11 Alfred Lane
MELBOURNE VIC 3004
Now offering integrated long day care and free sessional kinder, together in one trusted KU service.
Alfred Child Care Centre goes beyond childcare. We create a safe and nurturing environment where childhood is celebrated.
We are proud of our longstanding reputation of providing rich education and care to the children of both Alfred Hospital employees and the general community, in a family-focussed and supportive way.
Respectful relationships and partnerships underpin our practice. Our highly experienced and dedicated teachers and educators build strong, trusting relationships with each child, fostering a sense of belonging and confidence.
We offer a welcoming, home-like environment that strives to make each child feel secure and supported.
When children play and explore, their imagination and curiosity are sparked – they enjoy learning and are inspired to continue learning more.
Our play-based program intentionally provides a wide range of engaging opportunities and activities based on the Victorian Early Years Learning and Development Framework.
We have a strong focus on building collaborative partnerships with families and the community. This supports children to develop trust and confidence within the learning environment, while enhancing their awareness of different cultures.
Alfred Child Care Centre has been independently assessed by the Victorian Department of Education and are proud to be rated as Meeting the National Quality Standard.
We believe that the positive interactions children have with our staff are the most important component of our high-quality program. Our team of teachers and educators are qualified, experienced, caring and motivated.
Our staff undergo continuous professional development, staying at the forefront of early childhood education.
Designed centre
Cooked meal
Hat and sunscreen
Extended hours
Education for Sustainability
Parking
Lunch
Outdoor play
Public transport
Play-based learning
Storypark
Transition to school
Award
Child Care Subsidy
Yoon-Hee Cha is a university qualified early childhood teacher with almost 20 years’ experience working with children and babies. She has been working at Alfred Child Care Centre since March 2018.
Yoon-Hee is very passionate about early childhood education and is driven towards delivering high quality care and education to children and families, as well as providing a positive, fun working environment for all staff.
Yoon-Hee was nominated for a Making the KU Difference Award in 2020, recognising her significant contribution to the lives of children, families and the local community.
Highly respected for our high quality programs, KU's National Quality Standard Ratings far exceed the national average.
KU was established in 1895 and is the most experienced provider of early childhood education in Australia.
As an Employer of Choice for 10 years running and certified Great Place to Work, we attract the best and brightest staff who stay with KU for longer.
7-9 Hampstead Road
MAIDSTONE VIC 3012
The centre is purpose-built and architecturally designed or recently refurbished.
The service has a chef and provides a seasonal menu with freshly cooked food, including morning tea, lunch, afternoon tea and a late snack.
As part of the service’s duty of care in minimising exposure to Ultraviolet Radiation (UVR) and promoting sun safe practices among children, families and staff, the service provides each child with a KU hat and sunscreen is administered by staff where possible 20 minutes before commencing outdoor play.
The service provides extended hours of care and operates a minimum of eight hours a day.
The service has embraced a commitment to a more sustainable early education community, embedding sustainability into pedagogy and practice. We welcome families' participation.
Parking for drop-off and pick-up is available.
The service provides a seasonal menu including lunch.
The service provides a natural outdoor environment designed as an active place for learning. We encourage children to develop an understanding about sustainability by exploring the natural world around them.
The service is accessible by public transport and is close to a train station and/or public buses.
Our high-quality play-based programs are based on current research and are planned by experienced and qualified early childhood staff. Through play, children learn the skills, knowledge, feelings and dispositions that provide a solid foundation for their life-long learning.
The service provides a secure, private online communication portal called Storypark at no cost that is designed to document your child’s progress and learning and provide you with updates about your child.
The service offers a full preschool program and places a strong emphasis on programs that challenge and extend children’s abilities and confidence, aiding their transition to school.
The service has been recognised and awarded as an outstanding service provider.
The service is an approved service for CCS, therefore fees may vary depending on individual circumstances.
