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At Jacobs Early Learning Centre, we believe that every child is unique and deserves the best opportunities for learning, play and both physical and mental stimulation. The experiences and opportunities provided in the early years are crucial in shaping a child’s physical, emotional, and intellectual growth.

  • Are you looking to ensure that your child develops independence and strong organisational skills?

  • Searching for quality long day-care services while you are away?

  • Wondering if your child is receiving the best possible care in a nurturing environment?

Jacobs Early Learning Centre offers exceptional long day-care services in Melbourne, designed to support the comprehensive development of children aged 0-5. Conveniently located in Rowville, our center is easily accessible for families across southern and eastern Melbourne. We provide a safe, engaging, and developmentally rich environment, ensuring your child thrives in every aspect.

Empowering Early Learning and Development

Our Childcare Programs


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Long Day-care

Our childcare centre offers a nurturing environment where your children can thrive! Our long day-care operates from 6:30 am to 6:00 pm, our flexible hours accommodate your family's needs. Here's what we provide:

  • Warm, personalised attention in a cosy, homely atmosphere

  • Opportunities for babies, toddlers, and pre-schoolers to flourish

  • Play-based learning that fosters growth and exploration

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3-Year-Old Kindergarten

Our 3-year-old kindergarten program offers an exciting gateway to learning! Operating from 8:30 a.m. to 4 p.m., it seamlessly fits into our day-care schedule, guaranteeing consistent care for your child. Here's what our program emphasizes:

  • Encouraging social interactions and fostering friendships

  • Cultivating confidence and independence

  • Exploring letters, numbers, and storytelling through enjoyable activities

  • Preparing children for a seamless transition to 4-year-old kindergarten

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4-Year-Old Kindergarten

Expanding on the groundwork laid in our 3-year-old program, our 4-year-old kindergarten curriculum is tailored to ready your child for primary school. Facilitated by Bachelor-qualified teachers, our program adopts a hands-on, play-based methodology. Your child will nurture:

  • Social and emotional aptitude

  • Creative cognition and early literacy

  • Reading proficiency and language proficiency

Incursions

Magical Days Kindy Dancing Incursion

Jacob’s Early Learning Centre is thrilled to host Magical Days Kindy Dancing, one of Australia’s most imaginative and engaging dance incursions for young children. Designed to support the Early Years Learning Framework, this program combines movement, music, and themed storytelling to inspire learning through active play.

Children are invited to explore over 30 fun and interactive themes that spark creativity and imagination while developing key physical and cognitive skills.

Program Highlights:

  • Active Learning: Children build coordination, balance, and motor skills through dance and music

  • Creative Development: Encourages self-expression, confidence, and imagination

  • Educational Fun: Enhances language, early numeracy, and social-emotional skills

  • Themed Experiences: Each session introduces a new magical theme to keep children engaged and excited

With its focus on hands-on participation and joyful movement, Magical Days Kindy Dancing offers a magical and memorable learning experience that children will be talking about long after the music stops!

Mini Monstars Sport Incursion

Jacob’s Early Learning Centre is excited to offer the Mini Monstars Sports Incursion, a dynamic, multi-sport program designed specifically for children in childcare and kindergarten settings. This high-energy experience promotes physical development through fun, structured activities that get children moving and thinking.

With a focus on building fundamental movement skills, Mini Monstars supports children in developing confidence, coordination and a lifelong love for staying active.

Program Highlights:

  • Multi-Sport Fun: Introduces children to a range of sport-based activities in a playful, engaging format

  • Skill Development: Enhances gross motor skills, balance, coordination, and basic sports techniques

  • Healthy Habits: Encourages a positive relationship with physical activity from a young age

  • Teamwork & Decision-Making: Incorporates games that build communication and cooperation

With its energetic and inclusive approach, Mini Monstars delivers an exciting and educational sports experience that supports children's physical health and emotional wellbeing.

Mobile Dental Program Incursion

By: nDentiCare

Jacob's Early Learning Centre offers a comprehensive Early Learning Dental Program in collaboration with nDentiCare, designed to promote lifelong oral health. This service features a dedicated team of dentists and oral health therapists providing care and education right at the centre.

Program Highlights:

  • Empowered Participation: Children confidently engage in dental care alongside their peers.

  • Comfortable Setting: Familiar surroundings at the centre ensure minimal disruption to learning.

  • Trusted Relationships: Our team builds trust, engaging children in understanding their oral health.

  • Mobile Dental Clinics: Our self-contained DISCs provide child-friendly, comfortable care on-site.

Take advantage of our oral health education sessions that occur every 6 months at Jacob's Early Learning Centre!

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Bollywood Dance Incursion

By: Bollywood Masti Dance

Celebrate Divali with one of Melbourne's most exceptional and interactive Bollywood dance incursions at Jacob's Early Learning Centre. This program is thoughtfully designed to align with the Early Years Learning Framework, enabling children to explore diversity and Indian culture through dance and movement. These sessions help children develop kinaesthetic memory, strength and endurance, forming a strong foundation for their physical development and overall fitness.

Our festival-themed Bollywood dance sessions feature dynamic dance moves, captivating dress-ups, a mesmerising light show, and storytelling related to the festival, offering a unique and enriching educational experience.

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Santa’s Travels Incursion

By: School Performance Tours

Every Christmas, Jacob's Early Learning Centre hosts the exciting "Santa's Travels" incursion.

Join CJ and his puppet friends, Wise Clive and Nigel the Crocodile, as they follow Santa’s sleigh tracks around the globe, performing Christmas songs in musical styles that match each country. This fun-filled journey starts in CJ’s homeland of England, where children learn about a traditional Charles Dickens-style Christmas in London, complete with snow and a banjo-lele rendition of "Jingle Bells" in British-skiffle style.

Next, the adventure moves to Spain for a vibrant "Feliz Navidad," featuring Flamenco guitar and an interactive Spanish song. The journey continues to the Appalachian Mountains of North America for a festive Christmas hoe-down before returning to Australia for a sunny Christmas celebration. With catchy songs, comedy, ventriloquism, dance moves, and traditional carols, this incursion offers an engaging exploration of Santa’s journey around the world. The highlight of the event is a special visit from Santa Claus himself, making it a memorable Christmas experience for all.

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