The Hive Early Learning Centre Torquay
Overview
The Hive Early Learning Centre Torquay offers a welcoming, family-oriented environment for children from nursery age through to kindergarten. Set just a short distance from the coast on Beach Road, the centre is known for its experienced and caring team, including long-standing educators and a hands-on Centre Director who brings over two decades of early childhood expertise. Parents often mention the strong sense of community, open communication, and the genuine care shown for each childs individual needs.
Children at The Hive Torquay enjoy a diverse daily program that encourages creativity, self-expression, and learning through play. Meals, nappies, and milk are all provided, making life easier for busy families. The centres approach blends structured curriculum with plenty of opportunities for fun, exploration, and connection - both indoors and out.
What The Hive Early Learning Centre Torquay offers
Nursery care for infants (0-12 months)
Toddler and pre-kindergarten programs
Kindergarten program for children aged 4-6
Daily meals, nappies, and milk included
Arts, sports, reading, and sustainability programs
Parent communication and support
Location
78-80 Beach Rd, Torquay VIC 3228
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Families consistently praise The Hive Early Learning Centre Torquay for its warm, safe and nurturing environment, caring educators and strong sense of community. Parents feel confident leaving their children thanks to attentive care, smooth transitions for first-time daycare kids and shy personalities, and children are clearly thriving socially and emotionally. Communication is a standout, with daily updates, detailed written reports, photos and friendly chats at pick up. The centre is described as clean and well maintained, with engaging activities that children look forward to each day.
Popular features and services mentioned include the Nursery, Toddler, Pre-Kinder and Kinder rooms, consistent communication, personalised developmental feedback and supportive onboarding. Several reviewers highlighted Michelle for her responsive leadership and welcoming presence, and also praised educators such as Sophie, Niteesh, Rofi and Mohammad for their genuine care. Parents also noted helpful admin support, low staff turnover, and even a fun greeter at the door in Boris the blue-tongue lizard. Highly recommended.