The ELC is a specialised research and demonstration kindergarten attached to the Melbourne Graduate School of Education at The University of Melbourne. It operates for eight continuous hours per day, Monday to Friday, between 8:30 am – 4:30 pm and for 48 weeks per year. It services 89 three to five year old children daily with approximately 160 children enrolled from The University and the surrounding community.
The Early Learning Centre operates: 8.30am – 4.30pm, Monday to Friday from 24 Jan – 23 Dec 2011, servicing approximately 175 families. The ELC is fully accredited and exceeds all federal and state regulations.
The children's learning program is designed and implemented by degree qualified early childhood teachers, and specialist classes in dance, drama, visual art and music are offered by artists/teachers. Our mission is to provide an exemplary educational experience in a humanistic and environmentally mindful setting.
In 2011 the ELC children and educators explored trees and forests in celebration of the 2011 International Year of Forests - a global platform to raise awareness of sustainable management, conservation and sustainable development of all types of forests. Beyond the Canopy:Multimedia Teaching & Learning Resource, Seminar Series and BLOG An investigation of a Reggio inspired dialogue between children, teachers, parents and forests (register interest) |
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