and community connections, while chef-prepared meals, nappies, and wipes are all included. Its a place where children are encouraged to explore, make friends, and develop lifelong skills, all under the watchful eye of a dedicated team.
What Great Beginnings Mt Clear offers
Long day care for children aged 6 weeks to 6 years
Government-approved kindergarten program
Nursery, toddler, and preschool rooms
Chef-prepared nutritious meals
Nappies and wipes provided
Weekly sports and movement programs
Bush Kinder and nature walks
Family communication through the Xplor app
Location
26 Olympic Ave, Mount Clear VIC 3350
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Families praise Great Beginnings Mt Clear for its warm, community feel and genuinely caring educators who tailor care to each childs needs. Parents love the thoughtful learning experiences, from nature?based activity stations and regular excursions to special focuses like Reconciliation Week. Many highlight the centres great communication via the app with photo updates, the welcoming centre manager, and a nurturing environment where children settle in happily and thrive.
Standout features people mention include spacious, well?presented facilities, engaging play experiences and artwork that children bring home, outside play, a balanced menu with food kids enjoy, and extra touches like handmade Mothers Day gifts. Reviewers also appreciate the inclusive community extras such as a community pantry, mini library, fruit stand and coffee station, plus occasional date?night care. Several parents noted strong support for individual routines like sleep, play and toilet training, along with meaningful learning in sustainability and practical life skills. Highly recommended for its caring staff, great communication and enriching programs.